Submit a proposal

Play for Nature is funding you

You are a biodiversity conservation NGO and would like to submit a project to be financed?

Find below our calls for proposals and how to apply!

Every year, we provide technical and financial support to associations that carry out biodiversity conservation projects on the four continents.

These projects can take different forms but must always keep in their center the biodiversity conservation objective as well as the awareness of the local populations concerned by the project.

Biodiv’Sport Call for Projects — Play for Nature

The call for projects is not yet open. The next edition is scheduled for July 2026. It will be announced on this page and on our social networks. In the meantime, we invite you to take note of the information below to prepare your application.

For any questions: fleur@playfornature.org

Eligibility criteria

Before applying, make sure your organisation and project meet all of the following requirements:

  • Your organisation is a civil society organisation (CSO) whose primary mission is biodiversity conservation, with a track record of actions demonstrating this commitment (generalist or exclusively sport-focused organisations are not eligible).
  • Your organisation has been legally established for at least 3 years.
  • Your project involves at least one threatened species on the IUCN Red List (Vulnerable, Endangered, or Critically Endangered status).
  • The amount requested represents ≤ 50% of your organisation’s annual budget AND ≥ 10% of the total project cost.
  • The project does not involve transferring funds or re-granting to another organisation.
  • The project is not located in an active armed conflict zone.
  • All mandatory documents must be provided: activity report, latest approved financial statements, annual budget, project budget, project leader’s CV, bank details, organisation logo.

Play for Nature does not fund:

  • Sport projects with no clear conservation and/or biodiversity awareness objective
  • Overhead costs only
  • Wildlife rescue or care centres without a reintroduction objective

Resources (available soon)