Darwin Initiative Capability & Capacity

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.

Scope: Biodiversity conservation and poverty reduction

Type of Project: Focused on developing the capability and capacity of national

and local organizations

Eligibility

• Projects must be implemented in an eligible country and within an eligible biodiversity hotspot (or marine/freshwater environment). Thailand is eligible for funding under projects addressing the Indo-Burma Hotspot.

• Applications must be made by the Lead Organization, not an individual. Foreign governments and their agencies cannot be Lead Organizations, except for universities that receive government funding; UK government agencies can be Lead Organizations or partners.

• All projects are required to be led by or partner with local/national organizations of the country or countries in which it is based, with the meaningful and early engagement of in-country stakeholders.

Maximum Award: Ranging from £75,000 to £250,000 for a duration of 1 to 3 years.

Application Process: Applications must be submitted through the Flexi-Grant application portal https://bcfs.flexigrant.com/.

Application Deadline: 31 August 2026

Further information: https://www.darwininitiative.org.uk/how-to-apply/capability-capacity-applications/

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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