Call for Application: Stiftung Artenschutz Grant Programmes 2024 (Up to 5.000 € in Grant

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Applications are open for Stiftung Artenschutz Grant Programmes. The Stiftung Artenschutz is currently accepting applications aimed at conserving highly threatened animal species, especially those that have been lacking resources and interest, as well as the protection and restoration of their habitats.

The two funding schemes include a special grant for the conservation of amphibians, the “Amphibian Conservation Fund”, and a Small Grants Programme open for all animal species and conservation activities.

The target species are threatened species of the categories Critically Endangered, Endangered und Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Other categories are possible if there is a demonstrable reason for concern or if surveys are necessary to clarify the conservation status of Data Deficient or Not Evaluated species.

Types of Grants

Amphibian Conservation Fund: The aim and purpose of this fund is the support of direct and indirect measures for amphibian conservation. The Amphibian Conservation Fund only supports projects that can demonstrate a positive effect on the conservation situation of threatened amphibian species.
Small Grants: The aim and purpose of this fund is the support of direct and indirect measures for conservation of threatened species. The Small Grants programme only supports projects that can demonstrate a positive effect on the conservation situation of threatened species. There is currently no thematic focus of the grant.

Stiftung Artenschutz Grant Funding Information

The requested funding amount should not exceed 5.000 €. Partial funding is possible.
Project duration should not exceed 12 months. Thus, funding has to be spent within 12 months from the planned project start. Exceptions should be requested before the application is sent and may be granted in specific cases.

Eligible Activities

Activities eligible for funding, e.g.

Direct conservation measures
Nature and species conservation management
Habitat protection measures
Scientific research with direct conservation relevance
Local capacity building, education components and public awareness activities in relation to the aforementioned activities
Monitoring and evaluation within the project’s context

Eligibility Criteria for Stiftung Artenschutz Grant

Anyone can apply for a grant.
Applications should the submitted in German or English language.

Ineligible

Not eligible for funding
Projects for that the financial contribution of the Small Grants Programme is negligible in respect to its the project’s conservation relevance
Projects in the US, Canada, New Zealand and Australia
Projects where a negative effect on the local or indigenous communities are likely.