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Sr. No.Grant ProgrammeGrant NameAmount (In INR)DurationFrequencyAimThematic FocusGeographical FocusSpecies FocusIndian Funding SourceLinkContact
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1Royal Entomological Society GrantsStudent Outreach Fund50000Immediate (few weeks –
months)		RollingFund student-led outreach and engagement activitiesBiodiversity conservation; Climate change; Land degradation and restorationAcross IndiaInsectsNohttps://www.royensoc.co.uk/student-outreach-fund/ info@royensoc.co.uk
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2The explorers clubRising Explorer Grant125000VariesAnnualSupport young explorers under 35 conducting field research to address a novel scientific, environmental, or historical questionSmall cat species classified as Threatened (including Critically Endangered, Endangered) and Near Threatened by the IUCNAcross IndiaNoneNohttps://www.explorers.org/grants/rising-explorer-grant/grants@explorers.org
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3Nature Conservation Fellowship (VNC)Nature Conservation Fellowship (VNC)15000012
months		Typically annualSupport conservation work in ornithology and bird protection in IndiaUrban water, waste management, mobility, air pollution, biodiversity, climate change, or interconnected urban sustainability aspectsAcross IndiaBirdsYesvncindia.org/ncfinfo@vncindia.org
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4American Society of Primatologists GrantsSmall Research Grant16666712
months		AnnualSupport hypothesis-driven research on primate behavior, social organization, development, reproduction, physiology, anatomy, and/or evolutionThreatened species or habitatsAcross IndiaPrimatesNohttps://asp.org/grants-and-awards/research-grants/For 2024-26, Dr.Julie Teichroeb and Dr. Emily Rothwell julie.teichroeb@ utoronto.ca and ROTHWELL@pitt.edu
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5American Society of Primatologists GrantsMelinda Novak Primate Welfare Grant166667Varies by projectAs announcedSupport research projects designed to improve the lives of nonhuman primates in any setting (captive, semi-free ranging, and wild)Threatened species or habitatsAcross IndiaPrimatesNohttps://asp.org/grants-and-awards/novak-primate-welfare-grant/Ori Pomerantz (opomerantz@uc davis.edu) and Jaine Perlman (jeperlm@emory
.edu)
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6Eric A. Ramos Small Grants in Aid of Research (SGIAR)Eric A. Ramos Small Grants in Aid of Research (SGIAR)16666712
months		AnnualAssist researchers in conducting marine mammal research by providing financial support for fieldwork and related research activitiesThreatened species or habitatsIndian coastMarine mammalsNohttps://marinemammalscience.org/awards-funding/awards-and-scholarships/grants-in-aid-of-research-information/science@marine mammalscience.org
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7WTI Rapid Action Project (RAP)20000012
months		Rolling applicationsProvide immediate financial support for urgent conservation needs across India, particularly focusing on avian species and their critical habitatsThreatened species or habitatsAcross IndiaBirdsYeshttps://www.wti.org.in/projects/rapid-action-projects/rap@wti.org.in
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8British Ecological Society GrantsOutreach and Engagement Grant20000012
months		AnnualLesser known species and habitatsAcross IndiaNoneNohttps://www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/outreach-and-engagement-grants/grants@britishec ologicalsociety.org
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9Oriental Bird Club small conservation grantsOBC small grants20000012
months		Twice a yearFund projects that contribute to the conservation of birds and their habitats in the regionLesser known species and habitatsAcross IndiaBirdsNohttps://www.orientalbirdclub.org/applicationsconservation@or ientalbirdclub.org
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10Fisheries Society of the British Isles (FSBI) Small Research GrantsOutreach Grant20000012
months		Twice a yearFund outreach, engagement, and education activities to promote fish scienceLesser known species and habitatsAcross IndiaFishNohttps://fsbi.org.uk/outreach-grant/theteam@fsbi.org.uk
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11HawkWatch International Global Raptor Research & Conservation GrantHawkWatch International Global Raptor Research & Conservation Grant20833318
months		Typically
annual		Support research and conservation of high-priority raptor species globally; build local conservation capacity and promote inclusion.Human-wildlife interactions, combating wildlife trade and illegal hunting, biodiversity conservation, and restoration and rewildingMust be in a region identified as high-priority for a raptor species; across IndiaRaptorsNohawkwatch.org/
