Introduction The Wildlife Trusts is a conservation movement comprising 46 local Wildlife Trusts and a central charity, the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts (RSWT), working across the United Kingdom, Alderney and the Isle of Man. Its work focuses on wildlife conservation, habitat restoration, biodiversity protection, climate resilience, environmental education and community participation. Alongside delivering conservation… [Read More]
Animals & Wildlife
Animal Charity Evaluators: Evidence-Based Animal Advocacy, Grants and Global Impact
Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) is an independent nonprofit organization that uses evidence and research to identify effective ways of reducing animal suffering. It evaluates animal protection organizations, recommends high-impact charities, publishes research for donors and advocates, and distributes funding through its Recommended Charity Fund, Greatest Needs Fund, and Movement Grants program. Introduction Animal Charity Evaluators… [Read More]
Effective Altruism Funds: Evidence-Based Grantmaking for High-Impact Projects (Global)
Introduction Effective Altruism Funds, commonly known as EA Funds, is a grantmaking platform that directs charitable donations toward projects expected to produce significant positive impact across global health, animal welfare, transformative artificial intelligence and effective altruism infrastructure. History and Background Effective Altruism Funds was created by the Centre for Effective Altruism during Y Combinator’s Winter… [Read More]
Primate Conservation, Inc.: Protecting Endangered Primates through Field Research Grants
Introduction Primate Conservation, Inc. (PCI) is an all-volunteer, nonprofit private foundation that supports field research and conservation projects focused on rare, poorly understood and endangered wild primates. The organisation provides small grants to graduate students, primatologists and conservation professionals studying primates in their natural habitats. Its funding helps researchers collect scientific evidence, assess threats, engage… [Read More]
Sussex Wildlife Trust: Mission, Conservation Work and Impact
Sussex Wildlife Trust is an independent conservation charity working to protect wildlife, restore habitats and connect people with nature across East Sussex, West Sussex, Brighton and Hove. Established in 1961, it is the largest local organisation dedicated to protecting Sussex’s natural environment and forms part of the wider network of 46 Wildlife Trusts across the… [Read More]
Game Rangers’ Association of Africa: Mission, Programmes and Conservation Impact
The Game Rangers’ Association of Africa (GRAA) is a nonprofit conservation organisation supporting rangers who protect Africa’s wildlife, habitats, ecosystems, protected areas and local communities. Founded in 1970, it describes itself as Africa’s oldest, largest and most representative professional ranger association. History and Background The GRAA was established in 1970 as a professional network for… [Read More]
The Foundation for Conservation of Atlantic Salmon: Funding, Grants, Programs and Conservation Impact
Introduction The Foundation for Conservation of Atlantic Salmon (FCAS) is a Canadian charitable and non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation, protection, restoration and sustainable management of wild Atlantic salmon and their freshwater habitat across Atlantic Canada and Québec. The Foundation supports community-led conservation, watershed restoration, Indigenous-led initiatives, scientific research, habitat improvement and public education designed… [Read More]
Play for Nature: History, Governance, Funding, Grants and Biodiversity Impact
Introduction Play for Nature is a French endowment fund dedicated to protecting endangered species and their natural ecosystems. Established in 2013, it provides technical and financial support to conservation organisations operating in France and internationally. It is recognised as an organisation of general and humanitarian interest and is a member of the International Union for… [Read More]
Conservation Nation: Mission, Grants, Programs, and Conservation Impact
Introduction Conservation Nation is a United States-based nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting wildlife and conserving natural ecosystems through education, leadership development, community engagement, and strategic grantmaking. The organization supports innovative conservation projects while inspiring the next generation of environmental leaders through fellowships, educational programs, and partnerships. Unlike traditional philanthropic organizations that primarily provide research funding,… [Read More]
Cold Noses Foundation: Supporting Small Animal Rescue Organizations Through Global Grantmaking
Introduction The Cold Noses Foundation is a U.S.-based private nonprofit foundation dedicated to preventing animal suffering by providing grants to small animal rescue organizations around the world. Through targeted funding, the foundation supports life-saving veterinary care, rescue operations, humane education and community-based animal welfare initiatives. While it provides charitable grants for animal welfare projects, it… [Read More]
