Grants & awards

Small Grants Programme

Modest funding, applied close to the ground.

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A researcher setting up monitoring equipment on the steppe

About the programme

The Small Grants Programme funds focused pieces of work that make a clear difference to saiga conservation but fall below the threshold of most funders.

Grants are deliberately simple to apply for and quick to decide, so that time-sensitive fieldwork is not lost to a long funding cycle.

Who it’s for

Individuals and small organisations in saiga range states
Community groups working on grassland or wildlife issues
Researchers needing bridge funding for a defined piece of work

What it supports

Field surveys and monitoring
Equipment for ranger and monitoring teams
Local awareness and education activity
Data analysis and publication costs

How to apply

Applications are made through a short online form. We ask for a clear description of the work, a simple budget and one referee — nothing longer than is genuinely needed.

Start an application

Before you apply

How much can I apply for?: Most grants fall between a few hundred and a few thousand pounds. Tell us what the work needs rather than what you think we want to hear.
How long does a decision take?: Usually six to eight weeks after a round closes. If the work is genuinely time-critical, say so in the application and we will try to look at it sooner.
Can the grant cover salary or my own time?: A reasonable contribution towards the applicant's time is eligible, provided it is a minority of the budget and clearly explained.
What reporting is expected?: A short written report and a simple statement of spend within three months of the work finishing. Photographs are welcome but not required.