Prix Whitley 2027 : Financement de la Conservation

Contexte

The Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN) has opened applications for the 2027 Whitley Awards, offering conservation leaders an opportunity to receive significant funding and international recognition for projects protecting biodiversity and supporting communities. The annual awards programme provides financial support to grassroots conservationists who are delivering proven, science-based solutions that create long-term benefits for both people and nature. Applications for the 2027 Whitley Awards are open until 23:59 GMT on Friday, 30 October 2026. Successful award recipients will be announced during the annual Whitley Awards Ceremony in London in spring 2027.

Missions et responsabilités

• Deliver proven, science-based solutions that create long-term benefits for both people and nature.
• Strengthen and scale conservation work to increase environmental impact, improve community engagement and develop sustainable conservation approaches.
• Implement practical conservation action based on scientific evidence.
• Ensure strong involvement of local communities within the projects.
• Develop and expand proven approaches through additional support.
• Maintain a long-term commitment to protecting biodiversity and ecosystems.
• Address critical conservation challenges and apply science-based methods.
• Deliver measurable benefits for wildlife, ecosystems and communities.
• Lead important environmental projects within their own countries.

Profil recherché

• Dynamic, mid-career conservationists leading important environmental projects within their own countries.
• Applicants must be nationals of the country where they are implementing their conservation work.
• Candidates seeking support to scale existing initiatives.
• Projects must be embedded within local communities, address critical conservation challenges, apply science-based methods, deliver measurable benefits for wildlife, ecosystems and communities, and have potential for expansion and long-term sustainability.
• Applicants do not need to be invited or nominated to apply.

Conditions et avantages

• £50,000 in project funding for one year to support conservation initiatives.
• International recognition for conservation achievements.
• Media and communications support to raise project visibility.
• Opportunities for professional training and collaboration.
• Access to peer learning networks.
• Eligibility for future Continuation Funding.
• Consideration for the prestigious Whitley Gold Award.
• Ability to attract partnerships, expand projects and influence environmental policy.
• Membership in an international community of conservation professionals including more than 230 conservation leaders working across over 80 countries.

Dossier de candidature

• Online application form completed through the Whitley Fund for Nature portal.
• A Microsoft Word template for the project logical framework and timeline (latest template provided for the 2027 application cycle).
• A Microsoft Excel template for the project budget (latest template provided for the 2027 application cycle).
• Nomination of three referees to support the application and submission of their recommendations before the deadline.

Comment postuler

Interested applicants must complete an online application process through the Whitley Fund for Nature portal. The application process involves several key steps:

• Register on the Application Portal: Applicants must first create a WFN account through the online application system to receive login details and access the application form.
• Complete the Online Application Form: Provide detailed information about the conservation project, impact, objectives, and future plans. Download, complete, and upload the additional Microsoft Word template (logical framework and timeline) and Microsoft Excel template (project budget).
• Provide Three Referees: Nominate three referees and ensure they submit their recommendations before the deadline.

Submissions using outdated forms from previous years will not be considered. Grassroots conservation leaders working on impactful biodiversity projects are encouraged to apply before the 30 October 2026 deadline. Visit the official website to apply.