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Directory of grant-giving organisations

Match your expedition or field project to potential funding sources beyond the Society. Search by theme, amount, and eligibility.

38 Results found

Bat Conservation International

Scholarship supporting student research projects focussing on bats and bat conservation.

BCRA ‐ British Cave Research Association Research Fund

Supports research to further the understanding of caves and the technologies employed to enter and explore them.

British Ecological Society

Supporting scientific ecological research and the training and development of students.

British Ornithologists Union

Supporting small and medium-sized ornithological research projects and attendance at international conferences.

Challenger Society for Marine Science

Grants, prizes and awards for members of the oceanographic community.

Conservation Leadership Programme

Supporting the work of early-career conservationists.

Darwin Initiative

UK government grants scheme focussing on protecting biodiversity.

Earth and Space Foundation

Supporting projects that use knowledge of Earth’s environments to advance the settlement of space.

Eric Hosking Charitable Trust

Supporting natural history and ornithological research.

Exodus Exploration Without Boundaries Grant

Supporting expeditions led by explorers who may have taken alternative routes to acquire the skills necessary to conduct their research.

Explorers Club Exploration Fund

Supporting exploration and field research in a range of subjects.

Fjällräven Field Grant

Supporting scientific fieldwork in conservation, the environment or the natural sciences.

Tips for effective use of the directory

  • Search by focus of the grant: Match your project's objectives with the specific areas of interest for different grants.
  • Search by size of grants offered: Filter listings by the level of financial support, ranging from under £500 to £5,000 or more.
  • Search by eligibility criteria: Narrow down opportunities by who is eligible for each grant.
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