Deadline: 15 October 2017 Nominations are open for WWF Conservation Innovation Awards 2017 that are WWF-New Zealand's challenge for conservationists, community groups, product designers, researchers, backyard inventors and others to come up with innovative ways to increase the scale and effectiveness of conservation in New Zealand. Prize Categories Engaging young people and communities: This category is for ideas that will increase the scale and effectiveness of community … [Read more...]
Wildlife Preservation Canada Grant: Saving Highly Endangered Animal Species facing Imminent Extinction in Canada
September 22, 2017 By
Deadline: 15 October 2017 The Wildlife Preservation Canada is seeking applications for its grant program to support captive breeding, reintroduction and/or translocation in recovery efforts of terrestrial animal species at risk. It is a dynamic non-profit charitable organization devoted to saving highly endangered animal species facing imminent extinction in Canada and internationally. This organization works in collaboration with appointed recovery teams and other organizations. Their … [Read more...]
Wildlife Habitat Canada: Seeking Applications for Conservation Grant Program
September 22, 2017 By
Deadline: 1 November 2017 Wildlife Habitat Canada is seeking applications for its Conservation Grant Program that will begin in the 2018-2019 fiscal year. Funding for the program is generated from the Canadian Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp, purchased primarily by waterfowl hunters through Migratory Game Bird Hunting permits. Revenue from these purchases is earmarked for Wildlife Habitat Canada’s Grant Program thanks to a unique partnership with the Canadian Wildlife Service of … [Read more...]
Safari Club International Foundation: Call for Proposal for Large Grants Program
September 21, 2017 By
Deadline: 31 October 2017 Safari Club International Foundation is inviting applicants for its large grants to contribute to the sustainable management of natural resources or the advance of constructive wildlife research. Conservation projects are awarded grants for their relationship to sustainable use of wildlife, their ability to work towards maintaining healthy ecosystems and providing quality habitat for all wildlife species. The mission of SCI Foundation is to fund and direct wildlife … [Read more...]
APN Call for Proposals: Inviting Applicants for 2017 CRRP and CAPaBLE Programmes
September 19, 2017 By
Deadline: 1 November 2017 The Asia Pacific Network (APN) for Global Change Research is currently inviting applicants for the two programmes: Collaborative Regional Research Program (CRRP) Capacity Development Program (CAPaBLE) Priority Topics APN invites trans- and interdisciplinary research and capacity development proposals focusing on the following topics for South Asia, Southeast Asia and Temperate East Asia as indicated below: South Asia Policy-relevant research … [Read more...]
Applications Open for Africa Climate Change Leadership Program!
September 19, 2017 By
Deadline: 30 September 2017 Applications are open for Africa Climate Change Leadership Program that seeks to build local climate change leaders who can shape understanding of the extent and severity of climate-related stressors on African economies and ecosystems, and propose solutions on how countries can build resilience to these impacts. The Africa Climate Leadership Program (AfriCLP) is a grants awards program that recognizes and incentivizes exemplary individuals and organizations to … [Read more...]
Nominate Social Justice Innovators for the $100,000 Grinnell Prize!
September 19, 2017 By
Deadline: 9 October 2017 The Grinnell College is currently inviting applicants for its 2018 Grinnell Prize with a mission to educate men and women “who are prepared in life and work to use their knowledge and their abilities to serve the common good.” Focus Areas Agriculture, Food Animal Related Arts, Culture, and Media Business Civil and Human Rights Crime, Legal Services Education Environmental Sustainability, Protection, and Conservation Government Health … [Read more...]
Nominations Open for the Volvo Environment Prize 2018!
September 19, 2017 By
Deadline: 10 January 2018 Nominations are open for the Volvo Environment Prize 2018 for individuals and organizations with an aim to promote scientific research and innovations that in broad terms fall within the environmental and sustainability field. There are many outstanding biologists and environmental scientists among the laureates, but the scope of the award is wide. The award ceremony takes place in Stockholm in November each year. Prize Information The Prize consists of a … [Read more...]
ACSS Call for Proposals: Inviting Applicants for Research Grants Program
September 19, 2017 By
Deadline: 27 November 2017 The Arab Council for the Social Sciences (ACSS) is seeking proposals for the fifth cycle of its Research Grants Program on the theme “Environmentalism, Impoverishment and Social Justice Movements: Interdisciplinary Perspectives.” The aim of the grants is to support multidisciplinary research across disciplinary boundaries and methodological approaches on key themes of concern to the Arab region. This competition is funded by a grant provided to the ACSS by the … [Read more...]
Apply for Nordic Climate Facility’s 7th Call for Proposals!
September 19, 2017 By
Deadline: 29 September 2017 The Nordic Climate Facility (NCF) has announced its 7th call for proposals which is a challenge fund set up and administered by the Nordic Development Fund (NDF) to finance innovative climate change projects. The theme of this year’s call for proposals is Climate as Business – Testing innovative green business concepts. Focus Areas The call focuses on testing innovative green business concepts and ideas that could become commercially viable. Projects … [Read more...]
