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Play for Nature is funding you

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

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 Grant Programme 2026

The call for applications is not yet open.

The next edition will run from 1 July to 16 August 2026. Successful applicants will be announced in late October 2026, for projects starting in 2027.

The opening will be announced on this page and on our social media channels.
For any questions: fleur@playfornature.org

2026 Edition: Sport & Conservation projects only

This edition exclusively funds projects combining sport and biodiversity conservation. Projects focused solely on research or conservation without a link to sport are not eligible this year.

Funding amounts and partnership pathway

For a first application, projects must be designed around a maximum grant of 5,000 €.

Play for Nature approaches its funding as a long-term partnership. If the collaboration is successful (regular submission of activity reports, smooth communication with our team, and documented conservation impact) we may consider strengthened support in subsequent years, in the form of multi-year grants or higher amounts. We distinguish three levels of partnership:

Starter — first collaboration: grant up to 5,000 €
Consolidation — established partnership, demonstrated results: renewed grant
Development — structural partnership, documented impact: increased grant

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

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