grant		conservation.gra nt@hawkwatch.org
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12Birds of the World (BOW) Mini-GrantsBirds of the World (BOW) Mini-Grants25000012
months		AnnualSupport the development of content for the Birds of the World platform, especially by filling knowledge gaps in species accounts and avian traits.Technology-driven solutions such as IoT, AI, satellite imaging, GIS, and remote sensing for wildlife conservationAcross IndiaBirdsNohttps://birdsoftheworld.org/bow/content/minigrants?utm_source=chatgpt.comfm458@cornell.edu
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13Duleep Matthai Nature Conservation Fellowship (FES)Duleep Matthai Nature Conservation Fellowship25000012
months		VariesSupport individuals committed to biodiversity and habitat conservationConservation of avian species and their habitats. Projects of urgent and critical need.Across IndiaNoneYesmatthaifellowshi ps@fes.org.in; ed@fes.org.in
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14Prakrit Research FellowshipPrakrit Research Fellowship25000012
months		AnnualSupport nature conservation research and action with a focus yo create a direct tangible long-term impact. To provide seed money for strong on-ground work done by individuals, teams, and small NGOsConservation of important habitats (including One Health). Threatened species. Research and action in urban ecologyAcross IndiaEndang ered speciesYeswww.ecosattva.i
n/fellowship		research@carpeindia.org
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15American Society of Primatologists GrantsConservation Small Grant291667Varies by projectAnnualSupport conservation research or related projects, including conservation education, that contribute to primate conservationendangered species and/or landscapes of exceptional biodiversity valueAcross IndiaPrimatesNohttps://asp.org/grants-and-awards/conservation-grants/conservation@app-schultz.p4gevf6tj z-e9249lm2w4kr.p.temp-site.link
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16The Habitats Trust GrantsTHT Seed Grant30000012
months		Rolling applicationsUrgent, short-term conservation actionsendangered species and/or landscapes of exceptional biodiversity valueAcross IndiaLesser known speciesYeshttps://www.thehabitatstrust.org/grants.phpgrants@thehabitatstrust.org
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17The Inlaks-Ravi Sankaran Grant for Field Biology, Ecology & ConservationThe Inlaks-Ravi Sankaran Grant for Field Biology, Ecology & Conservation30000012
months		AnnualField Biology, Ecology & ConservationFocuses on the biology, ecology, or conservation of Ciconiiforms (herons, egrets, ibises, and spoonbills)Across IndiaNoneYeshttps://inlaksfoundation.org/opportunities/grants/the-inlaks-ravi-sankaran-small-grant-for-conservation-the-environment/info@inlaksfoundation.org
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18Raptor Research and Conservation Foundation GrantRaptor Research and Conservation Foundation Grant30000012
months		Rolling applicationsEncourage and support studies of raptors in IndiaSupports research on terns and gullsAcross IndiaRaptorsYeshttps://raptors.org.in/grants.htmlrrcf@raptors.org.in
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19Royal Entomological Society GrantsSmall Project Grants30000012
months		AnnualSupport standalone entomology research advancing insect scienceEncourages advances in the biology, ecology, and conservation of all waterbird speciesAcross IndiaInsectsNohttps://www.royensoc.co.uk/small-project-grants/info@royensoc.co.uk
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20Royal Entomological Society GrantsEDI Grants30000012
months		As announcedPromote equality, diversity, and inclusion in insect scienceBirds of PreyAcross IndiaInsectsNohttps://www.royensoc.co.uk/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-grants/info@royensoc.co.uk
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21Royal Entomological Society GrantsGoodman Fund300000Not explici tly mentio nedRollingEnhance public engagement and understanding of insect sciencecommunity-based marine conservationAcross IndiaInsectsNohttps://www.royensoc.co.uk/membership-and-community/awards-and-grants/res-goodman-award/info@royensoc.co.uk
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22American Society of Primatologists GrantsEmergency Response Small Grant375000Immed iate (few weeks –
months)		Rolling applicationsProvide support for unexpected crises, such as natural disasters, political instability, or unforeseen threats to primate populations and nearby communitiesThreatened or poorly known plant, animal and fungi species conservation efforts, without discrimination on the basis of region or selected speciesAcross IndiaPrimatesNohttps://asp.org/grants-and-awards/emergency-response-small-grant/
