International funderBased in Switzerland

International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN)

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About International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN)

IUCN funds and convenes global conservation action aimed at safeguarding species, ecosystems and protected areas while advancing equitable, sustainable use of natural resources. Its grantmaking emphasizes threatened-species recovery, rapid emergency responses, protected-area resilience tied to community livelihoods, and integrating gender and inclusion into conservation. Funding is delivered through multiple targeted programs and challenge funds that support a mix of small internal capacity awards, project grants, and larger programmatic investments delivered in competitive calls.

Focus Areas

Threatened Species Recovery and IUCN Red List AssessmentsProtected Area Resilience and Community Livelihoods (including BIOPAMA crisis response)Rapid Response Grants for Emerging Biodiversity ThreatsGender-Responsive and Inclusive Conservation Solutions (RISE Challenge)Land Acquisition/Long-term Leases to Secure Threatened Natural AreasRenewable Energy and Energy-Efficiency Projects Linked to Biodiversity (Oceania)

Giving Approach

Combination of competitive, program-specific calls and challenge rounds (open calls listed per program), internal small grants for SSC networks (no unsolicited applications), rapid-response/emergency grants, and targeted funds (annual or cyclical). Grant sizes range widely from small internal awards (~$2,000–$10,000) to programmatic grants and forthcoming CSO grants up to ~$300,000; eligibility and deadlines are set per program.

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International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN)

About International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN)

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SSC Internal Grant (Species Survival Commission)

International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN)

About International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN)

Focus Areas

Giving Approach

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Open Grant Opportunities

SSC Internal Grant (Species Survival Commission)