The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation will support, through base funding, environmental non-governmental organizations (ENGOs) based in Portugal, that work in the area of nature conservation and in the protection and management of ecosystems in Portugal. The objective is to improve the quality of ENGOs’ intervention, broaden the reach of their work, and strengthen their capacities in governance, communication, and dissemination of the impact of conservation actions, as announced in a statement.
According to the same source, the Gulbenkian Foundation’s support aims to increase the visibility and appreciation of ENGOs and the initiatives they develop in support of biodiversity. It also seeks to promote collaboration among organizations, the transfer of knowledge, and the sharing of experiences, contributing to a better understanding of the effectiveness of base funding in the protection, restoration, and management of biodiversity.
Applications are open until September 7.
The Gulbenkian Foundation and the conservation of nature and protection of biodiversity
The conservation of nature and the protection of biodiversity, as well as the emphasis on nature-based solutions (actions grounded in natural processes and resources to address climate challenges), are strategic priorities of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation.
This is the second edition of this competition, launched for the first time in 2025 and under which eight Portuguese environmental organizations have already been supported with experience in biodiversity conservation and restoration. The competition is framed within the initiative Gulbenkian Património Natural, which brings together a set of actions aimed at strengthening nature conservation and biodiversity protection in Portugal and in Armenia.
