Small Grants Fund
The Small Grants Fund supports nonprofits globally to use Global Forest Watch tools and data for forest monitoring, advocacy, and conservation to reduce illegal deforestation.
Funder: World Resources Institute
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Full application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $10,000–$40,000 per project; typically supports 10–12 projects per cycle; 1-year project duration
Summary: Supports civil society organizations globally to use Global Forest Watch tools and data for forest monitoring, capacity building, and conservation action.
Key Information: Only nonprofit, non-governmental organizations are eligible; see eligibility for country and organizational requirements.
Description
The Small Grants Fund, administered by the World Resources Institute’s Global Forest Watch (GFW) program, provides financial and technical support to civil society organizations worldwide. The fund is designed to strengthen the capacity of nonprofits to use GFW and Global Nature Watch tools and data for forest monitoring, advocacy, enforcement, journalism, and sustainable forest management. Grantees receive individualized training, technical assistance, and become part of a global network using technology to protect forests and reduce illegal or unplanned deforestation.
