Wedgetail Foundation grants
Wedgetail Foundation’s mission is to support and fund the frontiers of biodiversity regeneration.
To be considered for a Wedgetail Foundation grant, projects must aim to achieve one or more of the following objectives that are central to improving outcomes for nature and local communities:
Protect and restore the natural environment, with a focus on improving biodiversity, reducing species extinction and promoting sustainable livelihoods that enable the preservation of the natural environment alongside human flourishing.
Carry out research that leads directly to solutions for protecting and restoring biodiversity.
Raise awareness and educate the public about the nature crisis and what needs to be done to bend the curve on biodiversity loss.
Wedgetail’s five grantmaking areas
Catalytic grants
Support projects that require initial funding to test innovative ideas, kickstart business opportunities or amplify existing efforts. These grants are designed for initiatives with the potential to create significant positive change in biodiversity conservation, and to attract additional support to enable long-term sustainability.
Operational capacity grants
Support conservation organisations with strong programs but limited capacity, helping them strengthen operations or amplify existing efforts. These grants recognise that strong outcomes depend on strong organisations, and that sometimes, the most effective intervention is simply enabling good work to continue. By giving us an opportunity to work with partners and better understand their impact, they can also serve as a pathway to larger grants, such as integrated landscape projects.
Integrated landscape grants
Support holistic approaches to biodiversity conservation that recognise the interconnections between ecosystems, communities and economies. These grants prioritise efforts that integrate conservation with sustainable land management practices, aiming to balance ecological health with social and economic resilience in key landscapes. They are typically awarded to organisations with established networks, programs and resources to deliver impact.
Biodiversity research grants
Support scientific research that advances understanding of biodiversity, its conservation, and the drivers of biodiversity loss. These grants prioritise research with practical applications for conservation management or policy, as well as projects that provide new insights into ecosystem dynamics, species interactions, and the impacts of human activities on biodiversity. These grants often contribute to a larger grant matched by government (e.g. Australian Research Council) or other partners.
Storytelling and education grants
Support initiatives that engage and educate the public about biodiversity, the importance of conservation, and the ongoing nature crisis. These grants aim to amplify the voices of those crafting compelling narratives, to inspire behavioural change, foster connection with nature, and promote informed decision-making.
We accept grant enquiries at any time, but our grant review rounds are every four months.
Here’s an outline of the process.
- Enquiry stage
Submit a funding enquiry here.
You can submit an enquiry at any time.
- Enquiry assessment
Every four months, our team reviews all grant enquiries. We’ll be in touch with you if your project is the right fit for a Wedgetail grant.
- Application stage
If you’re selected to progress to the next stage, we’ll ask you to complete a grant application using our template. In order to be assessed, grant applications must be submitted by the end of March, July or November. We’ll ensure you have at least two weeks to complete your application prior to the grant submission deadline.
- Application assessment
Completed grant applications are assessed by our grants sub-committee in April, August and December. We aim to inform you about the outcome of your application by the following month.
Our grants are designed to support and fund the frontiers of biodiversity regeneration, with a focus on improving outcomes for nature and local communities. If your project aligns with our objectives and key grantmaking areas we invite you to apply for funding here.
