Organisation Name:
Wildlife Conservation Trust (WCT)
Application Deadline:
20 July 2026
About Organisation
The Wildlife Conservation Trust (WCT) is a leading Indian non-profit organisation dedicated to protecting the country’s biodiversity through scientific research, conservation action, and community engagement. WCT works with researchers, conservationists, government agencies, and local communities to safeguard endangered wildlife and critical ecosystems across India. Its initiatives focus on species conservation, habitat protection, capacity building, and promoting sustainable coexistence between people and wildlife. Through research, education, and field-based interventions, WCT contributes to evidence-based conservation strategies that strengthen India’s natural heritage. The organisation also supports emerging conservation professionals through grants, training, and collaborative conservation programmes.
About the Grant
The WCT-BEES Grants 2026 provide financial support for projects that conserve endangered species, biodiversity-rich habitats, and ecosystems across India. The programme offers two funding categories: the Wildlife Research Small Grant and the Grassroots Conservation Small Grant. It supports research, habitat conservation, biodiversity monitoring, community-based conservation, awareness initiatives, and sustainable livelihood interventions linked to conservation outcomes. The programme aims to strengthen on-ground conservation efforts by funding practical, innovative, and scientifically sound projects with measurable environmental impact. WCT encourages initiatives that combine ecological research with community participation to create long-term conservation benefits across diverse landscapes.
Who can Apply?
The WCT-BEES Grants 2026 are open to Indian citizens, researchers, conservationists, educational institutions, and registered organisations operating in India. Applicants must hold at least a graduate degree, while organisations should nominate a qualified lead applicant. Projects must focus on conserving endangered species or ecologically significant habitats within India and should not exceed ten months. Only one proposal may be submitted per applicant or organisation. Applicants should demonstrate measurable conservation outcomes, dedicate most of the funding to project activities, disclose any existing financial support, and ensure their proposals align with the programme’s conservation objectives.
How to Apply?
Applicants should prepare a detailed project proposal describing conservation objectives, methodology, implementation plan, measurable outcomes, project timeline, budget, and referee details. The proposal must satisfy the eligibility criteria of the WCT-BEES Grants 2026 and comply with programme guidelines. Eligible individuals and organisations should submit only one application before the closing date for evaluation by the WCT Selection Committee.
Application Deadline
The application deadline is 20 July 2026.
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
