In honor of Earth Day 2026, the Disney Conservation Fund has announced grants for 25 organizations across 16 countries.

As Earth Month kicks off in just a few days, The Walt Disney Company is celebrating something truly magical – and this times it’s happening far beyond the theme parks. The Disney Conservation Fund (DC) has announced grants for 25 different organizations across 16 countries, which will bring its total global conservation investment to over $141 million since its founding in 1995.

For more than 30 years, DCF has been one of the most impactful forces for wildlife and ecosystem protection on the planet, combining philanthropic grants with Disney’s unique ability to inspire wonder and connection. This year’s grants are a shining example of the Disney Planet Possible commitment, taking meaningful, measurable action for a healthier planet.

“These projects were selected for their ability to connect critical spaces for people and wildlife, backed by strong science, meaningful collaboration, and conservation programs co-developed with local communities,” said Yalmaz Siddiqui, Vice President of Environmental Sustainability at The Walt Disney Company.

Curious which organizations will be benefiting from the grants? Here’s a look at five of the latest grant recipients — and you might recognize a few familiar faces from your favorite Disney parks!

Save the Elephants

If you’ve ever been moved watching African elephants on Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, here’s even more reason to love them. Save the Elephants is using DCF support to establish a Community Conservancy in Kenya, protecting a vital 12.5-square-mile corridor that allows elephants to move safely through the rapidly developing Tsavo Landscape, including through a critical railway underpass.

This initiative will help to benefit the local people, including through employment opportunities, livelihood programs, and sustainable long-term human-elephant management strategies.

Bat Conservation International

Think bats are just spooky? Think again. Bat Conservation International is restoring a 675-mile “nectar corridor” across Mexico and the U.S. Southwest, planting nearly 140,000 native agave plants to support migrating nectar-feeding bats. These little creatures (like the ones you might spot at Disney’s Animal Kingdom) are essential pollinators keeping ecosystems alive.

Photo Courtesy of Disney

Ocean First Institute

Guests at The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT often get their first up-close look at sharks, and walk away with a whole new appreciation. Ocean First Institute is tagging and tracking great hammerhead sharks in the Florida Keys, protecting approximately 60 nautical miles of marine corridors in the Upper Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.

Photo Courtesy of Disney

Monarch Joint Venture

Spotted monarch butterflies fluttering around Butterfly Landing at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival? Monarch Joint Venture is working to restore 15 miles of monarch habitat across California, distributing around 6,000 native plants and building community-led habitat corridors from homeowners to farmers to students.

Proyecto Tití and Wildlife Conservation Network

One of the most endangered primates on Earth, cotton-top tamarins captivate guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom with their charm and family bonds. Proyecto Tití and Wildlife Conservation Network are extending protected areas by approximately 6 square miles, building toward a 20-mile regional forest corridor in Colombia.

You can learn more about all 25 grant recipients and Disney’s global conservation efforts by clicking here.