HawkWatch International (HWI) 2022 Global Raptor Research & Conservation Grant

HawkWatch International (HWI)’s Global Raptor Research & Conservation Grant supports projects addressing global raptor priorities. The grant aims to increase diversity and inclusivity in conservation while building local capacity.

• Table of Content
• About HawkWatch International (HWI)
• Global Raptor Research & Conservation Grant
• Aim and Benefits of Global Raptor Research & Conservation Grant
• Requirements for Global Raptor Research & Conservation Grant Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About HawkWatch International (HWI)

It all started with a few treks up the trail-less slopes of steep western mountains in search of the migrating raptors. And then, in 1986, nearly a decade after HWI founder Steve Hoffman first began his pioneering effort to learn more about raptor migration in the U.S. west, HawkWatch International (HWI) was born. Since then, the organization has counted, banded, gawked at, gauged, and gathered data on millions of birds heading south for the winter. Over the years, our efforts to sustain and protect these remarkable creatures have led us to study and learn from them during all aspects of th... continue reading

Global Raptor Research & Conservation Grant

Aim and Benefits of Global Raptor Research & Conservation Grant

Applicants may apply for up to $2,500 USD; more than one applicant may be funded. Continued funding for prior grant recipients is possible if all reporting requirements are met. 

In addition to financial support, HWI will support successful applicants by providing scientific guidance, networking opportunities, and publicizing project results, as possible and as desired by the awardee.

Requirements for Global Raptor Research & Conservation Grant Qualification

The Global Raptor Research & Conservation Grant aims to fund projects that are: 

• Located in high-priority countries for raptor research and conservation, broadly Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Southeast Asia, as well as many island countries (see Figure 1 below);
• Focused on a single species of raptor that is recognized as a high priority species for research and conservation (>0.5 RCPI*, see below);
• Led by an applicant that is a citizen of the country and who is associated with a registered NGO and/or university in the country where the project will take place.

Preferences

Applications will be scored based on: the importance and/or impact of the proposed project, the overall quality of the application and the financial need of the applicant. Furthermore, preference will be given to projects that:

• Take place in low-income countries;
• Focus on higher priority raptor species (RCPI >= 0.5);
• Focus on filling knowledge gaps (i.e. research) or on applied conservation actions, or both; 
• Are undertaken by applicants with demonstrated financial need;
• The maximum funding ($2,500) will make up a significant proportion (50%+) of the total budget

Application Deadline

How to Apply

To apply, please submit this form by December 31, 2021. If you have trouble accessing / submitting the form, you may instead email the application to [email protected].

For more details, visit HawkWatch International website.