Rainforest Trust works to fund and facilitate the creation and expansion of protected or conserved areas globally to save endangered wildlife, protect ecosystems, and combat climate change. Their mission focuses on preserving critical rainforest areas and the biodiversity within them.
The grant program by Rainforest Trust aims to create or expand protected and conserved areas in the tropics and subtropics, supporting efforts that are pivotal for endangered species and climate mitigation. It emphasizes collaboration with non-profit organizations, Indigenous Peoples, and communities. The initiative has been significant in its impact, protecting over 50 million acres while currently working towards securing an additional 54 million acres. Applications for the creation or expansion of these areas can be submitted on a rolling basis for awards of less than $250,000, indicating a flexible and accessible approach to funding ecological conservation efforts.