The Whitley Awards fund dynamic mid-career conservationists leading grassroots projects that deliver practical, science-based solutions benefiting both people and nature. Winners receive £50,000 over one year plus international recognition, communications support, peer learning, training, and eligibility for future funding. Projects must be embedded in local communities and demonstrate proven impact.
Applicants must be nationals working in their own country, leading grassroots conservation projects embedded in local communities. Projects must be science-based and seek to scale proven work.
