Deadline: 15-May-22
The Wildlife Acoustics’ Scientific Product Grant Program is now open to support the advancement of animal biology research, habitat monitoring and environmental conservation.
The Grant Program provides scientists with products and software to help further their research into the study of bats, birds, frogs and other vocal wildlife.
Funding Information
They are happy to announce that they are increasing the value that they are giving away per quarter through the grant program, from $5,000 to $12,000 per quarter. They hope this allows them to support more critical bioacoustics research projects around the world.
Eligibility Criteria
- Accessories such as microphones and cables are eligible for the program. However, 3rd party accessories such as SD cards, batteries and battery chargers, padlocks and cable locks are not eligible.
- US or Non-US government agencies are not eligible for the program.
- For each application, please include documentation that indicates tax exempt or non-profit status for your country.
- Due to the volume of applications, you may only apply for one project per quarter.
- Kaleidoscope subscriptions are eligible for the grant program.
- If your country does not grant tax-exempt status or does not provide documentary proof, the online application will allow you to certify that you will and your organization will cover any applicable taxes assessed by your government.
Requirements
If you are awarded a grant, you’ll be expected to:
- Provide written acceptance of the grant and agree to the terms and conditions.
- Maintain contact with Wildlife Acoustics and provide quarterly project updates.
- When possible, acknowledge the support of Wildlife Acoustics, Inc. in any presentations, meetings, publications and/or materials resulting from the project.
- Submit a final report within two months of project completion, or that phase of the project.
Criteria
Consideration will be given to projects that meet the following criteria:
- Project makes significant use of wildlife vocalization recordings for data collection and/or analysis.
- The work advances scientific knowledge and contributes to long-term conservation.
- The grant would have significant impact on the success of the project.
- The application provides adequate information to facilitate project evaluation, including detailed expected outcomes and the need for bioacoustics data to support those outcomes.
- The project must begin within one year of the award.
For more information, visit https://www.wildlifeacoustics.com/grant-program