Manomet is launching a small grants program for conservation action and/or research that have measurable benefits for populations and species of shorebird restricted to the Neotropics (Latin America and the Caribbean), with an emphasis on Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network (WHSRN) sites and/or sites which could qualify for WHSRN status. The grants are intended for early-career conservationists and researchers.
The Manomet small grants program seeks to:
- Promote the conservation of shorebird species and populations breeding in Latin America and the Caribbean (the Neotropics).
- Strengthen knowledge of Neotropical shorebirds to inform decision-making which contributes directly to the management of populations and/or key sites.
- Integrate the needs of Neotropical shorebirds into other biodiversity conservation and sustainable development efforts at key sites.
- Support the designation of WHSRN sites for Neotropical shorebird species and populations.
- Build the capacity of early career conservationists and researchers in the Neotropics.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted by email, in English, Spanish or Portuguese, on the form provided here. Please read and follow the Grant Guidelines carefully. If you have further inquiries, please contact WHSRNgrants@manomet.org.
Grants of $3,000 (US Dollars) are available subject to the Grant Guidelines. Applications are assessed once a year. Deadline for applications is August 15, 2023. Applicants will be informed of the decision as soon as possible (usually within 2 months of the application deadline).
