The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) Conservation Project Grant

The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) Conservation Project Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Nature Conservancy
Amount: Up to €30,000
Last Updated: March 16, 2026

Summary

The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) Conservation Project Funding Call 2026 offers grants up to €30,000 for grassroots conservation initiatives worldwide, focusing on biodiversity protection and ecosystem restoration. This funding supports projects that enhance community engagement and environmental stewardship in wild landscapes, including forests, wetlands, and marine environments. The initiative encourages innovative solutions addressing biodiversity loss and climate change, fostering collaboration among nonprofits and enhancing visibility through public voting.

Overview

The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) Conservation Project The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) Conservation Project Funding Call 2026 is a global grant opportunity that supports grassroots projects focused on protecting biodiversity and restoring natural ecosystems. The programme funds practical conservation initiatives that safeguard threatened species, restore habitats, and strengthen the relationship between communities and nature. EOCA provides financial support for projects implemented in wild landscapes—including forests, wetlands, mountains, freshwater systems, and marine environments—while encouraging solutions that address both biodiversity loss and climate change. The funding round is open to nonprofit organizations worldwide and aims to support impactful conservation work that benefits ecosystems and local communities. Benefits Grants of up to €30,000 per project to support conservation activities. Funding for projects lasting up to two years. Support for initiatives that protect threatened species and restore ecosystems such as forests, wetlands, mangroves, and marine habitats. Opportunity to increase visibility through public voting and support from EOCA members in the outdoor industry. Strengthened community engagement and awareness around conservation and environmental stewardship. Access to a global conservation network working on biodiversity protection and climate resilience.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible applicants must be non-profit organizations, including environmental NGOs, conservation groups, and community-based organizations working on biodiversity protection and ecosystem restoration. Projects can be implemented anywhere in the world except the United States and Canada, and must focus on conserving, protecting, restoring, or reconnecting natural habitats within wild landscapes such as forests, wetlands, mountains, freshwater systems, or marine ecosystems. Proposed initiatives should demonstrate measurable conservation impact, strong scientific grounding, and clear benefits for local communities, including promoting stewardship of natural resources and addressing the links between biodiversity loss and climate change.