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Applications are now open for the Fondation Franklinia's Grant to preserve threatened tree species throughout the world, avoid their extinction and improve ...

Source: https://www2.fundsforngos.org/latest-funds-for-ngos/fondation-franklinias-grant-to-support-conservation-of-globally-threatened-trees/

Funding Details

Funder: Fondation Franklinia
Funding Goal: To preserve globally threatened tree species, avoid their extinction, and improve their conservation status worldwide
Funding Amount: Not publicly disclosed; varies by project
How to Apply: Projects are submitted through the foundation's online portal ("SOUMETTRE UN PROJET" / Submit a Project section on fondationfranklinia.org). Proposals are reviewed by the Board and an Experts Committee for technical merit. The foundation emphasizes active engagement with supported organizations, participating in strategic conservation discussions.
Target Region: Global (projects across Europe, Americas, Africa, Asia)
Contact: Fondation Franklinia, Place de la Fusterie 5, 1204 Geneva, Switzerland. Phone: +41 22 525 88 10. Email: contact@fondationfranklinia.org
Official Page: https://fondationfranklinia.org/
Last Checked: 2026-03-12 04:13

Application Checklist

Eligibility

Project must focus on conservation of tree species listed as Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List
Applicant should be a conservation NGO or research organization working on threatened tree species

Project Scope

Projects should align with one of the foundation's priority areas: in-situ conservation, taxonomic research, botanical collections, reintroduction programs, Red List production, or ex-situ conservation
Projects can be local (geographically specific) or global (international scale)

Required Documents

Project proposal must be submitted through the foundation's online submission portal (SOUMETTRE UN PROJET)

Constraints

Proposals are reviewed by the Board and Experts Committee for technical merit

Summary

Fondation Franklinia is a Swiss private foundation established in 2005 and based in Geneva, dedicated to protecting threatened tree species worldwide. The foundation addresses a critical funding gap in conservation: while charismatic animal species attract significant donor attention, trees — which comprise over 60,000 species and are essential for carbon sequestration, soil stabilization, water filtration, and habitat provision — receive comparatively little support. The foundation funds in-situ conservation of globally threatened tree species listed as Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, as well as botanical collections, taxonomic research, flora production, species assessment lists, reintroduction programs, and ex-situ conservation through botanical gardens. They also actively support the Global Tree Assessment initiative to categorize all 60,000+ tree species. Fondation Franklinia operates across multiple continents including Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia, with projects in countries ranging from Madagascar and Tanzania to Jamaica, Cuba, Colombia, and Iran. The foundation takes an active engagement approach, accompanying supported organizations and participating in strategic conservation discussions rather than functioning as passive donors. Projects are submitted through their website, reviewed by a Board and Experts Committee for technical merit.

Historical Context

Fondation Franklinia was established in 2005 as a Swiss private foundation. The foundation has been continuously active in supporting tree conservation projects globally, with an ongoing portfolio of both local and global projects across multiple continents. The original fundsforngos listing has been removed (404), suggesting it may have been an older announcement, but the foundation maintains an open rolling call for project proposals.

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