News 09 May, 2025

IUCN launches call for proposals for SOS Lemurs

IUCN has launched a second call for proposals under its SOS Lemurs initiative to support targeted conservation action for Madagascar’s threatened lemurs. The call is open until Wednesday 9 July 2025 at 14:00 PM CEST.

As part of this call for medium grants, approximately ten projects led by civil society organisations will be selected, each eligible for up to CHF 100,000 in funding for activities lasting a maximum of 24 months. Selected projects are expected to commence no later than December 2025.

Supporting threatened lemurs in Madagascar

Projects must be implemented in Madagascar and focus on improving the conservation status of lemurs listed as Vulnerable (VU), Endangered (EN), or Critically Endangered (CR) on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™. Interested applicants are encouraged to consult the guidelines for applicants for detailed information on eligibility, funding criteria, and application instructions.

Join the information sessions

To assist applicants, online information sessions will be held in:

French on 2 June at 10:00 AM CEST – Register here
English on 3 June at 10:00 AM CEST – Register here

Contributing to Global Biodiversity Goals

Running until June 2029, SOS Lemurs Phase II aims to strengthen conservation efforts for lemurs through financial support, capacity building, and partnerships with local civil society organisations.

By implementing actions to preserve lemur populations and ensure the sustainable use of biodiversity, the initiative contributes to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), particularly Target 4, which focuses on preventing species extinction.

In line with the Sustainable Development Goals and the global ambition to protect 30% of nature by 2030, SOS Lemurs supports efforts to reduce deforestation, restore habitats, and promote sustainable livelihoods for local communities.

About IUCN Save Our Species

Established by IUCN in 2010, IUCN Save Our Species facilitates the conservation of globally threatened species by providing grants to frontline conservation organisations with unique knowledge of their local biodiversity. In collaboration with experts from the IUCN Species Survival Commission and relying on the latest information and recommendations, IUCN Save Our Species addresses priority issues to conserve threatened species.

This call for proposals is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Fondation Hans Wilsdorf.

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Deadline: 9 July 2025, 14:00 PM (CEST)