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23WCT-
Biodiversity, Ecosystems, and Endangered Species Grants Programme (WCT-BEES)		Wildlife Research Small Grant40000010
months		AnnualSupport research on endangered species and/or landscapes of exceptional biodiversity value in IndiaAcross IndiaEndangered speciesYeshttps://www.wildlifeconservationtrust.org/our-work/wct-bees-grants/smallgrants@wctindia.org
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24WCT-
Biodiversity, Ecosystems, and Endangered Species Grants Programme (WCT-BEES)		Grassroots Conservation Small Grant40000010
months		AnnualSupport conservation efforts focusing on endangered species and/or landscapes of exceptional biodiversity value in IndiaField Biology, Ecology & Conservation, with an emphasis on innovative and community-inclusive approachesAcross IndiaEndang ered speciesYeshttps://www.wildlifeconservationtrust.org/our-work/wct-bees-grants/smallgrants@wct india.org
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25The Waterbird Society Research GrantsNisbet Research Award41666712
months		AnnualScience and Conservation of Waterbirdsenvironment conservation, especially linked to communities or has
active participation of the community		Across IndiaTerns and GullsNohttps://waterbirds.org/research-grants/nisbet-research-award/thewaterbirdsociety@gmail.com
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26The Waterbird Society Research GrantsWaterbird Society Research Award41666712
months		AnnualScience and Conservation ofWaterbirdsRaptorsAcross IndiaWaterbirdsNothewaterbirdsociety@gmail.com
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27The Peregrine FundWilliam A. Burnham Memorial Fund41666712
months		AnnualSupport individuals working with birds of prey, with a focus on Arctic species, falconry-related topics, or other bird species programsFocus on species listed as Data Deficient, Vulnerable, Endangered, or Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red ListAcross IndiaRaptorsNohttps://peregrinefund.org/burnham-fundkburnham@higharctic.org
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28Conservation Leadership ProgrammeKate Stokes Memorial Award41666712
months		AnnualCommunity engagement, capacity building, sustainable impactFocus on species listed as Data Deficient, Vulnerable, Endangered, or Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red ListAcross IndiaNoneNohttps://www.conservationleadershipprogramme.org/awards-opportunities/info@conservationleadershipprogramme.org
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29Primate Action
Fund		Primate
Action Fund		41666712
months		RollingSupport conservation of endangered nonhuman primates and their natural habitatsFocus on species listed as Data Deficient, Vulnerable, Endangered, or Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red ListBiodiversity hotspots and megadiversit y countries (primarily in the tropics): across IndiaPrimatesNohttps://www.globalwildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Primate-Action-Fund-Guidelines-January-2019.pdfarylands@globalwildlife.org
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30The explorers clubExploration Fund Grant416667VariesAnnualSupport graduate/post-graduate students or early-career scientists conducting fieldwork across various disciplines.Community outreach and education<br>- Capacity building for biodiversity conservation<br>- Youth engagementAcross IndiaNoneNohttps://www.explorers.org/grants/the-exploration-fund-grant/grants@explorers.org
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31The explorers clubFjällräven Field Grant416667VariesAnnualSupport explorers under 35 conducting fieldwork related to conservation, the environment, and/or sustainabilityLand, Ocean, Human Histories & Cultures, Space, or Planetary HealthAcross IndiaNoneNohttps://www.explorers.org/grants/fjallraven-field-grant/grants@explorers.org
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32GLF small
grants		Restoration Stewards Program50000012
months		AnnualSupport youth-led ecosystem restoration with funding, mentorship, and global visibilityEcosystem restoration: forest, peatland, dryland, ocean, etc.Across IndiaNoneNohttps://events.globallandscapesforum.org/2025-glf-call-for-application/e.sakellari@cifor-icraf.org
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33DierenPark Amersfoort Wildlife FundDierenPark Amersfoort Wildlife Fund500000Varies by projectAnnualSupport nature conservation and species preservation worldwideAsian and African elephantAcross IndiaEndangered speciesNohttps://wildlifefund.nl/en/info@wildlifefund.nl
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34British Ecological Society GrantsSmall research grants50000012
months		BiannualSupport work of the highest international standard.
