The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund grant application
The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund grant supports science-based projects worldwide to protect threatened, endangered, or little-known species through direct and innovative conservation actions.
Funder: Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (September/October Window) | January 31, 2027 (January Window) | May 31, 2027 (May Window)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per project; small, targeted grants; larger awards possible by invitation only.
Summary: Supports global species conservation projects, prioritizing threatened, endangered, or poorly known species.
Key Information: Applications must focus on species conservation and be submitted through the online portal.
Description
The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund provides targeted financial support to projects that conserve threatened, endangered, or poorly known animal, plant, or fungus species worldwide. The Fund aims to empower conservationists and organizations through small grants, with a focus on in situ conservation work, direct action, and science-based interventions. Projects may address field surveys, recovery management, training, and other actions that yield tangible outcomes for species preservation. The Fund has a global scope and encourages applications from individuals and organizations working in any region.
