The Ornithological Council makes grants for projects in ornithological research and conservation in Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America. In 2016, the OC will make one or more grants for US$10 thousand. An applicant must be willing to join an OC member society if he/she receives an award and is not already a member. The deadline for applications (Spanish, English) is 31 July 2016. Link
Category: Biodiversity, Conservation, Wildlife
Instrumentl is a team of scientists, university administrators, hackers, and grant writers who share the aim of helping researchers to find and apply for grants. The focus is researchers within the ecological and environmental sciences. Instrumental has compiled a list of 30 wildlife research grants that have application deadlines during the next few months. The geographical scope and eligibility requirements vary with each grant program, including several that support research in the developing world. For these 30 featured grants, Instrumentl offers a free review of grant applications. The grants have deadlines in May, June, July, and August 2016 — along with some that accept applications continuously. Link
The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) announces large grants (> US$20 thousand) for biodiversity conservation in North Maluku and South Sulawesi. Eligibility for funding extends to applicants from NGOs, community groups, private enterprises, universities, and other civil society organizations. CEPF particularly encourages applications from organizations that propose to build capacity of local civil society and community groups. Typical large grants from CEPF are about US$100 thousand for between 12-30 months. The closing date for letters of inquiry (Bahasa, English) is 08 April 2016. Link
To support the Global Trees Campaign in partnership with the Conservation Leadership Programme, Fauna & Flora International offers masters bursaries up to £1 thousand for research addressing applied conservation of a threatened tree species. Research should focus on in situ conservation of a tree species categorised as globally threatened, ideally on the IUCN Red List. Other species not on the Red List (but which are likely to be globally threatened) will also be considered. Successful applicants will be able to access expertise through the Conservation Leadership Programme and its alumni network. The application deadline is 28 March 2016. Link