Whitley Fund for Nature supports outstanding grassroots conservation, offering laddered funding for projects through the Whitley Awards, Continuation Funding, and the Whitley Gold Award.
Applications for the 2027 Whitley Awards are open now! Interested in applying? Click here to find out more.
Funding Opportunities
Whitley Awards
Our flagship awards recognise dynamic conservation leaders who are ready to take proven solutions to the next level. Winners receive project funding, international recognition, communications support, and become part of WFN’s global network.
Applications for the 2027 Whitley Awards are now open.
Apply for the 2027 Whitley AwardsContinuation Funding
Available exclusively to former Whitley Award Winners, Continuation Funding helps conservationists expand successful projects, respond to emerging opportunities and increase impact over the longer term.
Learn about Continuation FundingWhitley Gold Award
Our top honour for outstanding Whitley Award Winners. Each year, one former winner is selected for the Whitley Gold Award in recognition of exceptional conservation leadership and impact. The award helps amplify proven solutions and inspire action globally.
Learn about the Gold AwardMeet our winners
Find out more about how Whitley Award Winners are having a positive impact and delivering proven conservation solutions that enable both people and nature to thrive.
Take a look at past Whitley Award winners.
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