WWF-India has invited applications for its Small Grants Innovation program for conservation projects from the country. The grant is set up with the 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.

Applications will be reviewed and grants provided twice a year: in June and in January. The last date for submission of applications is 15th June for the June term and 30th November for the January term.

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

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

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.

Interested candidates can apply on the website