How to Apply

Darwin Plus is a UK government grants scheme that helps deliver long-term strategic outcomes for the unique biodiversity, the natural environment and improving resilience to climate change within the UK Overseas Territories.

We are now inviting applications to the following schemes:

• Darwin Plus Local Round 3 – now closed - deadline Wednesday 29^th November 2023
• Darwin Plus Local Round 4 – scheduled to open in April 2024 (subject to change and confirmation)
• Darwin Plus Main
  • Stage 1 – now closed - deadline Wednesday 31^st May 2023
  • Stage 2 – now closed - deadline Monday 2^nd October 2023
• Darwin Plus Fellowships– now closed - deadline Monday 2^nd October 2023
• Darwin Plus Strategic – now closed - deadline Monday 24^th July 2023

The guidance documents can be found under each subsection. All applications should be submitted via the Flexi-Grant application portal.

Please refer to the application guidance for the list of countries and organisations eligible for the schemes.

For further queries, see our Frequently Asked Questions.