Forestry
Index 
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| Name | Country | Internet | Abstract |
| Abya Yala Fund | USA | http://ayf.nativeweb.org/contents.htm | The mission of Abya Yala Fund (AYF) is to strengthen the self-reliance of the original nations of Abya Yala - from an indigenous perspective and through our own models - by supporting Indigenous Peoples' priorities, initiatives and processes. AYF provides training, grants and technical assistance for self-development projects that originate in and are controlled by indigenous communities and organizations. |
| African Academy of Sciences (AAS) | Kenya | http://www aasciences.org | Young Scientists' Fellowship Programme
African Forestry Research Network (AFORNET) |
| African Conservation Foundation (ACF) | United Kingdom | http://www.africanconservation.com/grantsscheme.html | Our Grants Scheme offers a way of further reducing the cost to low-, non- or self-funded groups. Grants are available cover up to 100% of the non-material costs involved. Specific items supplied by ACF, eg. domain names, virtual servers, hardware and software, will be supplied at cost |
| African Development Bank | Côte d'Ivoire | http://www.afdb.org/ | |
| African Development Foundation (ADF) | USA | http://www.adf.gov | |
| African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) - Charlotte Conservation Fellowships | USA | http://www.awf.org/ | Candidates must be aged 21 to 40, have a letter of acceptance from an appropriate university and plan a study program directly linked to conservation. In addition, their work experience must demonstrate a commitment to conservation, and they must intend to continue working in African conservation |
| Aga Khan Development Network | Switzerland | http://www.akdn.org | The Aga Khan Foundation is a non-denominational, international development agency established in 1967 by His Highness the Aga Khan. Its mission is to develop and promote creative solutions to problems that impede social development, primarily in Asia and East Africa. Created as a private, non-profit foundation under Swiss law, it has branches and independent affiliates in 12 countries. It is a modern vehicle for traditional philanthropy in the Ismaili Muslim community under the leadership of the Aga Khan. |
| Alexander von Humboldt Foundation - Georg Forster Research Fellowships | Germany | http://www.avh.de/en/programme/index.htm | for highly qualified scholars not resident in Germany, aged up to 40 and holding a doctorate, enabling them to undertake periods of research in Germany |
| Amazon Center for Environmental Education and Research Foundation (ACEER) | USA | http://www.aceer.org | support applied research activities that will help inform and guide the management and sustainable use of tropical forests, and to provide resources and information in an effort to promote greater synergy and learning between educators, researchers, local communities, and eco-tourists. |
| American Association for the Advancement of Sciences | USA | http://www.aaas.org/ | US citizens |
| American Bird Conservancy (ABC) | USA | http://www.abcbirds.org/ | The 2002 ABC Small Grants Program will provide support for projects to conserve Endangered and Critically Endangered bird species in Latin America and the Caribbean, in partnership with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Max US$ 5,000 |
| American Conservation Association (ACA) | USA | to preserve the beauty of the landscape and the natural and living resources in areas of the U.S. and elsewhere. Submit proposal preferably early in the spring | |
| Andrew Mellon Foundation | USA | http://www.mellon.org | Applications are reviewed throughout the year, and no special forms are required. Ordinarily, a short letter setting forth the need, the nature, and the amount of the request and the justification for it, together with evidence of suitable classification by the Internal Revenue Service and any supplementary exhibits an applicant may wish to submit, are sufficient to permit consideration by the staff |
| Asia Europe Forestry Exchange Programme (ASEFOREP) | http://www.asef.org/aseforep/index.html | For member universities in Austria (Boku), Finland, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden (SLU) in Europe and Malaysia (FRIM), Philippines (Los Bańos), Japan, China , Indonesia (Bogor) and Thailand (Kasetsart) in Asia | |
| Asia Foundation | USA | http://www.asiafoundation.org | |
| Asian Development Bank | Philippines | http://www.adb.org/ | Fellowships for universities in Australia and USA. No grants for NGO's, involvement in projects |
| Asian Scholarship Foundation (ASF) | Thailand | http://www.asianscholarship.org/ | ASIA Fellows Awards |
| Australian Agency for International Development (AUSAID) | Australia | http://www.ausaid.gov.au/ | through accredited NGOs
Scholarships through local australian embassy |
| Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) | Australia | http://www.aciar.gov.au/ | From developing countries or Australia |
