Conservation Biology Grants

Last updated October 19, 2026

Grantable tracks 57 active conservation biology grants in its free grants database, drawn from 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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Systematics, Evolution, and Biodiversity (SysEB) Thomas Say Award Grant The Entomological Society of America · Foundation Not published · Varies The Systematics, Evolution, and Biodiversity (SysEB) Thomas Say Award, presented by the Entomological Society of America (ESA), recognizes exceptional contributions to insect systematics, morphology, and evolution.	Not published	Varies
The Ernst Mayr Travel Grants in Animal Systematics Harvard University · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Ernst Mayr Travel Grants at Harvard University's Museum of Comparative Zoology support research in animal systematics, focusing on neglected taxa with poorly described species.	Not published	Up to $3K
WBFC Research Awards Competition Grant Washington Biologists' Field Club Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $6K The Washington Biologists' Field Club (WBFC) Research Awards Competition offers grants to support field research focused on the Mid-Atlantic Region's natural history.	Not published	Up to $6K
Resilience and Sustainability Science Postdoctoral Fellowship Smithsonian Institution · Foundation Not published · Varies Life on a Sustainable Planet aims to promote evidence-based decision-making, working in concert with local communities to address the climate crisis.	Not published	Varies
Shiu-Ying Hu Student/ Postdoctoral Exchange Award Grant Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Shiu-Ying Hu Student/Postdoctoral Exchange Award facilitates collaborative research between American and Chinese scholars in the field of woody plant biology.	Not published	Up to $10K
NEBC Graduate Student Research Award Grant New England Botanical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The NEBC Graduate Student Research Award offers up to $3,000 to support graduate students conducting botanical research on New England's flora, including plants, algae, and fungi.	Not published	Up to $3K
Nevada Traditional Section 6 Grants Nevada Division of Forestry · Foundation Not published · Varies The Nevada Traditional Section 6 Grants program supports conservation efforts for endangered and threatened species on non-federal lands.	Not published	Varies
The Joyce W. Vickery Research Fund Grant The Linnean Society of New South Wales · Foundation Not published · Varies The Joyce W. Vickery Research Fund Grant, offered by the Linnean Society of New South Wales, supports research in the Biological Sciences, particularly in natural history within Australia.	Not published	Varies
Great Apes and Gibbons Program Grant Arcus Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Great Apes and Gibbons Program Grant, administered by the Arcus Foundation, supports conservation efforts for great apes and gibbons across 24 priority landscapes in Africa and Asia.	Not published	Up to $150K

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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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