Funding Organizations

This database lists organizations from the public and private sector that fund or invest in projects promoting wetland conservation, wise use and restoration. This database is not exhaustive, it serves as a directory for people searching for possible funders. Email ramsar@ramsar.org to suggest updates or additions to the Database.


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Name Short Name Organization type Areas of support Grant size Geographic interest Website
COmoN Foundation Foundation The COmON Foundation is a private, charitable fund, dedicated to the regeneration and re-greening of degraded areas worldwide, empowering communities, optimising land use and nurturing nature, based on innovative approaches. África, Europa, Oceanía Website
Conservation International CI NGO/INGO Conservation International CI works with more than 2,000 partners to protect nature. The Organization supports in interventions in protected areas, on land, marine and in coastal areas.

No Information África, Asia, Europa, America del Norte, Oceanía, America Latina y el Caribe Website
Cornell Douglas Foundation Foundation The Cornell Douglas Foundation provides small grants to organizations which advocate for;
- Environmental health & justice
- Land conservation
- Sustainability of resources
- Watershed protection 		$10-50K África, Asia, Europa, America del Norte, Oceanía, America Latina y el Caribe Website
Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) Multilateral CEPF has funded biodiversity conservation projects led by more than 2,500 grantees around the world. We support civil society organizations of all sizes—from farmers' cooperatives and community groups to universities and international nongovernmental organizations. $100K-1M África, Asia, Europa, America del Norte, Oceanía, America Latina y el Caribe Website
Curtis and Edith Munson Foundation Foundation The Curtis and Edith Munson Foundation supports conservation of natural resources in eastern North America and the Caribbean Basin, with an emphasis on the United States
- Marine resource conservation and management with priority given to fisheries
- South Florida Ecosystems (Everglades, Biscayne Bay, Florida Bay, and Florida Keys)
- Alabama environmental issues
- D.C. Metro area environmental issues*
- Population and environment initiatives 		$10-50K America del Norte, America Latina y el Caribe Website
Danone Group (Evian) Danone Evian Company Danone’s Social Innovation Funds, invest in projects that strengthen ecosystems and find solutions to address poverty, environment degradation, climate change and access to water.
 $50-100K África, Asia, Europa, America del Norte, Oceanía, America Latina y el Caribe Website
David & Lucile Packard Foundation Foundation The Conservation and Science Program of the David & Lucile Packard Foundation invests in actions and ideas that conserve and restore ecosystems while enhancing human well-being. Funding priority areas include; Climate, Ocean, Land, Science, Agriculture, Livelihoods and Conservation.

 No Information África, Asia, Europa, America del Norte, Oceanía, America Latina y el Caribe Website
David Suzuki Foundation Foundation The David Suzuki Foundation works to conserve and protect the natural environment mainly in Canada with a focus on the following areas;
- Climate solutions
- Biodiversity
- Environmental rights
- Oceans
- Cities 		No Information África, Asia, Europa, America del Norte, Oceanía, America Latina y el Caribe Website
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) Government The UK government's department responsible for safeguarding the natural environment, supporting the food and farming industry and sustaining a thriving rural economy. Website
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit Giz Government No Information África, Asia, Europa, America del Norte Website
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation DDCF Foundation The Environment Program of the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation (DDCF) awards grants to enable communities to protect and manage wildlife habitat. Areas funded include;
- Land conservation in an Era of Climate Change
- Wildlife and Energy development
- Strengthening the Conservation Field
- Environmental Stewardship in the Tri-State Area
$100K-1M America del Norte, America Latina y el Caribe Website
Dow Chemichals Company Dow provides a world-class portfolio of advanced, sustainable and leading-edge products. This enables us to deliver solutions designed to meet almost any performance and business need. No Information Website
Ducks Unlimited DU Company Ducks Unlimited is a private waterfowl and wetlands conservation organization. Areas of interest include advocacy, conservation and restoration projects that protect wetlands, watersheds, waterfowl breeding grounds and flyways. $50-100K America del Norte, Oceanía, America Latina y el Caribe Website
Environment Education (EE) Grants EPA Government The Environmental Education Grants Program supports projects that promote environmental awareness and stewardship and help provide people with the skills to take responsible actions to protect the environment. America del Norte Website
Environment Now Foundation Environment Now is a private non-profit foundation focused on preserving and restoring coastal, freshwater and forest ecosystems, as well as improving air quality and urban sustainability. No Information America del Norte Website
Environmental Restoration and Conservation Agency ERCA Other Japan Fund for Global Environment (JFGE) provides grant to Non Governmental Organization (NGO)/Non Profit Organization (NPO) engaged in environmental activities. No Information Website
European Union Directorate-General Environment Government The LIFE programme is the European Union’s financial instrument supporting environmental and nature conservation projects throughout the Union. Europa Website
Evoqua Company Evoqua Water Technologies delivers products, solutions and services to ensure water quality and consistency for municipalities, industrial water users and recreational facilities. With more than a 100-year heritage of industry-leading brands and products, technical expertise, and unmatched customer service, Evoqua is the partner of choice for millions of water users across the globe. No Information Website
Federal Agency for Nature Conservation BfN Government BfN funds projects by initiatives, associations, scientific institutions and other stakeholders that serve nature conservation and landscape management. $50-100K África Website
Federal Agency for Nature Conservation BfN Government BfN funds projects by initiatives, associations, scientific institutions and other stakeholders that serve nature conservation and landscape management. $50-100K África Website
Fondation Franz Weber Franz Weber Foundation The Fondation Franz Weber is committed to a diverse range of campaigns in Switzerland and around the world to protect animals and nature. No Information Europa Website
Fondation Hans Wilsdorf (Rolex) Foundation - Social Actions
- Culture
- Education 		No Information Europa Website
Fondation Segré Foundation Fondation Segré is committed to help protect the biodiversity of our planet through the active conservation of threatened species and their habitat and the restoration of degraded ecosystems. $100K-1M África, Europa, America del Norte, Oceanía, America Latina y el Caribe Website
Fondo Mexicano para la Conservación de la Naturaleza FMCN NGO/INGO The Mexican Fund for the Conservation of Nature (FMCN) finances conservation projects throughout Mexico. Key programmes include;
- Natural protected areas
- Forests and Watersheds
- Coastal & Marine 		No Information America Latina y el Caribe Website
Fonds français pour l'Environnement mondial FFEM Multilateral For 24 years, FFEM has been working to reconcile the conservation of the environment and sustainable development in developing and emerging countries.

FFEM has set the priority of acting to protect the global environment in order to promote sustainable economic and social development in the countries where it operates. 		África, Asia, Europa, America del Norte, Oceanía, America Latina y el Caribe Website