Play for Nature
France-based endowment fund protecting endangered species and ecosystems; runs the Biodiv'Sport grant using sport as a tool for biodiversity awareness and conservation.
Play for Nature at a glance
| Address | France |
|---|---|
| Programmes | 1 standing programme |
| Official website | playfornature.org |
Programs by Play for Nature
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Programmes they run
Standing programmes at Play for Nature, separate from the funding calls above.
Biodiv Sport grant
Grant schemeProvides a maximum grant of €5,000 for projects integrating sport into conservation strategies over a maximum period of 12 months.
What you get, who can apply and how to applyHide details
For a first collaboration with Play for Nature, projects must be designed around a maximum grant of €5,000, which must represent ≤ 50% of the organisation's annual budget and ≥ 10% of the total project cost. The grant covers a maximum period of 12 months, funding one annual phase of a multi-year strategy. Eligible organisations must be legally registered for at least 3 years, with conservation as their primary mission (at least 50% of budget dedicated to conservation). Projects must not have begun at the time of application. Applications are accepted during the open call period (e.g., 1 July to 16 August 2026) via an online platform. Play for Nature funds projects worldwide, excluding areas affected by armed conflict or instability. Only one application per organisation per 12-month period is accepted.
About Play for Nature
Play for Nature is a French endowment fund created in 2013 and recognised as being of general and humanitarian interest, working on the protection of endangered species and their ecosystems across five continents. It is presided over by Julien Pierre, and works with an ethical and scientific committee that reviews the conservation programmes it backs; the fund says it has built expertise in researching, selecting and monitoring in-situ conservation programmes, recognised in particular by the IUCN. Its work is organised into three pillars: Biodiv'Monde, which supports conservation programmes internationally; Biodiv'Educ, which is aimed at education and public awareness; and Biodiv'Sport, which uses sport as a route into biodiversity protection and runs a call for projects. Funding comes from companies and individuals through donations, animal sponsorship at the Parc Animalier d'Auvergne, and fundraising events.
Frequently asked questions about Play for Nature
What does Play for Nature do?
Play for Nature is a French endowment fund created in 2013 and recognised as being of general and humanitarian interest, working on the protection of endangered species and their ecosystems across five continents.
Where is Play for Nature located?
Play for Nature is based in France.
What programs does Play for Nature run?
Play for Nature runs Biodiv Sport grant.
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