EOCA Conservation Project Funding Call 2026: Up to €30,000 for Global Biodiversity Protection and Community-Based Conservation Projects @Based Conservation Projects

Overview

The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) is offering grants of up to €30,000 for non-profit organizations to support biodiversity protection and community-based conservation projects worldwide. These field-based initiatives aim to protect threatened species, restore ecosystems, and reconnect communities with nature, with projects running for up to 24 months.

Key Responsibilities

• Support impactful biodiversity conservation initiatives.
• Implement practical, field-based conservation projects.
• Protect threatened species and restore ecosystems.
• Reconnect communities with nature.
• Contribute to carbon sequestration, climate regulation, and biodiversity preservation.
• Involve local communities in conservation activities.
• Promote sustainable resource management and environmental stewardship.
• Deliver measurable environmental outcomes.

Requirements

• Organizations must be non-profit.
• Proposed projects must focus on practical biodiversity conservation.
• Projects should protect a threatened species, habitat, or ecosystem.
• Demonstrate hands-on conservation activities.
• Address the root causes of biodiversity loss.
• Deliver measurable environmental outcomes.
• Promote community engagement and environmental stewardship.
• Projects should involve local communities in planning and implementation.
• Respect Indigenous and local stakeholder rights.
• Incorporate educational initiatives promoting conservation awareness.
• Ensure long-term sustainability of conservation activities.
• Projects should focus on practical implementation rather than purely academic research.

Benefits

• Grants of up to €30,000 per project.
• Support for projects running up to 24 months.
• International visibility for conservation initiatives.

Location

Global

How to Apply

Interested organizations must submit a Short Stage 1 Application Form. If successful, a detailed full application will be required. A multi-stage evaluation process, including scientific review and a public voting campaign, will be used for selection.

Deadline

31 March 2026, 12:00 Midnight (BST / GMT+1)