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Fund for Wild Nature Grants
Supports conservation campaigns and biodiversity protection
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Fund for Wild Nature offers small grants for North American campaigns that protect native species and wild ecosystems, with emphasis on threatened wilderness and biodiversity. It supports cost-effective advocacy, litigation, public policy work, and selected media projects with clear strategic value.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Law and Legal Services
- Environment
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Advocacy campaigns for native species and wild ecosystems.
- Litigation related to biodiversity and wilderness protection.
- Public policy work supporting conservation goals.
- Media projects with clear strategic value for biodiversity.
Documents Needed
- Project summary
- Work plan and timeline
- Project budget and organizational budget
- Current balance sheet and income statement
- IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter or fiscal sponsor documents
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Organizations working on conservation campaigns
- Non-profit organizations
- Fiscal sponsors representing applicants
Who is not eligible
- For-profit enterprises
- Individuals
- Organizations receiving government funding or support
- Projects focused on basic scientific research
- Organizations focused on wildlife sanctuaries, rehabilitation facilities, botanical gardens, zoos, learning centers, or habitat restoration
Eligible expenses
- Costs related to advocacy, litigation, and public policy work.
- Costs for media projects with clear strategic value and dissemination plans.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Basic scientific research
- Private land acquisition
- For-profit enterprises
- Individual action or study
- Conferences, wildlife sanctuaries, wildlife rehabilitation facilities, botanical gardens, zoos, learning centers, and habitat restoration
Eligible geographic areas
- North America
Selection criteria
- Strategic value and effectiveness of the proposal.
- Alignment with the fund’s conservation mission.
- Urgency and importance of the issue addressed.
- Cost effectiveness.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the application materials
- Read the blank application for details on both parts of the form.
- Step 2: Complete the eligibility quiz
- Fill out the online quiz to check whether your organization and project may qualify.
- Step 3: Submit the online application
- Proceed to the online application if you meet the eligibility requirements.
- Upload all required documents in PDF format.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after the submission deadline.
- Applicants are notified of the decision about two months later.
- Successful applicants receive a Letter of Agreement to sign and return before funds are released.
- A final report is required for funded projects and is part of the agreement.
Additional information
- Only one proposal per year is considered per grantee.
- Applications may be submitted six weeks before the deadline.
- A signed Letter of Agreement is required before funds are released.
- A final report is required for funded projects.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Fund for Wild Nature Grants Program
What is the Fund for Wild Nature Grants?
Fund for Wild Nature offers small grants for North American campaigns that protect native species and wild ecosystems, with emphasis on threatened wilderness and biodiversity. It supports cost-effective advocacy, litigation, public policy work, and selected media projects with clear strategic value.
Who is eligible for the Fund for Wild Nature Grants program?
To be eligible for the Fund for Wild Nature Grants program, you must:
Organizations only
North American conservation focus
Cost-effective strategy required
What expenses are eligible under Fund for Wild Nature Grants?
Advocacy campaigns for native species and wild ecosystems.
Litigation related to biodiversity and wilderness protection.
Public policy work supporting conservation goals.
Media projects with clear strategic value for biodiversity.
Who can I contact for more information about the Fund for Wild Nature Grants?
You can contact Fund for Wild Nature by email at fwn@fundwildnature.org or by phone at none.
Where is the Fund for Wild Nature Grants available?
The Fund for Wild Nature Grants program is available across Canada.
Is the Fund for Wild Nature Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Fund for Wild Nature Grants is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Fund for Wild Nature Grants?
Fund for Wild Nature Grants is funded by Fund for Wild Nature