Small grants for nature conservation in developing countries

[Melanie Colón]

The Rufford Foundation provides funding for small nature/biodiversity conservation projects and pilot programmes in developing countries. (https://apply.ruffordsmallgrants.org/)

 

General Criteria for All Grants

• Projects should focus on nature conservation activities in developing countries.
• The grant requested must make up a significant part of the total budget.
• The project should normally be of 12 to 18 months duration although each application is assessed on its own merit and the project length can be flexible.
• Funds must be used predominantly for field-based activities.
• The impact of the project must be pragmatic, measurable and long lasting.

General Exclusions for All Grants

The following types of projects will not generally be eligible:

• Projects in developed countries.
• Pure research with no obvious conservation benefit.
• Expeditions, particularly where the applicant has to raise funds in order to participate.
• Attending conferences or seminars.
  
  
  The Rufford Small Grants Foundation provides a staged funding process with five
  different types of grant. In sequence, these are:
  
  Rufford Small Grant (up to £6,000)
  2nd Rufford Small Grant (up to £6,000)
  Booster Grant (up to £12,000)
  Continuation Grant (up to £25,000)
  Completion Grant (up to £25,000)
  
  More more information visit their website (https://apply.ruffordsmallgrants.org)