This funding initiative provides grants to eligible organizations dedicated to environmental conservation and protection. The grants are aimed at supporting projects across a range of ecosystems such as forests, freshwater, marine environments, wetlands, wildlife habitats, deserts, and mountains.

The funding is particularly targeted at projects that focus on biodiversity management, conservation efforts, and sustainable practices, with an emphasis on low-income and lower-middle-income regions.

Priority Areas:

• Ecosystems: Forests, freshwater systems, marine and coastal zones, wetlands, endangered species, deserts, semi-deserts, altered human environments, mountains, savannas, grasslands, and shrublands.
• Key Biodiversity Focus: Biodiversity finance and planning, conservation strategies, protected areas, invasive species control, ecosystem restoration, sustainable resource use, pollution control, and initiatives promoting green economies, including ecotourism.

Funding Guidelines:

• The funding is aligned with the Environmental and Social Responsibility Performance Standards established by the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
• Organizations must be based in ODA-eligible countries, with specific additional criteria depending on the grant.

Managed by:

• Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

This funding is an excellent opportunity for organizations that are committed to tackling environmental issues, restoring ecosystems, and promoting sustainable biodiversity initiatives globally.

The deadlines for applications are as follows:
- Small Grants: 15 January 2025
- Medium Grants: 14 January 2025