Conservation Fund Grant Program
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Conservation Fund Grant Program supports marine mammal researchers and educators with funding for research and education that catalyze tangible conservation action for threatened species and populations.
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Funder: Society for Marine Mammalogy
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2028 (Submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 USD for projects lasting up to 2 years; additional $500 conference travel award available
Summary: Supports research and education that catalyze tangible conservation action for threatened marine mammal species, subspecies, and populations.
Key Information: Applicants must be current SMM members and cannot be elected SMM Board members or Committee Chairs.
Description
The Society for Marine Mammalogy (SMM) Conservation Fund supports research and education initiatives intended to catalyze real conservation action for the world’s most endangered marine mammals. Established in 2017, the fund offers a biennial grant opportunity focused on species, subspecies, or populations classified as Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Projects must demonstrate clear potential for tangible conservation outcomes.
The program emphasizes the conservation significance of proposed work, appropriate research and analytical methods, achievable objectives, and the applicant’s ability to conduct the project. The SMM Conservation Committee and Committee of Scientific Advisors lead competitive review, with final approval by the Board of Governors. Projects conducted outside an applicant’s home country must include community outreach and training.
