The Land Acquisition Fund enables local nature organisations around the globe to secure important wildlife habitat by purchasing or long-term land leasing. By protecting, expanding, and connecting the habitat of endangered and vulnerable species, these species have a second chance. Since its foundation in 2001, the fund has enabled the safeguarding of over 320,000 hectares of threatened nature.
Marc Hoogeslag, coordinator of the Land Acquisition Fund, explains why this is important – especially now. ‘Because of the 30×30 target of the International Biodiversity Convention, many donors focus on protecting large areas. But we should not overlook the smaller projects, which often have a huge impact at crucial locations, on the frontline of conservation. In addition, funding reforestation projects is currently popular, while preserving existing forests is the important first step.’
The general objective of a proposed project must be in line with the main objective of the Land Acquisition Fund: providing funds to local NGOs and CSOs to acquire threatened nature, create reserves, and connect habitats for vulnerable and/or endangered species. Potentially successful proposals contribute directly to tangible conservation outcomes and include local participation in the conservation and management of the area.
In order to be eligible for LAF grants the applicant must:
LAF cannot grant financial assistance to:
The Land Acquisition Fund does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the review process and expects applicants to develop their proposals without AI assistance. If you do choose to use AI, please disclose how and why it was used in your proposal.
Please read the Criteria and Guidelines 2026 document carefully for the full criteria and information on the application process.
Submit your proposal by Friday, 1 May 2026.
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