Grant opportunity
Whitley Awards 2027
Flagship awards helping grassroots conservation leaders in the Global South scale proven solutions that benefit biodiversity, communities and climate.
- Funder
- Whitley Fund for Nature
- Applications close 30 October 2026 at 23:59 GMT
- Applications close 30 October 2026 at 23:59 GMT: Oct 30, 2026
- Award
- GBP 50,000 project funding for one year
- Applicant
- Dynamic mid-career conservation leaders who are nationals of the country where they lead a proven, science-based, locally incorporated and community-embedded wildlife conservation project.
- Discipline
- Environment, Climate and Natural Resources
- Region
- Global South
- Posted
- Aug 12, 2026
Call summary
Overview
Winners receive funding, international profile, professional communications support, peer learning and entry to a global conservation-leader network.
Who can apply
Applicants should lead an established team and demonstrate prior success, measurable conservation outcomes, local stakeholder participation, scientific evidence, scalability and a strong need for the award.
What it supports
- Community-based wildlife conservation
- Scaling proven grassroots action
- Science-based and measurable biodiversity outcomes
Funding and duration
- GBP 50,000 for a one-year project
- Training, media support, international visibility and alumni funding pathways
Applications close 30 October 2026 at 23:59 GMT
Applications close 30 October 2026 at 23:59 GMT: Oct 30, 2026
How to apply
Create an account in the official WFN portal, complete the current form and templates, and arrange for three eligible referees to submit references by the deadline.
Call details
Source-based overview
Whitley Awards recognise leaders whose local knowledge, track record and community relationships position them to deliver lasting, practical conservation impact at scale.
Eligibility
Applicants should lead an established team and demonstrate prior success, measurable conservation outcomes, local stakeholder participation, scientific evidence, scalability and a strong need for the award.
Funding and benefits
GBP 50,000 for a one-year project
Training, media support, international visibility and alumni funding pathways
Themes and supported activities
Community-based wildlife conservation
Scaling proven grassroots action
Science-based and measurable biodiversity outcomes
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 30 October 2026 at 23:59 GMT: Applications close 30 October 2026 at 23:59 GMT: Oct 30, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Create an account in the official WFN portal, complete the current form and templates, and arrange for three eligible referees to submit references by the deadline.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.