ABC Conservation Awards Grant

The ABC Conservation Awards, funded by the African Bird Club, provide grants of up to £3,000 for conservation projects in Africa. Open to residents and institutions, these awards support diverse initiatives such as bird monitoring, educational programs, and local club support. With over £600,000 awarded since 1996, ABC has funded more than 300 projects across 50 countries, fostering significant contributions to the conservation of African birds and habitats.

The African Bird Club (ABC) funds conservation projects across the African continent and related islands through our Awards and Major Grants Programmes. ABC is a critical player for conservation in Africa with a strong track record of helping to conserve the region’s birds and their habitats. Since our Conservation Fund was launched in 1996, we have made grants totalling over £600,000 to support more than 300 projects in 50 countries and territories of the ABC region.
Conservation Awards of up to £3,000 each may be made to individuals who are normally resident in an African country or to institutions based there. Around 15 such awards are made every year by ABC. Many different types of projects can be considered for support so long as there is a clear conservation objective, including:
Surveys and monitoring of birds and their habitatsEducational projects or training courses;Production of guides to the common birds of a country in local languages;Support for local bird clubs;Raising awareness of conservation issues

Eligibility

As the fund is small, several restrictions will apply:Applicants must be normally resident in Africa;Ideally, the requested grant from ABC should be a major part of the project budget; However funding for field projects that are being carried out as part of an academic study may be considered if funding from the academic institution is not available.