Read through all sections of the call document. This call includes recommendations and links to additional information.

LOIs for large grants must be prepared and submitted through the ConservationGrants electronic portal open for this call. 

Applicants must register in advance in ConservationGrants. We strongly recommend initiating your proposal well before the deadline to familiarize yourself with the system. 

Submit your LOI and supporting documentation by the deadline of 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, 17 May 2026 Washington D.C. time.

You will receive an acknowledgement confirming that your submission through ConservationGrants has been accepted. CEPF will not accept LOIs submitted by post, email or any other mechanism.

Questions about the application process should be sent by email to caribbeanrit@canari.org or  cepf@cepf.net. For technical issues in registering for the ConservationGrants portal, please contact conservationgrants@conservation.org. 

If your application is successful, you will be invited to prepare a full project proposal. Detailed instructions for preparing a project proposal will be provided in the invitation letter.