 Focus of This Profile: Grants for wildlife protection, eco-tourism and other income for conservation, and animal rescue and rehabilitation. Principal Office: USA The Abraham Foundation is dedicated to conserving the environment and to defending indigenous wildlife, with an emphasis on protecting endangered species. The Foundation pursues its mission through partner organizations that work on the ground, primarily in Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. The Foundation aims to build the capacity of these partners, and to promote their long-term sustainability. The Abraham Foundation defines its primary interests as environment and wildlife protection; alternative sources of income to help fund conservation; and animal rescue and rehabilitation. Grant Programs for Agriculture, Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Grants. The Foundation supports nongovernmental organizations that manage field projects in wildlife conservation and animal rescue. Priority is for organizations that focus on the protection, conservation, and/or rescue of animals – rather than on research, community outreach, and education. Funding can be used for general support; seed grants; start-up costs; project support; consulting services; and partnership support. The Foundation encourages projects that support women’s rights, and work for women. APPLICATION: Applications are by invitation only. However, the Foundation accepts brief profiles from grant seekers who believe that their work matches the Foundation’s priorities. About applications, and link to the form Geographical Distribution of Grant Activities in Developing Countries Worldwide Note: In practice, most of the Foundation’s work in the developing world takes place in Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Comments According to data in its tax reports, most of the Foundation’s grants range from US$1 thousand to US$50 thousand -- with a few that are larger. The Foundation posts a map of projects and grants. The Foundation is a service provider for its partner organizations in areas of fund raising and capacity building. Additionally, it welcomes volunteers for projects in community eco-tourism. The Abraham Conservation Awards honor individuals who demonstrate exceptional commitment to conservation. Award recipients are citizen conservationists representing any professional or educational background. The four participating countries are Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Foundation is planning to expand its awards in Africa, and it welcomes comments and questions about this. The Foundation provides contact information. Last Profile Review December 2012 © Copyright protected. All rights reserved. Return to Biodiversity, Conservation, Wildlife (subject area) Return to Foundations, Corporations, and Civil Society (organizational category) |
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