Whitley Awards 2027 for mid-career conservationists in the Global South (£50,000)

Application Deadline: 30 October 2026.

Applications are now open for the 2027 Whitley Awards. Whitley Awards fund grassroots conservation leaders in the Global South and put an international spotlight on winners’ work. 

Eligibility 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.

Requirements

• Grassroots conservation leaders who are nationals of the country where they work (i.e. you were born there or have lived there long term and obtained national status) and are embedded in local communities.
• Work based in at least one eligible country. Eligible countries are those not classified as a High-Income Economy by the World Bank. There are some exceptions to this based on WFN’s funding history, so please view our full list of eligible countries. If the country you work in does not appear on this list, then unfortunately you are not eligible to apply at this time.
• Wildlife conservation projects that are delivering measurable positive impacts for threatened ecosystems and biodiversity at the landscape or seascape level, while providing tangible benefits to Indigenous peoples and local communities.
• Applicants who work for a locally incorporated NGO, charity, not for profit, or university.

Benefits

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

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Whitley Awards