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.
| Name | Short Name | Organization type | Areas of support | Grant size | Geographic interest | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JRS Biodiversiy Foundation | Foundation | The JRS Biodiversity Foundation is an independent grantmaking foundation based in the United States that awards grants to increase the access to and use of biodiversity information in sub-Saharan Africa. | $50-100K | Afrique | Website | |
| Legacy Landscape Fund | LLF | Foundation | Our mission is to safeguard outstanding biodiversity by promoting nature conservation and the preservation of ecosystem services in globally significant conservation areas, while working with local communities and respecting their rights and needs. In collaboration with a wide range of partners and funders, and acknowledging international best practices, the LLF provides long-term financial support to the management costs of globally significant legacy landscapes. | No Information | Afrique, Asie, Europe, Amérique du Nord, Océanie, Amérique latine et les Caraibes | Website |
| Livelihoods Funds | Company | The Livelihoods Investment Funds established by private companies, create social, environmental and economic value to improve the livelihoods of rural communities through a variety of projects developed in Africa, Asia and Latin America. The Livelihoods Carbon Funds (LCF) created in 2017, finances large-scale mangrove restoration, agroforestry and rural energy projects. LCF2 provides upfront financing to project developers for large-scale project implementation and maintenance over periods of 10 to 20 years. The investors receive result-based payments for the risks they bear in the form of carbon credits. |
$1M+ | Afrique, Asie, Europe, Amérique du Nord, Océanie, Amérique latine et les Caraibes | Website | |
| Nestle | Company | Interested in watershed protection and conservation projects that will create shared value for Nestle and the community. Also interested in projects that result in more sustainable water use in agricultural supply chains. | $100K-1M | Afrique, Asie, Europe, Amérique du Nord, Océanie, Amérique latine et les Caraibes | Website | |
| Oak Foundation | OAK | Foundation | The Oak Foundation through its Environment Programme, offers grants that support innovative solutions to climate change, marine conservation, wildlife conservation and trade. | No Information | Afrique, Asie, Europe, Amérique du Nord, Océanie, Amérique latine et les Caraibes | Website |
| Patagonia International | Patagonia | Company | Patagonia’s Grants Programme supports grassroots organizations working on mulit-pronged campaigns to protect the environment. | No Information | Afrique, Asie, Europe, Amérique du Nord, Océanie, Amérique latine et les Caraibes | Website |
| PepsiCo Foundation | Company | The Foundation seeks to invest in the essential elements of a sustainable food system - helping to alleviate hunger, manage water and waste responsibly as well as support women as champions of nutrition from farm to family. | $100K-1M | Afrique, Asie, Europe, Amérique du Nord, Océanie, Amérique latine et les Caraibes | Website | |
| Pictet Charitable Foundation | Foundation | The Pictet Group Charitable Foundation provides support to projects that help disadvantaged communities in developing countries, in the fields of humanitarian aid, youth work and education. | No Information | Afrique, Asie, Europe, Amérique du Nord, Océanie, Amérique latine et les Caraibes | Website | |
| Rockefeller Foundation | Foundation | Working to secure the fundamentals of human well-being around the world. Water access: Water stewardship access and management link to article Resilient Cities: https://www.rockefellerfoundation.org/our-work/topics/resilientcities/ |
$1M+ | Afrique, Asie, Europe, Amérique du Nord, Océanie, Amérique latine et les Caraibes | Website | |
| Shell | Company | Shell works with environmental and developmental organisations all over the world to reduce its environmental and societal impacts on land and water where it operates. | $100K-1M | Afrique, Asie, Europe, Amérique du Nord, Océanie, Amérique latine et les Caraibes | Website | |
| Skoll Foundation | Skoll | NGO/INGO | Our vision is to live in a sustainable world of peace and prosperity for all. The Skoll Foundation catalyzes transformational social change by investing in, connecting, and championing social entrepreneurs and other social innovators who together advance bold and equitable solutions to the world’s most pressing problems. |
No Information | Afrique, Asie, Europe, Amérique du Nord, Océanie, Amérique latine et les Caraibes | Website |
| Subnational Climate Fund | Other | A global blended finance initiative to develop mid-size climate resilient infrastructure & nature-based solutions. | $1M+ | Afrique, Asie, Océanie, Amérique latine et les Caraibes | Website | |
| Suez Environnement | Company | Suez designs and implements innovative solutions to address four major challenges namely; - Developing access to resources for everyone (Water) - Protecting resources and ecosystems - Optimizing the use of resources - Producing new resources |
$1M+ | Afrique, Asie, Europe, Amérique du Nord, Océanie, Amérique latine et les Caraibes | Website | |
