Terre de Femmes International Award 2027
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Quick Answer
A €10,000 (about ₹10.9 lakh) grant for each of two women-led non-profit projects anywhere in the world that bring trees into cities. Apply by 30 November 2026.
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- Fondation Yves Rocher
- Application deadline
- 24d — 1 Dec 2026
- Location
- International
About this grant
The Terre de Femmes International Award 2027 is a grant from the Yves Rocher Foundation, based in France, for projects led by women that put trees at the heart of cities. Two winning projects are chosen worldwide, and each receives €10,000 (about ₹10.9 lakh). Applications close on Monday 30 November 2026 at midnight, Paris time, through the foundation's Wiin platform.
Before you read on, note who this is for. The award goes to a woman of legal age, or a group of women, who lead a project through a non-profit organisation (an association, NGO or foundation) that has existed for at least one year. A for-profit startup cannot apply as a company. Applicants can live in any country and be of any nationality, so Indian women-led NGOs are eligible.
What the program offers
The grant is €10,000 (about ₹10.9 lakh) per winning project, for two winners worldwide. The money supports the project itself. Winners also join the Terre de Femmes community of committed women. The source does not state how the money is paid, in what currency, or whether it comes in instalments.
The 2027 theme is "Trees in the City". The foundation gives examples of projects that fit:
- hands-on urban education about trees with children, schools and residents;
- innovative urban agroforestry, such as forest gardens and community orchards;
- protecting notable, emblematic or heritage trees in cities;
- urban greening with a clear ecological approach;
- urban nurseries for native or endangered tree species;
- re-greening dense urban areas, brownfield sites, rooftops, schools and hospitals;
- creating, restoring or looking after urban and peri-urban green spaces such as woodlands, parks and riverbanks.
Who can apply
Applicants are women of legal age, alone or as a collective, who are committed to nature conservation connected to trees. The project must be concrete, in any country, and carried out through a non-profit that is at least one year old. The project must fit the 2027 theme.
For an Indian applicant this suits a women-led registered trust, society or similar registered non-profit that runs a city tree or green-space project. It does not suit companies, individuals acting without a non-profit, or projects unrelated to urban trees.
How to apply
Applications are made online on the Yves Rocher Foundation's Wiin application platform, which is linked from the foundation's page. Check first that your project is led by a woman or women, that it runs through a non-profit at least one year old, and that it fits "Trees in the City". The page we read does not list required documents, forms or word limits, so read the questions on the platform before you start. A practical tip: begin the online form well ahead of 30 November so you can gather any registration papers it asks for.
How applications are judged and what happens next
The source does not describe how projects are selected, who judges them or when winners will be announced. It says only that two winning projects will be chosen worldwide. Check the platform or the foundation's page for updates, and do not assume a fixed results date.
About the Yves Rocher Foundation
The Yves Rocher Foundation, in France, supports women who act for nature and biodiversity initiatives, and funds its own work. Its Terre de Femmes awards recognise committed women, and the International Award was launched in 2019. The foundation's page for this theme notes that urban green space has been shrinking worldwide.
Things to check before you apply
- The source does not say whether foreign organisations need extra registration documents. Indian non-profits receiving money from abroad should check FCRA, FEMA and tax treatment with an adviser before applying.
- The source does not mention reporting duties after the grant. Ask the foundation what it expects.
- The source does not state an entry fee.
- Results timing, travel and ceremonies are not mentioned.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
Benefits & Funding
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Two winning projects are selected worldwide. Each receives a grant of €10,000 (about ₹10.9 lakh) from the Yves Rocher Foundation for the project, and the women who lead it join the Terre de Femmes community of committed women.
- Cohort size
- 2 startups
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Selection Process
The source does not describe how projects are judged or when results come out. It says two winning projects will be selected worldwide, each receiving a grant of €10,000.
Application Process
- 1
Apply online
Submit the project on the foundation's Wiin platform by 30 November 2026.
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- 3
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- 1
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- 2
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- 3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for the Terre de Femmes International Award 2027?
Any woman of legal age, or a collective of women, committed to nature conservation connected to trees. She must lead a concrete project through a non-profit such as an association, NGO or foundation that has existed for at least one year. The project must fit the theme "Trees in the City".
Can Indian NGOs apply for the Terre de Femmes International Award?
Yes. The source says applicants may live in any country and be of any nationality, and the project can be carried out anywhere in the world. An Indian women-led non-profit that has existed for at least one year can apply with a city tree project.
How much is the Terre de Femmes International Award?
Two winners are chosen worldwide, and each receives a grant of €10,000 (about ₹10.9 lakh) for their project. Winners also join the Terre de Femmes community of committed women.
How is the Terre de Femmes grant paid?
The source does not say how, when or in what currency the grant is paid. It also does not mention instalments or reporting. Ask the foundation for details if you are selected.
What is the Terre de Femmes deadline, and what if it has passed?
Applications close on Monday 30 November 2026 at midnight, Paris time. The source does not say whether the International Award will return with a new theme, so a missed deadline means watching the foundation's page.
Is the Terre de Femmes award a grant or equity?
It is a grant of €10,000 for the project, and the source mentions no equity or ownership being taken. It is meant for non-profit organisations, not companies.
Can a company or startup apply for the Terre de Femmes International Award?
No. The project must be carried out through a non-profit organisation such as an association, NGO or foundation. A for-profit startup could only take part by working with a qualifying non-profit that leads the application.
What documents do I need for the Terre de Femmes application?
The page we read does not list documents. You apply through the foundation's Wiin online platform, so check its form for the questions and attachments it asks for. You must be able to show that your non-profit has existed for at least a year.
Do I have to travel for the Terre de Femmes International Award?
The source does not mention travel, ceremonies or events. The application is made online.
When are the Terre de Femmes winners announced?
The source does not state a results date or describe the selection process. It says only that two projects will be selected worldwide after the 30 November 2026 deadline.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
