zarapreshWhitley Awards 2026/2027 – Applications are now open for the 2026 Whitley Awards, Interested persons should check below for how to apply and the requirements.
About Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN)
Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN) is a UK fundraising and grant-giving charity, which supports conservation leaders working in their home countries across the Global South. Over 29 years we have channelled £20 million to more than 200 conservationists in 80 countries. We offer long term, laddered support to courageous changemakers leading local solutions to the global biodiversity and climate crises; they are acting on the latest science and igniting projects with passion.
Whitley Awards fund grassroots conservation leaders in the Global South and put an international spotlight on winners’ work.
Benefits of 2026 Whitley Awards
- Whitley Awards are worth £50,000 GBP in project funding over one year.
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Requirements for 2026 Whitley Awards
- 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.
Additional Information
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.
How to Apply
For more details, visit the Whitley Awards webpage
Application Deadline
October 31, 2025
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