Call for Grant Applications –
Wildlife Acoustics Grant Program
Application Deadline:
15 February 2025
About Organisation
Wildlife Acoustics is dedicated to advancing wildlife research, habitat monitoring, and environmental conservation through innovative bioacoustic technology. The organization supports scientists and researchers by providing specialized tools for studying vocal wildlife, including bats, birds, and amphibians. By leveraging cutting-edge recording and analysis technology, Wildlife Acoustics enables researchers to collect valuable ecological data that contribute to conservation efforts worldwide.
Committed to promoting the use of bioacoustics in scientific studies, Wildlife Acoustics offers grant programs that equip researchers with the necessary tools to enhance their projects. The organization also fosters collaboration by highlighting successful grant recipients and their work on its website and social media platforms. Through its initiatives, Wildlife Acoustics aims to expand the use of bioacoustic monitoring, advance scientific knowledge, and support efforts that drive impactful environmental conservation.
By providing funding and technological resources, Wildlife Acoustics empowers researchers and conservationists to improve wildlife monitoring and biodiversity assessments. The organization continuously works towards enhancing conservation methodologies and fostering long-term ecological sustainability. Its grant program reflects a strong commitment to environmental stewardship and the application of technology in preserving global biodiversity.
About the Grant
Wildlife Acoustics offers a quarterly grant program to support scientists in conducting bioacoustics research that aids in wildlife conservation. The program provides essential research tools to study vocal wildlife such as bats, birds, and amphibians, helping researchers gather and analyze critical ecological data.
The grant program consists of two main funding options:
- Standard Product Grant – Provides up to $12,000 worth of eligible bioacoustic research products to selected applicants each quarter. Individual recipients may request products and software licenses totaling up to $4,000 per quarter.
- Kaleidoscope Pro-Only Grant – Offers an unlimited number of Kaleidoscope Pro software licenses to support research projects globally. There is no cap on the number of licenses an applicant may request.
Grant recipients receive recognition on Wildlife Acoustics’ website and social media, promoting their research and conservation efforts. The organization seeks to support projects that demonstrate significant and novel use of wildlife vocalization data for ecological monitoring, species identification, and long-term conservation initiatives. The grant program ensures that scientists and conservationists have access to the latest bioacoustic tools to enhance their work and contribute to global biodiversity protection.
Who can Apply?
Wildlife Acoustics invites applications from researchers, scientists, and conservationists associated with charitable, educational, non-governmental, or other tax-exempt organizations. Eligible projects must integrate bioacoustics technology in meaningful ways to support data collection and analysis in wildlife research.
Applications are evaluated based on the following criteria:
- The project must make a significant and innovative use of wildlife vocalization recordings.
- The research should contribute to advancing scientific knowledge and long-term conservation efforts.
- The grant must have a substantial impact on the success of the project.
- Proposals should include clear project objectives, expected outcomes, and a demonstrated need for bioacoustics data.
- The project should commence within one year of receiving the grant.
Successful applicants are expected to maintain regular contact with Wildlife Acoustics, provide quarterly or annual updates, acknowledge the organization’s support in research-related materials, and submit a final report within two months of project completion. The grant aims to support initiatives that leverage bioacoustics for ecological monitoring, species conservation, and biodiversity research.
How to Apply?
Interested applicants must complete and submit the official grant application, including a detailed project proposal outlining objectives, methodology, expected impact, and the necessity of bioacoustics data. Applications are reviewed based on innovation, scientific contribution, and sustainability of the project.
Application Deadline
The grant application period closes on February 15, 2025. Late submissions will not be considered.
Last Date to Apply
All applications must be submitted by February 15, 2025, to be eligible for consideration.
Grant Amount
Wildlife Acoustics provides grants of up to $12,000 per quarter, with individual applicants eligible to request up to $4,000 in equipment or software or an unlimited number of Kaleidoscope Pro software licenses.
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
