Conservation Biology Grants

Last updated August 16, 2026

There are currently 58 active conservation biology grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Land Trust Bird Conservation Initiative: Request for Proposals Grant	The Friends of the Cornell Lab Of	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	ASP Emerging Conservationist Award Grant	American Society of Primatologists	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Black Hills Charitable Giving Program Grant	Black Hills Corporation Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	BES: Long-term Research Grant	British Ecological Society (BES)	Rolling	Up to £8,500
Foundation	Earthwatch Traditional Ecological Knowledge Grant	Earthwatch Institute Inc	Rolling	$20K – $80K
Foundation	Linnean Society of London: Appleyard Fund Grant	The Linnean Society of London	Rolling	Up to £2,000
Foundation	Wildlife Health (Reptile and Amphibian) - Established Investigator Grant	Morris Animal Foundation	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	Asia Wild Grant Program	Asia Wild	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SWOT Grants	State of the World's Sea Turtles	Rolling	$1K – $2K
Foundation	Society of Systematic Biologists: Graduate Student Research Awards Grant	Society of Systematic Biologists	Rolling	$1K – $3K
Foundation	Arnold Arboretum: James R. Jewett Prize Grant	Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Gerda Henkel Foundation: Funding Initiative Patrimonies Grant	Gerda Henkel Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Plant Conservation Biology Fellowship Grant	Oak Spring Garden Foundation	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Club300 Bird Protection Grant	Swedish Club300	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Student Research Scholarship for Global Bat Conservation Priorities Grant	Bat Conservation International	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Regina B. Frankenberg Foundation Grant - Endangered Species Conservation	Regina Bauer Frankenberg Foundation Xxxxx3008	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Biodiversity Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant	Harvard University	Rolling	Up to $68K
Foundation	BES: Synthesis Grant	British Ecological Society (BES)	Rolling	Up to £30,000
Foundation	Sinnott Award Grant	Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University	Rolling	Up to $7K
Foundation	Call for Expressions of Interest for Expeditions in Collaboration with Schmidt Ocean Institute Grant	Schmidt Ocean Institute	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Marine Mammal Commission Grants	Marine Mammal Commission	Rolling	Up to $75K
Foundation	BCNA Annual Grants	Boulder County Nature Association	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Simons Collaborations in Ecology and Evolution Grant	The Simons Foundation Inc	Rolling	$1M – $4M
Foundation	Catalyst Science Fund	Revive & Restore	Rolling	$3M – $20M

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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