Applications are now open for Community Conservation Grant 2025 by Rumah Foundation, Southeast Asia’s coastal ecosystems—from coral reefs to mangroves—sustain millions of people while supporting some of the planet’s richest biodiversity. Yet they face increasing threats from climate change, overfishing, and pollution.
The Community Conservation Grant Programme supports conservation work that is led by or meaningfully engages local communities to protect and restore these vital ecosystems, as well as the species that depend on them. We prioritise emerging local organisations and community groups, recognising their crucial role in driving effective, sustainable conservation. By supporting grassroots leadership, the programme aims to safeguard biodiversity, while strengthening domestic conservation capacity and long-term resilience.
The grant programme was established by Rumah Foundation in 2023, with The Moh Family Foundation joining as a co-funding partner in February 2025. Together, the two organisations are working to scale the programme’s impact and expand its reach across Southeast Asia. Rumah Foundation will administer this grant on behalf of both organisations.
Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the full details and submit their applications before the specified deadline to seize this grant opportunity.
Last Date of Submission: 31st December 2025
Areas of grant support
(Applications are now open for Community Conservation Grant 2025 by Rumah Foundation)
Our grant provides flexible support for:
People & Operations – salaries, stipends, and essential overheads that allow conservationists and organisations to focus on their work.
Conservation Activities – project-specific costs that protect and restore coastal ecosystems (coral reefs, seagrass beds, mangroves) and the species that depend on them.
Capacity Strengthening – training, tools, or other forms of support that build long-term effectiveness and resilience.
Given the interconnected nature of ecosystems, we support efforts addressing habitats, species, and key threats, always with an emphasis on engaging local communities in protection and restoration.
Grant size and duration
(Applications are now open for Community Conservation Grant 2025 by Rumah Foundation)
First-time grants: Approved partners typically receive up to USD 20,000. These grants do not need to be annual; the duration can vary depending on the needs of the partner and project.
Renewals: Strong-performing partners will be considered for larger follow-on grants as their capacity and impact grow.
Multi-year funding: Over time, we aim to provide multi-year, flexible support to trusted partners, recognising that sustained impact requires consistent investment.
Our funding approach
(Applications are now open for Community Conservation Grant 2025 by Rumah Foundation)
We focus on the earliest stages of conservation work, providing foundational support to groups that often lack access to traditional funding. Starting with smaller grants allows us to support promising actors while managing risks associated with newer organisations. This practical entry point helps partners build capacity, establish credibility, and engage local communities as they prepare for larger opportunities. We view our partners as an extension of our team and seek to build genuine relationships that foster long-term impact.
Eligibility
(Applications are now open for Community Conservation Grant 2025 by Rumah Foundation)
Grants are available to individuals, community groups and registered NGOs across Southeast Asia, with priority for local organisations. Applicants should demonstrate a clear pathway toward achieving a conservation or policy goal, with preference for projects that minimise harm to animals.
How to apply?
Contact details
If you have any questions about the grant or would like to submit a proposal, please email us at grants@rumahfoundation.org.
Get full access to the grant information, visit the Official Website Link
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