Grants & Fellowships

Small Grants Fund

The Global Forest Watch Small Grants Fund seeks to strengthen the capacity of civil society organizations to reduce illegal or unplanned deforestation and sustainably manage forests by incorporating GFW into forest monitoring strategies. Successful projects translate data into action, applying GFW to overcome challenges in protecting the world’s forests.

The 2025 Small Grants Fund call for applications is currently open. Please review important eligibility materials below and apply here. 

For information on the 2025 grant cycle, please click the links below.

• Read the 2025 Guidelines for Applicants
  • Available in English here
  • Disponible en español aquí
  • Disponible en français ici
• Review the Small Grants Fund Frequently Asked Questions
• Register for the 2025 Small Grants Fund Applicant Webinar, which will take place on April 29 at 9:00AM ET
  • English registration page here
  • Página de registro en español aquí
  • Page d’inscription en français ici

The application for the 2025 grant cycle is open from April 21 – May 9. Apply here.

You can refer to the PDF application form to prepare by following the links below. Please note you MUST submit your application via the online portal link provided above. We will not accept applications via email or attachment.

• Sample Application Form in English
• Formulario de muestra de solicitud en español
• Exemple de formulaire de demande en français

Tech Fellowship

We are not currently accepting applications for the GFW Tech Fellowship. For more information about the Tech Fellowship, see our Frequently Asked Questions.

For questions about the Small Grants Fund or Tech Fellowship program, or to be notifed when the next call opens, please write to us at gfwfund@wri.org