Non-profit organizations, community groups or associations, small businesses, and individuals from developing tropical countries are eligible to apply.

Priority Areas
Proposals for Seeds of Sustainability funding should align with one of the following priority areas:

1. Habitat and Species Conservation, Both Land and Marine
   Examples include establishing protected areas, conservation easements, species recovery initiatives, management activities (such as signage, trails, park guards, invasive species control, waste management, and population monitoring), projects addressing human-wildlife conflicts, and establishing no-take zones.
2. Restoration, Corridors, and Habitat Connectivity
   Examples include tree planting, assisted regeneration, riparian and streamside restoration, coral reef, mangrove forest, or seagrass restoration, and creating urban/suburban greenways and parks.
3. Agricultural Improvements to Reduce Habitat Loss and Carbon Emissions, or Enhance Biodiversity and Water Quality
   Examples include agroforestry and silviculture, fencing and water tanks to keep livestock away from natural areas, organic farming systems, and restoring fencerows.
4. Environmental Enterprises Focused on Conservation, Especially Those Led by Women, Indigenous People, or Marginalized Groups
   Examples include ecotourism, beekeeping, agrotourism, and sustainable packaging or production practices.
5. Environmental Training or Education on Biodiversity, Sustainability, and the Environment
   Examples include the development of communication materials, media campaigns, purchasing of equipment or supplies, honoraria for experts providing training, and creating educational course materials.