Three international research grants for 2026 are now open

Three international research grants for 2026 are now open:

1. Request for Proposals: Strengthening Community-based Coastal and Riverine Stewardship (Deadline: 31 May 2026)

2. Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund (Deadline: 31 May 2026)

3. Thrive Grant for Plant-Based Food Systems and Sustainable Alternatives (Deadline: 1 Jun 2026)

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1. Request for Proposals: Strengthening Community-based Coastal and Riverine Stewardship

The program supports community-led projects focused on conserving coastal and riverine ecosystems, with priorities on local leadership, climate resilience, and sustainable ecosystem management.

Funding Organization: Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic Society

Eligibility: Applications are open to individuals worldwide who are over the age of 18 with a strong connection to and/or an existing track record of work in the community(ies) where the project will take place, or by a member of the community themselves, and be designed in response to community needs.

Maximum Award:

• Level I (Early-Career Applicants): Up to USD 20,000 for up to 1 year

• Level II (Advanced Projects): Up to USD 75,000 for up to 2 years

Application Process: Applications must be submitted online via the National Geographic Society grants management system.

Application Deadline: 31 May 2026

Further information: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/society/grants-and-investments/rfp-common-waters/

To support interested applicants, the Society will host informational webinars on 30 April and 12 May.

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2. Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund

The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund supports individuals and organizations working to conserve threatened species.

Funding Organization: Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund

Research Scope: Field-based conservation actions such as research, habitat restoration, and community engagement, with priority given to critically endangered, endangered, and data-deficient species

Eligibility: The application is open anyone directly involved in species conservation.

Maximum Award: The maximum grant size is $25,000.

Application Process: Applications must be submitted online via the Fund portal.

Application Deadline: Application opens from 1-31 May 2026.

Further information: https://www.speciesconservation.org/biodiversity-nature-people/conservation-philanthropy/grants/

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3. Thrive Grant for Plant-Based Food Systems and Sustainable Alternatives

The Thrive Grant is a global funding opportunity designed to support organizations working to transform food systems by reducing reliance on industrial animal agriculture. The program focuses on accelerating the transition toward plant-based, sustainable, and equitable food systems.

Funding Organization: Thrive Philanthropy

Scope: Plant-based, sustainable, and equitable food systems

Eligibility:

• Non-profit organizations

• Based outside the United States

• Independent entities (not international branches of U.S.-based organizations)

• Annual budget typically under $500,000 USD

• Strong reputation within their community and stakeholder network

Maximum Award: Grants range from $10,000 to $30,000 USD.

Application Process: Applications must be submitted online via https://www.thrivephilanthropy.org/thrivegrant

Application Deadline: 1 June 2026

Further information: https://www.thrivephilanthropy.org/thrivegrant

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For more information, please contact

Ms. Panida Suwannatheerak and Ms. Mananchaya Pissaparn

Tel. 02 470 9654

Email: researchfollowup@kmutt.ac.th

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