*Sept. 30 - Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew - Small Grants 2011*
Through the Bentham-Moxon Trust, Kew Gardens (UK) makes 30 to 40 small grants per year to botanists and horticulturalists for plant collection and field research, international visits or work at Kew, travel and conferences, and other project support. Grants must involve a developing country. The closing date for applications is 30 September. Link <http://www.kew.org/about-kew/policies-information/bentham-moxon/index.htm>
*Oct. 14 -**Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund - Polynesia/Micronesia Biodiversity*
The CEPF calls for proposals to protect biodiversity in Polynesia and Micronesia. Objectives are to control invasive species; strengthen the conservation status of 60 key biodiversity areas; and build local awareness regarding protection and recovery plans for threatened species. The program is open to NGOs, community groups, private enterprises, and other civil society organizations. Applications are invited for small and large grants. Grants are up to US$100 thousand. The closing date is 14 October 2011. *Link <http://www.cepf.net/grants/Pages/default.aspx>*
*Oct. 31 - Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund*
The Fund makes grants for species conservation worldwide, with emphasis on species that are endangered or critically endangered (based on IUCN's Red List). Grants are US$5 thousand (small grants) or US$5 thousand to US$25 thousand. The next deadline for applications is 31 October 2011. Link <http://www.mbzspeciesconservation.org/grant-applictions.php>
*Oct. 31 -**Whitley Awards*
Whitley Awards were developed to recognize effective leaders and communicators from around the world who are applying sustained, effective effort to conserve the natural environment. The projects we fund are pragmatic, have long-lasting impacts and aim to fully include local communities in wildlife and habitat conservation. Only applications from individuals who are nationals of the countries where they are working, that are *_not_*defined as a High-Income Economy by the World Bank (with some exceptions), are eligible to apply. At each Whitley Award Ceremony there are up to nine Whitley Awards of £30,000 each, plus the Whitley Gold Award. Link <http://www.whitleyaward.org/application_process.php>
*Oct. 31 - Equator Prize 2012 - Call for Nominations
*The Equator Initiative calls for nominations for the Equator Prize 2012 to recognize 25 outstanding local initiatives that are advancing solutions for sustainable development. The Prize is open to community-based and local groups that are active in rural areas, and that have been in operation for at least three years. Each of the 25 recipients of the Equator Prize 2012 will receive US$5 thousand, and 10 will be selected for special recognition and a total of US$20 thousand. Nomination forms are available in 16 languages. The list of eligible countries is posted in the announcement. The closing date for nominations is 31 October 2011. Link <http://www.equatorinitiative.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=663&Itemid=697>
*Nov. 7 - Cleveland Metroparks Zoo - Africa Seed Grants and Asia Seed Grants*
Both programs make grants for wildlife conservation and research in their respective regions. Projects focusing on bushmeat (Africa), wildlife trade, human-wildlife conflict, human-wildlife disease, and habitat degradation and loss are of special interest. There are no application restrictions by nationality. Grants are US$1,000 to US$3,500. The deadline for pre-proposals is 07 November 2011. Link <http://www.clemetzoo.com/conservation/grants/>
*Dec. 1 - SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Conservation Fund*
The Conservation Fund makes grants for wildlife conservation, research, and education. Most grants are US$5 thousand to US$25 thousand for one year. Applications are accepted from U.S. non-profit organizations, non-profit organizations in other countries, government entities, accredited universities and research centers, and institutions accredited by AZA or AMMPA. Applications are due no later than 1 December 2011. Link <http://www.swbg-conservationfund.org/grantPolicies.htm>
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*Dec. 31 - Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation*
The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation makes grants for global environmental stability in the themes of climate change, biodiversity, access to water, and the fight against desertification. Its geographical priorities are the Mediterranean Basin, the Polar Regions, and Least-Developed Countries. Priority support will be given to projects focusing on, among other topics, “Conservation efforts for species in critical danger of extinction according to the IUCN Red List” and “the effects of global warming on biodiversity”. Pre-applications for grants are accepted from 02 November 2011 through 31 December 2011. Link <http://www.fpa2.com/fondation.asp?page=deposez_vos_projets>
*2. IUCN Awards*
This is a reminder that the deadline for nominations of high level awards for conservation work to be presented at the 2012 IUCN World Conservation Congress in Korea in 2012 is coming up on September 30^th . Please see more information on the awards and on the nomination process here: http://iucn.org/about/iucn_awards/.
