Apply for the 2026 Whitley Awards

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

Summary

1. Application Deadline: 31 October 2025
2. Type: Entrepreneurs
3. Sponsor: Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN)
4. Gender: Men and Women

Eligibility Criteria for Apply for the 2026 Whitley Awards

1. 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

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

Benefits of Apply for the 2026 Whitley Awards

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

How to Apply

For more details, visit Whitley Awards webpage

Application Deadline

October 31, 2025

Application Link(s)

• Apply for Apply for the 2026 Whitley Awards