The Van Tienhoven Foundation makes small grants available for the protection of threatened species and key ecosystems across the globe
Application round 2025 closed
For the 2025 application round, only countries on the DAC list from Asia and Latin America will be eligible. We welcome new project applications from these regions between January 1 and January 31, 2025.
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We counter human-induced causes of threats to species and ecosystems. By supporting practical and hands-on solutions with maximum protection impact. Owned or widely supported by local stakeholders to generate sustainable change.
We consider protecting species essential for safeguarding our living environment.
Species protection
Animal and plant species are a key part of our planet’s biodiversity. Some species are “flagship species”. Other species can profit from their protection. Species can play a crucial role in the balance of a natural system: if these species disappear, that system may collapse.
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We regard ecosystems as crucial in enabling life on earth to thrive.
Ecosystem protection
Key ecosystems, such as forests, coral reefs or wetlands, provide the living conditions for groups of species. These systems are under pressure, threatened and may require protection to prevent them from disappearing or deteriorating in a for living organisms less functional state.
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We view direct community-led action vital for sustainable change.
Community managed nature protection
Involving communities in conserving biodiversity is essential if we want to succeed in safeguarding our environment. Only when communities see the benefit of stable species populations and ecosystems, we may achieve a world where humans live in harmony with nature, without threatening species, ecosystems, or local livelihoods.
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Mitigating Bycatch Of Endangered Shark And Ray Species Through Electronic Monitoring Cameras In Sarawak Malaysia. The Marine Research Foundation (MRF) is a non-profit research and conservation agency based in Sabah, Malaysia. The Foundation aims to advance the understanding of marine ecosystems and their diverse flora and fauna, across Malaysia, and extends its efforts to Southeast […]
As scavengers, vultures play an unparalleled role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. Yet, they are among the species most threatened with extinction, with African vultures being the most endangered group of birds in the world. The highest rates of decline have been documented in West Africa where Illegal taking and trafficking for believe-based use was identified […]
This project aims to monitor the Sumatran Striped Rabbit population at Singgalang Tandikat Nature Park. In order to extend data on movements and the ecology of the Sumatran Striped Rabbit, the education conservation program of this species offers knowledge to the surrounding communities, climbers, and primary schools to raise local community awareness of the importance […]
Surveys and sensitisations among users of the Artisanal fishing harbour of Cotonou (POPAC), Benin for conserving nine IUCN-listed threatened (VU, EN, CR) marine fish species. Many of Benin’s marine teleost fish species are classified as threatened on the IUCN Red List. Overfishing and habitat degradation caused by human exploitation of marine waters menace the […]
Greater slow loris (Nycticebus coucang) has been recently listed to “Endangered”. It has been steeply declining due to hunting for pet trade and their primary habitat loss. Our organization is protecting slow lorises and their populations in the wild by working with local communities, educating children, and fighting wildlife traffickers. With support from the […]
Friends of Kinangop Plateau (FoKP) has been managing Kinangop grasslands for over 27 years and the custodian of Kinangop grasslands nature reserves. The grasslands are not fit to hold Sharpe’s longclaw to its capacity due to habitat structure that we are addressing. This is reached through research done over the years. Friends of Kinangop […]
“Wings of Hope: Population Monitoring and Conservation of Critically Endangered Bengal Florican in Chitwan National Park, Nepal” Bengal Florican is a ground-dwelling grassland bustard whose population is estimated to be under 100 individuals in Nepal. In past few years, Chitwan National Park has recorded only a few individuals of this Critically Endangered species. In […]
BIOCOOP
“We wish to tell you that you were very helpful in supporting BIOCOOP to get grants from your good Foundation and without your support a number of indigenous tree species and animals in Nyungwe National Park could not be healthy! But now more than 35 hectares were restored and biodiversity conservation was taught to many folks in Rwanda.”
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