| The Environmental Portfolio at the The Pew Charitable Trusts | Pew | Foundation | Pew’s conservation work in the United States and abroad helps preserve wilderness, restore biodiversity and increase understanding of ocean ecology. It’s conservation portfolio includes a project on protecting coastal wetlands and coral reefs. The Foundation is building partnerships with countries to help them integrate coastal wetlands and coral reefs into their commitments under the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. | No Information | Afrique, Asie, Europe, Amérique du Nord, Océanie, Amérique latine et les Caraibes | Website |
| The GEF Small Grants Programme | SGP | The programme is funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and executed by the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS). | $10-50K | Afrique, Asie, Europe, Océanie, Amérique latine et les Caraibes | Website | |
| The International Coral Reef Initiative | ICRI | NGO/INGO | UNEP and ICRI jointly launched a small grants programme to support the conservation and restoration of coral reefs, mangroves and seagras in sdeveloping countries, least developed countries and small island developing states Grants will be awarded to projects aimed at protecting and restoring coastal marine ecosystems, with a particular emphasis on payment for ecosystem services, ecosystem restoration, blue carbon, marine protected areas, locally managed marine areas. |
$50-100K | Afrique, Asie, Amérique latine et les Caraibes | Website |
| The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation | LDF | Foundation | The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation through collaborative partnerships, supports projects that protect vulnerable wildlife from extinction, restore balance to threatened ecosystems and communities. The grant making program of the Foundation is focused on six main program areas namely; - Wildlands conservation - Oceans conservation - Climate change - Indigenous Rights. - Transforming California and innovative solutions. |
$1M+ | Afrique, Asie, Europe, Amérique du Nord, Océanie, Amérique latine et les Caraibes | Website |
| The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund | Foundation | The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund is an innovative philanthropy providing small grants in-the-field species conservation projects for the world’s most threatened species. | $50-100K | Afrique, Asie, Europe, Amérique du Nord, Océanie, Amérique latine et les Caraibes | Website | |
| The Nature Conservancy (TNC) | TNC | NGO/INGO | The Nature Conservancy is constantly adapting to take on our planets biggest, most important challenges. Our vision is a world where the diversity of life thrives, and people act to conserve nature for its own sake and its ability to fulfill our needs and enrich our lives. - Tackle Climate Change - Protect Land & Water - Provide Food & Water Sustainably - Build Healthy Cities |
No Information | Afrique, Asie, Europe, Amérique du Nord, Océanie, Amérique latine et les Caraibes | Website |
| The World Bank Group | IBRD+IDA | NGO/INGO | The World Bank Group works in every major area of development. We provide a wide array of financial products and technical assistance, and we help countries share and apply innovative knowledge and solutions to the challenges they face. | No Information | Afrique, Asie, Europe, Amérique du Nord, Océanie, Amérique latine et les Caraibes | Website |
| UK Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions | UK PACT | Other | We fund projects which support partner countries eligible for Official Development Assistance (ODA) to implement and increase their ambitions for carbon emissions reductions in line with their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). All UK PACT projects work to accelerate partner countries’ transition to low carbon development. UK PACT delivers impact through a combination of grant funding for longer term capacity-building projects and the rapid mobilisation of short term expertise for skill-shares and secondment opportunities. |
$100K-1M | Afrique, Asie, Amérique latine et les Caraibes | Website |
| UN Environment | UNEP | NGO/INGO | The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system, and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. UNEP' s focal areas include; - Climate Change - Disasters and Conflicts - Ecosystem Management - Environmental governance - Chemicals and waste - Reource efficiency - Environment under review |
No Information | Afrique, Asie, Europe, Amérique du Nord, Océanie, Amérique latine et les Caraibes | Website |
| United Nations Development Programme | UNDP | NGO/INGO | UNDP provides support to governments to integrate the SDGs into their national development plans and policies through partnerships with the private sector, civil society and citizens. Key areas include; - Sustainable development - Democratic governance and peacebuilding - Climate and disaster resilience - Gender equality - Crisis response - Development impact |
No Information | Afrique, Asie, Europe, Amérique du Nord, Océanie, Amérique latine et les Caraibes | Website |
| United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) | FAO | NGO/INGO | The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. With over 194 member states, FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide. | No Information | Afrique, Asie, Europe, Amérique du Nord, Océanie, Amérique latine et les Caraibes | Website |
| UPS Foundation | UPS supports environmental programs with a focus on restoration and conservation and carbon reduction | $10-50K | Afrique, Asie, Europe, Amérique du Nord, Océanie, Amérique latine et les Caraibes | Website |