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Yves Rocher Foundation Terre de Femmes International Award 2027: Trees in the City

The Yves Rocher Foundation Terre de Femmes International Award 2027 recognizes women-led projects placing trees at the heart of cities. Two winners receive €10,000 each plus community membership.

October 12, 2026 ⏰ Deadline: Nov 30, 2026

Quick Overview

Host CountryFrance
Degree LevelShort Course
Funding TypePartial Funding
Fields of StudyClimate Action, Community Development, Environmental Conservation, Urban Planning
DeadlineNovember 30, 2026

Scholarship Overview

Overview

The Yves Rocher Foundation Terre de Femmes International Award 2027 is a global recognition program for women driving urban environmental change. This edition focuses on “Trees in the City” — projects that integrate trees into urban environments through concrete conservation actions. The award specifically supports initiatives led by women or women’s collectives working through established non-profit organizations.

For applicants from Zimbabwe and the SADC region, this represents a significant opportunity to secure international funding for urban greening projects. Cities like Harare, Bulawayo, Lusaka, and Maputo face critical challenges with urban heat islands, air quality degradation, and limited green infrastructure — making locally relevant projects highly competitive.

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What the Award Covers

The Terre de Femmes International Award provides:

  • €10,000 grant per winning project (approximately USD $10,800 / ZWL equivalent)
  • Recognition for 2 winners selected worldwide
  • Membership in a community of committed women — ongoing networking and peer support

The grant is unrestricted project funding, allowing recipients to direct resources toward their specific urban tree initiatives. This differs from many scholarships that restrict spending to tuition or equipment.

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Eligibility Requirements

Candidates must meet all criteria:

  • Applicant type: Individual woman of legal age OR collective of women
  • Project focus: Nature conservation specifically connected to trees in urban settings
  • Implementation: Concrete project carried out in any country worldwide
  • Organizational status: Project conducted through a non-profit organization (association, NGO, foundation, etc.) established for at least 1 year
  • Residency: Open to all nationalities; no geographic restrictions

Critical for SADC applicants: Your organization must be formally registered and operational for minimum 12 months. Zimbabwean applicants should ensure their trust or association has valid registration with the Deeds Registry or relevant ministry. The 1901 French association reference indicates equivalent non-profit legal status in your jurisdiction.

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Application Process

Submissions are accepted exclusively through the Wiin platform:

  1. Access the Wiin application platform via the official Yves Rocher Foundation link
  2. Create applicant profile with personal and organizational details
  3. Complete project description demonstrating urban tree focus
  4. Upload supporting documentation verifying non-profit status
  5. Submit before deadline: November 30, 2026 at midnight (timezone not specified; apply early)

The platform link is referenced as “Click here to apply” on official materials. No paper or email submissions are accepted.

Selection Criteria

While explicit judging criteria are not published, competitive applications typically demonstrate:

  • Clear connection between project activities and urban tree conservation
  • Measurable community impact (cooling, biodiversity, air quality, social cohesion)
  • Sustainability beyond the grant period
  • Women’s leadership in project design and implementation
  • Organizational capacity to manage €10,000 responsibly

Strategic Considerations for African Applicants

Urban tree projects from African cities face distinct challenges that strengthen competitive positioning:

  • Climate vulnerability: SADC cities experience severe heat stress; tree canopy solutions are urgent
  • Biodiversity value: Indigenous tree species in urban contexts offer unique conservation angles
  • Community dimension: Projects addressing food security through urban orchards or traditional medicine trees align with award values
  • Scalability: Demonstrate how local project models transfer to other cities

Consider partnerships with municipal governments, universities, or established NGOs to strengthen organizational credibility if your own non-profit is newly established.

Timeline and Deadlines

Application opens Currently open (as of research date)
Application deadline 2026-11-30
Winner announcement Not published
Project implementation 2027

Related Opportunities

Applicants with urban environmental projects may also consider: MENA Regenerative Agriculture Venture Programme 2026/2027 (deadline October 9, 2026); WomanKind Creative Grant 2027 (deadline October 10, 2026); Safe In Our World Mental Health Ambassador 2027 (deadline October 10, 2026).

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Official scholarship page: https://www.yves-rocher-foundation.org/en/terre-de-femmes-international-award

Funding Coverage

€10,000 grant per project; community membership; no tuition or living stipend component

Eligibility Criteria

Women of legal age or women's collectives; leading urban tree conservation projects through non-profit organizations established minimum 1 year; all nationalities; worldwide project locations

Required Documents

Not specified in source materials; likely includes proof of non-profit registration, project proposal, organizational financial documents

Application Process

Apply via Wiin platform exclusively; create profile; submit project details; upload organizational verification; submit before November 30, 2026 deadline
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Frequently Asked Questions

No. The award requires projects to be carried out through a non-profit organization (association, NGO, foundation) that has been established for at least 1 year. Individual applicants must demonstrate this organizational affiliation.
No application fee is mentioned in official materials. The application is submitted through the free Wiin platform.
Projects placing trees at the center of city environments through concrete actions: street tree planting, urban orchards, green corridor development, community tree nurseries, or biodiversity restoration in urban areas. The 2027 theme specifically emphasizes cooling streets, improving air quality, building community ties, and sheltering urban biodiversity.
With only 2 winners selected worldwide from global applications, competition is intense. However, focused, well-documented projects from underrepresented regions including Africa may benefit from geographic diversity considerations. Strong organizational track records and measurable community impact improve selection odds.
The grant is described as project funding without specified restrictions. Typical uses include tree procurement, community mobilization, equipment, monitoring systems, and project coordination. Recipients join a community of committed women, suggesting reporting and networking obligations.
The 1-year minimum establishment is mandatory. Organizations approaching this threshold should verify registration dates precisely. Consider partnering with an established organization as the formal applicant, with your newer entity as implementation partner, if this aligns with your project structure.

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