IUCN SSC Species Impact Microgrants (SIM)

About this grant

The grants aim to provide support short-term conservation projects and activities that deliver immediate and direct impact on the conservation of species both in wild and in captivity. Activities should be related to Species Conservation Cycles’ – Assess, Plan and Act components.

• ASSESS: Understand and inform the world about the status and trends of biodiversity
• PLAN: Develop collaborative, inclusive and science-based conservation strategies, plans and policies.
• ACT: Convene and mobilise conservation actions to improve the status of biodiversity.

Grant Amount

Up to USD 5,000 per project 

Who can apply

• Members of IUCN SSC Specialist Groups (SGs). The Grants if approved, will be processed to the Specialist Group’s designated account / fiscal sponsor or the account of the applicant / organisation the applicant is associated with.  
• Applications submitted by individuals other than the SG Chair/Co-Chair must include endorsement from the IUCN SSC Specialist Group Chair/Co-Chair. 

Eligibility

Projects should:

• Focus on activities related to Species Conservation Cycles’ – Assess, Plan and Act components.  
• Target wild/captive species conservation 
• Demonstrate achievable short-term outcomes 
• Address urgent conservation needs 

Priority

Applications will be prioritised based on:

• Relevance and direct impact on wild / captive species 
• Feasibility within the proposed timeline 
• Urgency of the conservation issue 
• Appropriate and realistic budget allocation 

Application timeline

Applications will be open round the year once launched in June, subject to availability of funds. 

Required Documentation

• Completed proposal (To submit proposal Click here)

• IUCN SSC SG Chair/Co-Chair endorsement letter (if required) 

Please send your applications to Amrit Menon.