Sourcing Funds for Nature Conservation Projects in the Overseas Territories

The terms 'funding sources' in this context covers both financial and non-financial support (e.g. studentships, equipment, personnel). The funding sources can come from any organisation across a wide range of sectors (e.g. nature conservation, climate change, recycling etc). Funding sources are being sought for both marine and terrestrial projects.

Tips for completing funding applications

JNCC has provided guidance notes for anyone who is thinking about applying for grants.

Download: Funding for biodiversity in the Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies

Guidance for applicants seeking the support of the Joint Nature Conservation Committee

JNCC can provide free confidential support with funding applications. This support can range from; help formulating a project idea, reading over the final application, substantial application support and the co-ordination of Cross-territory bids and partnering. Support with funding applications focuses on, but is not restricted to, Overseas Territories Environment Programme and Darwin bids. JNCC has produced guidance notes, which includes a timeframe for requests, for anyone wishing to benefit from this support.

Download: Guidance for applicants seeking the support of the Joint Nature Conservation Committee

Funding Database

A database of potential funding sources is available.

If you aware of a funding source or a potential funding source that could be added to the database please contact the

How you can help

Are you employed by a Charitable Trust or a University if so, please help us by completing this brief, user-friendly questionnaire. It should only take 5 minutes to complete and will help us to assess current and potential support for future nature conservation projects in the OT's.

European, American and International Charitable Trust questionnaire

UK Charitable Trust questionnaire

University questionnaire