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RestorLife NGO Award 2026
Restor, Ma Earth, and the G20 Global Land Initiative.
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Funding amount
Regional Finalists: USD 2,000–15,000 in matched funding.
Global Winner: Additional USD 10,000 cash prize plus travel and accommodation to the awards ceremony.
Deadline
May 31, 2026
Level
Other
What's covered
Cash Award
Travel
Accommodation
Global Recognition
About this opportunity
The RestorLife Awards 2026, presented by Restor, Ma Earth, and the G20 Global Land Initiative, celebrates the incredible efforts of local communities and NGOs worldwide who are protecting nature, restoring biodiversity, and building sustainable livelihoods. These awards exist to recognize, support, and amplify the stories of those making a real difference on the ground.
This year, the awards will run a global call for applications, open from May 7 – 31, 2026, inviting non-profit organizations actively restoring and protecting nature. From all applicants, the evaluation committee will select 6 - 10 finalists across 6 regions (see below), each receiving between $2,000 and $15,000 in match funding from Ma Earth to help scale and amplify their restoration projects.
Requirements
- Be a land stewardship, conservation, or restoration project.
- Be a registered nonprofit to qualify for matched funding.
- Complete both the Restor and Ma Earth application forms.
- Maintain a Restor profile and a Ma Earth fundraising profile.
- Submit the application before the official deadline