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.