SMALL CONSERVATION GRANTS

  • Start Date:

  • Deadline:

  • Agency:
    Jana Robeyst Trust Fund

The Office of Grants and Research (OGR), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), invites eligible researchers, conservationists, and organisations to apply for the Small Conservation Grants, offered by the Jana Robeyst Trust Fund. This programme provides targeted support for wildlife conservation initiatives, with a particular focus on mammals in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Programme Overview
The Small Conservation Grants are designed to support early-career scientists and non-profit organisations working on conservation projects, especially those focused on forest elephants and other mammalian species. The fund aims to promote biodiversity protection, ecological research, and sustainable wildlife management practices across the region.

Key Details

  • Funder: Jana Robeyst Trust Fund

  • Award Type: Equipment & Materials; Research – Project Grants & Innovation; Travel Support

  • Maximum Funding: Up to EUR 1,500

  • Submission Deadline: 30 April 2026

Research Focus Areas

  • Animal ecology and habitats

  • Environmental conservation and biodiversity

  • Mammalogy

  • Wildlife management

Projects should demonstrate clear relevance to mammal conservation, particularly within Sub-Saharan African ecosystems.

Eligibility

  • Open to:

    • Non-profit organisations

    • Early-career scientists and conservationists

  • Applicants must be working on conservation-related projects in Sub-Saharan Africa

  • Projects with a focus on forest elephants are especially encouraged

Funding Scope
The grant supports:

  • Field research and data collection

  • Purchase of essential equipment and materials

  • Travel related to conservation activities

  • Small-scale conservation interventions

How to Apply
Applicants should prepare and submit their proposals in line with the guidelines available on the official website:
http://janatrustfund.org/index_en.html

This funding opportunity provides a valuable platform for KNUST researchers and conservation practitioners to contribute to biodiversity conservation efforts, while gaining support for impactful, field-based research in wildlife and ecosystem management.