*3. SSC Chairs meeting*
All SSC Specialist Group Chairs and Red List Authorities should have now received confirmation of the dates of the SSC Chairs meeting that will take place in Abu Dhabi, UAE from *February 23 – 27, 2012*. We hope that you all can make it! You will be receiving an email very soon to verify confirmation of your attendance at the meeting so please look out for that and reply to it when you see it.
*4. Deadline for Nominations of the SSC Chair – October 31^st *
The SSC Steering Committee has now appointed a 3 person /ad hoc /Committee to receive nominations from SSC members for candidates for election as SSC Chair at the next World Conservation Congress. More information on the process of Congress elections can be found here <http://www.iucn.org/about/union/members/?8039/Call-for-nominations-for-Council-positions-to-be-elected-at-2012-Congress>. The current Chair, Simon Stuart, will finish his first term in 2012 and is willing to stand for re-election – Commission Chairs may serve for a maximum of two consecutive terms.
Please email your nominations, which will be handled confidentially, to:
Jon Paul Rodríguez, Deputy Chair of SSC, jonpaul.rodriguez@gmail.com
Danna Leaman, SSC Steering Committee member, djl@green-world.org
Andrew Rosenberg, SSC Steering Committee member, arosenberg@conservation
Both programs make grants for wildlife conservation and research in their respective regions. Projects focusing on bushmeat (Africa), wildlife trade, human-wildlife conflict, human-wildlife disease, and habitat degradation and loss are of special interest. There are no application restrictions by nationality. Grants are US$1,000 to US$3,500. The deadline for pre-proposals is 07 November 2011. Link <http://www.clemetzoo.com/conservation/grants/>
*Dec. 1 - SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Conservation Fund*
The Conservation Fund makes grants for wildlife conservation, research, and education. Most grants are US$5 thousand to US$25 thousand for one year. Applications are accepted from U.S. non-profit organizations, non-profit organizations in other countries, government entities, accredited universities and research centers, and institutions accredited by AZA or AMMPA. Applications are due no later than 1 December 2011. Link <http://www.swbg-conservationfund.org/grantPolicies.htm>
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*Dec. 31 - Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation*
The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation makes grants for global environmental stability in the themes of climate change, biodiversity, access to water, and the fight against desertification. Its geographical priorities are the Mediterranean Basin, the Polar Regions, and Least-Developed Countries. Priority support will be given to projects focusing on, among other topics, “Conservation efforts for species in critical danger of extinction according to the IUCN Red List” and “the effects of global warming on biodiversity”. Pre-applications for grants are accepted from 02 November 2011 through 31 December 2011. Link <http://www.fpa2.com/fondation.asp?page=deposez_vos_projets>
*2. IUCN Awards*
This is a reminder that the deadline for nominations of high level awards for conservation work to be presented at the 2012 IUCN World Conservation Congress in Korea in 2012 is coming up on September 30^th . Please see more information on the awards and on the nomination process here: http://iucn.org/about/iucn_awards/.
*3. SSC Chairs meeting*
All SSC Specialist Group Chairs and Red List Authorities should have now received confirmation of the dates of the SSC Chairs meeting that will take place in Abu Dhabi, UAE from *February 23 – 27, 2012*. We hope that you all can make it! You will be receiving an email very soon to verify confirmation of your attendance at the meeting so please look out for that and reply to it when you see it.
*4. Deadline for Nominations of the SSC Chair – October 31^st *
The SSC Steering Committee has now appointed a 3 person /ad hoc /Committee to receive nominations from SSC members for candidates for election as SSC Chair at the next World Conservation Congress. More information on the process of Congress elections can be found here <http://www.iucn.org/about/union/members/?8039/Call-for-nominations-for-Council-positions-to-be-elected-at-2012-Congress>. The current Chair, Simon Stuart, will finish his first term in 2012 and is willing to stand for re-election – Commission Chairs may serve for a maximum of two consecutive terms.
Please email your nominations, which will be handled confidentially, to:
Jon Paul Rodríguez, Deputy Chair of SSC, jonpaul.rodriguez@gmail.com
Danna Leaman, SSC Steering Committee member, djl@green-world.org
Andrew Rosenberg, SSC Steering Committee member, arosenberg@conservation
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