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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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FEATURED PROJECT

Oscar Israel Sánchez Luna

Evaluation of the Restoration of a Freshwater Swamp in Tecolutla, Veracruz, México

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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.

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.

WCN Scholarship Program, Nomination from 1st October - 9th November 2018

Wed, 03/10/2018 - 08:21

The WCN Scholarship Program funds graduate education and applied training for community-based conservationists dedicated to working in their home countries. Our vision is that graduates of the Scholarship Program will become leaders in wildlife conservation.

RSG Costa Rica Conference 2018

Mon, 01/10/2018 - 07:04

COSTA RICA is the location for our next recipients meeting in November. Please contact Damian Fernandez: damian.martinezcr@gmail.com for further details.