Bio-diversity funding opportunities and scholarships

French Foundation for Research on Biodiversity (FRB) — Global Change and Biodiversity
FRB invites proposals to model scenarios of global change, biodiversity, ecosystem services, and public policy.  Provided that some French territories are included, proposals may cover large regional and continental scales.  Projects that focus on developing and emerging countries are particularly encouraged.  Proposals (full projects, pre-projects, and expressions of interest) are due 13 October 2010.
http://www.fondationbiodiversite.fr/images/stories/Call_ModelingScenarios_FRB.pdf

Bioversity International — Agricultural Genetic Resources 2011
Bioversity International announces the Vavilov-Frankel fellowships for 2011.  Up to two grants of US$20 thousand each will support young researchers  in themes of conserving and using genetic resources in agriculture.  Proposals are invited from researchers in low and middle-income countries who are under age 35.  Closing date is 07 November 2010.
http://www.bioversityinternational.org/training/research_fellowships/vavilov_frankel_fellowship.html

World Wide Fund For Nature (WWF) — Prince Bernhard Study Grants 2011
WWF announces the 2011 Prince Bernhard Scholarships to fund mid-career training of individuals working in conservation or disciplines directly relevant to conservation.  Eligibility extends to nationals from Africa (including Madagascar); Asia and Pacific; Latin America and Caribbean; Eastern Europe; and the Middle East.  WWF gives preference to applicants seeking support for studies in their own country or region.  Maximum grant amount is CHF 10 thousand. Applications (English, French, Spanish) are due be 11 January 2011.
http://wwf.panda.org/how_you_can_help/volunteer/prince_bernhard_scholarships/

Global Biodiversity Information Network (GBIF) — Young Researchers Award 2010
The GBIF invites university graduate students to apply for its Young Researcher awards in biodiversity informatics.  GBIF comprises 54 countries and 44 international organizations.  Two awards of €4 thousand each are available in 2010, the first year of the awards.   Application deadline is 15 September 2010.
http://www2.gbif.org/YRA_call.pdf

Fellowships for researchers who want to protect the environment
Germany’s state-run Alexander von Humboldt Foundation has announced the start of its 2010 international climate protection fellowships. The programme, which targets future leaders from developing countries, allows applicants to conduct a research-related project of their own choice during a one-year stay in Germany. Applicants must have completed their first university degree (a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent) less than 12 years ago. They must also hold further academic or professional qualifications (such as a master’s degree, PhD, LLM or MBA) or have extensive professional experience in a leadership role.
http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/ICF.html

First Peoples Worldwide — Keepers of the Earth Fund
First Peoples offers grants for the support of indigenous organizations worldwide.  Grants frequently include aspects of protecting and managing natural resources and environment (including climate change). Grants through the Keepers of the Earth Fund range from US$250 to US$20 thousand.  Application information is in English, French, and Spanish.  Annual application deadline is 30 September.
http://www.firstpeoplesworldwide.org/applygrant.asp

International Elephant Foundation — Call for Proposals 2011
The International Elephant Foundation makes grants for elephant conservation and research.  IEF’s support in 2011 includes protection of wild elephants and their habitats, scientific research, education efforts, and improvements in captive elephant care.  The Foundation prefers requests of $10 thousand or less, but will consider larger amounts.  Eligibility extends to students, scientists, and institutions internationally.   Closing date is 13 August 2010.
http://www.elephantconservation.org/programs/conservation-project-grant-application/

Whitley Fund for Nature — 2011 Awards are Open
The Whitley Fund makes grants for grass-roots conservation projects in developing countries.  The grants are to nationals in eligible countries who lead pragmatic projects that combine conservation and long-term sustainability.  Whitley Awards are £30,000 each; the Whitley Gold Award is £60,000.  Application deadline is 31 October 2010.
http://www.whitleyaward.org/application_process.php

Royal Geographical Society — Application Deadlines January 2011
The RGS funds British students and researchers for international studies and projects, including many in ecology and environment in the developing world.  The RGS-IBG fieldwork grants, and several categories of research grants, have deadlines on 21 January and 28 January 2011.
http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Grants/Grant+deadlines+2010-11.htm

Birdfair/RSPB Research on Endangered Birds
The British Birdwatching Fair (Birdfair) and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) jointly provide grants of up to US$2 thousand for research on endangered birds (IUCN’s red list).  Priority is for researchers working in their own countries, particularly in collaboration with BirdLife partners.  Closing date is 30 November 2010.
http://www.rspb.org.uk/ourwork/science/international/smallgrants/endangeredbirdgrants.asp

World Conservation Union (IUCN) — Central African Regional Program for the Environment
IUCN-CARPE makes small grants to civil society for sustainable forest conservation in Central Africa.  Application deadlines are 31 January and 30 June.
http://www.iucn.org/fr/propos/union/secretariat/bureaux/paco/programmes/paco_forest/carpe_paco/smg_carpe_paco/#whensubm

International Osprey Foundation — Small Grants for Research
The International Osprey Foundation makes grants of US$1,000 to individuals engaged in research of ospreys, other raptors, or environmental research on wildlife and birds in general.   Many past grants have been awarded for projects in the developing countries. Closing date for applications is 31 January each year.
http://www.ospreys.com/

Garden Club of America — Grants for Students
The GCA offers grants, prizes, and fellowships for students enrolled at U.S. universities, including some awards that have a tropical focus. Most grants do not have nationality restrictions.  The Awards in Tropical Botany are offered in partnership with WWF (application deadline is 15 January).  The Chatham Fellowship in Medicinal Botany is in partnership with the Missouri Botanical Garden (deadline is 15 January).  GCA also offers the Lou McCandless Marks Scholarship in Tropical Horticulture (deadline is 01 February).
http://www.gcamerica.org/scholarships.php3

African Bird Club — Small Grants
The ABC Conservation Awards (up to £1,000) support small and medium-sized bird conservation projects in Africa.  Applicants should be resident in Africa.  The ABC Expedition Awards (up to £1,500) take place within continental Africa or adjacent islands, with a strong base in conservation and birds.  Applications for both programs are due before the end of February, June, and October.
http://www.africanbirdclub.org/club/ConsFund.html

U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) — Energy
USAID will make two grants of up to US$2.5 million each in support of its Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program (EEREP).  Themes are reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and increasing renewable energies, in developing countries.  Unrestricted eligibility.  Funding Opportunity RFA-OAA-10-000009.  Application deadline is 10 September 2010.
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=y6FNMWHYdFS4W7qNLvn81yTzbNdvGHqTFh1vKzThpqsXnhhNP5r5!268013801?oppId=56249&mode=VIEW