Applicants will need to show how the work will advance ecological science		PrimatesAcross IndiaNoneNohttps://www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/small-research-grants/grants@britishecologicalsociety.org
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35British Ecological Society GrantsPedagogical research and development grants50000012
months		BiannualSupport our members involved in education to ensure that ecological education continues to be inspiring, innovative and relevant to learnersPrimatesAcross IndiaNoneNohttps://www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/pedagogical-research-and-development-grants/grants@britishecologicalsociety.org
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36Wipro Foundation's Urban Ecology Small Grants ProgramWipro Foundation's Urban Ecology Small Grants Program50000012
months		RollingPrimatesBengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Pune: UrbanNoneYeshttps://www.wiprofoundation.org/grants/urban-ecology-small-grant-program/admin.wiprofoundation@wipro.com
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37Rewilding the Eastern Himalayas GrantRewilding the Eastern Himalayas Grant50000012
months		AnnualHonor and support individuals or community organizations working towards implementing conservation models that help rebuild healthy ecosystems, restore habitats for plants and wildlife, and enhance community engagement in the process.PrimatesEastern Himalayas (India)NoneYeshttps://baliparafoundation.com/rewilding-the-indian-eastern-himalayas-grant/info@baliparafoundation.com
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38Coexistence Fellowship ProgrammeCoexistence Fellowship Programme55000024
months		AnnualEnable researchers and conservationists to study, understand, implement, and facilitate the coexistence paradigm in conservationConservation of endangered species
Protection of natural habitats
Local education programs Research in veterinary medicine
Reforestation efforts Sheltering animals		Across IndiaNoneYeshttps://www.coexistenceconsortium.com/fellowshipcoexistence.fellowship@gmail.com
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39The Waterbird Society Research GrantsKushlan Research Award58333312
months		AnnualScience and Conservation of Waterbirdsspecies protection, habitat preservation, community engagement, and environmental educationAcross IndiaCiconiiformsNohttps://waterbirds.org/research-grants/kushlan-research-award/thewaterbirdsociety@gmail.com
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40WWF-India Conservation Catalyst ProgrammeWWF-India Conservation Catalyst Programme60000012
months		AnnualSupport grassroot conservationists and organisations to conserve wildlife and habitat, and helps awardees become more effective, structured and empowered.sudden, unpredictable threats to biodiversityAcross IndiaLesser known speciesYeshttps://www.wwfindia.org/about_wwf/conservation_catalyst_programme/ccp@wwfindia.net
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41Fisheries Society of the British Isles (FSBI) Small Research GrantsWyn Wheeler Research Grant60000012
months		AnnualEnable retired FSBI members to continue research in fish biologyEDGE zones or species (species list for India can be found here: https://www.edgeofexisten ce.org/explore-edge-species-country/)Across IndiaFishNohttps://fsbi.org.uk/wyn-wheeler-grant/theteam@fsbi.org.uk
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42Rufford Small Grants Programme1st Rufford Small Grant70000012
months		Rolling applicationsSupport nature conservation focused on threatened species or habitatsEDGE zones or speciesAcross IndiaThreate ned speciesNohttps://apply.ruffordsmallgrants.org/https://apply.ruffordsmallgrants.org/contact
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43Fisheries Society of the British Isles (FSBI) Small Research GrantsSmall Research Grants75000012
months		Thrice a
year		Support novel research in fish biology and fisheries scienceEcological scienceAcross IndiaFishNohttps://fsbi.org.uk/small-research-grants/theteam@fsbi.org.uk
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44Rufford Small Grants Programme2nd Rufford Small Grant80000012
months		Rolling applicationsSupport nature conservation focused on threatened species or habitatsengage the public with ecological scienceAcross IndiaThreatened speciesNohttps://apply.ruffordsmallgrants.org/https://apply.ruffordsmallgrants.org/contact
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45Save Our Seas Foundation GrantsSave Our Seas Foundation Small Grant83333318
months		AnnualSupport original and innovative start-up projects that allow early-career professionals to prove themselvesPedagogical research and developmentIndian coastmarine chondri chthyansNohttps://saveourseas.com/grants/funding-applications/contact@saveourseas.com
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46The explorers