| Austrian Foundation for Development Research (ÖFSE) | Austria | http://www.oefse.at/english/index_en.htm | |
| Aveda Corporation | USA | http://www.aveda.com/ | Works with CI in Peru |
| AVENTIS | Germany | http://www.aventis-foundation.org | Applications for sponsorship should be submitted in writing and do not require any special forms . Endowment: around € 50 million |
| AVINA | Switzerland | http://www.avina.net | AVINA Foundation works in partnership with civil society and business leaders in their initiatives toward sustainable development in Ibero-America. AVINA does not accept direct applications for funding |
| Ayala Foundation | Philippines | http://www.ayalafoundation.org/ | The Ayala Foundation, Inc. (AFI) is a non-stock, non-profit organization that serves as the socio-cultural development arm of the Ayala Group of Companies (AGC). Foundation continues to work for the cultivation of Filipino ingenuity and talent, as well as the preservation of our rich culture, history and traditions. |
| Bangladesh Friendship Education Society | Bangladesh | http://www.bfes.org | |
| Bankgiroloterij / SUFA | the Netherlands | http://www.bankgiroloterij.nl/index.html | |
| Bat Conservation International | USA | http://www.batcon.org/ | Global Grassroot Conservation Fund |
| Ben & Jerry's Foundation | USA | http://www.benjerry.com/foundation/index.html | |
| Benton Foundation | USA | http://www.benton.org/ | The Benton Foundation seeks to articulate a public interest vision for the digital age and to demonstrate the value of communications for solving social problems |
| BP Conservation programme | United Kingdom | http://www.bp.com/conservation | The BP Conservation Programme aims to support and encourage long term conservation projects which address global conservation priorities at a local level. |
| British Council - Chevening Scholarships | United Kingdom | http://www.chevening.com/home/ | These scholarships, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and administered by the British Council, are prestigious awards which enable overseas students to study in the United Kingdom. Chevening scholars must study in the UK for at least 3-months |
| Bruno Manser Fund (BMF) | Switzerland | http://www.bmf.ch/ | Association for the people of the rainforest, has for main activity the support of the Penan tribe in Sarawak, East Malaysia, Borneo, and other indigenous peoples to protect the remaining virgin forest within their traditional homeland in respect of the human rights |
| Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) | Canada | http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/ | Canadian based NGO only |
| CARE International | USA | http://www.care.org/ | |
| Carnegie Corporation of New York | USA | http://www.carnegie.org | the foundations are supporting a case study of higher education in Ghana. Total budget: $16,500,000 |
| Charles Stewart Mott Foundation | USA | http://www.mott.org/ | conducting case studies, particularly in Mexico, Brazil and perhaps other Latin American countries, to document the environmental impacts of internationally financed or trade-driven development initiatives and identify alternative approaches |
| Commonwealth Foundation | United Kingdom | http://www.commonwealthfoundation.com | |
| Compton Foundation | USA | http://www.comptonfoundation.org | Fellowship support in environment and sustainable development for doctoral and master degree candidates from developing countries |
| Conseil Interuniversitaire de la Communauté française de Belgique (CIUF) | Belgium | http://www.ciuf.be/ | |
| Consejo Nacional para Investigaciones Cientificas y Tecnologicas (CONICIT) | Costa Rica | http://www.conicit.go.cr/ | |
| Conservation, Food, and Health Foundation (CFH) | USA | http://www.grantsmanagement.com/cfhguide.html | |
| Consolidación de la Región Amazónica (COAMA) | Colombia | http://www.coama.org.co/ | |
| Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) | USA | http://www.cepf.net/ | All approved grants must be linked to one of the strategic directions identified in the Ecosystem Profile for that particular area |
| Darwin Initiative | United Kingdom | http://www.darwin.gov.uk/ | Application through DEFRA (http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/darwin/index.htm). British institutes only |
| David and Lucile Packard Foundation | USA | http://www.packfound.org/ | Conservation Program supports efforts to address environmental threats and conserve critical habitats. First send letter of inquiry, then full proposal |
| Department for International Development
(DfID) Forest Research Programme (FRP) |
United Kingdom | http://www.frp.uk.com | at least three collaborating institutions: one UK institution and two DFID Forestry Partner Country institutions from two different countries |
| Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) | Germany | http://www.dfg.de/english/ | only scientists from research institutions in Germany can apply to the DFG for funds to pursue research projects |
| Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) | Germany | http://www.gtz.de/english/ | |
| Deutsche Umweltstiftung | Germany | http://www.deutscheumweltstiftung.de/index-e.htm | No form is necessary when applying for financial support for projects, initiatives and measures to do with the protection of nature and the environment; they should, however, be submitted well in advance of the start of the project. Four copies (printed on one side only) should be included |
| Directoraat Generaal Internationale Samenwerking (DGIS) | the Netherlands | http://www.minbuza.nl/ | |
| Directorate-General for Development Cooperation (DGDC) | Belgium | http://www.dgdc.be | international group traineeships |
| Dutch Interchurch organization for development cooperation (ICCO) | the Netherlands | http://www.icco.nl | Organization need to have an active support of the public (donors, volunteers, members) |
| Earth Love Fund | United Kingdom | http://www.unisong.com/elf/index.html | |
| Earth Preservation Fund | USA | http://www.earthpreservation.org/ | |
| Earthwatch Europe | United Kingdom | http://www.earthwatch.org/europe/ | African Fellowship Programme
Indonesia Fellowship Programme to participate in Eartwatch projects |
| Ecological Development Fund | USA | http://www.ecologic.org/ | The EcoLogic Development Fund works to support conservation of wildlife and wild lands throughout Latin America by advancing sustainable development and community-based management of natural resources |
| Eurasia Foundation | USA | http://www.eurasia.org/ | funding programs that build democratic and free market institutions in the twelve New Independent States (NIS) of the former Soviet Union |
| European Commission - ASEAN-EU University Network Programme (EC-AUNP) | Belgium | http://europa.eu.int/comm/europeaid/projects/aunp/index_en.htm | enhance higher education co-operation between the European Union and ASEAN, and to promote regional integration within ASEAN. involve four (4) higher education institutions from at least two (2) different Member States of the European Union and two (2) different eligible ASEAN countries, (2+2). |
| European Commission - Asia Link | Belgium | http://europa.eu.int/comm/europeaid/projects/asia-link/index_en.htm | promote regional and multilateral networking between higher education institutions in EU Member States and South Asia, South-East Asia and China. The programme aims to promote the creation of new partnerships and new sustainable links between European and Asian higher education institutions, and to reinforce existing partnerships. |
| European Commission - Asia Pro Eco Programme (EC-APEP) | Belgium | http://europa.eu.int/comm/europeaid/projects/asia-pro-eco/index_en.htm | strengthen the environmental dialogue between Europe and Asia. Areas of activity comprise environmental management capacity, market based approaches to environmental protection and development, promotion and support of Europe-Asia environmental R&D networks. Maximum project duration 24 months |
| European Commission - EuropeAid | Belgium | http://europa.eu.int/comm/europeaid/index_en.htm | manages the programmes directed towards Development Cooperation and provide information on current (and upcoming) calls for proposals and tenders within the European Commission |
| European Commission - Latin America Academic Training (EC-ALFA) | Belgium | http://europa.eu.int/comm/europeaid/projects/alfa/index_en.htm | To participate in ALFA programme, it is
compulsory to be part of a network. In no situation can an individual or
an institution on its own receive funds from the ALFA Programme.
Networks must fulfil the following requirements: Be constituted by a minimum of six Higher Education Institutions (HEI) of six different countries, of which three from the European Union and three from Latin America. Be co-ordinated by one of the HEI that are part of the network, and that has specifically be chosen as the Co-ordinating Institution of the network. The Co-ordinating institution will act as the only counterpart with the Commission. The institutions that are not recognised as higher education institutions by the National Authorities of their respective countries, cannot be the majority of the members of a network. The number of institutions of different countries must be higher than the number of institutions from one same country |
| European Commission - Marie Curie Fellowships | http://europa.eu.int/comm/research/fp6/mariecurie-actions/home_en.html | ||
| European Commission - Programme Alban | Belgium | http://europa.eu.int/comm/europeaid/projects/alban | Programme of Scholarships for Latin Americans in the European Union |
| European Commission - Research. 6th Framework Programme: International Cooperation. | Belgium | International Cooperation | |
| European Science Foundation (ESF) | France | http://www.esf.org/ | The European Science Foundation promotes high quality science at a European level. It acts as a catalyst for the development of science by bringing together leading scientists and funding agencies to debate, plan and implement pan-European initiatives. |
