Applications Invited for Holohil Grant Program

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About the Organization

Holohil Systems has spent more than 40 years redefining the standard for wildlife tracking and telemetry. We know well that the wildlife research community requires consistently reliable equipment that produces precise data. We also know that wildlife researchers are not necessarily experts on VHF transmitters and related tracking equipment. That is why we pride ourselves on providing responsive, comprehensive assistance to the scientists who use our equipment. We make sure their questions and concerns are addressed immediately and we will develop custom solutions where needed.

It is also why we put every piece of equipment we produce through a rigorous quality control process and guarantee that we will repair or replace any transmitter that malfunctions or operates at less than peak performance.

We are proud that we can assist the crucial work of wildlife scientists and it is a responsibility we take seriously.

About the Grant

Overview:  For more than 35 years Holohil has supported endangered species research and educational work for a variety of agencies and researchers. During that time, we have donated transmitters predominately for bat and raptor research. While we still have a strong commitment to these groups of animals, we wish to extend our support to other species that have not previously been included.  To this end, we are extending our support to research projects that are of high value for their species, have a sound research design, and have a positive conservation intention. In 2016, we introduced our new Holohil Grant Program (HGP), which aims to offer Holohil transmitters at a reduced (or no) cost to projects deserving of support.

Since its inception, the HGP has awarded more than $75,000.00 in transmitters to projects around the globe.

Holohil Grant Program would like to support projects that generally meet the following criteria:

• The project makes significant use of Holohil transmitters for data collection.
• The project aims to advance scientific knowledge.
• The project contributes to conservation.
• The project engages/educates the public.
• The project involves underrepresented study species of high research or conservation value.

Applications submitted to the Holohil Grant Program will be judged for suitability by outside (impartial), skilled researchers and experienced professionals invited to participate as HGP Review Committee Members.  Submissions will be accepted from all parts of the globe and support will be awarded four times a year.

Here’s how it works:  Each quarter, Holohil will be supporting projects by donating up to CAD$2,500.00 toward the purchase of Holohil transmitters.  We will also pay all shipping charges (Note: importation duties and taxes are the receiver’s responsibility).  The Holohil Grant Program is available to conservation professionals and researchers from anywhere in the world.

All we ask in return is a short (approx. one-page) report/update with photos of your work using our transmitters which we can post on the Holohil Grant Recipients page.  It’s that simple!

How to Apply

Please download, complete, and submit the Holohil Grant Program application form found at the bottom of this page (limit to 500 words).  Submit the HGP application via email to grantprogram@holohil.com anytime to be included in the current quarterly evaluation cycle.

Because Holohil is interested in supporting projects in a way that minimizes the workload for investigators and reviewers alike, we kindly ask that your combined project summaries not exceed 500 words (1/2 page of text).  The categories for which the HGP Review Committee will evaluate applications are as follows:

• Need – Transmitters are essential for a successful project
• Project Design – Feasibility of the study (timeframe, number of subjects, well-balanced design)
• Public Education – Broad reach of the project with special consideration for involving youth
• Scientific Merit – High potential for scientific contribution (publication)
• Overall Scope – Broad-reaching projects that may effectively protect habitat and other species
• Project Potential – The project is a springboard for additional research/outreach
• Urgency – Study species is in conservation trouble or understudied
• Popularity/Fundability – Targeting under-represented species
• Accessibility – Targets a particularly remote/isolated location or is in an area of minimal current research
• Achievability – Applicant and collaborators have the ability/expertise to do the work

Your application need not comprise a section on each of these criteria to be successful, however, projects that can span both science and conservation education will be more highly rated.

Application deadline:

Quarter 3, July 15

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