club		Stephenson Explorers Advancement833333VariesAnnualOffer competitive grants to young explorers conducting marine exploration and conservation fieldwork.bear conservation, education, and researchAcross IndiaNoneNohttps://www.explorers.org/grants/the-stephenson-explorers-advancement-program/grants@explorers.org
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47The explorers
club		Rolex Explorers Club Grant833333VariesAnnualFoster a new generation of explorers by supporting high school students and college undergraduates in scientific or exploration research projects.CoexistenceAcross IndiaNoneNohttps://www.explorers.org/grants/rolex-explorers-club-grant/grants@explorers.org
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48The Bengaluru Sustainability Forum (BSF) Small Grants ProgrammeThe Bengaluru Sustainability Forum (BSF) Small Grants Programme100000024
months		Does not operate on a fixed cycle (there was a call in 2022,
2024,
2025)		Offer seed funding to support collaborative, interdisciplinary, innovative, and community-rooted projects aimed at enhancing urban sustainabilitymarine chondrichthyan species—specifically sharks, rays, skates, sawfishes, and chimaerasUrban Bengaluru and its peri-urban areas. Innovative projects from other cities with potential applicability to Bengaluru may also be considered.NoneYeshttps://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/small-project-grants-programme/bsf@ncbs.res.in
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49Marine Conservation Action Fund (MCAF)Marine Conservation Action Fund (MCAF)100000012
months		Rolling applicationsSupport community-based marine conservation projects in low- and middle-income countriesMarine mammalsIndian coastMarineNohttps://www.neaq.org/conservation-and-research/marine-conservation-action-fund/Emily Duwan at eduwan@neaq.org and Christina Janulisat cjanulis@neaq.org
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50On The Edge
Fund		Storytelling
Grant		100000012
months		AnnualSupport creatives telling compelling stories to raise awareness for EDGE species and zonesBirdsProjects must focus on storytelling tied to EDGE species or zones (Western Ghats), EDGE species across IndiaEndang ered speciesNohttps://www.ontheedge.org/natural-history/on-the-edge-fund/storytelling-grantsmarie@ontheedge.org, office@ontheedge.org
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51Action for Wetlands FundAction for Wetlands Fund100000012
months		Typically annual, sometime s rollingSupport innovative ideas for conserving, restoring, and sustainably using wetlandsBirdsAcross IndiaNoneNohttps://www.ramsar.org/action-wetlands-fund-0ramsar@ramsar.org
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52Rufford Small Grants ProgrammeBooster Grant120000012
months		Rolling applicationsSupport nature conservation focused on threatened species or habitatsInsect scienceAcross IndiaThreatened speciesNohttps://apply.ruffordsmallgrants.org/https://apply.ruf fordsmallgrants.org/contact
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53Small Cat Action Fund (SCAF)Small Cat Action Fund (SCAF)125000012
months		Annual (applicati ons open from February 15 to March 15)Research and conservation grantEquality, diversity, and inclusion in insect scienceGlobal; projects must be located within the natural range of eligible small cat species, across IndiaSmall CatsNohttps://panthera
.org/small-cat-action-fund		grants@panthera.org
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54Conservation Leadership ProgrammeFuture Conservationi st Award125000012
months		AnnualProvide early-career conservationists with the financial support, training, and mentorship they need to create meaningful, lasting change in conservation efforts in biodiverse countries that often lack resources for conservationInsect physiology and behaviourAcross IndiaThreatened or lesser knownNohttps://www.conservationleadershipprogramme.org/awards-opportunities/info@conservationleadershipprogramme.org
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55International Elephant Foundation (IEF) GrantInternational Elephant Foundation (IEF) Grant125000012
months		AnnualSupport effective, sustainable conservation projects that positively impact elephants, their habitats, and the communities sharing their land.Public engagement in entomologyAcross IndiaElephantNohttps://elephantconservation.org/initiatives/grant-programs/ief@elephantconservation.org
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56International Association for Bear Research and Management (IBA) grant programResearch and Conservation (R&C) Grants125000012
months		AnnualSupport science-based research, conservation, and education projects on any of the world s eight bear species.Urban ecologyAcross IndiaBearsNohttps://www.bearbiology.org/grants/Research and conservation grants committee chair: deansfs@alaska.net
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57ERA
