Discover the Forest Patrons, the Funding Partners who understand that sustainability is not a cost, it’s an investment and a shared responsibility. They recognise that sustainable change requires collaboration, and they choose to act by empowering others to act.
WWF Nedbank Green Trust
What they fund:
Restore ecosystems/species; use renewable resources sustainably; reduce pollution & wasteful exploitation.
Key notes:
The WWF Nedbank Green Trust considers projects up to ~R 3 million over 3 years. Their “Apply for Funding” page indicates they receive applications multiple times a year: “Applications will be received 3 times a year.”
OAK Foundation
What they fund:
Grants worldwide (including Africa) via their Environment Programme: “Marine & food systems and livelihoods”, “Nature & People”, “Regenerative landscapes”.
Key notes
OAK Foundation grant-making is ongoing; they are accepting applications under their Environment Grant Programme.
Anglo American Foundation
What they fund:
Grants and programmes supporting youth & sustainable livelihoods, green value chains, community development.
Also past calls: “Positive Biodiversity Outcomes Grant” sought projects US$50k-250k
Key notes:
Although the exact current call may not be open publicly, Anglo American Foundation does support project funding and has clear thematic relevance for environmental restoration.
Whitley Fund for Nature
What they fund:
Grassroots conservation, habitat and biodiversity restoration projects across the Global South.
Key notes:
Call for 2026 funding applications now open.
Aspire Coronation Trust
What they fund:
Sustainable development initiatives including environment, climate, and livelihoods.
Key notes:
Call for 2026 funding applications now open.
Global Environment Facility
What they fund:
Small grants for African civil-society biodiversity & conservation initiatives.
Key note:
Funding applications for 2026 open in January 2026.
African Development Bank
What they fund:
Climate adaptation, mitigation, and resilience projects in Africa.
Key notes:
Call for 2026 funding applications now open.
EEP Africa
What they fund:
Innovative clean energy and climate solutions in Southern/Eastern Africa.
Key notes:
Funding applications open in 2026.
Climate Justice Fund for Africa
What they fund:
Market-driven climate action and resilience programmes in Africa.
Key notes:
2025 and 2026 funding applications open.
