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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Nagao Natural Environment Foundation | NEF | NGO/INGO | Dedicated to promoting nature conservation in developing countries. | Less than $10K | Asie | 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 Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation | NORAD | Government | Norad grants funding to organisations within civil society, research, higher education and industry that work with partners in poor countries. Eligible organisations can apply by responding to the calls for proposals. | Website | ||
| The Wetland Foundation | Foundation | Non-profit organization devoted to fostering wetland education and research, particularly in coastal marshes and mangrove forests. The Wetland Foundation provides conference and field travel grants to students of wetland science. | Less than $10K | Amérique du Nord | 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 |
| The Youth Harbour | Foundation | The Youth Harbour is a project of the Foundation for Environmental Stewardship that offers support to youth who are taking action against the climate crisis. The Youth Harbour, supports youth-led organizations, projects and groups in Canada. | $10-50K | Amérique du Nord | Website | |
| Threshold Foundation | Foundation | Threshold’s grant making program focuses on non-profit organizations promoting social justice and environment sustainability. The Foundation supports organizations addressing the drivers of climate change through substantive solutions that empower vulnerable people. | $10-50K | Amérique du Nord, Amérique latine et les Caraibes | Website | |
| Tsingtao | Company | In Aug 1903, Tsingtao Brewery was founded by the Anglo-German Brewery Co. Ltd in Qingdao, China. The brewery brought the western settlers a high quality German style pilsner brewed with German technique, European high quality raw and, especially, mineral water from Laoshan spring,. The uniqueness and the quality have made Tsingtao Beer won many awards in different beer festivals. | No Information | 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 |
| UN-REDD | NGO/INGO | No Information | ||||
| 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 | ||
| US Fish & Wildlife Service | USFWS | The primary responsibility of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is the management of fish and wildlife for the American public. The Service works with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the American people. | Website | |||
| Veolia | Company | Veolia promotes the conservation of natural resources, climate change actions and protects biodiversity through better management of the sites where they operate. | $100K-1M | Afrique, Asie, Europe, Amérique du Nord, Océanie, Amérique latine et les Caraibes | Website | |
| Wallace Global Fund | WGF | Foundation | The Wallace Foundation works to promote an informed and engaged citizenry, to fight injustice and to protect the diversity of nature and the natural systems upon which all life depends. Focus areas include; - Power differential and weakened NGOs - Ecological collapse |
$50-100K | Afrique, Asie, Europe, Amérique du Nord, Océanie, Amérique latine et les Caraibes | Website |
| Walton Family Foundation | Foundation | The Walton Family Foundation grant making focuses on protecting oceans, rivers and the livelihoods they support, working closely with farmers, fishermen, ranchers, businesses and conservationists. | $100K-1M | Afrique, Asie, Europe, Amérique du Nord, Océanie, Amérique latine et les Caraibes | Website | |
| Wetlands International | NGO/INGO | Safeguard and restore wetlands for people and nature. More precisely Peatlands, water stores from mountains to see, blue lines in the desert, coasts and Deltas. | $1M+ | Afrique, Asie, Europe, Amérique du Nord, Océanie, Amérique latine et les Caraibes | Website | |
| Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) | WWT | NGO/INGO | The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) is a conservation charity focused on the conservation of wetlands and wildlife. | $1M+ | Afrique, Asie, Europe, Amérique du Nord, Océanie, Amérique latine et les Caraibes | Website |
| World Wide Fund For Nature (US) | WWF | NGO/INGO | WWF works in 100 countries protecting the future of nature. Their activities include; - Safeguard healthy oceans and marine livelihoods - Secure water for people and nature - Create a climate-resilient and zero-carbon world |
$1M+ | Afrique, Asie, Europe, Amérique du Nord, Océanie, Amérique latine et les Caraibes | Website |