The IUCN National Committee of the Netherlands (IUCN NL) invites applications for its Land Acquisition Fund (LAF)

#Call for #Applications: IUCN NL Land Acquisition Fund:Grants up to €100,000

#Opportunity Summary

The IUCN National Committee of the Netherlands (IUCN NL) invites applications for its Land Acquisition Fund (LAF), supporting locally operating #NGOs to secure threatened natural areas through direct land purchase or long-term lease. The fund prioritises urgent conservation opportunities where biodiversity is at risk.

#Funding Details

Grant amount: up to €100,000 per project.

Funding supports private land acquisition or long-term lease agreements to protect critical habitats.

#Focus Areas

Priority is given to sites hosting IUCN Red List species classified as Critically Endangered or Endangered.

#Geography

Eligible regions include Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Pacific.

#Eligibility

Open to locally operating NGOs with proven conservation experience and legal capacity to acquire or secure land for long-term protection.

Key #Date

Application Deadline: 1 May 2026 (Annual Call).

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#Apply Here

Applications are submitted following the official IUCN NL Land Acquisition Fund guidelines.https://https://lnkd.in/eiDTXpBP

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