| Fauna and Flora International (FFI) | United Kingdom | http://www.fauna-flora.org/ | |
| Fauna Malesiana Foundation | the Netherlands | www.naturalis.nl/fmf.html | |
| Feldman Graduate Feloowship in Sustainable Development | USA | http://heller.barndeis.edu/sid | |
| FLORESTA | USA | http://www.floresta.org/ | |
| Food and Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) | Italy | http://www.fao.org | collaboration for workshops, publications etc. |
| Ford Foundation
International Fellowship Program (IFP) |
USA | http://www.fordfound.org/news/more/11272000ifp/index.cfm | applications must be submitted to the appropriate IFP International Partner in the country or region where the applicant resides |
| Forest Parents Plan | the Netherlands | http://www.plannederland.nl/ | Collaboration |
| Foundation for Deep Ecology | USA | http://www.deepecology.org/directory.html | will not be accepting applications for any new initiatives |
| Foundation for Strategic Environmental Research (MISTRA) | Sweden | http://www.mistra-research.se/ | mainly swedish programmes on environment |
| French Ministry of Foreign Affairs | France | http://www.france.diplomatie.fr/index.gb.html | collaboration with a French research team |
| Friedrich-Nauhmann-Stiftung | Germany | http://www3.fnst.de/eng/ | German Universities |
| German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) | Germany | http://www.daad.de | |
| German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) | Germany | http://www.bmz.de/ | |
| German Foundation for International Development / InWent (DSE) | Germany | http://www.dse.de/ | organization for international human resources development, advanced training and dialogue |
| Global Environment Facility - Medium Sized Projects (GEF) | USA | http://www.gefweb.org/ | Accredited NGO. Medium Sized Project (MSP) and Small Grants Projects (SGP), latter managed by UNDP |
| Green Development Foundation | the Netherlands | http://www.antenna.nl/greendevelopment/ | improve the livelihood of the people combined with a rational use of the natural resources. |
| Hanss Seidel Foundation | Germany | http://www.hss.de/homepage.shtml | German information |
| Heinrich Böll Stiftung | Germany | http://www.boell.de/ | currently no information online |
| Hewlett Foundation | USA | http://www.hewlett.org/ | Environment grant on West USA |
| Howletts and Port Lympne Foundation | United Kingdom | http://www.howletts.net/ | The advancements and promotion for the public benefit of education and useful knowledge in relation to the science of zoology, the presentation and exhibition of living animals in danger of extinction and the conservation of natural wild life inhabitants |
| Humanist Institute for Development Co-operation (HIVOS) | the Netherlands | http://www.hivos.nl/english/themes/biodiversity/ | no specific form required |
| Institute de Recherche pour le developpement (IRD) | France | http://www.ird.fr/us/ | Calls for proposals (french) at http://www.ird.fr/fr/appel/index.htm |
| Inter American Development Bank | USA | http://www.iadb.org/ | projects onlien database for business opportunities |
| Inter-American Foundation | USA | http://www.iaf.gov/ | mission of the Inter-American Foundation (IAF) is to promote sustainable grassroots development throughout Latin America and the Caribbean |
| International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE) | Ghana | http://www.iaeste.org/ | Receiving countries arrange the necessary permits, lodging, and - in many cases - for social and cultural programs during or after the training period. All participating students are insured against accidents and illness and pay their own transportation expenses |
| International Christian Service for Peace (EIRENE) | Germany | http://www.eirene.org/eng/ | information in german |
| International Development Research Centre (IDRC) | Canada | http://www.idrc.ca/ | proposed by developing-country research institutions |
| International Foundation for Science (IFS) | Sweden | http://www.ifs.se/ | |
| International Institute for Communication and Development (IICD) | The Netherlands | http://www.iicd.org/ | |
| International Tropical Timber Organisation (ITTO) | Japan | http://www.itto.or.jp/Index.html | ITTO facilitates discussion, consultation and international co-operation on issues relating to the international trade and utilization of tropical timber and the sustainable management of its resource base |
| Jane Goodall Institute | USA | http://www.janegoodall.org/ | |
| Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) | Japan | http://www.jica.go.jp/english/index.html | Technical Training of Overseas Participants; Grant Aid; Community Empowerment Program; JICA Partnership Program |
| John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation | USA | http://www.macfdn.org/index.htm | Fellowships for USA residents.
