Group curators
Frank van der Most
- @Frank_van_der_Most
- | He, him
RubberBootsData
Henry Rees
- @HRees
- | Him/His
WILDLABS
Fauna & Flora
Aurelie Pollak
- @Aurel
- | She/Her
About the Group
The number one problem in nature conservation is the need for more money or access to funding. This group aims to help all WILDLABS community members with funding and financing their projects by creating a space to learn about different funding opportunities, income models and business models, improve grant applications, discover venture capital investment projects, find collaborators for funding, finance and business opportunities, and more.
What the Group Offers
The group offers a space to:
- Ask questions and discuss finding and applying for Funding and Finance
- Brainstorm about Funding and Finance wishlists for types of instruments, eligibility criteria, thematic and geographic priorities
- Publish and be alerted to opportunities
- Publish support resources like grant-writing courses, grant-finding databases, consultant-influencers blogs/Medium/LinkedIn, business development, and project planning courses
- Review and comment on opportunities
- Ask for and provide peer feedback on draft applications
- Learn about funding and finance providers’ views and practices
- Learn about business models for companies and income models for NGOs
- Find collaborators or mentors
- Learn about and attend virtual series and events with live discussions relating to funding and finance information and training
- Identify and facilitate opportunities where WILDLABS community members can collaborate on project applications to increase likelihood of success and impact
- Share fundraising collaboration opportunities, events and resources
- Consultation meetings to discuss collaboration plans, aims or ideas, income and business models
Interested in funding opportunities? Check out the WILDLABS resources page and filter for “Funding Opportunity.”
Resources
Header image credit: Jitu Mondal
Group curators
- @Frank_van_der_Most
- | He, him
RubberBootsData
Field data app developer, with an interest in funding and finance
- 57 Resources
- 188 Discussions
- 9 Groups
- @HRees
- | Him/His
WILDLABS & Fauna & Flora
WILDLABS - Programme Development Manager, keen interest in bats, hyenas and tech!
- 15 Resources
- 14 Discussions
- 6 Groups
- @Aurel
- | She/Her
Looking to reconcile biodiversity conservation and finance.
- 2 Resources
- 1 Discussions
- 10 Groups
No showcases have been added to this group yet.
- @briannajohns
- | she/they
Gathering for Open Science Hardware (GOSH)
Interested in the application of open source technologies for conservation research.
- 9 Resources
- 5 Discussions
- 4 Groups
- @muganyizi
- | Mr.
Muganyizi Melchior Kamuganga is a Tanzanian youth passionate about creating positive social changes. He is a professional Wildlife manager and passionate beekeeper. He is a member of the Lightup impact community in east Africa, Masterpeace global network, Metis and Ashoka alumni
- 0 Resources
- 8 Discussions
- 8 Groups
- @angelabenard
- | they/them
Species360
With a strong background in donor relations and community engagement, Angela is committed to fostering partnerships that enhance conservation efforts. They hold a Master’s degree in Public Administration and is an active member of the nonprofit community.
- 0 Resources
- 2 Discussions
- 3 Groups
- @KeesteVelde
- | He/Him
Underwater Bioacoustician interested in developing PAM for freshwater systems
- 0 Resources
- 6 Discussions
- 7 Groups
- @MStarking
- | she/her/hers
Ecologist and conservation researcher, currently an Assistant Professor at University of Michigan-Flint, research areas include landscape ecology, forestry and wildlife interactions, wildlife habitat relationships, spatial ecology, GIS.
- 0 Resources
- 1 Discussions
- 15 Groups
- 0 Resources
- 0 Discussions
- 7 Groups
- @VijayKarthick
- | He/Him
Nature Conservation Foundation
I'm a PhD student from India, interested in utilising bioacoustics and technology to answer ecological questions. I'm a frog nerd :)
- 0 Resources
- 2 Discussions
- 9 Groups
- 0 Resources
- 1 Discussions
- 5 Groups
- @Valentin_Stefan
- | He/Him
Interested in emerging technologies related to camera traps for pollinators
- 0 Resources
- 4 Discussions
- 18 Groups
Freelance nature shutterbug
- 0 Resources
- 1 Discussions
- 2 Groups
- @NG
- | She
I am a Conservationist and Ornithologist passionate about biodiversity conservation and environmental sustainability.
- 0 Resources
- 1 Discussions
- 7 Groups
A Wildlife Biologist interested in Environment Assessment and Restoration, In-situ and Ex-situ strategies, Technologies used in Conservation and Illegal Wildlife Trade.
- 0 Resources
- 16 Discussions
- 15 Groups
Funding
MFMC offers grants up to €10K (small grants) and grants from €20K to 200K or more ( large grants)
29 January 2025
Funding
National Conservation Trust Fund of Jamaica call for proposals (JM$500K-5M)
Frank van der Most
NCTFJ opens a call for proposals regarding protected areas and other areas of high environmental importance.
