Applications Invited for the Conservation Nation 2025 Grant Program

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About the Organization

Conservation has an inclusion problem. The current structure of the profession makes it harder for people of color, Indigenous peoples, and women to get involved. But we need diversity and inclusion to drive innovation. The earth is experiencing a biodiversity crisis, and we need to change now to save it.

Our work brings more people to the table, nurtures the diversity of the field, and drives novel thinking. The survival of thousands of species — including our own — hangs in the balance.

Our Vision: A thriving planet for people and wildlife sustained by an inclusive and growing network of conservationists.

Our Mission: To diversify the conservation movement by funding and supporting conservationists from underrepresented communities while educating and inspiring the next generation of leaders.

We are uniquely positioned to support conservationists from underrepresented communities by working with them throughout their development — from excited youth to experienced professionals. Our promotion of equity and inclusion in the conservation space will lead to a safer and healthier planet for all.

About the Grant

The Conservation Nation Grant Program provides funding to help save endangered animals and their ecosystems by building a stronger, more diverse community of conservation practitioners. We believe there is great conservation progress to be made by broadening the field of committed individuals working to address the global wildlife conservation challenge.

Conservation Nation supports innovative, on-the-ground conservation around the world by practitioners from undervalued communities. Our focus is on helping foster conservation solutions that serve the needs of both nature and people in terrestrial, marine, or freshwater ecosystems that support a wide range of biodiversity.

The 2025 Conservation Nation Grant Program aims to financially support conservationists engaged in wildlife conservation, biodiversity protection, and sustainable practices. This grant will assist early to mid-career conservationists in their efforts by granting up to US$5,000 each, which will fund activities that are essential for their life-saving work but may not be covered by standard grant programs. Preference will be given to applicants conducting field research as part of their project.

In addition to providing funding, we support our grantees through the Conservation Nation Network where we provide ongoing professional development, resources, connections, and capacity-building opportunities to ensure their growth and success.

By providing unique financial assistance and an active support network, we will enable conservationists to feel supported as they do their important work contributing to a thriving planet for people and wildlife.

Grant Will Fund:

• Both ongoing and new projects, including seed and proof of concept projects.
• Travel for research or conservation efforts. Funds may cover incidentals, meals, and expenses.
• Funding to support range in-country personnel at project sites (international and domestic).
• Funding to support intern stipends and wages, to be awarded on a case-by-case basis.
• Stipends or honoraria for guest speakers or lecturers, to be awarded on a case-by-case basis.
• Items purchased for projects in partnership with range country organizations may be donated to the organization at the conclusion of its intended use in the grant-funded project. These items must be visibly labeled as Conservation Nation donations whenever possible.

Eligibility

• Early to mid-career conservationists (up to 7 years).
• Conservationists from undervalued communities.
• Individual conservationists actively working on wildlife conservation projects.
• Full-time conservation professionals working at an NGO conservation organization.
• Graduate students and above who are engaged in conservation studies. (Students must provide their program director’s name and email address.)
• We encourage wildlife conservationists working in (but not limited to) the following biodiversity hotspots to apply:
• California Floristic Province
• North American Coastal Plain
• Mountains of Central Asia
• Guinean Forests of West Africa
• Atlantic Forest
• Southwestern Australia
• This grant is targeted toward individuals. The application must be filled out and submitted by the grant applicant.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the grant portal. Applications submitted via email will not be considered.

The application portal will open at 10am EST on July 7 and will close at 3pm EST on July 14, or sooner if we have reached 150 submitted applications. A link to complete your application will be published here when the portal opens.

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