The Disney Conservation team is committed to working to protect wildlife and build a diverse global community inspired to celebrate the magic of nature together. A core example of Disney Planet Possible — tangible actions the company is taking to inspire optimism for a brighter, more sustainable future — Disney Conservation supports nature conservation, restoration, and rewilding; helps to empower the next generation of conservation leaders; and advances environmental resilience. Since 1995, the Disney Conservation Fund has directed more than $125 million to community conservation programs along with the expertise of our dedicated teams to support organizations working with communities to protect wildlife, inspire action, and promote environmental resilience.
The Disney Conservation Fund is requesting high-level concept submissions from eligible organizations working to advance community-based efforts to protect, restore, and/or rewild wildlife corridors or migratory pathways across both terrestrial and/or marine habitats.
** Only one submission per organization will be considered. Interested applicants from within Duke should contact fundopps@duke.edu as early as possible.
Deadline: April 13, 2025
Nonprofit organizations that:
- Have received Disney Conservation Fund support for a conservation program in or after 2015. • Note: Organizations that have an active DCF grant are also eligible for this additional award if they meet other eligibility criteria.
- Have US 501c3 organization status OR apply via a valid US 501c3 intermediary partner.
- Meet The Walt Disney Company global charitable giving guidelines here.
- Are leading existing projects/programs (versus creating new initiatives to fulfill this funding opportunity) focused on protecting, restoring and/or rewilding wildlife corridors or migratory pathways. Both land and/or marine-based corridors will be considered.