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About this opportunity

The Future Conservationist Award provides project funding and professional development support to early-career conservationists working in biodiversity-rich but under-resourced regions. Selected teams receive grants, training, and access to CLP’s global alumni network to implement species-focused conservation projects.

Who can apply

Form a team of at least three people
Be early-career conservationists (≤5 years of professional experience)
Propose a project focused on IUCN Red List species (Critically Endangered, Endangered, Vulnerable, Data Deficient)
Submit a proposal aligned with CLP themes:
Climate impact and adaptation
Habitat restoration or management
Indigenous community participation
Environmental policy
Ensure the project is 3–12 months long
Submit via CLP’s online portal with required documents

Conservation Leadership Programme (CLP), BirdLife International, Fauna & Flora, and the Wildlife Conservation SocietyGrant

2026 Future Conservationist Awards

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Opportunity type

Grant

Funding

Partially Funded

Location

Global

Deadline

Archived

About this opportunity

Who can apply

Form a team of at least three people
Be early-career conservationists (≤5 years of professional experience)
Propose a project focused on IUCN Red List species (Critically Endangered, Endangered, Vulnerable, Data Deficient)
Submit a proposal aligned with CLP themes:
Climate impact and adaptation
Habitat restoration or management
Indigenous community participation
Environmental policy
Ensure the project is 3–12 months long
Submit via CLP’s online portal with required documents

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