Conservation Biology Grants

Last updated September 29, 2026

There are currently 57 open conservation biology grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 36 list an award amount, with a median of $5,500.

Open grants: 57; from 49 funders
Median award: $5,500; middle half $2,500–$18K
Total listed funding: $4.8M; across 36 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 0; 2 with a published date

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SCB Graduate Student Research Fellowship Awards Society for Conservation Biology · Foundation January 31, 2027 · $1K SCB allocates awards funding to support ten graduate student members whose research advances the science and practice of conserving biological diversity.	January 31, 2027	$1K
Lee Roy Gordon Scholarship Grant Virginia Deerhunters Association · Foundation May 31, 2027 · $2K Support graduate or advanced undergraduate research on issues relating directly to the study of white-tailed deer.	May 31, 2027	$2K
SFI Conservation Grants Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The SFI Conservation Grants Program supports collaborative conservation research and projects between SFI-certified organizations and conservation and academic researchers.	Rolling	Varies
Australia & Pacific Science Foundation (ASPF) Grants Australia & Pacific Science Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $60K The Australia & Pacific Science Foundation (APSF) offers competitive project grants of up to A$15,000 per year for a maximum of three years, aimed at supporting high-quality research in biological and biophysical sciences within Australia…	Rolling	Up to $60K
Ph.D. Student Fellowships: RGGS Comparative Biology Ph.D. Program Grant American Museum of Natural History · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Ph.D. Student Fellowships in the RGGS Comparative Biology Program at the Richard Gilder Graduate School offer financial support for eligible students.	Rolling	Varies
Huyck Research Grants Huyck Preserve & Biological Research Station · Foundation Rolling · $2K – $4K The Huyck Research Grants are awarded by the Huyck Preserve, a private non-profit field station, to support diverse research projects focusing on the natural systems of the Preserve.	Rolling	$2K – $4K
WNAN Natural History Research Grant Western North American Naturalist · Foundation Rolling · Up to $3K The WNAN Natural History Research Grant supports research in biological natural history within western North America.	Rolling	Up to $3K
Smithsonian Biodiversity Genomics Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (BioG) Grant Smithsonian Institution · Foundation Rolling · Up to $62K The Smithsonian Biodiversity Genomics Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (BioG) offers postdoctoral researchers the opportunity to engage in collaborative research in biodiversity genomics.	Rolling	Up to $62K
Applied Stem Cell Conservation Fund Revive & Restore · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Wildlife Acoustics Grant Program: Software-Only Grant Wildlife Acoustics · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Wildlife Acoustics Grant Program offers a streamlined quarterly Software-Only Grant for organizations needing analysis software. Recipients receive annual Kaleidoscope Pro licenses, enhancing their research capabilities.	Rolling	Varies
Jana Trust Fund Grant Jana Trust Fund · Foundation Rolling · Up to €1,500 The Jana Trust Fund Grant supports early career biologists in sub-Saharan Africa with projects focused on the conservation of endangered mammals, particularly elephants.	Rolling	Up to €1,500
PTES Worldwide Conservation Insight Grants People’s Trust for Endangered Species · Foundation Rolling · £3,000 - £20,000 The PTES Worldwide Conservation Insight Grants support scientific research and practical conservation efforts aimed at preserving endangered species. Grants range from £3,000 to £10,000 annually, up to a total of £20,000 over two years.	Rolling	£3,000 - £20,000
Arnold Arboretum: Sargent Award for Visiting Scholars Grant Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University · Foundation Rolling · Up to $7K The Arnold Arboretum's Sargent Award supports visiting scholars in botanical sciences, providing up to $7,000 for research expenses related to its extensive living and herbarium collections.	Rolling	Up to $7K
IPS Conservation Grants International Primatological Society · Foundation Rolling · Up to $2K The IPS Conservation Grants provide funding of up to $1,500 for developing primate conservation programs and applied research. An additional $500 is available for projects incorporating community involvement.	Rolling	Up to $2K
Global Raptor Research & Conservation Grant HawkWatch International · Foundation Rolling · Up to $4K The Global Raptor Research & Conservation Grant, offered by HawkWatch International, supports crucial projects focused on raptor conservation in high-priority regions such as Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Southeast Asia.	Rolling	Up to $4K
TX State Wildlife Grants Texas Parks and Wildlife Department · Foundation Rolling · Varies The TX State Wildlife Grants program, initiated by Congress in 2000, offers essential funding to U.S. states and territories for proactive conservation efforts, aiming to prevent fish and wildlife from becoming endangered.	Rolling	Varies
NANFA Conservation Research Grant North American Native Fishes Association (NANFA) · Foundation Rolling · Up to $2K The NANFA Conservation Research Grant, offered by the North American Native Fishes Association, supports research focused on conserving North America's indigenous fish species, particularly those that are threatened or endangered.	Rolling	Up to $2K
Plant Science Research Fellowship Grant Oak Spring Garden Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $10K The Plant Science Research Fellowship, awarded by the Oak Spring Garden Foundation, supports early-career plant scientists with a $10,000 grant for a 2-5 week residency.	Rolling	$10K
Howie Wier Memorial Conservation Grant Anza-Borrego Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $3K The Howie Wier Memorial Conservation Grant, offered by the Anza-Borrego Foundation, supports graduate students in ecology and conservation biology.	Rolling	Up to $3K
Hutton Fund Grant Royal Society of New Zealand (RSNZ) · Foundation Rolling · $1K The Hutton Fund Grant, offered by the Royal Society of New Zealand, supports research in zoology, botany, and geology within New Zealand.	Rolling	$1K
ACA: Grants in Biodiversity Alberta Conservation Association (ACA) · Foundation Rolling · $10K The ACA Grants in Biodiversity program supports graduate student research in Alberta, focusing on biodiversity, conservation biology, and ecology.	Rolling	$10K
PMCA Research and Conservation Grant Purple Martin Conservation Association · Foundation Rolling · $500 – $3K The Purple Martin Conservation Association offers the PMCA Research and Conservation Grant to support research on Purple Martins.	Rolling	$500 – $3K
Land Trust Bird Conservation Initiative: Request for Proposals Grant The Friends of the Cornell Lab · Foundation Rolling · Up to $25K The Land Trust Bird Conservation Initiative, led by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, aims to support land trusts in conserving private lands for bird protection.	Rolling	Up to $25K
ASP Emerging Conservationist Award Grant American Society of Primatologists · Foundation Rolling · $2K The ASP Emerging Conservationist Award, provided by the American Society of Primatologists, supports students and early career researchers from habitat countries with financial assistance of $1500.	Rolling	$2K

