Applications Open for The Habitat Foundation Grants Programme – Malaysia

Deadline: 31-Jul-23

The Habitat Foundation is now calling for applications for its THF Grants Programme.

The THF Grants are intended for individuals and organizations that understand this urgency and are committed to the pursuit of knowledge, insights, and innovation, and their application to advance conservation and sustainability.

The Habitat Foundation Grants are awarded to individuals and organisations dedicated to biodiversity conservation and sustainability across these five pillars which form the focus of the programme: Conservation, Research, Education, Sustainability, and Training.

Initiatives

• Conservation
  • The Habitat Foundation is committed to supporting initatives to conserve biodiversity and natural ecosystems by:
    • partnering with government agencies, academic institutions, conservation practitioners, and community allies
    • preserving areas of conservation significance and protecting threatened species
    • implementing science-based, pragmatic, strategic, and timely interventions to ensure measurable impact in biodiversity conservation
• Research
  • The Habitat Foundation supports research that contributes to the advancement of biodiversity knowledge and sustainability by:
    • supporting conservation biology research on species and natural ecosystems promoting field-based scientific knowledge to support evidence-based decision making
    • supporting collaborations with local communities and traditional knowledge holders
    • advocating for new approaches in the policy and practice of conservation and natural resource management
    • advancing innovations in sustainable technology to reduce environmental impact and encourage optimal use of natural resources.
• Education
  • The Habitat Foundation supports and promotes environmental education by:
    • partnering with government agencies, academic institutions, conservation practitioners, and community allies to advance environmental education initiatives
    • preserving areas of conservation significance and protecting threatened species through educational programmes that raise awareness and foster a sense of responsibility
    • sowing a sense of responsibility for caring for the living environment
    • nurturing greater awareness and public engagement in conservation action at all levels of society
• Sustainability
  • The Habitat Foundation seeks to advance sustainability by:
    • advancing the development and implementation of technological innovations and systems to reduce impact on the natural environment
    • advancing the adoption of innovations to reduce waste and overconsumption of natural resources and resource consumption
    • encouraging public adoption of systems that support sustainable lifestyles
    • supporting transitions towards more sustainable tourism
    • promoting circular economy and the move towards more sustainable businesses
• Training
• The Habitat Foundation is committed to building capacity among practitioners, and establishing a mutually-supportive conservation community by:
  • supporting and implementing training programmes targeted at strengthening the effectiveness and impact of conservation professionals and community leaders
  • creating a supportive network, fostering collaborations and connecting individuals and organisations in the environmental field and other changemakers
  • empowering individuals and communities through professional development opportunities, promoting best practices and innovation

Priorities

• Conservation
  • focus on species and habitats of conservation significance
  • address urgent conservation issues
  • demonstrate improved conservation practice and effective actions
  • have strong elements of community engagement and stakeholder collaboration
• Research
  • focus on species and habitats of conservation significance
  • address important contemporary conservation issues and challenges
  • demonstrate improved conservation practice
  • engage with local and indigenous communities in implementation
  • are situated within the Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve and other UNESCO designated MAB sites in Malaysia.
• Education
  • clearly outline their approach and expected outcomes
  • are built on a track record of working with a target audience or community
  • are directly linked to an important conservation issue
  • demonstrate potential for long-term sustainability and scalability
  • special consideration is given to education initiatives proposed within the Penang
  • Hill Biosphere Reserve
• Sustainability
  • are coherent with current government policies, plans, and campaigns
  • demonstrate strong collaboration and existing links with key stakeholders
  • have the potential to introduce innovations that may be scaled up for greater impact
  • special consideration is given to initiatives within the Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve
• Training
  • demonstrate the value of the training to fulfilling an important need or skills to achieve important conservation outcomes
  • enable personal growth of applicant through the acquisition of training and exposure through courses and international meetings
  • clearly outline the potential for the training to contribute to any of the Foundation’s pillars.

Funding Information

• The size of the grants ranges from RM15,000 to RM50,000.

Eligibility Criteria

• Conservation
  • Individuals, NGOs, community-based organisations, academicians, and government agencies engaged in environmental protection, conservation, protected areas, and natural resources management.
• Research
  • Individuals, Masters/PhD students seeking to fulfill their fieldwork component, Academicians and Government agencies responsible for environmental protection, conservation, protected areas and natural resources management.
• Education
  • Individuals, Researchers, Organisations and Government agencies keen to advance any aspect of environmental education for species and environmental conservation and promoting the adoption of sustainable lifestyles.
• Sustainability
  • Individuals, organisations and businesses working on aspects of sustainability and community engagement.
  • Innovators, researchers and institutions developing tools and projects for sustainable practices and circular economy.
• Training
  • Conservation and sustainability professionals seeking skills enhancement and training opportunities.
  • Postgraduate students in environmental studies seeking professional development and specialised training.
  • NGOs, communities and government agencies involved in conservation, sustainability and environmental management.

For more information, visit The Habitat Foundation.