Rufford Small Grants for Nature Conservation

Who can apply

• The lead applicant is normally an individual conservationist rather than a large institution.
• The project should be field-based and deliver clear conservation value.
• Work must take place in an eligible developing country.
• First-time applicants should apply at the first-grant level.

Focus areas

• Biodiversity
• Species conservation
• Habitats
• Field research
• Community conservation

Requirements

• Online application
• Conservation problem and methods
• Budget
• References
• Applicant experience and project location

Application steps

• Confirm that the species, habitat and country fit the programme.
• Define measurable conservation outputs, not research alone.
• Build a realistic field budget.
• Secure referees familiar with the applicant and proposed work.