Overview Principal Office: UK Key Words: endangered species, research, conservation Website: Link The People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) makes grants for conservation of endangered species and their habitats in the UK and developing countries. The Trust supports research, as well as applied field conservation. Additionally, the Trust owns two reserves in the UK, and it is active in UK environmental education and outreach. The two grant-making programs in PTES are:
Grant Programs for Agriculture, Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Worldwide Grants. PTES makes grants to scientific researchers and conservationists for the preservation of endangered species through research and practical field work. The worldwide grants are made to individuals, often on behalf of small nonprofit organizations for conservation and development in the developing world. The Trust accepts grant requests from applicants working and established in the UK; UK overseas territories; and countries not classified by the World Bank as high-income. Worldwide grants are between £2 thousand and £8 thousand for up to two years. Continuation grants range from £10 thousand to £25 thousand for projects of two to five years. APPLICATION: The Trust publishes guidelines for the worldwide small grants and worldwide continuation grants. The guidelines describe eligibility criteria; grant size and restrictions; and the terms and of conditions of grant agreements. Eligible applicants complete the application form to describe project objectives, details, and budgets. The Trust asks that projects show clear relationships with IUCN’s red list of species, habitats, and conservation actions. Applicants need to identify referees who are able to provide letters of support for the proposed projects. The Trust posts an annual deadline for the worldwide small grants, and a different deadline for the worldwide continuation grants. About worldwide grants, and how to apply. – Link Geographical Distribution of Grant Activities in Developing Countries Worldwide Comments “Worldwide Project Examples” is the best guide to the types of grants that the Trust chooses to fund. PTES has funded over 220 projects worldwide over the last 20 years. -- Link The Trust lists its staff by name, position, and individual email addresses. -- Link “Contact Us” provides a postal address, email address, telephone, and fax for general inquiries. -- Link Last Profile Review February 2012 © Copyright protected. All rights reserved. Return to Foundations, Corporations, and Civil Society |
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