Biodiversity conservation, climate action, scientific research, technological innovation, sustainable finance, and capacity building are some of the areas for which funding will be available in September 2026.
Discover opportunities that can boost conservation and sustainable development!
- Sense Foundation Brussels. A call for proposals that funds projects in scientific research, environmental protection, sustainable development, and health improvement, with an emphasis on genetics and nutrition. It also provides scholarships to students conducting research in these areas and in specific fields of art and culture. Priority is given to initiatives with a positive impact, an inclusive approach, and a contribution to equality and diversity. Deadline: September 30. Apply here.
- Recoverable Grant for Impact Litigation Promoting Economic, Environmental, and Social Justice. A grant program focused on high-impact litigation that seeks to bring about systemic change in response to economic, environmental, and social injustices. The call for proposals prioritizes cases with a collective impact, particularly those involving vulnerable communities, that promote sustainable solutions and redress beyond addressing individual harms. Deadline: September 29. Apply here.
- Stanley 1913 Creators Fund 2026. A grant program that supports nonprofit organizations developing innovative solutions to global challenges such as climate change, food security, housing, and equity and justice. In addition to providing funding, it seeks to highlight the work of emerging leaders and strengthen partnerships to expand the impact of their initiatives. Application deadline: September 13. Apply here.
- Terre de Femmes Award. An initiative of the Yves Rocher Foundation that recognizes and funds projects led by women committed to preserving biodiversity and protecting the environment. The call for proposals seeks to support initiatives that promote sustainable development, the conservation of natural resources, and women’s participation in environmental actions. Deadline: September 15. Apply here.
- Kensington Conservation Grant. A grant from the Explorers Club that supports scientific research and exploration expeditions and projects around the world. The call for proposals funds fieldwork aimed at generating new knowledge, prioritizing projects with clear objectives, technical feasibility, and the ability to communicate their findings to diverse audiences. Initiatives with a cultural, environmental, or both types of impact are sought. Application deadline: September 28. Apply here.
- Reece Foundation Grant. This grant supports local initiatives that help communities in Australia and overseas gain access to clean water, sanitation or food security through irrigation. Closing date: No closing date. Apply here.
- Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation. The DRK Foundation funds early-stage social impact organizations that solve the world's biggest social and environmental problems through innovative and scalable approaches. Deadline: No deadline. Apply here.
- Grants from Rapid Response Facility (RRF). The Rapid Response Facility (RRF) provides emergency support to natural World Heritage sites in times of crisis. The RRF is a partnership between the UNESCO World Heritage Centre and Fauna & Flora International (FFI). RRF grants are available for natural UNESCO World Heritage sites. The RRF only funds actions at a site facing an 'emergency' threat to its biodiversity. They do not fund ongoing problems, even if they require urgent action. Apply here.
- Support from Rainforest Trust. This call for proposals finances projects aimed at the creation or expansion of protected areas in currently unprotected territories, with the objective of conserving key biodiversity. It is aimed at legally registered organizations with experience in conservation, that promote sustainable livelihoods and have institutional backing. Deadline: No deadline. Apply here.
- Rufford Grants Program. This grant program offers funding for nature conservation projects in the developing world. There are five consecutive funding schemes: the Rufford Small Grant, the 2nd Rufford Small Grant, the Booster Grant, the 2nd Booster Grant, and the Completion Grant. The primary requirement is that the work must be pragmatic in nature and have a substantial and lasting impact on the issue at hand (conservation). A significant human element is often present in a successful proposal, with community education and engagement being crucial. The Foundation has a broad scope of interest. In addition to the conservation of animals in their natural habitats, it also seeks to support conservation work focused on threatened habitats and other organisms such as plants, fungi, and insects. Apply here.
