OpportunityTitle: Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Program
CategoryExplanation: Wildlife Conservation
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Applications may be submitted by any government agencies responsible for rhinoceros and tiger conservation and protection and any other organization with demonstrated experience in rhinoceros and tiger conservation.
Description: The purpose of this competitive grants program is to assist in the conservation of rhinoceros and tiger populations by enhancing: protection of at-risk populations; transfrontier rhinoceros and tiger conservation; habitat conservation and management; applied research on rhinoceros and tiger populations and their habitat including surveys and monitoring; conservation education and community outreach; protected area/reserve management in important rhinoceros and tiger range; development and execution of rhinoceros and tiger conservation management plans; strengthening of local capacity to implement conservation programs; wildlife inspection, law enforcement and forensics skills; and efforts to decrease human- rhinoceros and human-tiger conflict. Due to the limited funding available and the desire to support diverse projects, preference will be given to proposals requesting $50,000 or less. Higher amounts may be requested with appropriate justification.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Program
GrantorContactText: Mr. Fred Bagley  (Asia) or Dr. Michelle Gadd (Africa)
CloseDateExplanation: This program has two annual deadlines.  The first deadline is November 1 each year.  The second deadline is April 1 each year.