Call for Application: Conservation Nation Grant Program 2024 (up to US$2,500 Grant)

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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. We believe there is great conservation progress to be made by broadening the field of committed individuals working to address the global wildlife conservation challenge.

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

The 2024 Conservation Nation Grant Program aims to financially support conservationists engaged in wildlife conservation, biodiversity protection, and sustainable practices.

Conservation Nation Grant Program Benefits

This grant will assist early to mid-career conservationists in their efforts by granting up to US$2,500 each, which will fund activities that are essential for their life-saving work but may not be covered by standard grant programs.
In addition to providing funding, we support our grantees through the Conservation Nation Network where we provide ongoing professional development, resources, connections, and capacity-building opportunities to ensure their growth and success.
By providing unique financial assistance and an active support network, we will enable conservationists to feel supported as they do their important work contributing to a thriving planet for people and wildlife.

Eligibility Criteria for Conservation Nation Grant Program

Early to mid-career conservationists (up to 10 years).
Conservationists from underrepresented communities.
Individual conservationists actively working on wildlife conservation projects.
Full-time conservation professionals working at an NGO conservation organization.
Graduate students and above who are engaged in conservation studies. (Students must provide their program director’s name and email address.)
We encourage wildlife conservationists working in (but not limited to) the following biodiversity hotspots to apply:
- California Floristic Province
- North American Coastal Plain
- Mountains of Central Asia
- Guinean Forests of West Africa
- Atlantic Forest
- Southwestern Australia
This grant is targeted toward individuals. The application must be filled out and submitted by the grant applicant.

Funding Criteria

Conservationists are eligible for funding up to US$2,500 for a grant period of one year.
The applicant must demonstrate that the funds will be used for or to support activities or research that will contribute to wildlife conservation.
In consideration of our mission, our preference is to fund individuals. The applicant must have a working bank account that can receive electronic funds in USD.
Only one application per person.