The importance of conservation efforts in today’s world is more pronounced than ever. However, securing necessary funding can often pose a significant challenge. The encouraging news for those engaged in the protection and preservation of our planet’s species and habitats is the availability of a wide variety of funding opportunities.
We have compiled a list of upcoming grants and funding options that may be of interest to our amphibian conservation community and beyond. These options range from the vital ASAP Species Conservation Grants (from ASA Partners Asian Species Action Partnership) to the innovative new RISE grants challenge that focuses on forging local partnerships. Each opportunity comes with its own unique set of focus areas, eligibility requirements, and deadlines. As such, we encourage you to review each one and apply as relevant to your work.
Applications for ASAP Species Conservation Grants are OPEN
Applications should be for projects to conserve ASAP Species, including via their habitats, and should focus on direct conservation action. In-situ and ex-situ conservation interventions are eligible.
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Funding from EOCA – Applications for the next round open 1-15 June 2023
EOCA is seeking to fund initiatives that benefit biodiversity in a wild landscape. This includes marine ecosystems as well as a diverse range of non-urban landscapes. Eligible projects must aim to conserve, protect, enhance, restore, or reconnect habitats.
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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund OPEN grant applications until June 30th 2023
Applications should be for projects to conserve ASAP Species, including via their habitats, and should focus on direct conservation action. In-situ and ex-situ conservation interventions are eligible.
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New call for expressions of interest for Mediterranean MPAs by June 30th 2023
EOCA is seeking to fund initiatives that benefit biodiversity in a wild landscape. This includes marine ecosystems as well as a diverse range of non-urban landscapes. Eligible projects must aim to conserve, protect, enhance, restore, or reconnect habitats.
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The call for 2024-2026 EDGE Fellowship applications is OPEN until July 16th 2023
This call aims to secure the future of EDGE species by awarding two-year Fellowships to future conservation leaders. The leaders must be residents of the country where the proposed focal species occurs.
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The 2023 RISE grants challenge call for proposals is NOW OPEN
The new RISE grants challenge is a unique fund that supports local partnerships between environmental and women’s organisations. This round of grants has a specific focus on #ClimateChange mitigation, #NatureBasedSolutions and natural #ClimateSolutions.
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Applications for the SSC Internal Grants are open from June 19th 2023 to July 24th 2023
The grant aims to encourage and promote activities of the SSC Groups that contribute to the Species Conservation Cycle, through the allocation of funds between USD 2,000 – 3,500 for those projects to be undertaken between 2023 and 2024.
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Applications for the SSC Internship Grants are open from June 19th 2023 to July 24th 2023
The purpose of the Internship Grants is to offer professional assistance to the SSC Groups for projects. These grants provide funding of USD 3,600 for projects scheduled to take place between 2023 and 2024.
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Applications for the 2024 Team Awards will open until July 3rd 2023
Conservation Leadership Programme calls for applications to support projects in low- and middle-income countries and some high-income islands in the Caribbean and Pacific.
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Photo: Wallace’s flying frog (Rhacophorus nigropalmatus), Khao Sok National Park, Thailand © Rushenb