A new grant opportunity is open for organisations working to drive environmental and social change in the Cape Floristic Region, one of the world’s richest biodiversity hotspots.
The funding aims to support projects that connect community action with conservation, focusing on three core goals:
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Restoring and protecting indigenous environments.
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Upskilling under-resourced communities in the green economy.
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Empowering youth and women through environmental education and awareness programmes.
Priority areas
Eligible projects should align with one or more of the following focus areas:
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Biodiversity enhancement, such as habitat restoration, community clean-ups, or indigenous planting
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Sustainable livelihood creation, including recycling initiatives, capacity building, and green skills training
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Environmental education and awareness within under-resourced communities
Integrated proposals that effectively combine these areas are particularly encouraged.
Grant details
Each successful project may receive up to R36,000 in funding. Organisations can submit only one application per grant cycle, and projects must be based within the greater Cape Town area of the Cape Floristic Region.
Who can apply
The grant from Nature Connect welcomes a diverse range of applicants, especially those new to conservation. Preference is given to organisations that have not previously received funding from Nature Connect.
Eligible applicants include:
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New conservation-focused organizations promoting youth and female participation
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Registered non-profit organisations in good standing proposing new projects
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Individuals or community groups from under-resourced areas aiming to establish conservation initiatives
Application requirements
Applicants must demonstrate a strong link between their proposed conservation work and community participation.
Specific documentation requirements and submission guidelines were not detailed in the current announcement.
Deadline
Visit the Nature Connect website to apply before the application’s closing date on November 3, 2025.
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