Jana Robeyst Trust Fund
Small grants for conservation research in Sub-Saharan Africa
Principal Office: Belgium
The Jana Robeyst Trust Fund (JRTF) makes grants to support conservation research in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The Trust was established in 2016 by the family of Jana Robeyst, who was a young wildlife researcher in West Africa.
Grant Programs for Agriculture, Energy, Environment, Natural Resources
African Conservation. JRTF provides financial resources for field conservation research in Sub-Saharan Africa. Projects must have a clear conservation value. Preference is given to projects related to elephants.
Eligible expenses include research support; educational activities; travel costs for presentation at conferences; participation in workshops/training; and purchase of essential field equipment.
Grants are a maximum of €1,500.
APPLICATION: Applicants should be affiliated with universities, research institutes, or non-profit organizations.
Applications can be submitted in English or French. There are no restrictions by nationality or residence of applicants.
JRTF accepts applications on a continuous basis, and makes three rounds of grants per year.
About the program, and how to apply
Geographical Distribution of Grant Activities in Developing Countries
Sub-Saharan Africa
The JRTF website is available in English, French, and Dutch.
JRTF posts a biography of Jana Robeyst, and a list of funded projects.
The Trust provides contact information.
December 2020