CONCEPT NOTES FOR 2026 CONTINUATION FUNDING are noW CLOSED

WFN’s Continuation Funding enables previous Whitley Award winners to scale up successful conservation projects across terrestrial, marine and freshwater habitat with multi-year funding. Find out more about Continuation Funding.

TIMELINE

We are no longer accepting concept notes for 2026 Continuation Funding.

If you submitted a concept note before the deadline, you will be given feedback and if selected, will be invited to submit a full application by the beginning of August.

Successful applicants may expect to receive funding after November of the year they apply.

HOW MUCH FUNDING CAN I APPLY FOR?

Continuation Funding is offered for projects of one or two years, and up to a maximum of £100,000 (based on need).

HOW DO I APPLY?

       1. Check your eligibility

You are eligible to apply only if you have previously won a Whitley Award and successfully completed your grant (final report submitted, and grant closed by WFN).

WFN Associate Award and Runner-Up prize winners are not eligible for Continuation Funding.

       2. Read the application guidelines

       3. Submit your application

You will need to submit a brief concept note to WFN via our online application platform.

HAVE QUESTIONS or need help?

Please contact us.