29 January 2025
Funding
CEPF 9th call for LOIs for large grants (>$50K) Aplicar en inglés o español
Frank van der Most
The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund ( CEPF ) calls for letters of inquiry ( LOIs ) for large grants focusing on capacity building of civil society organizations to reduce threats to biodiveristy. Applications can be...
29 January 2025
Careers
Software Developer - Key Conservation
Megan Cromp
Key Conservation is seeking an experienced Software Developer to join our team.
28 January 2025
Link
"In this guide, we break down the different types of funding opportunities available for environmental projects, providing key insights into each option’s benefits, expectations, and processes."
26 January 2025
Link
Authors are from 18 funder organisations and provide recommendations to help other funders adopt a more evidence-based approach.
24 January 2025
Funding
BNP Paribas Foundation (up to €800k)
Carly Batist
Applications are open to European scientific research projects (basic and/or applied) focusing on climate and biodiversity related to ocean and coastal ecosystems.
24 January 2025
Funding
The Nature Fund exists to support projects that protect UK species and habitats, and the restoration of natural spaces. Projects must be UK based and will be considered on the basis of their scope for positive impact.
24 January 2025
Funding
RestorLife Awards ($25k)
Carly Batist
To celebrate and fund the work being done to protect and restore nature. 2 Awards - NGO award and Responsible Business Leadership Award
16 January 2025
Funding
This global open call is looking for nonprofits, civic entities, academic institutions, and social enterprises to apply to participate in the Generative AI Accelerator. Selected organizations will receive a share of $...
16 January 2025
Funding
Targets innovative projects that stimulate sustainable climate action combined with positive biodiversity impacts. Projects selected for funding must go beyond the requirements of voluntary carbon standards and...
16 January 2025
Funding
Fonseca Species Conservation Fund (FSCF) - $25k
Carly Batist
CFP for the latest cycle is focused on early-career conservationists from the Americas (including Caribbean)
16 January 2025
September 2025
event
Louisa Richmond-Coggan
event
Louisa Richmond-Coggan
| Description | Activity | Replies | Groups | Updated |
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| Hello, and thank you for this opportunity. I would like to ask for clarification about the scope of eligible projects.The guidelines mention that the Boring Fund supports training... |
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Funding and Finance, Community Base | 2 hours 16 minutes ago | |
| Thanks Frank. |
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Funding and Finance, Community Base | 2 days 10 hours ago | |
| How to submit a proposal for the Boring Fund on the Platform ? |
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Community Base, Funding and Finance | 4 days 3 hours ago | |
| Dear Colleagues,I hope this message finds you well. I am Manuel Sánchez Nivicela., an independent ornithology researcher based in Ecuador,... |
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Funding and Finance, Acoustics, Latin America Community | 5 days 20 hours ago | |
| Hi Elsa, We have used InVEST for a pollinator project we supported (the crop pollination model - details here), and looking to using it more for marine and coastal... |
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Geospatial, Software Development, Climate Change, Funding and Finance, Marine Conservation, Open Source Solutions | 1 week ago | |
| Hello Alex, i am looking for collaborators, partners, advice and also network and investment partners if any |
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Funding and Finance | 2 weeks ago | |
| Thank you for your reply, ChadI meant 10 as a whole, indeed. Perhaps you see your post in one group, but since it is tagged for all groups, I assumed you meant 10 in total.In your... |
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Acoustics, AI for Conservation, Animal Movement, Camera Traps, Citizen Science, Climate Change, Community Base, Connectivity, Drones, eDNA & Genomics, Emerging Tech, Funding and Finance, Geospatial, Human-Wildlife Coexistence, Software Development, Wildlife Crime | 1 month 3 weeks ago | |
| Passing along a question from the Gathering for Open Science Hardware, asking about sources of funding to support in-person events... |
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Open Source Solutions, Funding and Finance, Community Base | 2 months 1 week ago | |
| Hi Ryan, hmm, I had no idea there was a microphone named that. I thought about how it’s used to lure birds for netting, and I like Greek Mythology. I thought it was a perfect fit... |
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Acoustics, Emerging Tech, Funding and Finance, Protected Area Management Tools, Software Development | 4 months 1 week ago | |
| I very much agree. It is a shame that companies/organisations are willing to spend so much to take from the earth and so little to give back. In the example I come from, we are a... |
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Community Base, Funding and Finance | 3 months ago | |
| Hej all, I updated my question to include discussion about the tariffs as well. |
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Community Base, Funding and Finance | 3 months 2 weeks ago | |
| I have posted about this in a different group, but I love boosting the impact of my communication through use of visuals. Free graphics relating to conservation technology... |
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Geospatial, Climate Change, Community Base, Connectivity, Funding and Finance, Open Source Solutions | 3 months 2 weeks ago |
