The Fund that Connects Land, Life and Economy
Fundo Flora finances, trains, and monitors local organizations that restore the Brazilian Amazon.
The Amazon is the world’s most biodiverse forest, largest freshwater reservoir, and most critical ecosystem for fighting climate change. But it is under threat: Between 1985 and 2023, more than 55 million hectares of forest were lost. Conservation alone is not enough to protect it. We need to end deforestation and restore 5% of the biome to avoid a point of no return.
Indigenous Peoples & Local Communities (IPLCs) are best equipped to tackle this challenge. Organized into community associations, cooperatives, landowners’ groups, and enterprises, they understand the local ecosystem – and research shows that they are 6-20x more likely to achieve long-term success than their larger peers.
Yet, available climate finance still struggles to reach IPLCs. Led by WRI Brasil, Fundo Flora builds on a proven system that has connected $60 million to 200+ projects around the world. In collaboration with Sitawi Finance for Good, it connects local communities, cooperatives and enterprises with flexible grants and loans ranging from $30,000 USD to $500,000 USD.
Fundo Flora is pushing the boundaries of technological innovation to monitor and verify the impact of its investments. Through the tried and tested TerraMatch monitoring framework, projects are tracked over 6 years by combining data from the field with satellite algorithms.
Investing in the Arc of Restoration
In June 2025, Fundo Flora launched its first call for proposals in Pará State, home to a vibrant ecosystem of grassroots organizations and sustainable supply chains.
Through February, Fundo Flora will close its first investments. These 20+ champions embrace proven agroforestry techniques to produce sustainable forest commodities and assisted natural regeneration practices to accelerate the recovery of biodiverse natural forests.
These three organizations highlight the diversity of Fundo Flora’s portfolio:
AASFLOR
AASFLOR, a community association in the Médio Xingu watershed, collects native tree seeds and produce oils and soaps. With support from Fundo Flora, it would naturally regenerate over 50 hectares of land while training more than 40 families in enrichment planting, fencing, and invasive species control.
FortPará Oil
FortPará Oil adds value to native plants by pressing oils and butters from their seeds. Its mission is to generate value from the standing forest by working with forest communities to gather and sustainably harvest these products for cosmetic and food companies. An investment from Fundo Flora would help FortPará Oil to restore over 200 hectares and increase their processing capacity.
CONDURU & Assentamento 25 de Abril
CONDURU & the Landless Workers' Movement (MST) fight for social justice and healthy food. For decades, they have built sustainable agroforestry systems and natural forests in and around the “25 de Marco” settlement in Marabá. The right financing from Fundo Flora would help this alliance boost crop yields in their biodiverse plots. As the land becomes more productive, these hardworking families can reserve more of their land and time to protect and restore the forest around their properties.
Join us to build a new restoration economy for the Amazon
This first cohort is only the beginning. In early 2026, Fundo Flora will release its second call for proposals to fund a total of 50+ local organizations by the end of 2026.
If you are a local restoration champion working in Pará, you can signal your interest today. Tell us about your work by filling out this short form.
Fundo Flora is also looking for partners that can help us catalyze private and public investment. If you are interested in partnering with or supporting Fundo Flora financially, please contact FundoFlora@wri.org.
Fundo Flora Partners
Led by WRI Brasil, Fundo Flora is managed financially by Sitawi, with support from the Bezos Earth Fund, the AKO Foundation, and the Coca-Cola Foundation.
