Ceiba’s new Conservation Partnerships program recognizes and supports groups and individuals committed to the hard work of advancing nature-positive change. Eligible groups seeking partnership may apply to the Seeds of Sustainability Fund, a small-grant program that supports promising local initiatives in the tropics that aim to address the loss of biodiversity loss and climate change. 

The Seeds of Sustainability Fund is intended to stimulate or catalyze projects that address biodiversity loss, climate change, and environmental inequality.

Non-profit organizations, community organizations or associations, small businesses, and individuals from developing countries in the tropics are eligible to apply. Preference will be given to projects affecting threatened habitat types and species that align with our current Conservation Priorities.

We support the following kinds of applicants and projects:

1. small to medium-sized organizations
2. community-led programs, or occasionally projects led by a single person
3. conservation that emphasizes equitable community involvement
4. projects that connect with UN Development Goals and CBD Biodiversity Targets
5. bottom-up over top-down approaches
6. projects in the tropics, in areas of high and/or threatened biodiversity
7. projects where a small amount of funding can make a big difference

Proposals for Seeds of Sustainability funding should link to one of the following focus areas:

1. habitat and species protection, both terrestrial and marine
2. restoration, corridors and habitat connectivity
3. improvements to agriculture that reduce habitat loss and carbon emissions, or improve biodiversity and water quality
4. environmental entrepreneurships
5. technical training or education related to environment, biodiversity and sustainability

The level of funding applicants may request depends on their level of partnership.

First-time applicants:  Anyone applying for the first time to for a Seeds of Sustainability grant may request up to $5,000 maximum.

Conservation Partners:  First-time grant recipients who demonstrate successful completion of their project, may be invited to join our Conservation Partner network and be eligible to apply for $10,000 (or more) annually.  Continuation of funding depends highly on the ability to demonstrate tangible conservation outcomes that align with our Conservation Priorities after each funding cycle. See more information on the Ceiba Conservation Partners webpage.

Apply now online!