Apply for the Prestigious Energy Globe Award 2018 for Sustainability!
September 19, 2017 By
Deadline: 21 November 2017 Applications are open for the world’s most prestigious award for sustainability- the Energy Globe Award 2018. The objective of the Energy Globe Award is to present successful sustainable projects to a global audience and to demonstrate that for many environmental problems feasible solutions already exist. Projects submitted from over 170 countries take part each year in the awards. Prizes and Benefits The best projects will be honored as part of a ceremony … [Read more...]
Jana Robeyst Trust Fund: Inviting Applications for Small Conservation Grants
September 19, 2017 By
Deadline: 31 December 2017 The Jana Robeyst Trust Fund (JRTF) is inviting applications for its “Small Conservation Grants” to provide financial resources for non-profit organisations and individuals to carry out vital field conservation work in Africa. The JRTF aims to provide relatively small levels of funding for ongoing projects or pilot programmes with a clear conservation value. Funding Information Small grants will be awarded up to a maximum of 1,500 euro. Eligibility Criteria … [Read more...]
Nagao Natural Environment Foundation: Seeking Applications for Research Grant Programme
September 19, 2017 By
Deadline: 16 October 2017 The Nagao Natural Environment Foundation (NEF) is seeking applications for its Research Grant Programme to support academic and scientific research that will deepen knowledge of the nature conservation in developing countries in the Asia-Pacific region, with the aim of strengthening research capacity of young researchers in that region. Grants are available only for individual researchers, but not for groups/teams, to enhance their skills, knowledge, and experience … [Read more...]
Applications Open for Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund!
September 19, 2017 By
Deadline: 31 October 2017 Applications are open for Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund that has been established to provide targeted grants to individual species conservation initiatives, recognize leaders in the field and elevate the importance of species in the broader conservation debate. The Fund’s focus is global and eligibility for grants will extend to all plant, animal and fungi species conservation efforts, without discrimination on the basis of region or selected … [Read more...]
Entries Open for St Andrews Prize for the Environment 2018!
September 19, 2017 By
Deadline: 29 September 2017 The University of St Andrews and independent exploration and production company ConocoPhillips are seeking entries for St Andrews Prize for the Environment 2018 with a motive to find innovative solutions to environmental challenges across the world. The solutions should be practical, scalable and able to be replicated in other places, combining good science, economic reality and political acceptability. Topics Reducing human animal conflict Water and … [Read more...]
Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust: Grants to Individuals Undertaking Nature Conservation Projects
September 19, 2017 By
Deadline: 31 October 2017 The Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust is inviting applicants for its grant program for individuals undertaking nature conservation projects. Projects may involve practical habitat or species management, research, training, education, awareness raising or campaigning. Funding Information The Trust awards grants to both UK and overseas projects, and they typically range in value from £500 to £1,500. It is unlikely that the Trust would make an award for more than … [Read more...]
Applications Open for Wildlife Acoustics Scientific Product Grant!
September 19, 2017 By
Deadline: 15 November 2017 Wildlife Acoustics is currently inviting applicants for its Scientific Product Grant to support efforts in conservation and environmental stewardship. The programme enables those involved in animal biology, research and conservation to do their best work easily and quickly. Wildlife Acoustics has established a grant program to support bioacoustics research efforts from chiropteran, avian, terrestrial, amphibious and marine wildlife, to everything else in … [Read more...]
National Geographic Society: Requests for Proposals for Big Cats Conservation
September 19, 2017 By
Deadline: 1 October 2017 The National Geographic Society is seeking proposals for its Initiative entitled “Big Cats Conservation” to advance conservation efforts benefitting big cat populations, protecting and restoring them and their habitats via field-based, action-oriented, direct, and quantifiable strategic programs. The goal of this RFP is to identify projects that will help halt the decline of big cats worldwide. Projects may be based in any of a broad spectrum of conservation, … [Read more...]
Elephant Family Grant 2018: Protecting Asian Elephants and Their Habitat
September 19, 2017 By
Deadline: 2 October 2017 The Elephant Family is currently inviting applications which are directly benefiting wild Asian elephants in any of the range states – Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam. Funding Information There is no maximum or minimum grant but it is unlikely the foundation will make grants above £100,000 per year. The Foundation will consider small grants of £1,000 or more but most of the funds will … [Read more...]
Nominations Open for Tusk Conservation Awards 2018! A Chance to Celebrate Extraordinary People
September 19, 2017 By
Deadline: 2 March 2018 The Tusk Conservation Awards have partnered with Investec Asset Management to give nominees a chance to celebrate extraordinary people, whose work and lives might otherwise go unnoticed outside their fields. The awards aim to shine a light on the incredible work of individual conservationists; to inspire, encourage and support their work, and the efforts of others across the continent. Tusk is a dynamic and pioneering organisation with over 25 years of experience … [Read more...]
