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 7 – open - deadline Thursday 25^th June 2026
• Darwin Plus Main
  • Stage 1 – open - deadline Monday 15^th June 2026
  • Stage 2 – invite only - deadline Monday 21^st September 2026
• Darwin Plus People & Skills – open - deadline Monday 7^th September 2026
• Darwin Plus Strategic – open - deadline Monday 14^th September 2026

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.