Deadline: 31-Jan-24

Registration is now open for the Program. Subsidies from the Dr. Abigail Ross Foundation for Applied Conservation to support new applications of techniques and approaches of natural and social sciences , while leveraging existing knowledge to solve real-world problems.

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The intention of the Dr. Abigail Ross Foundation for Applied Conservation (TDARFAC) is to bridge the gap between academic advancements in... science conservation efforts and the conservation actions applied on the ground generate actionable conservation interventions.

The Dr. Abigail Ross Foundation for Applied Conservation (TDARFAC) provides grants to support research on conservation and community-based conservation, which aligns with its mission statement and three objectives.

Mission

• Their mission is to solve critical conservation problems by cultivating new approaches with innovative techniques and applications through support for community-led initiatives.

Objectives

• Building capacity
  • To utilize their collective vision as a consortium of international scientists and external experts to facilitate field research and community-led conservation projects in countries with primate habitat.
• Amplifying Voices
  • To promote opportunities for university students and early-career scientists in low- and middle-income countries through project development, funding, mentoring, and support.
• Partnership with local communities
  • To generate community-based conservation projects developed by individuals and non-governmental organizations.

Funding categories

• Conservation Subsidies Applied
  • Pilot or short-term projects (6 months or less)
    • Minimum: $ 1.000
    • Maximum: $ 5,000
  • Long-term projects (more than 6 months)
    • Minimum: $ 5,000
    • Maximum: $ 20,000
  • Grant proposals are solicited for exceptional conservation research and/or community-based conservation projects. Successful proposals must clearly demonstrate how the projects will directly lead to the conservation of non-human primate species and/or the preservation and/or restoration of habitats.
  • Students, professionals, collaborations/partnerships, and non-governmental organizations are encouraged to apply.
• Dedicated to Discovery: Prize Women Conservation Scientists
  • $2,500
  • This award recognizes the extraordinary and groundbreaking scientific work of women in conservation science. Women in science are encouraged to seek nominations.
  • The award focuses on women from marginalized communities who are traditionally underserved. teaching superior and seeks to highlight their scientific contributions. Inclusive, but not limited to: Black women, women indigenous , women representing the LGBTQIA+ community, women with disabilities, and first-generation female academics.
• Advocates for Change: Conservationist and Future Activist Award
  • $2,500
  • This award honors the outstanding achievements of early-career conservationists and activists in applied conservation. Students, educators, experts, and community activists are encouraged to seek nominations.
  • Eligibility is based on candidates with less than 5 years of professional experience in conservation or a maximum of 5 years since obtaining their most recent degree. No age or academic degree restrictions are required to be nominated for this award.

What are they looking for in a proposal? 

• It follows the submission guidelines and meets the basic requirements.
• It fulfills TDARFAC's mission and meets at least one of its three objectives.
• This refers to any non-human primates, their habitats and their conservation; including any associated animal or plant species that share and influence the same landscape(s).
• It presents specific and expected results in a scientifically measurable and meaningful way within the context of the TDARFAC objectives.

Election criteria

• TDARFAC supports individuals, collaborations or partnerships, and non-governmental organizations working in countries with non-human primate habitats. The foundation's primary focus is to assist conservationists from low- and middle-income countries, as defined by the World Bank, and/or individuals and/or organizations working within those countries. However, projects based on any non-human primates, their habitats, or any animal or plant species that share and influence the same landscapes as non-human primates and are directly related to their conservation are eligible for funding.
• The TDARFAC awards program honors scientists and activists for exceptional contributions to the field of conservation and preservation of biodiversity Individuals may be nominated for awards by peers, mentors, and/or colleagues. Nominations must indicate whether the “Devoted to Discovery” or “Advocates for Change” award is being sought. If the same nomination is made for both award opportunities, the single award that is most appropriate will be considered for disbursement by the review committee. There is no limit to the number of nominations a nominator may submit, but a separate statement of support and application are required for each nominee.

For more information, visit TDARFAC .