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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asahi | Company | Asahi Group Holdings is a global beer, spirits, soft drinks and food company that continues to create new values in order to share impressive moments with people around the world. - Climate change - Recycling-based society - Biodiversity |
No Information | Website | ||
| Arcadia Fund | Foundation | Acadia is a charitable fund that supports selected organizations that preserve culture, protect the environment and promote open access. Arcadia offers grants to protect threatened biodiversity and landscapes, trains conservation professionals. The focus is on four approaches; - On-Site conservation - Off Site conservation - Policy advocacy - Conservation leadership |
$1M+ | Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, Latin America and the Caribbean | Website | |
| Agence Française de Développement | AFD | Company | The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) Group funds, supports and accelerates the transition to a fairer and more sustainable world. Focusing on climate, biodiversity, peace, education, urban development, health and governance, our teams carry out more than 4,000 projects in France’s overseas departments and territories and another 115 countries. In this way, we contribute to the commitment of France and French people to support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). | $1M+ | Africa | Website |
| AB in Bev | Company | ABinBev invests financial and technical resources into green infrastructure initiatives, conservation and reforestation projects, habitat restoration efforts and improved water infrastructure. Smart agriculture and water stewardship are listed as the sustainability goals of the company. | No Information | Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, Latin America and the Caribbean | Website | |
| Aage V. Jensen Foundations | Foundation | The Aage V. Jensen Foundations were established by the Danish master carpenter, Aage V. Jensen. The Foundation is a pro-active foundation and most of the grants are awarded to either strategic project development partnerships that identify solutions to known problems or to the launching and managing of the Foundation’s own projects. (These donations are by invitation only.) Projects must be non-profit and support restoration and conservation of nature and biodiversity. |
$50-100K | Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean | Website | |
| 2030 Water Resources Group | 2030 WRG | Other | The 2030 Water Resources Group is a public, private, civil society partnership hosted by the World Bank Group. The partnership supports country-level collaboration designed to unite diverse groups with a common interest in the sustainable management of water resources. | Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean | Website |