Eligibility Requirements

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.

Requirements

• Grassroots conservation leaders who are nationals of the country where they work (i.e. you were born there or have lived there long term and obtained national status) and are embedded in local communities.
• Work based in at least one eligible country. Eligible countries are those not classified as a High-Income Economy. There are some exceptions to this based on funding history.
• Wildlife conservation projects that are delivering measurable positive impacts for threatened ecosystems and biodiversity at the landscape or seascape level, while providing tangible benefits to Indigenous peoples and local communities.
• Applicants who work for a locally incorporated NGO, charity, not for profit, or university.

Benefits

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

Application Process

Applications are now open for the Whitley Awards fund.

Deadline

Application Deadline: 30 October 2026.