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Conservation biology grants by the numbers

How deadlines work

Upcoming date published: 2 4%
Stated cycle, no date yet: 3 5%
No deadline published: 52 91%

Only 2 of these grants publish a date, too few to show a seasonal pattern.

Funders with the most open conservation biology grants

Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University 4 open
British Ecological Society (BES) 2 open
Harvard University 2 open
Oak Spring Garden Foundation 2 open
Revive & Restore 2 open
Smithsonian Institution 2 open

49 funders have at least one open grant in this category.

Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 57 open conservation biology grants (active, with a deadline today or later or none published) as of September 29, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 1 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.

About conservation biology grants

Conservation biology grants fund species protection, biodiversity research, habitat restoration, and field-based conservation work. Funders include the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) for fundamental research, the National Geographic Society for early-career and field projects, the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund for threatened-species work, and the Disney Conservation Fund. These awards support researchers, NGOs, and universities working to protect endangered species and ecosystems.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do conservation biology grants award?

Of the 57 open conservation biology grants Grantable lists as of September 29, 2026, 36 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $5,500, and the middle half fall between $2,500 and $18K. The largest is $4M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most conservation biology grants?

By number of open listings, the most active funders are Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University (4), British Ecological Society (BES) (2), Harvard University (2), Oak Spring Garden Foundation (2), and Revive & Restore (2). In all, 49 funders have at least one open grant in this category.

When are conservation biology grants due?

Of 57 open grants, 2 have a published upcoming deadline, 3 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 52 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.

What grants are available for conservation biology?

Conservation biology grants fund species and habitat research, field-based protection of threatened species, biodiversity monitoring, and conservation education. NSF supports fundamental ecological and biological research, while the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund backs practical, on-the-ground interventions for threatened species. The National Geographic Society funds field projects, often with an emphasis on early-career researchers.

Which organizations fund biodiversity and species conservation?

Major funders include the U.S. National Science Foundation, the National Geographic Society, the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund, and the Disney Conservation Fund. Programs like the Rufford Foundation and various IUCN-affiliated funds also support conservation projects worldwide. Each has distinct priorities — some fund academic research, others fund hands-on fieldwork — so align your project with the right funder.

Are there grants for early-career conservation researchers?

Yes. The National Geographic Society funds early-career researchers and explorers, and the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund accepts applications from individuals, NGOs, universities, and research institutions during set funding rounds. Smaller grant programs are well-suited to graduate students and emerging field scientists. Strong proposals show clear conservation impact and feasible, well-scoped fieldwork.

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