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EXPLOREClick the map to view nature conservation projects in that country EXPLOREView all the latest projects, or choose a country from the list below

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APPLYJoin the hundreds of conservationists in developing countries receiving grants from the Rufford Foundation

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CONFERENCES Find out how the Rufford Foundation is sharing conservation knowledge and best practice through its conference programme.

About the Grants

The Rufford Foundation is a UK registered charity which funds nature conservation projects across the developing world. To date the Foundation has awarded grants to over 4000 projects in 156 countries.

There are five stages of funding and applications from conservationists are welcome through the dedicated website.

Through its Conference programme, the Foundation encourages the sharing of knowledge and best practice throughout the conservation world.

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Land-Use Change Effects on the Space Use of Cave-Dwelling Bat Assemblages

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NEWS

Read the news from the Rufford Small Grants Foundation and supported projects. You can see the latest updates from projects here.

RSG Conferences 2018/19

Wed, 10/07/2019 - 14:14

We encourage all grantees to attend a recipients conference in a country close by. Below you will find the upcoming venues.

These gatherings are the perfect opportunity to network, share your results with other conservationists and meet new friends. Usually 2 or 3 days with presentations, talks, ideas and often a project visit.

Rufford Grantee Involved in Confiscation of Tourism Animals

Fri, 21/12/2018 - 15:08

Angela Maldonado received five grants through The Rufford Small Grants Programme. We are delighted to hear of her involvement in the confiscation of animals used for tourist pictures in Peru.

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2018/12/22-wild-animals-rescu...

Kenya Conference - Highlights video

Mon, 10/12/2018 - 12:07

From the organisers: "It has been a good experience for us at the RSG Conference Kenya. We learnt a lot about the nature and were able to interact with other experts in nature conservation so thank you so much. We have finalised the Rufford song in the studio which has been attached below.

The title of the song is "You and me for nature'"

IMPORTANT CHANGE TO HOW GRANTS ARE PAID

Mon, 08/10/2018 - 10:21

Following a recent Trustees’ Meeting, it has been decided that, with immediate effect, grants will only be paid to bank accounts held by an organisation such as a university or NGO. No payments will be made to personal bank accounts. This decision has been prompted by a need to further tighten the foundation’s risk management process.