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.
Main – Two Stage process
- Stage 1 (Main): currently open – deadline Monday 3rd July 2023
- Stage 2 (Main): by invite only – deadline Monday 27th November
Main
Darwin Initiative Main invites applications for environmental projects between £100,000 and £600,000 for projects lasting 1 to 3 years maximum.
How to apply:
Once you have ready the guidance, complete the Darwin Initiative Main Round 30 Stage 1 application form on the Flexi-Grant application portal. For drafting purposes you may find the Darwin Initiative Main Round 30 Stage 1 form useful.
If you invited to Stage 2, you will be asked to complete the Stage 2 application form on the Flexi-Grant portal. For drafting purposes, you may find the Darwin Initiative Main Round 30 Stage 2 application form useful.
The budget spreadsheet for Darwin Initiative Main 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. Please note there are different requirements for Stage 1 and Stage 2 – read the guidance for more information.
- Biodiversity Challenge Funds Workplan Template
- Biodiversity Challenge Funds Stage 1 logframe template
- Biodiversity Challenge Funds Stage 2/ Single Stage logframe
For more information.