Innovation Grant		ERA
Innovation Grant		150000012
months		Catalyse people to propose and develop new ideas in ecological restoration that would benefit the ecological restoration community in IndiaRestoration, rewildingAcross IndiaNAYeswww.era-india.org
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58National Geographic Society GrantsLevel I grants: Science, conservation, education, storytelling, technology (Current active call: Spatial Thinking: Inspiring Action through
Place-Based Solutions)		166666712
months		BiannualSupport new or emerging applicants who are working on small-scale, early-stage projects in fields such as science, conservation, education, storytelling, and technologyFish biology and fisheries
science		Across IndiaNoneNohttps://www.nationalgeographic.org/society/grants-and-investments/funding@ngs.org
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59Rufford Small Grants ProgrammeCompletion Grant180000012
months		Rolling applicationsSupport nature conservation focused on threatened species or habitatsFish biologyAcross IndiaThreatened speciesNohttps://apply.ruffordsmallgrants.org/https://apply.ruf fordsmallgrants. org/contact
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60CWS Incubator
Programs		The Wild Incubator Program200000012
months		Annual (but no call last or this year)Support innovative conservation projects focusing on human-wildlife interactions, combating wildlife trade and illegal hunting, promoting biodiversity conservation, and addressing habitat restoration and rewildingOutreach, education, science communication around Fish biologyAcross IndiaNoneYeshttps://cwsindia
.org/wild-incubator-program/		sumit.arora@cwsindia.org
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61Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation FundMohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund2083333Not explici tly mentio nedProvide targeted grants to individual species conservation initiatives, recognize leaders in the field and elevate the importance of species in the broader conservation debateMust target high-priority raptor species (RCPI score ≥ 0.5)Across IndiaThreatened or lesser knownNohttps://www.speciesconservation.org/grants/enquiries@mbzf.org or Nheard@mbzf.org
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62Conservation Leadership ProgrammeConservation follow-up award208333324
months		AnnualProvide early-career conservationists with the financial support, training, and mentorship they need to create meaningful, lasting change in conservation efforts in biodiverse countries that often lack resources for conservationRestoration, rewildingAcross IndiaThreatened or lesser knownNohttps://www.conservationleadershipprogramme.org/awards-opportunities/info@conservationleadershipprogramme.org
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63The explorers clubImpact Grant2083333VariesRollingSupport explorers who also function as storytellers, with a focus on scientific expeditions.Primate research and conservationAcross IndiaNoneNohttps://www.explorers.org/grants/explorers-club-impact-grants/grants@explorers.org
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64CWS Incubator ProgramsThe Wild Tech Incubator Program240000012
months		AnnualFoster India-specific innovations in wildlife conservation through technology-driven solutions such as IoT, AI, GIS, satellite imaging, and remote sensing. Focus areas include human-wildlife interactions, wildlife trade, land-use change, and endangered species conservationBiodiversity conservation, habitat protection, innovative solutionsAcross IndiaNoneYeshttps://cwsindia
.org/wild-incubator-tech/		wildincubator@cwsindia.org
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65The Habitats
Trust Grants		THT Action
Grant		250000024
months		AnnualOn-ground conservation actions for urgent interventionsOrnithology, bird conservation, habitat protectionAcross IndiaLesser known speciesYeshttps://www.the
habitatstrust.org
/grants.php		grants@thehabitatstrust.org
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66Nagao Wetland Fund (NWF)Nagao Wetland Fund (NWF)250000012
months		Typically annualSupport local governments, researchers, NGOs, and communities in Asia and Oceania for wetland conservation and restorationWetland conservation and restorationAcross IndiaNoneNohttps://www.ramsar.org/nagao-wetland-fundlee@ramsar.org
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67On The Edge FundConservation Grant300000012
months		AnnualIncreasing the capacity of individuals working to conserve EDGE species and prevent ecosystem loss in, where possible, an EDGE zoneWetland research and conservationProjects must be in or related to EDGE Zones (Western Ghats in India is eligible), EDGE species across IndiaEndangered speciesNohttps://www.ontheedge.org/natural-history/on-the-edge-fund/conservation-grantsmarie@ontheedge.org, office@ontheedge.org