Send a letter of inquiry to LOI@macfound.org. |
| Kredietanstalt für Wiederaufbau / German Development Bank (KfW) | Germany | http://www.kfw.de/EN/Inhalt.jsp | finances investments and project-related consultancy services to expand social, economic and industrial infrastructure and to protect the environment and natural resources. KfW appraises the eligibility of projects for financing according to development-policy criteria, assists the partner countries in implementing them, and evaluates their success after they are completed. |
| Kresge Foundation | USA | http://www.kresge.org | USA only |
| Leverhume Trust | United Kingdom | http://www.leverhulme.org.uk/ | UK institutions or institutions in Developing countries |
| Lindbergh Foundation
The Charles A. and Anne Morrow Lindbergh Foundation |
USA | http://www.lindberghfoundation.org | |
| LUSO American Foundation (FLAD) | Portugal | http://www.flad.pt/flad_en/ | granting support to individuals and institutions for development projects. This support can be in the form of Scholarships/Grants (awarded to individuals) or Institutional Projects (awarded to institutions) |
| Markle Foundation | USA | http://www.markle.org/index.stm | |
| Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Department for International Development Cooperation (FINIDA) |
Finland | http://global.finland.fi/index.php?kieli=3 | |
| Ministry of Agriculture, Nature Management
and Fisheries
Programme International Nature management (LNV-PIN) |
the Netherlands | http://www.minlnv.nl | |
| Nando Peretti Foundation | Italy | http://www.nandoperettifound.org/ | |
| National Academy of Sciences (NAS) | USA | http://www.nas.edu | |
| National Environment Research Council (NERC) | United Kingdom | http://www.nerc.ac.uk/ | financial support for environmental scientists to conceive and develop their own projects in UK universities and other approved institutions |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) | USA | http://www.nfwf.org/ | |
| National Geographic Society | USA | http://www.nationalgeographic.org/ | Conservation trust |
| NATO Science Programme - Cooperative Science and Technology Sub-Programme (NATO-CLG) | Belgium | http://www.nato.int/science/e/clg.htm | |
| Netherlands Committee for the IUCN (NC-IUCN) | the Netherlands | http://www.nciucn.nl | no research, but education, conservation and training are valid |
| Netherlands Organisation for International Development Co-operation (Oxfam-Netherlands)(NOVIB) | the Netherlands | http://www.novib.nl/ | |
| Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research - Tropical and Developing Countries (NWO-WOTRO) | the Netherlands | http://www.nwo.nl | |
| Nippon Foundation | Japan | http://www.nippon-foundation.or.jp/ | Under the category of overseas cooperative
assistance, we especially respect cross-border, transnational activities;
local and regional undertakings that may fall outside the reach of the public
sector or other donor agencies; and initiatives to tackle pressing issues
and long-range or persistent problems that require prompt and systemized
care. Grants are given to programs planned and conducted by overseas non-profit
organizations in such areas as basic human needs, human resources development,
and promotion of international cooperation.
There is no application deadline as such, and applications can be received throughout the year. Application form available. |
| Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) | Norway | http://www.norad.no/ | Tender opportunities |
| Novartis Foundation for Sustainable Development | Switzerland | http://www.foundation.novartis.com | are currently concentrating on a few programs and will thus not consider any new initiatives |
| oikocredit | the Netherlands | http://www.oikocredit.org/ | |
| Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) | USA | http://www.ots.duke.edu/ | OTS fellowships are only open to U.S. and Latin American graduate students enrolled in degree programs at OTS member institutions and to OTS course alumni. OTS-STRI fellowshipsinvite proposals for comparative research at OTS facilities in Costa Rica and STRI facilities in Panama |
| Oriental Bird Club | United Kingdom | http://www.orientalbirdclub.org | |
| Austrian Development Cooperation (BMAA-EZA) | Austria | http://www.bmaa.gv.at/eza/index.html.de | The Austrian Development Cooperation is part of Austria's foreign policy and the development policy of the European Union, which is aimed at securing global peace in concert with other industrial and development countries./ principles of respect for human rights, promotion of democratic structures and good governance, gender equality and environmental protection form the basis of the Austrian Development Cooperation |
| Overseas Development Institute (ODI) | United Kingdom | http://www.odi.org.uk/ | |
| OXFAM | United Kingdom | http://www.oxfam.org.uk/ | |
| Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) | USA | http://www.padf.org | training local people in business and technical skills, expanded employment opportunities, improved production of small farms through sustainable agricultural development, delivered medical equipment and supplies to underserved communities |
