Documentation for foundations and grant providers in nature projects
Updated
Foundations and grant providers want to know what the money is being spent on and whether the project is progressing as promised. Requirements vary, so always clarify them with the specific foundation. Here are the recurring elements.
What most ask about
- Where is the project located, and what are its boundaries?
- What did the site look like before?
- Who has carried out an expert assessment?
- What has happened since, and how can it be verified?
An evidence package
An evidence package brings together the baseline, follow-up flights, a list of sources, expert assessments and an audit trail in a single PDF and an archive of original files. The package is locked using SHA-256 so the recipient can verify that nothing has changed.
Keep claims and data separate
State clearly what has been measured, what has been assessed and what is expected. Effects relating to CO2 or nitrogen should reference official calculations or be given as ranges from the literature.
Frequently asked questions
Can a foundation apply for grants for lowland projects?
Yes. According to Landbrugsstyrelsen (the Danish Agricultural Agency), foundations with public-benefit objectives relating to nature, the environment or climate can apply under KLA-lavbund (lowland projects) and KLA-kvælstofvådområder (nitrogen wetland projects).