They are thrilled to announce that applications for Darwin Initiative Round 32 are now open.

The aim of the Darwin Initiative is to support communities to find just, scalable, and sustainable ways to conserve and restore nature while growing their economies and reducing poverty. Darwin Initiative grants enable real impact on the ground. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Eligible Countries: The Darwin Initiative has narrowed its focus to ensure deeper impact. Round 32 prioritizes projects in biodiversity-rich regions where conservation and poverty reduction are most urgent.

Total eligible countries: 35

Regions covered: Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and small island states

Selection criteria: Countries must fall within one of the 13 biodiversity hotspots identified by Defra for this round.
Location: Focused on 13 biodiversity hotspots across 35 countries.
Host Organization: Darwin Initiative

Projects should support communities to find just, scalable, and sustainable ways to conserve and restore nature while growing their economies and reducing poverty.

Round 32 focuses on 13 biodiversity hotspots across 35 countries.

Organisations are limited to leading on one application per scheme.

Organisations may appear on an unlimited number of applications as partners.

The Darwin Initiative Innovation scheme will no longer accept new applications in Round 32.

Applicants should review the scheme guidance and application requirements on the Darwin Initiative application portal. Then, choose the relevant scheme: Extra, Main, or Capability & Capacity.

Because scheme deadlines differ, make sure you submit under the correct funding window. For full guidance and updates, use the official source.

BENEFIT:

Grant Amount: The grants range between £200,000 and £1,000,000, depending on the type of grant and project scope.
Project Duration: Main Projects: 2–5 years

Flexibility: The exact length should match the scale of your proposed work and the outcomes you aim to achieve.
Funding Scope: Funding for projects through the Darwin Initiative grant schemes, including support for biodiversity conservation and restoration, poverty reduction, community resilience, and systems strengthening.