Funded by Fondation Segré and implemented by IUCN Save Our Species, the Fondation Segré Conservation Action Fund supports locally led, science-based action and research to protect threatened animal species and the habitats they depend on.

The Fund focuses on underfunded species and conservation leaders across Asia, the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa, and the Middle East. By directing flexible funding to where it can make the greatest difference, it enables practical conservation action on the ground while strengthening the next generation of conservation scientists.

Through targeted calls for proposals aligned with global conservation priorities, the Fund backs local civil society organisations, Indigenous and community groups, and early-career researchers, those closest to the species and ecosystems most at risk.

Impact at a glance

Since its launch, the Fondation Segré Conservation Action Fund has delivered measurable conservation outcomes:

• 84 projects supported across 41 countries
• 152 threatened species targeted, primarily Endangered and Critically Endangered
• Over €2.6 million invested in frontline conservation
• 560,000+ hectares of land and water protected or managed, including 10,000+ hectares restored
• 77,000+ people directly benefiting, including more than 20,000 supported through sustainable livelihoods
• 3,800+ people trained, strengthening long-term local conservation capacity

What we fund

The Fund supports two complementary grant types:

• Conservation Action Grants
  Up to EUR 50,000 for local and national civil society organisations delivering practical conservation action for Vulnerable, Endangered, or Critically Endangered species.
• Research Support Grants
  Up to EUR 7,000 for young and early-career researchers, supporting field research that builds knowledge and informs effective conservation.

From small grants to lasting impact: the Fund’s impact report

The results and lessons of the Fondation Segré Conservation Action Fund are captured in a dedicated impact report released by IUCN Save Our Species and Fondation Segré.

The Fondation Segré Conservation Action Fund: Key results and highlights 2021–2025 shows how small, flexible grants, combined with strong local leadership, can generate outsized impact for threatened species and the people living alongside them.

Drawing on evidence from projects across multiple regions and taxonomic groups, the report:

• Documents tangible conservation outcomes for often-overlooked species such as reptiles, freshwater species, ungulates, and sharks
• Highlights the critical role of local organisations, Indigenous and community patrols, women-led cooperatives, and early-career researchers
• Explores how conservation linked to livelihoods, education, and capacity building strengthens long-term resilience
• Distils lessons learned to inform future funding priorities and scalable conservation models

The report reaches a clear conclusion: targeted, locally led investments can catalyse conservation outcomes that endure well beyond the life of a single grant.

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