Overview
| Donor: | World Wildflife Fund (WWF) |
| Application procedure: | Online Application |
| Donor base: | United States |
| Reference number: | - |
| Eligible applicants: | Non-Profit Organisation |
| Deadline: | 15.04.2026 |
Financial details
| Grant size: | Small - up to $100,000 |
| Minimum grant size: | - |
| Total available budget: | - |
| Funding type: | Grants |
| Maximum grant size: | 15.000$ |
| Funding ratio: | up to 100% |
Sectors
- Capacity Building
- Climate Change
- Education
- Environment & Natural Resources
Project Locations
Africa
Kenya, Madagascar, Tanzania
Description
1) Objective
WWF’s Russell E Train Education for Nature Program (EFN) invites proposals focused on collaborative capacity building related to (i) environmental and social impacts and risks of development projects on ecosystems and their services and (ii) enhancing inclusive conservation and sustainable development. The Environmental and Social Impact Grant aims to provide competitive financial support to teams and institutions working in Kenya, Tanzania, and Madagascar focusing on enhancing capacities to address environmental and social impact assessment capacity building needs with an emphasis on local communities and local practitioners.
The proposals should target diverse audiences involved in addressing social and environmental issues associated with the execution and management of conservation and development initiatives, particularly with a focus on WWF key goals including climate, food, forests, freshwater, oceans, and wildlife.
2) Eligibility
Organizations must be legally registered in an eligible country (Kenya, Tanzania, and Madagascar).
3) Location
Actions must take place in Kenya, Tanzania, and Madagascar.
4) Budget
The proposed activities should be completed before December 2027, and applicants may request up to US$ 15,000 with strong budget justifications.
5) Application
Applications must be submitted through the online portal by April 15, 2026, by 11:59 PM US Eastern Time. The amount of funding approved will vary. Accepted applicants will be notified by July 2026. Any questions about the application process or program should be directed to efn@wwfus.org..

