Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: Up to $100K
Continuation Funding
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Who can apply: Available to Whitley Award alumni only.
Deadline: Annual invited application cycle.
The Whitley Fund for Nature supports grassroots conservation leaders working to halt biodiversity loss and protect wild places in the Global South, especially across Africa and Asia. Its flagship Whitley Awards back local practitioners with both funding and profile, while follow-on grants help proven projects scale up, adapt, or influence policy for long-term wildlife and community benefits. The funder is distinctive for combining financial support with training, visibility, and an emphasis on community-based conservation led by local people.
Competitive annual awards with an expert judging process; Whitley Awards provide £50,000 over one year, Continuation Funding offers up to £100,000 over two years for alumni, and the Gold Award is an invite-only £120,000 prize for exceptional alumni leadership. The portfolio is relatively small, high-touch, and geared toward proven conservation leaders rather than general applicants.
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Monitor the Whitley Award website for the annual application window and submit only when the competition opens; the process is highly competitive and reviewed by experts. Continuation Funding is typically for Whitley Award alumni and is usually invitation-based or announced through specific calls, so eligible organizations should stay engaged with the Whitley Fund for Nature after winning.
Current and upcoming funding from The Whitley Fund For Nature that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Available to Whitley Award alumni only.
Deadline: Annual invited application cycle.
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