Synchronicity Earth

Enriched Philanthropic Network · Found: 2026-03-10 13:22

Grant-making organization and philanthropic network connecting funders, experts, and conservationists for ocean species and habitat protection. Over GBP 21M distributed since 2009, plus Ocean Stewardship and Accelerator Awards.

Source: https://synchronicityearth.org/

Funding Details

Funder

Synchronicity Earth

Funding Goal

Synchronicity Earth funds conservation organizations and individuals working on overlooked and underfunded conservation priorities. The Ocean Programme focuses on three strands: (1) Communities and Culture — supporting community-led marine conservation, rights, and culture; (2) Species and Ecosystems — protecting overlooked and underfunded ocean species and ecosystems; (3) Research and Policy — supporting systemic change through better marine policy and implementation. The organization provides long-term, flexible core funding as well as project-based funding to conservation NGOs globally, with a particular focus on small, locally-led, and community-based groups.

Funding Amount

Over GBP 27 million distributed since founding in 2009. Specific grant amounts not publicly disclosed but include a mix of core funding and project grants. Supports both small community-based groups and larger international NGOs.

How to Apply

No formal open application. Partners are identified proactively by Synchronicity Earth through their network. To explore potential partnership, contact: programmes@synchronicityearth.org. New partnerships typically take 4-6 months to establish. Initial contact is followed by trust indicators assessment, organizational health review, and board approval.

Target Region

Global with focus on wildlife-rich, highly threatened regions. Ocean Programme partners active in Pacific Islands, Northeast Atlantic, global deep sea policy contexts. Partners include French NGOs working in Northeast Atlantic.

Contact

programmes@synchronicityearth.org | info@synchronicityearth.org | +44 20 7581 0100 | 5th Floor, 1 Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1LF

Last Checked

2026-03-15 09:04

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• No open calls — must establish contact through Synchronicity Earth's network or approach programmes@synchronicityearth.org
• Work must address overlooked or underfunded conservation priorities
• Organization must pass trust indicators assessment and organizational health review

Project Scope

• Project or core costs must align with Ocean Programme objectives (communities/culture, species/ecosystems, or research/policy)

Required Documents

• Organizations must be able to demonstrate legal and ethical policies and procedures in place

Constraints

• Partnership process typically takes 4-6 months from initial contact to funding approval
• Long-term core funding approach preferred — not suited for one-off project grants

Summary

Synchronicity Earth is a UK-based grant-making organization that has distributed over GBP 27 million to 180+ conservation partners since its founding in 2009. It operates seven conservation programmes, including an Ocean Programme focused on community-led marine conservation, species and ecosystem protection, and marine policy advocacy. The organization's approach emphasizes long-term relationships, flexible core funding, and support for overlooked conservation priorities. It deliberately targets areas that receive insufficient funding from mainstream philanthropy and supports organizations ranging from small community-based groups to larger international NGOs. Grantmaking is entirely relationship-based — Synchronicity Earth does not issue open calls for proposals. Partners are identified proactively through the organization's network of affiliates, advisors, and existing partners. This approach intentionally reduces the burden on small organizations that would otherwise spend significant time on unsuccessful applications. For marine conservation NGOs in the North Sea or Baltic region, this funder could be relevant if your work focuses on overlooked or underfunded marine species and ecosystems in those waters. The Ocean Programme's emphasis on community-led conservation, policy, and species protection aligns well. However, accessing this funder requires establishing a relationship through network contacts.

Historical Context

Synchronicity Earth was founded in 2009 and has distributed over GBP 27 million (stated as £21M in snippet but updated to £27M on site) to 180+ conservation partners across seven programmes. The Ocean Programme is one of seven core programmes. The organization specifically targets underfunded conservation priorities and emphasizes long-term, core flexible funding. Partners include Bloom Association (France) working on deep-sea fishing bans in the Northeast Atlantic.

Why it was added

Active ocean grant-maker connecting funders with conservation projects; supports early-career marine conservationists

Sources

• https://synchronicityearth.org/
• https://synchronicityearth.org/how-we-fund/
• https://synchronicityearth.org/ocean-programme/

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