| Pew charitable trust | USA | http://www.pewtrusts.com/ | total $42 million. Submitting Your Letter of Inquiry to the Trusts |
| Prince Leopold Institute of Tropical Medicine (ITG/ITM) | Belgium | ||
| Pro-Regenwald | Germany | http://www.pro-regenwald.org/ | |
| Prototype Carbon Fund (PCF) | USA | http://prototypecarbonfund.org/ | The PCF, with the operational objective of mitigating climate change, aspires to promote the Bank’s tenet of sustainable development, to demonstrate the possibilities of public-private partnerships, and to offer a "learning-by-doing" opportunity to its stakeholders. |
| Public Welfare Foundation | USA | http://www.publicwelfare.org/home.asp | up to US$ 250.000 |
| Rainforest Action Network (RAN) | USA | http://www.ran.org/ | currently no grants available (have had grants in the past) |
| Rainforest Alliance - Klainhans Fellowship | USA | http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/programs/research/kleinhans.html | Doctoral candidates or post-doctoral researchers are preferred |
| Reuter Foundation | United Kingdom | http://www.foundation.reuters.com/ | Journalists
humanitarian and educational trust, primarily funded by Reuters, the global news, information and technology group. AIDfund - established by Reuters Foundation - provides rapid funding to charities and relief organisations around the world in times of disaster |
| Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund | USA | http://www.goldmanfund.org/ | To apply for a grant, submit a letter of
inquiry of no more than two pages, preferably double-sided on recycled paper,
and without unnecessary presentation materials
international funding is limited to those non-governmental organizations that can demonstrate that they have obtained a U.S.-based 501(c)(3)* organization as a fiscal agent |
| Rockefeller Brothers Fund (RBF) | USA | http://www.rbf.org/ | A preliminary letter of inquiry is recommended for an initial approach to the Fund |
| Rockefeller Foundation | USA | http://www.rockfound.org | Letters of inquiry will be considered as
they are received throughout the year
To improve the food security of the rural poor through the generation of agricultural policies, institutions and innovations To help broaden the benefits and reduce the negative impacts of globalization on vulnerable communities, families and individuals around the world AFRICA REGIONAL PROGRAM Goal: To contribute to the revitalization of the African continent by building the required human and institutional capacity and by providing critical information that will promote effective policies and programs to improve the lives and livelihoods of the poor. (gender, research) |
| ROLEX Awards for enterprise | Switzerland | http://www.rolexawards.com | |
| Rotary International Foundation | USA | ||
| Royal Academy of Sciences (KNAW) | The Netherlands | http://www.knaw.nl/ | Schure-Beijerinck-Popping Fonds (Ecology) |
| Royal Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DANIDA) | Denmark | http://www.um.dk/ | environmental assistance will be distributed as follows: 48.8 per cent to Southern Africa and 51.2 per cent to Southeast Asia |
| Royal Geographical Society (RGS) | United Kingdom | http://www.rgs.org/ | The Society’s grants are wide-ranging and offer support to individual researchers, expedition teams and school teachers. Grants are for work in both the UK and overseas a |
| Royal Museum for Central Africa - International Center of Geological Research on Africa (CIRGA) | Belgium | http://www.africamuseum.be/ | biodiversity-comores |
| Royal Society | United Kingdom | http://www.royalsoc.ac.uk/ | The Royal Soceity supports the South East Asia Rainforest Research Programme (SEARR), based mainly at the Danum Valley Field Centre in Sabah, Malaysia |
| Royal Society SE Asia Rain Forest Research Programme (SEARRP) | United Kingdom | http://danum.swansea.ac.uk/index.htm | |
| Rufford Small Grants for Nature Conservation (RSG) | www.rufford.org | aimed at small conservation programmes and pilot projects and are not designed to be a small part of a large undertaking | |
| Shell Foundation | United Kingdom | http://www.shellfoundation.org | New programme due in first half 2003 |
| Small grants programme for Operations to Promote Tropical forests (SGP-PTF) | Philippines | ||
| Sponsorloterij | the Netherlands | http://www.sponsorloterij.nl/ | not specifically on foreign projects, but international nature conservation is accepted, but with a link (organisation) in the Netherlands. |
| Stichting DOEN | the Netherlands | http://www.doen.nl/ | currently no schemes |
| Stichting MOABI | the Netherlands | http://moabi.nb.nu | The Moabi Foundation aims to support plant taxonomic research. Especially by subventioning young African botanists, who are qualifying for this research area, in order to enable e.g. a contribution to a meeting, the delivery of a publication, a training period at Herbarium Vadense in Wageningen, or a visit to study its collections. |
| Swedish International Development Assistance (SIDA) | Sweden | http://www.sida.se/ | grants generally restricted to swedish only |
