Calls for Proposals/Nominations

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• Tourism Cares, Worldwide Grant Program: Bona fide, nonprofit, tax-exempt public charities may apply for projects to conserve, preserve, or restore a cultural, historical, or natural tourism-related site, or educate visitors to the site. These requests may include bricks-and-mortar capital improvement projects or educational programs that will enhance interpretation of the site. In 2012, Tourism Cares intends to give two groups of six Worldwide Grants at $10,000 each for an annual total of $120,000. The two 2012 On-line Application Deadlines for Step One - Initial Letter of Inquiry Phase are: 1 March 2012 and 2 July 2012, at 5pm US Eastern Time. For more information see: http://www.tourismcares.org/grants/grant-application-process.
• ReSource Award for Sustainable Watershed Management: Acknowledges initiatives which are dedicated to raising public awareness of the ecological, social and economic significance of water sources and watersheds in developing and emerging countries. Prize money totalling US$150,000 will be allocated either in total to one project, or distributed across several projects. Entries should aim to ensure that water will remain a readily available, clean resource in the future. Prize money is awarded strictly for project implementation activities. For more information see: http://www.resourceaward.org/. Deadline: 30 April 2012.
• Comparative Research Networks - Call for Proposals 2012: Within the framework of its strategy for building comparative knowledge on Africa produced from within the African continent, the Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) invites proposals from researchers based in African universities and centres of research for the constitution of Comparative Research Networks (CRNs) to undertake studies on or around any of the themes identified as priority research themes within the framework of the Council’s strategic plan for the period 2012 – 2016. For further information see: http://www.codesria.org/spip.php?article1545&lang=en. Deadline 15 June 2012.
• The John Templeton Foundation, Science and the Big Questions - Life Sciences. The Foundation supports projects investigating the evolution and fundamental nature of life, human life, and mind, especially as they relate to issues of meaning and purpose. Projects are welcome from a variety of disciplinary perspectives, including the biological sciences, neuroscience, archeology, and paleontology. The deadline for online funding enquiries is 16 April 2012. For further information, please see http://www.templeton.org/what-we-fund/core-funding-areas/science-and-the-big-questions/life-sciences.
•  Fondation Ensemble - Small Grants Scheme: Created in 2008, this fund is intended to support actions implemented and led by small organizations. Protecting species of animals that are under threat and/or about to become extinct represents nearly 50% of the small grants fund. The maximum amount of money invested by the Foundation, per project, is EUR 30,000. Deadline: 13 March 2012. For more information see: http://www.fondationensemble.org/amicprog_fond.php.
• The Raptor Research Foundation - Leslie Brown Memorial Grant: This grant is to provide financial assistance to promote the research and/or the dissemination of information on African birds of prey. One grant of up to US$ 1,400 is made per year. Applications must be received by the Foundation office in the US by 15 February 2012.  For further information see: http://www.raptorresearchfoundation.org/grants-and-awards/grants/leslie-brown-memorial-grant.
• The Raptor Research Foundation - Dean Amadon Grant: Designed to assist persons working in the area of distribution and systematics (taxonomy) of raptors. Systematics covers a wide array of interests from molecular work to differential migration of populations from various geographic regions, for example. Distribution also covers a wide array of interests but should have something to do with where raptors live or why they are there. One grant of up to US$ 1,000 is made per year. Applications must be received by the Foundation office in the US by 15 February 2012. For further information see: http://www.raptorresearchfoundation.org/grants-and-awards/grants/dean-amadon-grant.
• Panthera Small Cat Action Fund (SCAF): The SCAF supports applications on the “small cats,” namely all species of the family Felidae excluding the genera Panthera, Uncia, Neofelis, Acinonyx, and the puma (Puma concolor). The fund is intended to support in situ conservation and research activities on the small cat species. Awards are made for one year but may be extended to subsequent years, contingent upon performance and results. The SCAF is open to any qualified individuals and institutions. Preference will be given to projects with a strong conservation emphasis. Deadline: 1 March 2012. For more information see: http://www.panthera.org/small-cat-action-fund.
• Rufford Small Grants for Nature Conservation (RSGs) are aimed at small conservation programmes and pilot projects. RSG's are available to individuals and small groups. Applications can be made at any time of the year; decisions are usually made within three months. RSGs generally support projects of about a year's duration. Maximum grant size is £6,000. Applications from non-first world areas are strongly encouraged. For more information see: http://www.ruffordsmallgrants.org/rsg/.
• African Bird Club: Conservation and Expedition Awards. The ABC Conservation Awards help support small and medium-sized bird conservation projects in Africa. Applicants should be resident in Africa. Most awards are £1,000 or less. The ABC Expedition Awards take place within continental Africa or adjacent islands, with a strong base in conservation and birds. Grants are up to £1,500. Annual deadlines are end February, end June and end October. for further information see: http://www.africanbirdclub.org/club/consfund_proposal.html.
