The WCS Climate Adaptation Fund supports US conservation organizations implementing science-based, landscape-scale projects to help wildlife and ecosystems adapt to climate change.
Funder: Wildlife Conservation Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical grants range from $50,000 to $300,000 per project; supports multi-year, landscape-scale adaptation initiatives.
Summary: Supports US non-profit conservation organizations with grants for large-scale, on-the-ground climate adaptation projects aligned with State Wildlife Action Plans.
The WCS Climate Adaptation Fund provides competitive grants to non-profit conservation organizations across the United States to support on-the-ground projects that advance landscape-scale climate adaptation. The fund emphasizes implementation of priority conservation actions and strategies identified in State Wildlife Action Plans, aiming to help wildlife and ecosystems adapt to the impacts of climate change through practical, science-based measures.