Whitley Awards 2027, WildlifeConservation Grants
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The Whitley Awardsprovide funding to established grassroots conservation leaders who want to expand successful, science-based wildlife conservation projects. The programme supports locally led initiatives that protect biodiversity, restore ecosystems and deliver tangible benefits to local communities. Successful applicants receive project funding, international recognition, communications support and access to a global network of conservation leaders.
Requirements checklist
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Must be a national of the country where the conservation project is based, or meet the funder's exceptional long-term residency criteria.
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Must be an established, mid-career conservationist with a proven record of successful work.
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Must work for, lead, or have a formal agreement with a locally incorporated NGO, charity, nonprofit organisation or eligible university.
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Must propose a wildlife conservation project in an eligible country.
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Project activities must be grounded in scientific evidence and demonstrate measurable conservation outcomes.
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Must show meaningful involvement of local or Indigenous communities.
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Must demonstrate that the existing project can be expanded, replicated or scaled up.
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Must be able to communicate verbally in English.
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Must nominate three referees.
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Projects must not be purely academic research, student fieldwork, start-up pilots or expeditions.