Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund

DWCF Announces 2012 Conservation Heroes

Honoring individuals whose passion and dedication enable the success of conservation projects around the world. Read More.

DWCF Announces its 2012 Annual Grants

The DWCF announced its 2012 Annual Grants, awarding more than $1.8 million to conservation projects across the globe. Read more

Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund Named Corporate Conservationist of the Year

The award was presented to the DWCF by The Florida Wildlife Federation during its 75th anniversary celebration. Read More.

Disney Salutes People Helping the Planet

The DWCF is pleased to recognize eight recipients of the "Disney Conservation Hero" award. Read more.

Disney Kids and Nature Celebration

The Disney Kids and Nature Celebration, from April 12-14, 2012 at the Walt Disney World Resort, spotlighted Disney's long-standing commitment to protect the planet and conserve nature for future generations.

Protecting the Wonder of Nature

The Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund (DWCF) supports local and global nonprofit organizations that address the planet’s most urgent conservation issues. Learn more here.

Disney’s Conservation Legacy

Disney is committed to protecting the planet for future generations and helping kids develop life-long conservation values through nature exploration.

The Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund (DWCF), founded in 1995, is a key pillar in Disney’s efforts to protect the planet for future generations and help kids develop lifelong conservation values. The DWCF grants program provides financial support for the study of wildlife, the protection of habitats and the development of community conservation and education programs in critical ecosystems around the world. In addition, the DWCF has expanded its focus to provide special grants that help connect kids and nature through exploration and discovery.

The DWCF Google Earth App allows you to search by animal type, organization or year funded to “fly” over conservation efforts supported by the DWCF.

On the map, click a project icon to see a snapshot summary of the project, a photo, and links to videos, websites, and social media sites, if available. You can even “like” your favorite project, and the story will appear on your Facebook Newsfeed with a link back to the Google Earth site!