2,894Grants to
1,789(Sub)Species
Small Grant Login
The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund supports species conservation projects worldwide. This support comes in the form of small grants or partner projects. Our small grants programme supports on-the-ground targeted species conservation projects with amounts up to $25,000 for which conservationists are welcome to submit an application. The MBZ Fund also curates several larger on-the-ground conservation projects in collaboration with select funding partners and conservation organizations.
Small Grants
Supported Grants
View a list of all our grants awarded since 2009 The MBZ Fund has awarded over 2850 small grants (up to $25K) to a diverse range of species across the world. Click here to view all these small grants.
Case Studies
Browse a selection of grants by species type or location. This is not a complete list as some project managers have not published their work.
Partner Projects
Fonseca Leadership Program
Approved by the GEF Council in December 2022 the Fonseca Leadership Program supports the professional development of promising young conservationists from developing countries.
Mubadala Investment Company
These “Mubadala Grants” are implemented by our trusted and experienced local conservation partners, supported by Mubadala and its assets, and managed by the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund.
Dolphin Energy
Dolphin Energy grants are chosen for their demonstration of soft conservation skills; including community engagement, stakeholder collaboration, and sustainable management practices.
The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi
Teaming up with the National Aquarium, The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund supports the African Aquatic Conservation Agency in its mission to safeguard African manatees in their natural habitats.