Small Grants Fund and Tech Fellowship
The Small Grants Fund and Tech Fellowship from World Resources Institute supports innovative use of Global Nature Watch tools for impactful forest monitoring and conservation research.
Funder: World Resources Institute
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 | May 2027
Funding Amounts: $10,000–$40,000 per project (typically 12 months); ~10–12 projects funded annually
Summary: Supports civil society organizations to use Global Nature Watch (formerly Global Forest Watch) tools and data for impactful forest monitoring and conservation.
Key Information: Applications must focus on reducing illegal/unplanned deforestation and use GNW tools as a core component.
Description
The Small Grants Fund, administered by the World Resources Institute (WRI) through Global Nature Watch (previously Global Forest Watch), provides financial and technical support to civil society organizations worldwide. The program aims to empower organizations to use GNW’s advanced forest monitoring tools and data in advocacy, research, and fieldwork, translating information into actionable strategies to address illegal deforestation and enhance community land rights. Grantees receive individualized training, join a global partnership network, and have opportunities to collaborate closely with GNW experts to maximize the impact of their projects.
