Announcing the Restoration Returns Grant 2025: Funding Grassroots Land Restoration
The G20 Global Land Initiative proudly presents the Restoration Returns small grants program for 2025. This initiative supports vital grassroots actions dedicated to land restoration and promoting sustainable development within communities worldwide.
Grants of USD 17,000 are available to fuel community-level projects focused on:
• Revitalizing degraded ecosystems and enhancing biodiversity
• Strengthening community resilience to environmental challenges
• Creating sustainable livelihoods and economic opportunities for local populations
• Unlocking long-term economic benefits through responsible land management
This funding opportunity welcomes applications from organizations of all sizes, based in any country. Special consideration will be given to civil society organizations accredited by the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).
This grant offers more than just financial support; it provides a platform to showcase your impactful work on a global scale, leading up to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification COP17 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (August 2026).
Application Deadline: September 15, 2025, at 23:59 GMT
Apply Here: https://grih.info/grant-application-form/
Full details on grant accreditation: https://www.unccd.int/convention/partners/civil-society-organizations/accreditation-guidelines