Small Grants Fund and Tech Fellowship
The Small Grants Fund and Tech Fellowship from World Resources Institute support innovative research and monitoring using Global Forest Watch tools for impactful forest conservation worldwide.
Funder: World Resources Institute
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Small Grants Fund full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical grants: $10,000–$40,000 per project; Tech Fellowship includes stipend and travel/professional development support.
Summary: Supports global civil society organizations and individuals to use Global Forest Watch/Global Nature Watch tools for impactful forest conservation and monitoring.
Key Information: Applicants must use Global Forest Watch or Global Nature Watch tools in their project.
Description
The Small Grants Fund and Tech Fellowship, administered by the World Resources Institute (WRI), are designed to empower civil society organizations and individuals worldwide to leverage Global Forest Watch (now Global Nature Watch) tools and data for effective forest conservation. These programs provide financial and technical support to help grantees incorporate advanced forest-monitoring technology into advocacy, research, and fieldwork, transforming monitoring information into actionable outcomes. The Small Grants Fund focuses on supporting organizations to reduce illegal or unplanned deforestation and promote sustainable forest management, while the Tech Fellowship cultivates a network of power users who champion the adoption of technology for forest protection in priority regions.