| Swedish Society for Nature Conservation (SNF) | Sweden | http://www.snf.se/english.cfm | An exchange of experiences and economic support strengthens the work done by groups in Africa, Asia and Latin America |
| Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) | Switzerland | http://www.sdc-gov.ch/ | |
| Swiss Association for International Cooperation | Switerland | http://www.helvetas.ch/english/wel_engl.html | |
| Swissaid | Switzerland | http://www.swissaid.ch/ | |
| Synergos | USA | http://www.synergos.org | The Synergos Institute and its partners mobilize resources and bridge social and economic divides to reduce poverty and increase equity around the world. Information to other funding opportunities |
| Television Trust for the Environment (TVE) | United Kingdom | http://info.tve.org | television productions |
| The Bancker-Williams Foundation | USA | ||
| Tinker Foundation | USA | http://www.fdncenter.org/grantmaker/tinker/ | |
| TOTALFINAELF | France | http://www.totalfinaelf.com/fr/html/de/fo/index.htm | |
| Tropical Biology Association (TBA) | Kenya | http://www.tropical-biology.org/home.html | TBA courses are one month long and highlight up to date concepts and techniques in tropical ecology and conservation. The closing date for applications is the 20th February each year. Open for both Europeans and Africans |
| Tropical Ecology Support Program (TOEB) | Federal Republic of Germany | http://www.gtz.de/toeb/english/index.asp | Assistance for back-up studies on development co-operation projects must be requested by the projects in question, or proposed by universities or research institutes. TÖB will provide help with detailed planning and the preparation of applications. Dissertations and doctoral theses are undertaken, where possible, in tandem with German and local research-personnel, as a way of ensuring that young academics are also trained up in the partner countries |
| Tropical Forest Trust (TFT) | United Kingdom | http://www.tropicalforesttrust.com | The Tropical Forest Trust is working to transform the international trade in tropical hardwood into an agent for forest conservation. The TFT links the supply chain from the forest to the consumer through its three membership categories: Producing, Supplying and Buying members. The TFT works by linking the wood supply chain from Producing members through Supplying members – who manufacture and/or trade in wood products that are sold to Buying members |
| Tropical Rainforest Coalition | USA | http://www.rainforest.org/ | |
| Turner Foundation, Inc | USA | http://www.turnerfoundation.org | Protection of biodiversity through habitat preservation |
| U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) | USA | http://international.fws.gov/grants/grants.html | Support partnerships that deliver national and international management plans that conserve habitat for migratory birds and other wildlife. |
| UNDP Small Grants Programme (UNDP-SGP) | USA | http://www.undp.org/sgp/ | To be eligible for GEF/SGP support, a project proposed for funding must fit the GEF/SGP country programme strategy and country-specific eligibility criteria approved by the NSC. It must also be consistent with the Operational Strategy and relevant Operational Programs established by the GEF |
| UNDP Thematic trust fund Environment | USA | http://www.undp.org | UNDP relies on a new instrument -- Thematic Trust Funds -- to help achieve development goals. These funds enable donors to provide additional contributions for work in the UNDP practice areas |
| United Nations Education, Sciencde and
Cultural Organization
(UNESCO) Man and Biosphere Programme (MAB) |
France | http://www.unesco.org/mab/capacity/mys/awarmab.htm | The MAB Young Scientists Awards encourages young scientists to conduct interdisciplinary research on ecosystems, natural resources and biodiversity, in line with the MAB Programme's focus on sustainable people and biosphere interactions. |
| United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) | Kenya | http://www.unep.org/ | to identify country level priorities and needs for capacity building to address global environmental issues, in particular biological diversity, climate change, and land degradation, with the aim of catalyzing domestic and/or externally assisted action to meet those needs in a co-ordinated and planned manner. NCSA outputs can be a useful and relevant framework for domestic action and external assistance for capacity building. |
| United Nations Foundation (UNF) | USA | http://www.unfoundation.org/ | The UN Foundation welcomes corporations, NGOs, individuals, foundations and government agencies to join us and our United Nations partners in making specific investments that make a difference around the world. |
| United Nations University (UNU) | Japan | http://www.unu.edu/ | UNU/INTECH conducts policy research on the economic and social impact of new technologies in the developing world (Maastricht University, the Netherlands) |
| United States Agency of International Development (USAID) | USA | http://www.usaid.gov/ | If your institution has a good idea for which there are no competitive opportunities, USAID accepts, for review, well-conceived and innovative unsolicited concept papers and proposals that advance U.S. foreign assistance objectives |
