Whitley Awards for Grassroots Conservation Leaders in Global South

Deadline

October 31, 2024

Donor Name

Whitley Fund for Nature

Grant Size

$10,000 to $100,000

Whitley Awards for Grassroots Conservation Leaders in Global South

Overview: The Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN) seeks nominations for the Whitley Awards to support dynamic, mid-career conservationists leading wildlife conservation projects in the Global South. The awards aim to highlight the work of grassroots conservation leaders.

Funding Information:

• Worth £50,000 in project funding.
• Projects must start in, or shortly after June 2025.
• Projects must last no longer than 12 months.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Projects based in countries not defined as a High Income Economy by the World Bank, with some exceptions.
• Support for nationals of the country where the project is based, or those with long-term residency and commitment.
• Grassroots conservationists embedded in or from the local communities, working for or leading locally incorporated NGOs.
• Good communicators, collaborators, and leaders with strong evidence-based projects.
• Projects must demonstrate measurable outcomes, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability.

Ineligible:

• Expatriates and pure academic research without applied aspects.
• MSc/PhD fieldwork and expeditions not related to a project.
• Start-up or pilot projects; evidence of prior success is essential.
• Absentee leaders and individuals who do not promote team leadership or collaboration.

For more information, visit Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN).