{"id":414354,"date":"2026-01-30T12:10:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T11:10:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iucn.nl\/?p=414354"},"modified":"2026-02-02T13:59:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T12:59:25","slug":"call-for-proposals-for-ngos-and-csos-protecting-nature-under-threat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iucn.nl\/en\/news\/call-for-proposals-for-ngos-and-csos-protecting-nature-under-threat\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for proposals for NGOs and CSOs protecting nature under threat"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n

The IUCN NL Land Acquisition Fund calls on local conservation NGOs and CSOs worldwide to submit proposals to acquire threatened nature, create safe reserves, and connect habitats for endangered species. The fund supports land purchase, long-term lease of land, and other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs) in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Pacific region. The deadline for applications is Friday, 1 May, 2026.<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n
\n

Header photo: AMPA team at work in Tocache in Peru \u00a9 AMPA<\/mark><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n
\n

Smaller projects, huge impact<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
\n

The Land Acquisition Fund enables local nature organisations around the globe to secure important wildlife habitat by purchasing or long-term land leasing. By protecting, expanding, and connecting the habitat of endangered and vulnerable species, these species have a second chance. Since its foundation in 2001, the fund has enabled the safeguarding of over 320,000 hectares of threatened nature.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

\n

Marc Hoogeslag, coordinator of the Land Acquisition Fund, explains why this is important \u2013 especially now. \u2018Because of the 30\u00d730 target of the International Biodiversity Convention<\/a>, many donors focus on protecting large areas. But we should not overlook the smaller projects, which often have a huge impact at crucial locations, on the frontline of conservation. In addition, funding reforestation projects is currently popular, while preserving existing forests is the important first step.\u2019<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n
\n

Main criteria for proposals<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
\n

The general objective of a proposed project must be in line with the main objective of the Land Acquisition Fund: providing funds to local NGOs and CSOs to acquire threatened nature, create reserves, and connect habitats for vulnerable and\/or endangered species. Potentially successful proposals contribute directly to tangible conservation outcomes and include local participation in the conservation and management of the area.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

\n

In order to be eligible for LAF grants the applicant must:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

\n