Established Conservationist Grants Program

Established Conservationist Grants Program

The Conservation Nation Grant Program provides funding to help save endangered animals and their ecosystems by building a stronger, more diverse community of conservation practitioners.  

Conservation Nation supports innovative, on-the-ground conservation around the world by practitioners from traditionally marginalized communities. The focus is on helping foster conservation solutions that serve the needs of both nature and people and in terrestrial, marine, or freshwater ecosystems that support a wide range of biodiversity.  

 A strong emphasis is placed on ensuring that grant recipients share their work and knowledge and become mentors for Emerging Conservationists and Youth Conservationists.

Funding Criteria:

• The applicant must demonstrate that the funds will be used for or to support conservation activities or research conducted in situ for wildlife conservation. 
• The project must be co-created with an in-country partner and a letter of support must be provided with the application to show the intent of co-creation of the project.
• Priority will go to projects that are sustainable and have community involvement.   

Grants will fund:

• Both ongoing and new projects, including seed and proof of concept projects. 
• Travel for research or conservation efforts. Funds may cover incidentals, meals, and expenses. 
• Funding to support range in-country personnel at project sites (international and domestic). 
• Funding to support intern stipends and wages, to be awarded on a case-by-case basis. 
• Stipends or honoraria for guest speakers or lecturers, to be awarded on a case-by-case basis.
• Dependent care assistance for a minor (child) or adult dependent for whom you are responsible.