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68Rapid Response FacilityRapid Response Facility3333333Not explicitly mentionedAll year
round		Fund actions at a site facing an emergency threat to its biodiversityField science (bio, geo, arch.,
etc.)		A listed
UNESCO
natural World Heritage site,
UN
ESCO Man & Biosphere Reserve or a Ramsar site located in a country that is eligible for 'official development assistance' as per the OECD. Includes India		NoneNohttps://www.rapid-response.org/apply-2/rrf@fauna-flora.org
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69The Habitats Trust GrantsTHT Research Grant400000024
months		AnnualInterdisciplinary research on ecological and social aspectsConservation, sustainability, environmentAcross IndiaLesser known speciesYeshttps://www.thehabitatstrust.org/grants.phpgrants@thehabit atstrust.org
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70GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP) IndiaGEF Small Grants Programme (SGP) India416666724
months		Not fixed, seems annual (there were calls for proposals in 2024 and 2025)Enhancing socio-ecological resilience in vulnerable and underdeveloped regionsMarine exploration and
conservation		Highlands of north-east India; Central India semi-arid region; Indian coastNoneNohttps://sgp-india.org/apply-grants.phpsgpindia@teri.res.in
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71Conservation Leadership ProgrammeConservation Leadership Award416666736
months		AnnualProvide early-career conservationists with the financial support, training, and mentorship they need to create meaningful, lasting change in conservation efforts in biodiverse countries that often lack resources for conservationEntry-level expedition scienceAcross IndiaThreatened or lesser knownNohttps://www.conservationleadershipprogramme.org/awards-opportunities/info@conservationleadershipprogramme.org
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72Disney Conservation FundInspiring Action/ Annual Grants416666724
months		AnnualSaving wildlife, inspiring action, connecting people to natureNovel scientific, environmental, historic questionsAcross IndiaNoneNohttps://thewaltdisneycompany.com/disney-conservation/Corp.Conservation@disney.com
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73Green Hub - Royal Enfield Conservation GrantsGreen Hub - Royal Enfield Conservation Grants18
months		Not mentionedSupport youth-led community-based conservation projects in the Western Himalayan region of India, specifically in Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttarakhand, and Himachal PradeshScientific expeditions with
storytelling elements		Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, HimalayasNoneYeshttps://www.greenhubindia.netinfo@greenhubindia.net, conservationgrants.ghwh@gmail.com
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74Green Hub FellowshipGreen Hub Fellowship
Varies (Stipend-based)
12 monthsAnnualEmpowering youth in conservation, video documentation, and community-based climate storytelling.Northeast India / Western HimalayasNAYeshttps://www.greenhubindia.net/fellowshipinfo@greenhubindia.net
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75Inlaks Shivdasani FoundationSmall and Travel GrantsUp to 3,00,000VariableAnnualSupports pocket grants for research, collaborative artistic projects, or ecological exploration.Across IndiaNAYeshttps://inlaksfoundation.org/about/info@inlaksfoundation.org
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76MMF (Media Foundation)MMF Pari FellowshipVariesVariesAnnualFocused on rural journalism, field-level impacts of climate change, and environmental storytelling.Rural IndiaNoneYeshttps://mrinalinimukherjeefoundation.com/exhibitions/23-mmf-pari-fellowship-2024-25/rural@pari.network
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77Wildlife Action GroupNature Conservation Fellowship Grant for Ornithology Projects~1,500,00012 monthsAnnualRigorous field research on avian ecology, tracking migration patterns, and habitat restoration.Across IndiaBirdsYeshttps://vncindia.org/ncf/info@vncindia.org
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78Navjot Sodhi TrustNavjot Sodhi Conservation Research Award
Varies (Seed funding)
12 monthsAnnualSupports independent research by young Indian conservation biologists facing funding gaps.Across IndiaEndangered speciesYeshttps://tropicalbiology.org/grants-%20awards/navjot-sodhi-award/edit@duba.org
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79Rauf Ali TrustRauf Ali FellowshipVaries12 monthsAnnualSpecifically covers ecological research, island biogeography, and climate resilience in the islands.Andaman & Nicobar IslandsIsland EndemicsYeshttps://raptors.org.in/grants.htmlcontact@raufalitrust.org
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80SBI FoundationCONSERW (Conservation & Sustainability)Large-scale institutional12–24 monthsCycle-basedLarge-scale funding targeting land degradation, water security, and rural climate resilience.Pan-India (Rural)Ecosystem FocusedYeshttps://sbifoundation.in/Request%20for%20Proposalspartner@sbifoundation.co.in
