Eligibility guidance form

About the country where the site is located

RRF grants are restricted to countries that are eligible for ODA (Official Development Assistance) according to the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development). Overseas territories of developed countries may occasionally be considered.

Browse eligible countries

Select an answer, which best describes the country where the site is located:*

The site is located in a country eligible for Official Development Assistance (ODA) according to OECD.

The site is located in an overseas territory of developed country, which is not eligible for Official Development Assistance.

Neither of the above.

About the site

RRF grants are available for UNESCO natural World Heritage sites. In rare cases, we may also consider sites with other international designations for their biodiversity value. Please note UNESCO cultural World Heritage sites are not eligible for RRF funding.

List of UNESCO World Heritage sites

RRF occasionally accept applications from sites on ‘tentative’ UNESCO lists. We only consider sites included under natural or mixed categories.

List of tentative UNESCO World Heritage sites

Select relevant site designations:*

The site is a designated UNESCO natural World Heritage site (or is designated under the mixed category).

The site is on the tentative UNECSO World Heritage list (under natural or mixed category).

The site directly impacts the Outstanding Universal Values (OUV) of a natural World Heritage site.

The site has another international designation for its biodiversity, such as a UNESCO Man & Biosphere Reserve or a Ramsar site.

None of the above.

About the emergency situation

The RRF only funds actions at sites facing an ‘emergency’ threat to their biodiversity. We do not fund on-going issues even if they require urgent action.

The RRF’s definition of emergency

Please select answers best describing the emergency situation at the site:*

The threat emerged very recently and suddenly, or has recently worsened dramatically (in the last few weeks or months).

The threat was unpredictable and thus difficult to prepare for in advance.

There will be measurable conservation benefit if work starts immediately.

The threat has the potential to cause long-lasting negative impact to the biodiversity value of the site.

None of the above.

About your organisation

The RRF can make grants to any organisation that has permission to work at the proposed site.

Please select the answer best describing your organisation:*

The organisation is a government body responsible for management of the site.

The organisation is a government body, but is not responsible for management of the site.

The organisation is a registered local, national or international non-governmental organisation (NGO).

The organisation is a private sector organisation (includes local or multinational corporation).

The organisation is another type of organisation.

I’m an individual applying for a grant.

About the country where the site is located

About the site

About the emergency situation

About your organisation

The RRF is a partnership between Fauna & Flora and UNESCO

RRF Secretariat

Stay connected.
Follow us on social media.