The Darwin Initiative is a UK government grants scheme that helps protect biodiversity, the natural environment and the local communities that live alongside it in developing countries.
Extra – Single Stage, with interview
- Call for Extra applications: currently open – deadline Monday 18th September 2023
- Shortlisted applications will be invited to interview (remote): Monday 15th – Friday 19th January 2024
Darwin Initiative Extra invites projects that are on a clear scaling pathway: building on good evidence from smaller projects to demonstrating the potential to scale further by completion and delivering strong results for biodiversity conservation and poverty reduction.
Darwin Initiative Extra will provide grants between £600,000 and £5,000,000 for projects lasting between 2 to 5 years maximum.
How to apply:
Once you have ready the guidance, complete the Darwin Initiative Extra Round 30 application form on the Flexi-Grant application portal. For drafting purposes you may find the Darwin Initiative Extra Round 30 form useful.
If you invited to interview, you may be asked to provide clarifications on the feedback provided upon the review of your Stage 1 application.
The budget spreadsheet for Darwin Initiative Extra projects can be found below:
Additional materials that you will be required to complete as part of your application can be found below or downloaded from within Flexi-Grant.
- Biodiversity Challenge Funds Workplan Template
- Biodiversity Challenge Funds Stage 2/ Single Stage logframe
- Biodiversity Challenge Funds Risk Framework Template
For more information.