The Christensen Fund makes grants to indigenous-led and community-based organizations for projects that combine biodiversity with cultural diversity. In 2012, the Foundation will support projects in the following bio-cultural regions: Greater Southwest (USA/Mexico); African Rift Valley; Central Asia; and Melanesia. Most grants are in the range of US$50 thousand to US$100 thousand for one or two years. Pre-proposals should be submitted from 01 August 2012 to 30 September 2012. Link

Colorado State University, in collaboration with partner organizations in the USA, announces its annual one-month course in protected areas management to be held July-August 2012 in the western USA. Participants are invited from Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries (the course will be given in Spanish). The university suggests where to look for funding support. Applications are due by 02 March 2012. Link

The World Conservation Union in the Netherlands (IUCN-Netherlands) makes small grants for the Purchase of Nature program, funded by the Dutch Postal Code Lottery. The program provides grants for the purchase and protection of threatened wildlife habitats and vulnerable ecosystems, mainly in tropical developing countries. The grants are made to conservation organizations in those countries. Pre-proposals are due before 01 May 2012. Link

USAID-Kampala seeks applications to fund one or more organizations for developing eco-tourism as an approach to reduce threats to biodiversity and provide economic benefits for Uganda. USAID will allocate US$10 million over four years. There are no eligibility restrictions. Funding Opportunity RFA-617-12-000004. The deadline for proposals is 20 March 2012. Link

The EC will fund a twinning grant to strengthen the management of Georgia's protected areas system. The amount of funding is €1.1 million over 27 months for capacity building, legal framework, and consultation with local actors. Applications are restricted to European public administrations and mandated bodies as per the Twinning Manual of the European Union MS. Reference EuropeAid/132540/L/OPR/GE. Link

Among a broad range of interests, the Nando Peretti Foundation makes grants to nonprofit organizations for environmental conservation. Most past grants have supported projects in Italy and the developing countries. There is no pre-defined budget limit. Applications will be accepted 20 February 2012 through 10 March 2012. Link

The Lerner-Gray grants support research in marine biology. Most grants are US$500 to US$2 thousand. Research may be conducted at the museum, or in the field. The grants are open to applicants of all nationalities. The application deadline is 15 March 2012. Link

Zoo Boise makes grants up to US$30 thousand for wildlife conservation in Idaho (USA) and internationally. Grants support habitat restoration, wildlife conservation and management, community-based conservation, and other goals consistent with Zoo Boise's master plan. Project proposals are accepted from conservation organizations around the world. The application period is 01 April 2012 through 30 June 2012. Link

IUCN's small grants through CARPE (Central African Regional Program for the Environment) aim to strengthen civil society for sustainable forest conservation in Central Africa. Eligible countries are Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Dem Rep Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon. Grants are up to US$30 thousand for actions in climate change mitigation and adaption; policy and governance of natural resources; capacity building; and other support for conservation and sustainable livelihoods. Applications (in French or English) are due 15 February 2012. Link

USAID -- in collaboration with other U.S. government agencies and the Moore Foundation -- funds sustainable forest management and land use in Ecuador, Colombia, and Peru through the program "AmaZONAS Andinas." The objective is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through forest monitoring, demonstration projects, and capacity strengthening. Grants are up to US$5 million. Applications are invited from U.S. institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, and regional NGOs in Latin America and the Caribbean. Funding Opportunity USAID-W-OAA-GRO-11-00603. The due date for the next round of applications is 31 May 2012. Link