Open, with deadlines each year
Deadlines on 1 March, 1 July and 1 October, each year. The page gives no year, so check which date comes next before you apply.
The facts, in the funder’s words
All quotes are from rainforesttrust.org · apply for funding unless marked. Checked 1 Nov 2026Over 30 days ago, due a recheck
- How to apply
Apply directly
When a call is open, eligible applicants apply to the funder or the organisation running the call.
We only review applications submitted directly by eligible organizations, and we will work with you to refine your proposal if it aligns with our mission and priorities.
- Amount
From $250,000 USD
Application Deadlines for Protected or Conserved Area Creation Awards of $250,000 and above are: March 1 • July 1 • October 1
- Where
Worldwide
Our primary focus is the tropics and subtropics but strong proposals from outside these areas that meet all other criteria will be considered.
- Who can apply
NGOs
All applicants must be legally registered, non-government organizations that are authorized to conduct work in the country of the proposed project.
- Rounds
Fixed rounds with deadlines
Protected or Conserved Area Creation Awards of $250,000 and above: March 1 • July 1 • October 1 of each calendar year; approved projects are typically funded about 6 months after each application deadline.
- Co-funding required
Not found on the pages we read
- Restoration approach
Protected areas, Species conservation, Community conservation and Coasts and oceans
Our classification, from the funder’s description of what it supports.
The call
OpenDeadlines on March 1, July 1 and October 1 each year
No deadline stated
Quotes from rainforesttrust.org · apply for funding. Checked 1 Nov 2026Over 30 days ago, due a recheck
- Status
Open
Rainforest Trust always welcomes new applications for protected and conserved area creation or expansion, with the following criteria and guidance designed to help streamline the process.
- Dates each year
Deadlines on 1 March, 1 July and 1 October
Protected or Conserved Area Creation Awards of $250,000 and above: March 1 • July 1 • October 1 of each calendar year
Ready to apply to Deadlines on March 1, July 1 and October 1 each year?Go to the funder’s call page
What the funder asks grantees to report
- Reporting
Not found on the pages we read
Something wrong?
Every fact above links to the page we read it from. If a deadline, amount or rule has changed, tell us and we will check it against the funder’s page.
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