About

The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation is seeking grant applications to support initiatives that protect ecosystems, strengthen food systems, and improve public health outcomes across developing regions.

The Foundation focuses on generating local or regional solutions to environmental and human life challenges, advancing leadership and professional development in conservation, agriculture, and health sciences, building the capacity of organizations and coalitions, and addressing critical field challenges while prioritizing under-funded issues and regions; it emphasizes conservation efforts that protect biodiversity, mitigate climate change impacts, strengthen scientific and technical capacity, foster collaboration, and engage local and indigenous communities; food-related initiatives that promote sustainable agriculture, support small-scale farmers, encourage research partnerships, improve pest and disease management, strengthen food systems, and advance indigenous knowledge; and health programs that test innovative approaches in public health, promote reproductive health and family planning, address mental and environmental health concerns, improve understanding of zoonotic and neglected diseases, and strengthen public health systems, all while prioritizing projects that advance the field, build local capacity, enable replication, influence policy, drive systems change, and create broader societal impact.

The Foundation provides grants primarily for applied research, pilot projects, and new initiatives rather than ongoing programs. It aims to offer seed funding that helps promising projects and organizations establish credibility and attract larger funding opportunities in the future. Support also extends to training, technical assistance, and program development activities that strengthen institutional and community capacity.

Funding is typically awarded for one- or two-year periods, with second-year support dependent on satisfactory progress and reporting. While there is no fixed minimum or maximum grant size, most grants generally range between $25,000 and $50,000 annually. Renewal of funding may be considered, but requires submission of a new application if not initially approved as a multi-year project.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include a wide range of non-governmental and nonprofit entities such as community-based organizations, civil society groups, and academic institutions. The Foundation supports organizations based in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Middle East, as well as those in higher-income countries working in partnership with local organizations in these regions.

Post Date: May 04, 2026