Global Raptor Research and Conservation Grant
Minimum Requirements
- Located in high-priority countries for raptor research and conservation, broadly Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Southeast Asia, as well as many island countries (see All Raptor Priority Figure)
- Focused on a single species of raptor that is recognized as a high-priority species for research and conservation (>0.5 RCPI*)
- Led by an applicant who is a citizen of the country and who is associated with a registered NGO and/or university in the country where the project will take place
- Take place in low-income countries or those with a high country-level RCPI score (>=0.4);
- Focus on filling knowledge gaps (i.e. research), on applied conservation actions, or both;
- The maximum funding ($2,500) will make up a significant proportion (50%+) of the total budget;
- Are undertaken by early career researchers;
- Are undertaken by applicants with demonstrated financial need
Restrictions
Due to funding limitations, we are unable to review applications that…
- Occur in the USA, Canada, or Europe
- Focus on a raptor species with RCPI* < 0.5
- Occur outside of the country where the applicant is a citizen
- Are submitted in any language other than English
- Cannot complete all grant outputs within 18 months of receiving the grant
- Lack a relationship with a registered NGO or university that has agreed to accept the grant and disburse it to the applicant
- Require greater than 10% of grant funds be used for overhead to the sponsoring NGO or university