Applications Invited for Whitley Awards Fund Grassroots Conservation Leaders

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About the Organization

Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN) is a fundraising and grant-giving nature conservation charity, generously supported for more than 20 years by our Patron HRH The Princess Royal and WFN Ambassador and former Trustee Sir David Attenborough.

Established in 1993, it has channelled £24 million to 220 conservation leaders in 80 countries across the Global South, benefitting wildlife, landscapes, and people.

About the Grant

Whitley Awards fund grassroots conservation leaders in the Global South and put an international spotlight on winners’ work.

Grant Size

Whitley Awards are worth £50,000 GBP in project funding over one year.

Eligibility

• Whitley Awards are for dynamic, mid-career conservationists who are leading wildlife conservation projects in the Global South.
• Winners are nationals of the country in which they are working who are seeking to scale up proven work, that is embedded in the local community and would benefit from further funding, a profile boost and international support.
• To be eligible, projects must involve communities at the grassroots level and deliver practical action that is founded on science.

How to Apply

To register for our application portal, click here. Once you have received your unique login details you will be able to complete and submit your application online.

Applications for the 2026 Whitley Awards are currently open and close at midnight GMT on 31 October 2025.

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