The Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) is inviting locally-led organizations to join its GLFx network by establishing a brand new chapter or joining one that already exists nearby.
GLFx works with local groups in Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America to help restore damaged land, protect animals and plants, and create jobs that are good for the environment. When these groups join the GLFx network, they get money to start their projects, connections with other organizations around the world, and a chance to work with other groups doing similar things in their area. This helps them learn from each other and make their projects more successful. By working together, GLFx and its partners can make a bigger impact and create positive change in their communities.
GLFx does not expect a one-off grant. It seek organizations that are ready for real engagement in return for the support it offers.
Key Details
- Deadline: Friday, 31 July 2026, 23:59 CEST (UTC+2)
- Location: Organizations based in Africa, Asia-Pacific, or Latin America and the Caribbean
- Only registered organizations or groups that have been accredited locally are eligible to apply, not individual people.
- Funding: Seed funding for landscape projects, plus non-financial support (training, networking, visibility)
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible, your group should be part of the civil society sector, which includes non-governmental organizations, community groups, research institutions, social businesses, and local entities that are officially recognized. But that's not all - the GLF is also looking for groups that really understand and work with the people in their area, and are led by locals who know the community best, rather than outsiders who are making decisions from far away. This means they want to see organizations that are truly rooted in the community and are working to make a positive impact from within.
The focus area is on landscape action. This includes food security, regenerative livelihoods, biodiversity, climate resilience, sustainable land use, or strengthening how communities manage their own knowledge systems.
GLF is looking for organizations that already work together with other groups involved in landscape activities and have a solid administrative setup to handle funds responsibly. This means they're not looking to support informal groups that don't have a strong operational foundation in place. Essentially, they want to partner with organizations that are already established and can manage funds effectively, rather than those that are just starting out or don't have a clear structure. This will help ensure that the funds are used efficiently and achieve the desired impact.
A few things will make an application stand out, according to GLF itself: a track record of mobilizing people for local action, a clear intention to involve youth, women, or Indigenous communities, existing partnerships already in motion, and leadership that reflects real diversity rather than a single voice at the top.
What It Covers
Some groups get to use a special package that helps them in a lot of ways. When it comes to money, they get special chances to apply for small amounts of funding to get started, plus help with finding more money and meeting people who might want to give them some.
Beyond money, chapters get folded into a genuinely global community, with peer exchange, regional and international events, and both virtual and in-person gatherings with other organizations doing similar work across the Global South.
The program also includes a learning aspect, with customized workshops, field trips, and classes offered through the GLF Landscape Academy. Additionally, it provides global recognition through GLF's various media channels, which helps to promote the chapter's efforts and leaders. This way, the chapter can gain more exposure and support for their work.
What's Expected in Return
Local groups are supposed to pick someone to be in charge of communicating with the main team and the rest of the network. This person should check in regularly and join online meetings. They should also be involved with the network all year round, whether it's a training program, a call for funding, or some other event that's happening.
There's also an expectation that chapters actively share their own lessons and practices back into the community, not just take from it.
Required Information for the Application
- You'll need to have some information ready before you start filling out the application. The application is not about uploading documents, but rather about providing written answers to questions through an online form. So, make sure you have everything you need beforehand.
- Before you start a new group, take a look at the GLFx map to see if there's already one near you. This way, you can join an existing chapter instead of creating a new one.
- The person who will act as the main contact for your organization throughout the entire process.
- Links to your organization's website and social media accounts
- A description of the area and context where you work, under 100 words
- The issues your organization is addressing, under 100 words
- Your intended impact, under 50 words
- Two to three main activities your organization carries out, under 100 words
- An innovation or practice your organization is genuinely proud of
- How your organization promotes diversity and inclusion, under 100 words
- Your organization's partners, under 50 words
- Why you want to become a GLFx chapter, under 200 words
Application Process
Look at the GLFx map to find out if there's already a chapter in your area or region.
Decide whether you're applying to join that chapter or establish a new one
Prepare written answers to all the questions above in advance
Fill out the official online application form
Please submit your work before Friday, 31 July 2026, at 23:59 CEST, which is UTC+2.
Apply Here
Major Considerations
GLF explicitly states that applications with AI-generated responses will not be considered. The questions are specific and personal. They capture your organization's context, its proudest achievement, its actual reasoning for wanting to join etc. They expect that your answer to these questions filter from authentic, first-hand experience. In other words, write these yourself, in your own voice, and be sure to draw on real detail from your organization's actual work.
This opportunity is only open to organizations, not individuals. So, if you're a young person who's passionate about restoring landscapes, but you're not part of a registered organization, this isn't the right fit for you. However, if you're involved with an organization, you might want to bring this to the attention of your leaders - it could be something they'd be interested in.
Should You Apply?
This program is perfect for organizations that are already working to restore landscapes, conserve natural resources, and help people make a living in a sustainable way. These organizations should be led by people from the local community and be working with other local groups. On the other hand, it's not a good fit for informal groups or ones that are just starting out and don't have any kind of administrative system in place. It's also not suitable for individuals who don't have an organization to back them up.
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