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Rainforest Trust Funding Programme to Create Protected or Conserved Areas
Deadline:
Ongoing opportunity (rolling applications accepted; specific deadlines for large grants)
Target Audience:
Legally registered NGOs authorized to operate in the project country, with demonstrated support from relevant governments and Indigenous Peoples or local communities.
Opportunity Summary:
Rainforest Trust offers grants to support the creation and expansion of protected or conserved areas on land or sea, aligned with community and government needs. There are two main types of awards:
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Feasibility Awards (~$10,000, sometimes over $20,000) to assess potential for protected area creation or expansion.
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Protected or Conserved Area Creation Awards starting at $250,000, with no set maximum.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Primary objective must be creation or expansion of currently unprotected areas.
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Areas must protect globally significant populations of endangered species, large tropical/subtropical forests, or critical habitats for climate mitigation.
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Demonstrated government and community support with Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC).
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Management systems ensuring long-term conservation outcomes.
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Resource extraction limits to prevent unsustainable use.
Benefits:
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Funding for feasibility studies or protected area creation.
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Technical support and ongoing monitoring.
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Partnership building with communities and governments.
How to Apply:
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Confirm eligibility criteria.
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Submit a Concept Note anytime via online form; review takes 1-2 months.
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For grants over $250,000, submit Concept Note at least 4 months before deadlines (March 1, July 1, October 1).
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If Concept Note accepted, invited to submit detailed application.
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Contact: projects@rainforesttrust.org