| US Forest Service (USFS) | USA | http://www.fs.fed.us/global/index.html | includes CARPE (carpe.umd.edu) |
| Vlaams interuniversitaire Raad (VLIR) | Belgium | http://www.vlir.be/os/scholarship.htm | Scholarships awarded by the Flemish Interuniversity Council (VLIR) are aimed at graduate students (Bachelor’s level and Master’s level). |
| Vlaamse Vereniging voor Ontwikkelingssamenwerking en Technische Bijstand (WOB) | Belgium | http://www.vvob.be/ | Flemish Association for Development Co-Operation and Technical Assistance is involved with the transfer of knowledge to developing countries |
| Volkswagen Stiftung | Germany | http://www.volkswagenstiftung.de/english.html | Overriding features of the Foundation’s funding profile are the preference given to interdisciplinary approaches, support for young scholars, boosts for international cooperation, close interrelation between research, education and training as well as enhancement of the communication among researchers and between academia and the public |
| Volvo Environment Prize | Sweden | ||
| VSB Fonds | the Netherlands | http://www.vsbfonds.nl/ | Only projects based in the Netherlands |
| W. Alton Jones Foundation
Sustainable World |
USA | http://www.wajones.org/ | |
| Wageningen University Fund (WUF) | http://www.wau.nl/fondsen | for researchers and students of Wageningen University | |
| Weeden Foundation | USA | http://www.weedenfdn.org/ | the resources of the Weeden Foundation
be used to address the adverse impact of growing human populations and overuse
of natural resources on the biological fabric of the planet
The Foundation strongly encourages potential applicants to submit a letter of inquiry (via e-mail or regular mail) before presenting a complete proposal |
| Wellcome Trust | United Kingdom | http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/ | The Wellcome Trust is an independent research-funding charity that aims to improve human and animal health |
| Whitley Laing Foundation | http://www.whitley-award.org/ | pragmatic, sustainable and long lasting nature conservation work, which generally emphasises the benefits of wildlife and habitat conservation to the local communities in which its applicants work | |
| Whitley Laing Foundation | United Kingdom | http://www.whitleyaward.org/ | Whitley Award for International Nature Conservation given in memory of Daniel Kelly and the Whitley Award for Nature Conservation & Education sponsored by The Maurice Laing Foundation are for individuals who are leading teams involved in nature conservation, environmental education and sustainable development; The Whitley Award for Birds sponsored by the Studs Trust is to support those whose work includes a focus on the conservation of birds in their habitats; The Whitley Award for People and the Environment sponsored by WWF-UK sseeks to reward community based conservation projects where people have proved that they benefit the environment; The Sting and Trudie Styler Award for Human Rights and the Environment is for nature conservation projects which are community based; Rufford Small Grants, worth up to Ł5,000. Application form available |
| Wildlife Preservation Trust Canada (WPTC) | Canada | http://www.wptc.org/ | |
| Wildlife trust (WPTI) | USA | http://www.wpti.org/ | |
| WK Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) | USA | http://www.wkkf.org/ | To help people help themselves through the practical application of knowledge and resources to improve their quality of life and that of future generations." |
| World Bank - Netherlands Clean Development Facility (WB-NCDF) | USA | http://www.carbonfinance.org/NetherlandsClean.htm | The Facility will support projects in developing countries in exchange for such credits under the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) established by the Kyoto Protocol to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change |
| World Bank BioCarbon Fund (WB-BCF) | The World Bank is developing a new fund to provide carbon finance for projects that sequester or remove greenhouse gases (GHG) in forest and agricultural ecosystems. The BioCarbon Fund will aim to deliver cost-effective carbon emission reductions, while promoting biodiversity conservation and sustainable development | ||
| World Bank Community Development Carbon Fund (WB-CDCF) | http://www.communitycarbonfund.org/ | new fund to provide carbon finance through the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). | |
| World Bank Development Grant Facility (WB-DGF) | |||
| World Bank-Small Grants Program (WB-SGF) | USA | http://www.worldbank.org | The Small Grants Program of the World Bank was created in 1983 to promote dialogue and disseminate information about development in forums outsides its own operations. It is funded by the Development Grant Facility of the World Bank. The Small Grants Program has been decentralized to World Bank Country Offices |
| World Business council for sustainable development (WBCSD) | Switerland | http://www.wbcsd.ch/ | no procedure known |
| World Conservation Society (WCS) | USA | http://wcs.org/ | application form available |
| World Neighbours | USA | http://www.wn.org | |
| World Parks Endowment | USA | http://www.worldparks.org/ |
