Whitley Awards 2026 for mid-career conservationists in the Global South (£40,000)

Application Deadline:  31 October 2025.

Applications are now open for the 2026 Whitley Awards for mid-career conservationists. Whitley Awards fund grassroots conservation leaders in the Global South and put an international spotlight on winners’ work. 

Requirements

• Whitley Awards are for dynamic, mid-career conservationists who are leading wildlife conservation projects in the Global South. Winners are nationals of the country in which they are working who are seeking to scale up proven work, that is embedded in the local community and would benefit from further funding, a profile boost and international support.

Benefits

• Whitley Awards are worth £50,000 GBP in project funding over one year.

Timeline

• Applications for the 2026 Whitley Awards are currently open and close at midnight GMT on 31 October 2025.
• The Whitley Awards Ceremony will take place in Spring 2026, when winners are announced during a live event, which is also streamed online.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Whitley Awards