Action Burkinabè de Fundraising

Deadline Date : 31-Oct-2021
Name of donor Whitley Fund for Nature
Amount of subsidy from 10,000 $ to 100,000 $
Category : Awards, prizes and challenges
Reference URL : https://whitleyaward.org/apply-for-conservation-funding/how-to-apply/

https://whitleyaward.org/apply-for-conservation-funding/how-to-apply/

The Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN) is currently launching a call for entries for the 2022 Whitley Awards to fund local conservation leaders in developing countries and highlight the work of the winners.

• Countries with low-income economies - Projects wildlife conservation projects led by local leaders based in countries that are not defined as high-income economies by the World Bank. Exceptions to this criterion include Equatorial Guinea and certain Caribbean island nations. If you have any questions about eligible countries, please contact WFN.
• Nationals with local support - A key objective of the Whitley Award is to raise the profile of leaders who are nationals of the country in which they work. There are some exceptions, for example long-term residency (15 years or more) or commitment to the country/region/capacity building of local team members for future leadership.
• They are looking for local environmentalists from locally established NGOs in developing countries, rather than local staff employed by NGOs based in developed countries - but if in doubt, please contact them.
• Good communicators and people who are passionate about what they do. people who will inspire others and, above all, collaborate and share the results. Please note that candidates must be able to communicate in English.
• Leadership and teamwork - The Whitley Awards are won by individuals supported by an appropriate team/organisation. Individuals working in isolation and team/joint entries are not eligible.
• Projects based on scientific evidence and understanding - This can be in the leader, the team's expertise, or via partners/collaboration.
• Work that involves (and benefits) the local community and stakeholders is essential.
• Ecosystem/landscape projects are preferred. Genuine flagship products are accepted, but not if the results are purely species-specific.
• Projects must be able to demonstrate a track record of success and an evidence-based approach. They do not fund pilot projects or work in the start-up phase.
• It's hands-on, pragmatic and realistic, but also ambitious. They're looking for candidates on the cusp of "something big" and work that can be reproduced or developed.
• Actions with clear and measurable results - They look for applications that have carefully thought through the indicators that can be measured to prove impact.
• Sustainable projects - They want the work to continue well into the future, well beyond the Whitley Award. Successful proposals will demonstrate long-term planning.
• Projects that demonstrate good value for money and the ability to manage funding to Whitley Award level (£40,000). Organisations with audited accounts are preferred.
• Projects for which an Award will make a big difference. Priority will be given to those who can demonstrate a need.
• A job that needs publicity - work that will succeed if "the doors can be opened" via the media and greater recognition.

• Anyone can apply for a Whitley Award. You don't need to be invited or nominated.
• The Whitley Awards are aimed at dynamic mid-career ecologists running wildlife conservation projects in developing countries.
• Winners are usually nationals of the country in which they are working and are looking to develop proven work that would benefit from additional funding, profile enhancement and international support.
• To be eligible, projects must involve communities at local level and take concrete action based on science.