december2016
October 20, 2016 | by JanLaarman | Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry
OFRF offers funding for research on organic farming and food systems and the dissemination of these research results to organic farmers and agricultural and research communities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Priorities are research on small grain production; soil health; social sciences related to adoption of organic systems; and organic animal production. OFRF […]
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October 20, 2016 | by JanLaarman | Biodiversity, Conservation, Wildlife
The OBC Conservation Fund makes grants for bird conservation in Asia. Grant-making priorities are projects that benefit globally threatened bird species; that conserve threatened bird habitats; and that are led by Asian residents. Small Conservation Awards are up to £1,500 for projects of 12-18 months, with applications before 31 March of each year. There is […]
Tags: conservation, december2016, march2017, South Asia, wildlife
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October 3, 2016 | by JanLaarman | Biodiversity, Conservation, Wildlife
The Great Ape Conservation Fund is open to receiving project proposals for the conservation of gorillas, chimpanzees, bonobos, orangutans, and gibbons throughout their ranges in Africa and Asia. Grants are for applied research, training, conservation management, community outreach, law enforcement, decreased human-wildlife conflicts, and other activities in conservation. About 20 grants will be awarded, ranging […]
Tags: Africa, community projects, conservation, december2016, research, wildlife
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October 3, 2016 | by JanLaarman | Biodiversity, Conservation, Wildlife
As part of its program “Wildlife Without Borders,” the USFWS makes grants for the conservation of selected wildlife species, including rhinos and tigers. Grants are for applied research, training, conservation management, community outreach, law enforcement, decreased human-wildlife conflicts, and other activities in conservation. Eligibility extends worldwide to qualified and relevant government agencies, other organizations, multi-national […]
Tags: Africa, biodiversity, community projects, conservation, december2016, research, South Asia, wildlife
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October 3, 2016 | by JanLaarman | Cross-Cutting Subjects
The Global Social Venture Competition (GSVC) is a partnership of business schools in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa to provide aspiring entrepreneurs with mentoring, exposure, and funding to support their social ventures. Past winners include plans for water supply, energy micro-credit, agricultural processing, ecological building materials, and other environmental themes. The GSVC will award […]
Tags: all regions, awards/prizes, december2016, social enterprise
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September 20, 2016 | by Terra Viva Grants | Biodiversity, Conservation, Wildlife
The USFWS “Wildlife Without Borders” includes a regional program for Central America. The program seeks to conserve priority species and ecosystems across landscapes that have high value for biodiversity in the Mesoamerican Biological Corridor, while simultaneously benefiting local communities. The announcement identifies the geographic and thematic priorities. Applications can be accepted from both U.S. and […]
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August 23, 2016 | by Terra Viva Grants | Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry
The German Federal Ministry for Food and Agriculture (BMEL) will fund international research cooperation on the topic of innovative approaches to process local food in Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia. The aim is to contribute to improved nutrition, as well as to qualitative and quantitative reduction of food losses. BMEL will make grants to suitable […]
Tags: Africa, agriculture, december2016, research
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August 23, 2016 | by Terra Viva Grants | Biodiversity, Conservation, Wildlife
WWF-India offers grants up to Rs. 400 thousand for conservation research or action projects of up to two years. Grants are made to individuals to be utilized primarily for field activities. Priority is for research and conservation aligned with WWF’s program in India. The application period is 01 October through 31 December of each year. […]
Tags: biodiversity, conservation, december2016, research, South Asia, wildlife
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July 1, 2016 | by terraadmin | Biodiversity, Conservation, Wildlife
The Phoenix Zoo (Arizona, USA) makes small grants to support wildlife conservation and science worldwide. Grants are limited to US$3 thousand for one year. Priority is for practical projects that help build capacity, and that involve local communities. The application period is 01 November through 01 December each year. Link
Tags: all regions, biodiversity, community projects, conservation, december2016, research, wildlife
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June 1, 2016 | by terraadmin | Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry
Orskov makes grants to support student projects in agriculture and sustainable land use in developing countries. Preference will be given to training that emphasizes animal, plant, and soil interactions. Projects should have the potential to alleviate poverty and to provide sustainable environmental benefits, including adaptation/mitigation to the impacts of climate change. Applications are invited from […]
Tags: agriculture, all regions, december2016, research, training/education
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