Apply for Conservation Nation Grant Program

The Conservation Nation 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. The 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. In addition to providing funding, they support the grantees through the Conservation Nation Network where they 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, they will enable conservationists to feel supported as they do their important work contributing to a thriving planet for people and wildlife.

Funding Information

• Conservationists are eligible for funding up to US$2,500 for a grant period of one year.

Grant Will Fund

• Funding can be used to support the conservationist in one or more of the following:
  • Equipment and/or supplies.
  • Travel for research or conservation efforts. Funds may cover incidentals, meals, and expenses.
  • Outreach materials.
  • Publishing of a paper.
  • Conference attendance and incidentals.
  • Professional development.
  • Research activities.
  • Stipends or honoraria for guest speakers or lecturers.
  • Dependent care assistance for a minor (child) or adult dependent for whom you are responsible.
  • A unique need (please provide an explanation).

Grant Will Not Fund

• Unsupported activities, or activities that are strictly of personal interest.
• Working or collaborative teams that focus on topics not related to conservation.
• Cash donations to conservation organizations or third parties.
• Lobbying activities or supporting attempts to influence legislation.

Eligibility Criteria

• 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.)
• They 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.

For more information, visit Conservation Nation.