[Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund](https://www.speciesconservation.org)

Rolling

Up to $25,000 per project; small grants for species conservation worldwide.

Supports conservation projects focused on threatened species globally through competitive small grants.

--- ## Description The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund offers competitive small grants to individuals and organizations working on species conservation projects worldwide. The Fund prioritizes projects that contribute directly to the preservation and protection of threatened species, aiming to support both the species and the conservationists behind these efforts. The grant program emphasizes direct, on-the-ground action and is open to projects in any country and for any species, provided they align with the Fund’s conservation goals. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; there are no fixed deadlines. --- ## Funding Amount - Grants of up to $25,000 per project are available. - Funding is intended for direct project-related expenses, not for core organizational running costs. - The Fund also manages occasional larger-scale partner projects, but the standard application is for the small grants program. --- ## Eligibility - Open to individuals and organizations worldwide. - Projects must focus on the conservation of threatened species (not limited to only endangered or critically endangered species). - Both new and continuation/follow-up projects (including those that have previously received MBZ Fund grants) are eligible to apply. - Only applications submitted through the online submission system are accepted. - Grants do not cover core organizational running costs; only direct project expenses are eligible. --- ## Application Process - Review the [application criteria](https://www.speciesconservation.org/biodiversity-nature-people/conservation-philanthropy/grants/application-criteria/) and [FAQs](https://www.speciesconservation.org/biodiversity-nature-people/conservation-philanthropy/grants/faqs/) before starting your application. - Submit your proposal via the [online application form](https://application.speciesconservation.org/application-form-1.php). - If you have started an application but have not completed it, you can retrieve your information using your email address. --- ## Additional Information - The Fund has supported over 3,000 projects in 174 countries, covering more than 1,800 species. - The program is highly competitive; applicants are encouraged to clearly demonstrate the conservation impact of their project. --- ## External Links - [Fund Home Page](https://www.speciesconservation.org) - [Application Portal](https://application.speciesconservation.org/) - [Application Criteria](https://www.speciesconservation.org/biodiversity-nature-people/conservation-philanthropy/grants/application-criteria/) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.speciesconservation.org/biodiversity-nature-people/conservation-philanthropy/grants/faqs/) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |--------------|-----------------------------------------------| | Email | enquiries@mbzfund.org | | Phone | 00 971 2 632 9117 | | Contact Form | [Contact Us](https://www.speciesconservation.org/contact-us/) | | Address | Floor 26, Al Khatem Tower, Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |

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