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Organisation Name:

On the Edge

Grant Amount: up to £30,000

Application Deadline:

March 1, 2025

About Organisation

On the Edge is a conservation organization focused on protecting species and ecosystems that are critical to biodiversity. It works to conserve EDGE (Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered) species and EDGE zones, which are habitats home to some of the world’s most unique and vulnerable species. The organization supports individuals and small organizations in conservation efforts, helping them scale their impact through funding, mentorship, and capacity-building opportunities. It seeks to foster local, community-driven conservation work that creates measurable and lasting environmental outcomes, leveraging innovative approaches to conservation and storytelling to amplify these efforts globally.

About the Grant

On the Edge offers six conservation grants to individuals and small organizations dedicated to protecting EDGE species or EDGE zones worldwide. Grants, up to £30,000, are awarded over one year, with the possibility of a one-year no-cost extension. The goal of the grant is to strengthen the capacity of conservationists and their local communities in their efforts to safeguard critical species and ecosystems. Successful applicants will receive financial support, mentorship, a capacity-building workshop, and will be paired with storytellers to increase their project’s visibility and engagement. The grant prioritizes on-the-ground impact and will not fund conference attendance, ex-situ research, or large organizations.

Who can Apply?

This grant is open to early to mid-career individuals and small organizations ready to scale their conservation efforts. Applicants must be working to protect EDGE species or EDGE zones and have strong local community ties. The fund seeks ambitious, pioneering conservationists in the field of applied conservation. Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate how their work will address significant conservation challenges, engage local communities, and measure long-term impact. The funding is intended for those who will benefit from support to realize their full potential in conservation work and make a lasting contribution to biodiversity protection.

How to Apply?

Interested applicants must submit a detailed proposal outlining their project, including information about their qualifications, the species or zones they aim to protect, proposed activities, and community involvement. Applicants should also include a project timeline and budget breakdown.

Application Deadline

Applications are open from January 1, 2025, to March 1, 2025.

Last Date To Apply
March 1, 2025

For more information, please visit the grant website here.