Fondation Franklinia — Conservation of Globally Threatened Trees

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The Foundation Franklinia accepts project proposals focused on in-situ conservation of threatened trees in the Mediterranean basin.

Source: https://www.terravivagrants.org/insitu-conservation-globally-threatened-trees/

Funding Details

Funder

Fondation Franklinia

Funding Goal

In-situ conservation of globally threatened tree species, particularly those listed as Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List

Funding Amount

Not specified; foundation favors "reasonable budgets in relation to proposed activities" and requires 20-50% co-funding

Deadline

2026-03-25 (Fixed)

How to Apply

1. Download three required templates from the call-for-proposals page: project proposal form, logical framework, and budget spreadsheet. 2. Complete all templates in English. 3. Submit by March 25, 2026 at midnight CET. 4. Foundation Secretariat conducts initial screening. 5. Expert Committee evaluates and makes recommendations. 6. Board decision expected June 2026. 7. Approved projects may commence from August 2026 onwards.

Target Region

Mediterranean basin (including MENA and Eastern Europe/Russia regions bordering the Mediterranean)

Contact

Fondation Franklinia, Place de la Fusterie 5, 1204 Geneva, Switzerland. Phone: +41 22 525 88 10. Email: contact@fondationfranklinia.org. Website: www.fondationfranklinia.org

Last Checked

2026-03-12 00:01

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Project must target globally threatened tree species listed on the IUCN Red List (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable)
• Applicant must have established expertise and efficiency in plant conservation

Project Scope

• Project must focus on in-situ conservation in the Mediterranean basin region

Required Documents

• Submit three templates: project proposal form, logical framework, and budget spreadsheet — all in English
• Project summary must not exceed 200 words

Constraints

• Minimum 20-50% co-funding from other sources is required
• Budget must be reasonable in relation to proposed activities
• Approved projects cannot commence before August 2026

Summary

Fondation Franklinia is a Swiss private foundation established in 2005, based in Geneva, dedicated to preserving threatened tree species worldwide and improving their conservation status. The foundation funds concrete, on-the-ground conservation projects targeting globally threatened trees listed on the IUCN Red List. Activities supported include in-situ conservation actions, reintroduction programmes, taxonomic studies, botanical collections, and ex-situ conservation by botanical gardens. The current call for proposals focuses specifically on in-situ conservation of globally threatened trees in the Mediterranean basin region. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, universities, governments, businesses, and social enterprises with established expertise in plant conservation. A minimum of 20-50% co-funding is required, and the foundation favors projects with reasonable budgets relative to proposed activities. Proposals must be submitted in English by March 25, 2026 (midnight CET) using three required templates: a project proposal form, a logical framework document, and a budget spreadsheet. Incomplete proposals will not be reviewed. An expert committee evaluates submissions, with board decisions expected in June 2026 and approved projects commencing no earlier than August 2026. The foundation operates globally but rotates its geographic focus by call — this round targets the Mediterranean basin.

Historical Context

The foundation was established in 2005 in Geneva, Switzerland. It operates globally with rotating geographic focus areas for each call. The foundation has supported projects across Europe, Caribbean, Central and South America, Africa, and Central Asia. It also supports the Global Tree Assessment covering 60,000+ species. The 2025 funding round selected projects were recently announced. The current call (2026) focuses on the Mediterranean basin.

Sources

• https://www.terravivagrants.org/insitu-conservation-globally-threatened-trees/
• https://fondationfranklinia.org/en/call-for-proposals-open/
• https://fondationfranklinia.org/en/
• https://fondationfranklinia.org/en/about/

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