Environment Fund – Tropical Rainforests Programme

  • Start Date:

  • Deadline:

  • Agency:
    The Waterloo Foundation (TWF)

The Office of Grants and Research (OGR), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), invites eligible organisations to apply for the Environment Fund – Tropical Rainforests Programme, offered by the The Waterloo Foundation. This programme supports initiatives aimed at protecting tropical rainforests, particularly through efforts to reduce and prevent deforestation.

Programme Overview
The Tropical Rainforests programme focuses on practical, evidence-based interventions that address the root causes of deforestation while promoting sustainable management of forest ecosystems. Projects are expected to combine environmental protection with community-focused approaches, ensuring long-term conservation impact and improved livelihoods for forest-dependent populations.

Key Details

  • Funder: The Waterloo Foundation (TWF)

  • Funding Type: Grant

  • Maximum Funding: Up to GBP 150,000

  • Submission Deadline: 1 June 2026

  • Eligible Applicants: Academic institutions and non-profit organisations

Eligibility

Applicants must demonstrate:

  • Strong expertise in environmental conservation or rainforest protection

  • Capacity to implement and manage projects in tropical rainforest regions

  • Ability to monitor and evaluate environmental impact

Funding Scope

Projects should clearly address the following key areas:

  • Identifying and tackling local drivers of deforestation

  • Effective management of the targeted forest area

  • Implementation of monitoring and measurement systems for conservation outcomes

  • Promotion of sustainable livelihoods for forest-dependent communities

  • Support for securing land or management rights for local communities

Eligible Disciplines

Relevant fields include:

  • Environmental Conservation and Biodiversity

  • Environmental Impact Assessment

  • Environmental Monitoring

  • Forest Ecology and Forest Economics

  • Environmental Policy and Natural Resource Economics

  • Tropical Environmental Studies

Strategic Focus Areas

  • Reducing deforestation and forest degradation

  • Strengthening community-based forest management

  • Supporting sustainable economic alternatives

  • Enhancing conservation monitoring and accountability

How to Apply
Interested applicants should review the full guidelines and submit their applications via the official portal:
https://waterloofoundation.org.uk/environmenttropicalrainforests/

Applicants are encouraged to present clear, measurable conservation outcomes, a strong understanding of local socio-environmental dynamics, and a sustainable implementation strategy that balances ecological protection with community needs.