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81 Science & Engineering Research BoardSERB-Core Research GrantUp to 3,00,0000+36 monthsAnnualHigh-tier academic research funding for core sciences, climate modeling, and ecological systems.Across IndiaNoneYeshttps://www.serbonline.in/SERB/emr?HomePage=Newinfo@serb.gov.in
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82Thackeray Wildlife FoundationThackeray Wildlife Foundation GrantVaries by project12 monthsRollingFocused on discovering lesser-known species, mapping biodiversity hotspots, and taxonomy.Across India (Ghats focus)Insects, Amphibians, ReptilesYesinfo@thackeraywildlife.org
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83Asif S. Ali (ASAP)ASAP Nature's Opportunity1,50,000 - 4,00,00012 monthsRollingFocused on rapid, urgent conservation actions for critically endangered species in Southeast/South Asia.Western Ghats / Northeast IndiaEndangered speciesNogrants@asap.org
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84Whitley Fund for Nature Whitley Awards (often called Ashton Award)5,00,000 - 50,00,000(Scalable)12–24 monthsAnnualAnnual High-profile scale-up funding for grassroots conservation leaders combining science and community action.Developing countries/IndiaEcosystem FocusedNoinfo@whitleyaward.org
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85Association for Tropical Biology and ConservationATBC Seed Research Grant1,00,000 - 2,50,00012 monthsAnnualSupports early-career researchers and students conducting foundational tropical biology and forest conservation fieldwork.Tropical regions/Western GhatsFlora & FaunaNoawards@tropicalbio.org
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86Bat Conservation InternationalBat Conservation International Grants2,50,000 - 4,50,00012 monthsAnnualTarget research, habitat protection, and public education to avert bat extinctions and preserve critical roosting sites.Pan-IndiaBats & ChiropteraNogrants@batcon.org
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Conservation Leadership Programme
Conservation Leadership ProgramUp to 12,50,000 (Matches CLP baseline)12–24 monthsAnnualMulti-partner initiative providing career-building grants, training, and mentorship to early-career conservationists.Megadiverse countries/IndiaEndangered speciesNoinfo@conservationleadershipprogramme.org
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88Conservation NationConservation Nation Grant Program4,00,000 - 8,00,00012 monthsBiannualFunding specifically built to support underrepresented or emerging conservation champions on the ground.Global South/IndiaThreatened speciesNoinfo@conservationnation.org
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Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund
Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF)Large-scale (Varies by corridor)Multi-yearCycle-basedLarge-scale civil society funding aimed at safeguarding global biodiversity hotspots and strengthening local conservation networks.Western Ghats & Eastern HimalayasEcosystem FocusedNocepf@cepf.net
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90Crowder-Messersmith FundCrowder Messersmith Fund2,50,000 - 3,50,00012 monthsAnnualProvides crucial seed money for small, local nature conservation and environmental education projects in developing nations.Developing Nations/IndiaCommunity linked wildlifeNocmfund@audubon.org
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91Disney Conservation FundDisney Worldwide Conservation Fund20,000 - 50,000 USD24 monthsAnnualFocuses on stabilizing threatened wildlife populations and engaging communities in long-term conservation solutions.Global/Pan-IndiaUmbrella SpeciesNo
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92Zoological Society of LondonEDGE Fellowship10,000,000 (Stipend + Project)24 monthsAnnualSupports one-of-a-kind projects mapping, studying, and protecting Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered (EDGE) species.EDGE Zones (e.g., Western Ghats)EDGE Listed SpeciesNoedge@zsl.org
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93Einstein ForumEinstein FellowshipFellowship Stipend5 - 6 monthsAnnualThough academic/interdisciplinary, it supports outstanding young thinkers working on innovative global/environmental ideas outside their core field.International residencyNoneNofellowship@einsteinforum.de
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94Fondation SegréFondation Segré Wildlife ConservationLarge-scale institutionalVariesInvitation/CycleHighly competitive grants for premier NGOs focusing on halting biodiversity loss and countering illegal wildlife trafficking.High-biodiversity corridorsEndangered speciesNocontact@fondationsegre.org
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