Small Grants Fund
The Small Grants Fund from World Resources Institute supports nonprofits using Global Forest Watch tools for innovative forest monitoring, advocacy, and sustainable management.
Funder: World Resources Institute
Due Dates: February 6, 2026 (closed) | February 28, 2027 (anticipated/projected)
Funding Amounts: $10,000–$40,000 per project; 1-year duration; 10–12 projects funded per cycle
Summary: Supports nonprofits globally to use Global Forest Watch/Nature Watch tools for forest monitoring, advocacy, and sustainable management.
Key Information: Only nonprofit, non-governmental organizations eligible; see eligibility for country and organizational requirements.
Description
The Small Grants Fund, administered by the World Resources Institute’s Global Forest Watch (now Global Nature Watch) program, provides financial and technical support to civil society organizations worldwide. The fund aims to strengthen the capacity of nonprofit organizations 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 join a global network committed to using technology to protect forests and reduce illegal or unplanned deforestation.
