Conservation Biology Grants

Last updated October 19, 2026

Grantable tracks 57 active conservation biology grants in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 36 list an award amount, with a median of $5,500.

Grants tracked: 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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Black Hills Charitable Giving Program Grant Black Hills Corporation Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Black Hills Charitable Giving Program supports community growth by providing sponsorships and donations to eligible organizations.	Not published	Varies
BES: Long-term Research Grant British Ecological Society (BES) · Foundation Not published · Up to £8,500 The British Ecological Society (BES) offers a Long-term Research Grant, providing funding for 10 years to support ecological studies worldwide.	Not published	Up to £8,500
Earthwatch Traditional Ecological Knowledge Grant Earthwatch Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · $20K – $80K The Earthwatch Traditional Ecological Knowledge Grant supports innovative research that integrates Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) with Western scientific processes.	Not published	$20K – $80K
Linnean Society of London: Appleyard Fund Grant The Linnean Society of London · Foundation Not published · Up to £2,000 The Linnean Society of London offers the Appleyard Fund Grant, established in 1968, to support research in botany and zoology.	Not published	Up to £2,000
Wildlife Health (Reptile and Amphibian) - Established Investigator Grant Morris Animal Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100K Morris Animal Foundation invites Established Investigators to submit pre-proposals for research focused on reptile and amphibian health.	Not published	$100K
David H. Smith Conservation Research Fellowship Cedar Tree Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cedar Tree Foundation's David H. Smith Conservation Research Fellowship (est. 1998) is a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship for early-career conservation scientists (MA-based funder, national reach).	Not published	Varies
Asia Wild Grant Program Asia Wild · Foundation Not published · Varies Asia Wild provides grants to small and local animal welfare organizations worldwide that rescue and protect animals.	Not published	Varies
SWOT Grants State of the World's Sea Turtles · State Not published · $1K – $2K SWOT Grants offer funding ranging from $1,000 to $2,000 for sea turtle research and conservation projects globally.	Not published	$1K – $2K
Society of Systematic Biologists: Graduate Student Research Awards Grant Society of Systematic Biologists · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The Society of Systematic Biologists offers Graduate Student Research Awards to support graduate students in systematics research.	Not published	$1K – $3K
Arnold Arboretum: James R. Jewett Prize Grant Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University is a leading research center for woody plants, housing over 15,000 species.	Not published	Up to $10K
Gerda Henkel Foundation: Funding Initiative Patrimonies Grant Gerda Henkel Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Gerda Henkel Foundation's Patrimonies funding initiative supports projects aimed at preserving historical cultural heritage, particularly in crisis regions.	Not published	Varies
Plant Conservation Biology Fellowship Grant Oak Spring Garden Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K The Plant Conservation Biology Fellowship supports early-career scholars to focus on plant conservation research.	Not published	$10K
Club300 Bird Protection Grant Swedish Club300 · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Club300 Bird Protection Grant, established in 1991 by the Swedish Club300, has invested over $600,000 in global bird conservation projects.	Not published	Up to $5K
Student Research Scholarship for Global Bat Conservation Priorities Grant Bat Conservation International · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K Bat Conservation International invites proposals for the Student Research Scholarship aimed at supporting exceptional student researchers in bat conservation.	Not published	Up to $5K
Regina B. Frankenberg Foundation Grant - Endangered Species Conservation Regina Bauer Frankenberg Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Regina B. Frankenberg Foundation Grant focuses on supporting organizations dedicated to animal welfare, particularly in protecting endangered species and reducing the homelessness and mistreatment of companion animals.	Not published	Varies
Biodiversity Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant Harvard University · Foundation Not published · Up to $68K The Biodiversity Postdoctoral Fellowship at Harvard University supports postdoctoral researchers at the Museum of Comparative Zoology to explore and formally describe Earth's animal species.	Not published	Up to $68K
BES: Synthesis Grant British Ecological Society (BES) · Foundation Not published · Up to £30,000 The BES: Synthesis Grant aims to accelerate impactful research by providing £30k to form interdisciplinary synthesis groups of 8-15 members over two years.	Not published	Up to £30,000
Sinnott Award Grant Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University · Foundation Not published · Up to $7K The Sinnott Award supports botanical research using the Arnold Arboretum's extensive living collection of over 15,000 documented temperate woody plants.	Not published	Up to $7K
Call for Expressions of Interest for Expeditions in Collaboration with Schmidt Ocean Institute Grant Schmidt Ocean Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies The Schmidt Ocean Institute invites Expressions of Interest for collaborative research expeditions aboard R/V Falkor (too). Researchers can propose projects for any location and time, utilizing the vessel's extensive capabilities.	Not published	Varies
Marine Mammal Commission Grants Marine Mammal Commission · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The Marine Mammal Commission is inviting proposals aimed at developing innovative tools and methods for enhancing marine mammal stock assessments.	Not published	Up to $75K
BCNA Annual Grants Boulder County Nature Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Boulder County Nature Association (BCNA) offers one-year grants up to $4,000 for research projects that enhance understanding of Boulder County's ecosystems, focusing on climate change and development impacts.	Not published	Up to $5K
Simons Collaborations in Ecology and Evolution Grant The Simons Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1M – $4M The Simons Foundation invites vision statements for new collaborations in Ecology and Evolution, aiming to foster innovative, cross-disciplinary research.	Not published	$1M – $4M
Catalyst Science Fund Revive & Restore · Foundation Not published · $3M – $20M	Not published	$3M – $20M
Future Conservationist Award Grant Conservation Leadership Programme · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Future Conservationist Award by the Conservation Leadership Programme supports early-career conservationists in the Asia Pacific region.	Not published	Up to $15K

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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 conservation biology grants Grantable lists as of October 19, 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 active listings, the leading 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 active grant in this category.

When are conservation biology grants due?

Of 57 grants listed, 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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