Conservationists worldwide have a fresh opportunity to secure vital funding as the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund (MBZSCF) opens its latest grant cycle.
The fund aims to support those on the front lines of biodiversity protection, focusing specifically on the survival of individual species.
Established to elevate the status of species in the global conservation dialogue, the fund provides a platform for grassroots initiatives to thrive.
It seeks to empower dedicated individuals and organizations working to prevent the extinction of the world’s most vulnerable organisms.
Funding and benefits
The MBZSCF offers targeted grants designed to fuel specific species conservation projects that might otherwise struggle for financial support.
Beyond monetary aid, the fund recognizes leaders in the field, helping to highlight the critical importance of species-specific work within the broader environmental movement.
The scale of the fund’s impact is significant, having already awarded 3,193 grants to date.
Recipients span a diverse range of taxa, including over 1,100 mammal projects, 426 bird initiatives, and hundreds of efforts focused on reptiles, amphibians, fish, and plants.
Application requirements and eligibility
Eligibility for these grants is truly global, with no discrimination based on geographic region or the type of species being studied.
Whether the project involves a rare orchid, a forgotten fungus, or a well-known mammal, the fund is open to all legitimate conservation efforts.
High priority is given to projects targeting species classified as critically endangered or endangered, as well as those listed as data-deficient.
Applicants are encouraged to focus their proposals on these high-risk categories to align with the fund’s primary conservation objectives.
The application process is streamlined into three online steps, though rigorous preparation is required.
Prospective applicants must first review the comprehensive criteria and consult the fund’s glossary and FAQs to ensure their project meets the necessary standards.
Deadline
The current application window is open now and will close on May 31, 2026, with responses expected by late September.
For those who miss this cut-off, the next windows are scheduled for October 2026 and January 2027, with all deadlines strictly adhering to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
To apply, visit the Mohamed bin Zayed call page. Visit our global opportunity page for more.
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