Are you a passionate changemaker working at the grassroots level to protect biodiversity while supporting community livelihoods? Do you struggle to access direct funding or scale your conservation efforts? This is your golden ticket.
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The GDF Conservation and Communities Fellowship (CCF) 2025 has officially opened its call for applications—and it’s bigger, bolder, and more empowering than ever. Designed for 24 emerging leaders from the Global South, this fully funded 7-month hybrid fellowship combines cutting-edge leadership training, real-world fundraising know-how, and the power of community to help you unlock the full potential of your conservation mission.
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Whether you work in mangrove restoration in Indonesia, community wildlife protection in Kenya, or forest stewardship in the Amazon—this opportunity is for YOU.
Who Should Apply?
If you are:
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- A leader or emerging leader in a grassroots or community-based conservation organization.
- Based in the Global South.
- Passionate about creating real impact at the intersection of biodiversity and community livelihoods.
- Hungry for leadership growth, direct donor dialogues, mentorship, and access to practical tools and training…
Then you belong in the 2025 cohort. This is not just another online course—it’s a transformative journey to grow YOU, your TEAM, and your ORGANISATION.
Fully Funded & Fair
- No participation fee
- Training, facilitation, expert guidance – ALL covered
- Fellows only make a modest contribution (max €300) to their in-person travel
- Need help? Fundraising support is provided!
How the Fellowship Works (Nov 2025 – May 2026)?
The programme features four robust learning streams:
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- Mentoring (by The Human Edge) – Train to become a mentor and grow through relational leadership.
- Leadership (by Common Purpose) – Master stakeholder engagement, cross-cultural leadership, and collective action.
- Capabilities & Capacities – Level-up with practical skills in fundraising, proposal writing, and project management.
- Communities and Conservation – Dive deep into power dynamics, decolonization of funding, policy debates, and real-world challenges with GDF experts and CCF alumni.
Apply: https://global-diversity.org/the-conservation-communities-fellowship-2025-call-for-applications/
Important Dates You Can’t Miss
The last date to apply for the GDF Conservation and Communities Fellowship 2025 is 13 June 2025 (Midnight BST). Shortlisted candidates will be announced on 25 July 2025, followed by the final list of selected fellows on 10 August 2025. The Fellowship officially begins on 11 November 2025.
DATE . May/22/2025