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DARWIN INITIATIVE

The Darwin Initiative is a UK Government grants scheme that supports communities to find just, scalable, and sustainable ways to conserve and restore nature while growing their economies and reducing poverty. 

 
 
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Applications for Darwin Initiative Main are currently open.


Darwin Initiative Main grants, ranging from £200,000 to £1,000,000, are expected to deliver strong results for biodiversity conservation and poverty reduction based on good evidence, and strongly demonstrate the potential to scale further. Projects should last between 2 to 5 years maximum.

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Applications for Darwin Initiative Extra are currently open.

 
Darwin Initiative Extra grants, ranging from £1 million to £5 million, for projects that are on a clear scaling pathway: building on good evidence from previous Biodiversity Challenge Funds projects demonstrating the potential to scale further by completion and facilitating better biodiversity conservation and poverty outcomes within its lifetime. Projects should last between 2 to 5 years maximum.


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Applications for Darwin Initiative Capability & Capacity are currently open.


Darwin Initiative Capability & Capacity grants, ranging from £75,000 to £250,000, are for projects that focus on developing the capability and capacity of identified local and national organisations (civil society, research institutes, and public bodies) to efficiently deliver effective and successful biodiversity conservation - poverty reduction projects. Projects should last between 1 to 3 years maximum.

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Next funding round has launched!
Darwin Initiative Round 32 is now open for applications! A new round of funding to support ambitious projects delivering impact for biodiversity and communities.
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Highlights from the Seminar Series 2026
From scaling successful approaches to strengthening locally led conservation, explore key lessons shared by projects working on the front line of biodiversity action.
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Seminar Series Overview
We’re excited to share the key themes and introduce the speakers joining us for this hybrid event on the 21st and 22nd of April 2026.
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