RFPs: Wildlife Acoustics Grant Program for Research and Conservation

Deadline: 15-Feb-2026

The Wildlife Acoustics Grant Program supports wildlife research, habitat monitoring, and conservation by providing product grants, software licenses, and travel funding. Eligible applicants can receive up to $12,000 in products, software access through Kaleidoscope Pro, or $1,000 travel grants per quarter to advance studies on bats, birds, amphibians, and other terrestrial wildlife.

Program Overview

Wildlife Acoustics offers targeted funding opportunities for researchers and conservationists to enhance scientific research and conservation efforts. Grants are designed to provide equipment, software, and travel support to accelerate fieldwork, data collection, and professional development.

Key Focus Areas

• Product Grants: Equipment and accessories to support wildlife research, particularly using Song Meter Mini 2, Mini Bat 2, and Micro 2 devices

• Software Grants: Access to Kaleidoscope Pro licenses for automated wildlife acoustic analysis

• Travel Grants: Financial support for conference participation to present research findings and network with peers

Funding Details

• Standard Product Grant: Up to $12,000 USD in eligible products per quarter; individual applicants may request up to $4,000 USD in recorders, accessories, and software licenses

• Software-Only Grant: Annual Kaleidoscope Pro license(s) provided via a simplified application

• Travel Grant: $1,000 USD per quarter to cover conference registration, travel, and lodging for early-career researchers

Eligible Products and Limitations

• Includes accessories compatible with Song Meter Mini 2, Mini Bat 2, and Micro 2

• Not eligible: third-party SD cards, batteries (except lithium-ion), chargers, padlocks, cable locks

• Both U.S. and non-U.S. government agencies are excluded

• One project submission allowed per applicant per quarter

Who is Eligible?

• Early-career researchers such as master’s students, PhD students, and postdoctoral fellows

• Conservationists conducting fieldwork or research on bats, birds, amphibians, or terrestrial wildlife

• Independent researchers or institutions (excluding government agencies)

How to Apply

1. Identify a project that advances wildlife research or conservation

2. Select the appropriate grant type: Product, Software, or Travel

3. Prepare an application detailing:

   • Project objectives and methodology

   • Requested products, software, or travel funding

   • Expected outcomes and impact on conservation or research

4. Submit the application through the Wildlife Acoustics online portal before the quarterly deadline

Tips for Applicants

• Ensure requested products are eligible and compatible with approved devices

• Clearly demonstrate scientific or conservation impact

• Highlight how software or equipment will enhance research outcomes

• Early-career applicants should emphasize field experience and professional development goals

• Submit only one application per quarter to avoid disqualification

FAQ

1. Who can apply for the Wildlife Acoustics Grant?
   Early-career researchers and conservationists working on terrestrial wildlife research. Government agencies are excluded.

2. What types of grants are available?
   Product grants, software-only grants for Kaleidoscope Pro, and travel grants for conferences.

3. What is the maximum funding?
   Up to $12,000 in products per quarter, $1,000 for travel, and annual software licenses. Individual product requests cannot exceed $4,000.

4. Can I request non-Wildlife Acoustics accessories?
   No. Only accessories sold by Wildlife Acoustics for specific devices are eligible.

5. How often can I apply?
   Once per quarter per applicant.

6. Are international applicants eligible?
   Yes, except for government agencies outside or within the U.S.

7. What projects are prioritized?
   Projects that enhance scientific knowledge, support habitat monitoring, and advance conservation of bats, birds, amphibians, or terrestrial wildlife.

Conclusion

The Wildlife Acoustics Grant Program empowers researchers and conservationists to advance wildlife science, improve habitat monitoring, and strengthen conservation efforts globally. By providing access to essential equipment, software, and travel support, the program helps expand scientific knowledge, foster professional growth, and enhance the impact of wildlife research.

For more information, visit Wildlife Acoustics.