Applications Invited for Conservation Tech Award: Grant

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About the Organization

Since its inception in 2015, EarthRanger has helped protected area managers make informed, conservation-related operational decisions. It is also used by ecologists and biologists to study wildlife and habitats, and to advocate for their protection.

Developed by Vulcan LLC, in partnership with many conservation and technology partners, it is a software solution that combines real-time data from ranger patrols, remote imaging and many, various sensors. As of September 2021, EarthRanger is part of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence (AI2). This move combines world-class research, engineering, product resources and talent to create greater positive impact, as envisioned by the late Paul G. Allen.

About the Grant

The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence (AI2)’s EarthRanger program is committed to helping protected areas and conservation organizations safeguard wildlife and their habitats through the advancement of technology.

AI2 seeks to provide two (2) grants, each in the amount of $15,000 USD, to organizations that deployed or developed technology to make a positive impact in conservation management, including but not limited to, the security of endangered animals, animal behavior research, anti-poaching enforcement, ecological management, and human-wildlife coexistence. We are specifically looking to support existing efforts that have already demonstrated a measure of success and not for proposals of intended future work:

‍Technology Adopter Grant: this grant is for an organization that adopted technology in new or novel ways for conservation management.

Technology Practitioner Grant: this grant is for an organization that has developed technology (e.g., software, applications, AI models/algorithms, hardware) to advance conservation management.

Both EarthRanger users and non-users are welcome to apply for either grant; there is no requirement to become an EarthRanger user to apply and no preference is given to EarthRanger users in the evaluation of applications.

How to Apply

• Online applications must be fully completed by August 23, 2024 and include a point of contact on behalf of the organization.
• All applications are subject to the eligibility requirements described below and will be vetted by AI2 for compliance with applicable laws and US government guidelines for domestic and international grantmaking.
• All applicants must follow AI2’s Business Partner Code of Conduct.
• Nonprofit and for-profit organizations and protected areas managed in whole or in part by a nonprofit or for-profit organization are eligible to apply, subject to the eligibility requirements described below.
• Applicants may only apply for one (1) grant by selecting either the Technology Adopter Grant or Technology Practitioner Grant in the online application form.
• Past applicants including grantees with new projects or initiatives eligible to apply.

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