Grants & Fellowships

Small Grants Fund

The Global Forest Watch Small Grants Fund seeks to strengthen the capacity of civil society organizations to reduce illegal or unplanned deforestation and sustainably manage forests by incorporating GFW into forest monitoring strategies. Successful projects translate data into action, applying GFW to overcome challenges in protecting the world’s forests.

The 2026 Small Grants Fund call for applications is open as of 8am ET, January 19. Please review important eligibility requirements below. 

For information about the 2026 grant cycle, please review the materials below and determine your eligibility. Once you are ready, you can apply here.

• Read the 2026 Guidelines for Applicants
  • Available in English here
  • Disponible en español aquí
  • Disponible en français ici
• Review the Small Grants Fund Frequently Asked Questions
• Register for the 2026 Small Grants Fund Applicant Webinar which will take place on January 27 at 9:00AM ET
  • English registration page here
  • Página de registro en español aquí 
  • Page d’inscription en français ici 

The application for the 2026 grant cycle is open from January 19th  – February 6th, 2026. Apply here.

You can refer to the PDF application form by prepare by following the links below. Please be advised that you MUST submit your application via the official online portal provided in the link above. We will not accept applications via email or attachment.

• Sample Application Form in English
• Formulario de muestra de solicitud en Español 
• Exemple de formulaire de demande en Français 

Tech Fellowship

We are not currently accepting applications for the GFW Tech Fellowship. For more information about the Tech Fellowship, see our Frequently Asked Questions.

For questions about the Small Grants Fund or Tech Fellowship program, or to be notifed when the next call opens, please write to us at gfwfund@wri.org