Endangered Species Grants for Nonprofits

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund

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Application Deadline:

March 31, May 31, October 15, 2026, and January 31, 2027

The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund aims to provide targeted grants to individual species conservation initiatives, recognize leaders in the field of species conservation, and elevate…

Schoenfeld Family Foundation

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Application Deadline:

May 31, annually

Grant Range:
$500 - $15000
Average Grant:
$6875

The Schoenfeld Family Foundation aims to improve environmental awareness and encourage preservation, and also to foster and support the study of botany.

The Foundation focuses its…

Charlotte Martin Foundation

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Application Deadline:

June 1 and October 1, annually

Grant Range:
$5000 - $312020
Average Grant:
$22719

The Charlotte Martin Foundation is dedicated to enriching the lives of youth and also to preserving and protecting wildlife and habitat, with a special emphasis on serving communities of…

Turtle Conservation Fund

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Application Deadline:

June 1 and December 1, annually

Grant Range:
$100 - $5000

The Turtle Conservation Fund is a coalition of conservation organizations and individuals focused on ensuring the long-term survival of tortoises and freshwater turtles.

Funding is provided…

Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment

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Application Deadline:

June 18, 2026

The Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment supports grassroots initiatives to inspire community action to protect the environment, consumers, and public health.

The…

African Bird Club

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Application Deadline:

The end of February, the end of June, and the end of October, annually

The African Bird Club (ABC) supports ornithological conservation projects in Africa. 

Conservation Awards fund activities including, but not limited to:

  • surveys and…

Neotropical Bird Club Conservation Awards Programme

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Application Deadline:

February 1 and July 1, annually

The Neotropical Bird Club Conservation Awards Programme supports the conservation of birds in the Neotropics, including the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Grants are…

Regina Bauer Frankenberg Foundation

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Application Deadline:

July 1, annually

Grant Range:
$10000 - $75000
Average Grant:
$42476

The Regina Bauer Frankenberg Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that promote the care, conservation, treatment, well-being, and prevention of cruelty to animals.

The Foundation's…

Protecting endangered species isn’t just about preserving something that we can never get back. It’s also essential for maintaining biodiversity and environmental resilience. And yet, there are many species that are on the brink of vanishing forever. There are many nonprofits who have made it their mission to help protect these species. But these nonprofits are only able to do what they do thanks to the generous donations provided by endangered species grants. 

These grants can be used to cover a variety of important initiatives, from habitat preservation and species monitoring, to anti-poaching programs and conservation breeding. There are many different organizations that might provide these kinds of grants. This includes many private foundations, such as the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund or the Rainforest Trust. 

When drafting endangered species grant proposals, you’ll want to collect relevant and accurate data about the species in question. This could include the current conservation status of the species, or threats to its habitat and health. Good places to start doing research could include the IUCN Red List, EDGE of Existence and the Global Biodiversity Information Facility 

If you need further data on drafting great grant proposals, then make sure to check out our comprehensive guide on the topic. You can also start browsing a selection of endangered species grants right here, all open for applications.