News published: 14 May 2026

In 2024, through the Global Botanic Garden Fund (GBGF), BGCI disbursed 46 grants, to 42 intuitions across 26 countries and and we are delighted to share some of the finished project outcomes.

The GBGF supports plant conservation—particularly in biodiversity-rich regions—by awarding small grants each year. Funded projects span a wide range of activities, from seed collection and educational initiatives to enhancing collection management in botanical gardens. The 2024 projects have delivered some outstanding results, including:

Rebuilding the Cacti Collection, Buenos Aires		Conserving Cycas edentata, Negros Island		Creating 120 School Butterfly Gardens, Argentina		Seed Collection and Propagation, Madagascar

Read about these GBGF projects and more by clicking the link below:

We would like to thank all the awardees for their hard work and contributions to plant conservation, as well as all the donors and partners that help support the Global Botanic Garden Fund.

If you would like to apply for funding, the 2026 call for applications is now open. Calls close 5pm UK Time, Friday 26 June 2026.

Click below to find out more about each of the different grants and to apply.