• Bat Conservation International - Global Grassroots Conservation Fund: Bat Conservation International is committed to supporting high-quality, grassroots bat conservation
  efforts around the world. In general, we look for: habitat protection projects with significant
  ecological and/or economic value; research projects that produce data directly applicable to
  conservation activities; and educational projects that teach local citizens the value of protecting bats. We are most interested in supporting local, in-country conservationists and researchers. We especially look for projects in which BCI’s support will be matched by other sources. Assistance may consist of grant funding (between $1,000 and $5,000), complimentary educational materials, training, and/or consultation with BCI biologists. For more information see: http://www.batcon.org/index.php/what-we-do/grants/global-grass-roots.html.  Applications are reviewed on an on-going basis.
• The US Fish and Wildlife Service has various species and geographically focused programmes. These include:
  Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Fund: deadline 1 March
  African Elephant Conservation Fund: deadlines 1 April and 1 November
  Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Fund: deadlines 1 April and 1 November
  Wildlife Without Borders-Africa Program: deadline 1 December
  Applications submitted in advance of the deadlines may receive quicker review and feedback. For further information see: http://www.fws.gov/international/DIC/grants/grants_home.html.
• Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship: The Skoll Foundation presents the Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship each year to a select few social entrepreneurs who are solving the world’s most pressing problems. The Skoll Award includes a core support grant to the organization, to be paid over three years, and a noncash award to the social entrepreneur presented at the Skoll World Forum on Social Entrepreneurship every spring. The application process for the 2013 Skoll Awards is open from January 4 – March 1, 2012. For further information see: http://www.skollfoundation.org/about/skoll-awards/.  
• 2012 Land for Life Award - Applications now open. The award will go to inspiring initiatives which secure the health and productivity of soil for the well-being of present and future generations. The prize will be awarded to those efforts which reduce land degradation through sustainable land management, or are outstanding examples of political leadership, policy, business, advocacy campaigns or scientific research. Three awards will be granted in 2012 from a total prize fund of up to USD 100,000. See: http://www.unccd.int/land4life/menu.php.  Deadline: 29 February 2012.
• OECD 2012 Global Youth Video Competition. Make a short video (no more than 3 minutes) on the theme of Education and Skills - what are the big issues today? Learning the right skills to get a job, Bridging the 'digital divide', Tackling inequality in access to education and training, Inspiring creativity and innovation, ... or something else? To be eligible for prizes, you must be aged between 18 and 25 years during the period of this competition (that means you must have been born on or between 15 December 1985 and 1 April 1994). Proof of identity will be required from all finalists. Competition closes at midnight (Paris time) on 31 March 2012. See: http://www.oecd.org/document/8/0,3746,en_21571361_49034050_49086984_1_1_1_1,00.html.
• Activate! Leadership & Public Innovation programme 2012: Do you work with dynamic environmentalists between 20 & 29 years of age that you would recommend for a leadership training programme? If so, please consider nominating them for the Activate! Programme. It is an incredible opportunity for talented and energetic young people to network and to learn leadership and project management skills. While applications from the general public have closed, applicants who come recommended by organisations in the environmental sector will still be considered. The course starts in 2012, so please do not delay. See Flyer for criteria. Contact Kim Kruyshaar (kimchris@telkomsa.net) with your nominees.
• The Dubai International Award for Best Practices to improve the living environment: The Dubai International Award consists of 11 Awards, 6 for Best Practices, 2 for Best Practice Transfers, 2 for the private sector and 1 for individuals who contribute positively to improving the living environment. Several categories may be appropriate, e.g. impact area B includes: Protection and conservation of natural resources and of the environment. Deadline: 31 March 2012, submissions reaching UN-HABITAT by 31st January 2012 may benefit from substantive feedback. See: http://www.dubaiaward.ae/web/default.aspx
• 2011 UNEP Young Environmental Journalist Award seeks to recognise the very best in original, accurate and inspiring reporting on the environment by young journalists in Africa. It is open to print, broadcast and online journalists who have reported on environmental issues in 2011. For further details click here.

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  Call for Research Proposals for Funding in 2012: National Research Foundation (NRF). Click here for details.

• Call for Applications: NRF, Equipment -related Mobility and Training grants, is to make available funds to support the larger science community to access state-of-the-art equipment that is not available at their own research institution, region or nationally.
• Call for Proposals: Japan Science and Technology Agency / Japan International Cooperation Agency, Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development.
• Call for registration and abstract submissions: Wetlands Indaba. Click here for more information.

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