Applications for a grant can be made through this website.  The process involves submitting a proposal which would then be considered by the Trustees.  Before downloading the application form, please read the criteria below.

The Trust has two submission dates per year, in January and June.  Submissions may arrive at any time but will only be discussed and decided upon twice a year.  In exceptional cases there may be decisions pushed through by email by the Board. The Trust has a select panel of people to peer review projects and a system of co-opting additional reviewers for projects when necessary, for specialist information and judgements.

Definition and scope of projects supported

The Trust will consider all projects involving the conservation of birds of prey ie those members of the families Accipitridae, Falconidae, Cathartidae, Sagittariidae, Tytonidae and Strigidae. 

Projects will include:

• Conservation projects in range countries
• Habitat/prey protection projects in range countries
• Educational activities
• Scientific techniques and development of these in support of conservation projects
• Birds of prey/ human relationship conflicts and partnerships

Projects must:

• Benefit wild populations
• Have significant conservation value
• Have clear measurable objectives and scientific value
• Have a monitoring evaluation and reporting content
• Have a clear financial reporting system showing how funds are used
• Have clear evidence of application of results
• Be approved of by the relevant government departments and NGOs of the country and have permission to work in the country and be politically acceptable
• Be approved of and/or fit the remit/guidelines/policy of IUCN/SSC specialist groups

• Have a process of publication of results

The project should also:

• Have a capacity building component which considers the needs of local communities, organisations and staff
• Have an exit strategy
• Have evidence of sustainability
• Have an educational/ interpretation component

The Trust will not fund:

• Lobbying
• General administrative overheads
• Captive projects unless the captive population is being kept to improve knowledge of the birds for educational purposes and/or for future reintroduction programmes.  If the latter, it must fit the criteria of the IUCN/SSC RSG

Making an Application

A successful proposal will have given due consideration to the criteria listed above. 
Applicants are invited to bid for grant aid by completing the appropriate application form.