Deadline: 1-May-22
The TR Genius Prize Competition for the Promotion of Wildlife Conservation seeks innovative solutions to make wildlife conservation relevant to all American people.
The history of fish and wildlife conservation in the United States dates back more than a century with many successes along the way, such as restoring game species and providing public land opportunities to hunt, fish, and recreate. This worked well for the time, but the rate of change and challenges affecting wildlife are greater today than ever before, and they acknowledge that these past efforts targeted a narrow demographic, whereas success in 21st century wildlife conservation requires bringing new stakeholders to the table. Today, they face climate threats, historical loss of species, shrinking habitats, new invasive species and wildlife diseases, and quickly shifting societal values. These challenges demand a new strategy if they’re to be successful.
Prize Details
The total prize purse from the Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize Competition for Promotion of Wildlife Conservation is up to $100,000 for the winning technology innovation. One or more semi-finalists may also be awarded up to $50,000 each at the discretion of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service may recognize additional participants with non-monetary, honorable mention awards.
Eligibility Criteria
- Any individuals, legal entities, or their family members involved with the design, production, execution, distribution or evaluation of any of the Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize Competitions, or individuals determined to have a conflict of interest, are not eligible to submit as potential Solvers in these Prize Competitions. A potential or actual conflict of interest exists when commitments and obligations are likely to be compromised by other material interests, or relationships (especially economic), particularly if those interests or commitments are not disclosed.
- In the case of a private entity, be incorporated in and maintain a primary place of business in the United States or its Territories, or in the case of an individual, be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
For more information, visit https://www.challenge.gov/?challenge=tr-genius-promotion-of-wildlife-conservation