UNEP Kunming Biodiversity Fund 2026

The Kunming Biodiversity Fund (KBF) 2026 Call for Proposals supports biodiversity conservation projects aligned with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) and National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs).⁠‌‌‌‌‌​​​‌‌‌​‌‌​‌​‌​‌​‌​​‌​​‌‌‌​‌⁠

What it offers

• Project budget:
  • Single-country projects: up to $500,000
  • Multi-country regional projects: up to $800,000
• Project duration: between 12 – 24 months

Who can apply

• UN organizations, together with relevant partners specified in the guidelines

What you'll do

• Submit proposals for projects that support the conservation, protection, and restoration of biodiversity
• Contribute to at least one of the following thematic areas:
  • Restoring and protecting ecosystems to improve biodiversity and ecosystem services
  • Mainstreaming biodiversity effectively into policies, regulations, planning, and strategies
  • Strengthening resource mobilization for biodiversity conservation
  • Sharing benefits from genetic resources and digital sequence information on genetic resources
• Proposals addressing multiple thematic areas will be viewed favorably

How to apply

• Submit applications in two stages:
  • Stage 1 deadline: 15 September 2026
  • Stage 2 deadline: 15 November 2026
• Send applications directly to the KBF Secretariat by email: kbf@un.org

Good to know

• Projects should focus on country-level or sub-national level implementation of the KMGBF and NBSAPs
• For more information, contact: kbf@un.org