WWF India Small Grants

WWF India Small Grants

WWF India Small Grants

Applications are now open for the World Wide Fund for Nature-India's (WWF India) Small Grants Innovation Program (SGIP) with an aim of encouraging young Indians to respond innovatively and independently to the conservation issues which affect the country.

The grants will be used to fund research and initiatives which especially demonstrate innovation that is replicable, scalable and sustainable.

Around the globe, conservationists are employing the latest technological advances to make a difference for people, wildlife, oceans, forests and clean water.

The SGIP will provide grants to individuals for activities and/or research that address issues and off­er solutions or insights towards:

  • Species and habitat related problems and concerns – with a focus on immediate threats and issues
  • Enabling communities and other stakeholders to address local environmental concerns
  • Improving local livelihoods through conservation and natural resource management or promoting livelihoods that reduce impacts on biodiversity
  • Aspects of trade involving wildlife species
  • Increasing understanding on the status of lesser known or lesser studied species of wildlife
  • Innovative approaches to awareness raising regarding environmental concerns
  • Demonstrating individual or collective action towards conservation outcomes.

    WWF India Small Grants - Funding Information

    WWF-India is offering eligible individuals a one-time grant of up to INR 400,000 over a maximum period of 2 years for undertaking conservation research/ action research.

    The program does not support;

  • Cash payments for direct budgetary support to an organization
  • Payment for ongoing projects and for expenses of recurring nature
  • Organization of seminars, meetings and conferences, except where it can be demonstrated that the organization of such a meeting is critical to achieving the larger objectives of this grant
  • Sponsorship to attend conferences, workshops, training programs in India or abroad
  • Large scale construction and high capital costs
  • Purchase of vehicles
  • Proposals from Government employees and departments.

    WWF India Small Grants - Selection Criteria

  • Applicants must demonstrate sound knowledge of environmental conservation and of the particular geographical area or issue that they wish to contribute to through their project.
  • The duration of the project should be between 6 to 24 months and the scale of the project should be such that funding awarded covers the total or the majority of the requirements.

    Proposals meeting some or all of the following criteria will receive priority consideration:

  • Contribute to WWF India’s mission of conservation and priority will be given to initiatives located in WWF India’s priority landscapes or geographies
  • Achieve a clear outcome within the project timeframe that can be scaled up or replicated
  • Encourage participatory or community-based conservation and natural resource management
  • Introduce innovative approaches that can demonstrate conservation impact
  • Have a clearly articulated rationale that demonstrates urgency and need for the work.

    For more information and application details, see; WWF India Small Grants

  • List of All Current Scholarships for International Students - Updated Daily - Apply Today! Click Here!

  • Funding Grants for NGOs

    Scholarships for Study in Africa » Scholarships for African Students » Undergraduate Scholarships » African Women Scholarships & Grants » Developing Countries Scholarships » Engineering Scholarships » Erasmus Mundus Scholarships for Developing Countries » Fellowship Programs » Funding Grants for NGOs » Government Scholarships » LLM Scholarships » MBA Scholarships » PhD and Masters by Research Scholarships » Public Health Scholarships - MPH Scholarships » Refugees Scholarships » Research Grants » Scholarships and Grants

    Scholarships in Australia » Scholarships in Austria » Scholarships in Belgium » Scholarships in Canada » Scholarships in Germany » Scholarships in Ireland » Scholarships in Italy » Scholarships in Japan » Scholarships in Korea » Scholarships in Netherlands » Scholarships in Switzerland » Scholarships in UK » Scholarships in USA

  • Funding Agencies for Grants - Search Funding Agencies for Grants? - NGO Funding Agencies - Fill Out a Simple Grant Form? - NGO Grant Funding Agencies

  • List of All Current Scholarships for International Students - Updated Daily - Apply Today! Click Here!

  • Volunteer in Kenya - Medical Volunteer Kenya - Volunteer in Orphanages in Kenya

    What is an Operating System? » Computer Shortcut Keys and their Functions » Keyboard Function Keys

    Short Stories for Kids - Moral Stories – English Short Stories for Children - Moral Stories for Kids - Stories for Kids - Funny Story for Kids - Scary Stories for Kids - Really Funny Short Stories - Bedtime Stories Proverb Stories Powerful Motivational Quotes for Students » Success Quotes » English Short Stories for Kids

    Cabin Crew Jobs & Career Advice » Secretary Job Description » Receptionist Job Description » Top 100 Interview Questions and Answers » How to Prepare for an Interview » How to Write a CV » How to Choose a Career » Computer Shortcut Keys and their Functions