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Apply for the 2026 Whitley Awards

Posted on: 08 Aug, 2025 Deadline: 31 Oct, 2025

Whitley Awards fund grassroots conservation leaders in the Global South and put an international spotlight on winners’ work.

Summary

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.

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.