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Aaranyak with support from the Rufford Small Grants Foundation, UK has initiated this small grant programme in 2006 to address the needs to develop capacity of the native students and young conservationists as well as address large conservation issues in small scale at grassroot level. This is the second year of this programme in continuation after it received tremendous support during 2006-07. The students and young conservationists of the region are now able to propose projects of conservation interest to a local institution, Aaranyak who understands the region and the need very well. Further, this initiative has also brought in an opportunity for responding SOS in conservation of biodiversity in the region by introducing a Rapid Response Grant. A detailed account on each kind of grant, eligibility and procedure for application can be read below. Please download the right application form, fill in electronically (MS Word format) and email to grantsmanager@aaranyak.org. The grants are open for native students and young conservationists of the region.
Types of Grants: b. Seed Grants c. Aaranyak-Rufford Small Grants A.
Student Grants
Description: This grant award is intended to provide financial support to graduating and post-graduating students who are interested to carry out their mandatory field course. The proposed project must address issues related to conservation, research or environmental education in northeast India. Students must develop their proposal in consultation with their teacher adviser of the department/institution and the adviser should be one of the two referees required for a complete application. Proposals must contain: 1) background and objectives of proposed project; 2) methods of carrying out projects; 3) expected outcome of the study; 4) a complete budget; 5) a detailed CV; 6) a letter of support from teacher adviser. Incomplete application will be rejected right away. Amount: Rs.5,000-15,000/- (maximum). Eligibility: Graduating or post-graduating student who are interested in research and conservation of Biodiversity. Restrictions: The students must be from an institution based in northeast India. Deadline: 25 October 2007 Announced:
5 November Address:
Grants Manager, Aaranyak Small Grants,
Aaranyak, 50, Samanwoy Path, Survey, Guwahati-781028, Assam.
Email: grantsmanager@aaranyak.org Application: Click here to download application form and apply electronically in MS Word format. Hard copy not accepted.
Description: This grant award is intended to provide financial support to budding conservationists who have already shown potential through various activities and has been able to attract attention of other experts. The proposed project must address issues related to conservation, research or environmental education northeast India and should contribute in a way towards solution of bigger issues. S/He must be graduate or postgraduate with some experience in conservation field, which should be reflected in their biodata and in the referee’s statement. We encourage that the proposal be developed in consultation with an expert (who may also be the referee(s)). Proposal showing teamwork will be preferred. Proposals must contain: 1) background and objectives of proposed project; 2) methods of carrying out projects; 3) expected outcome of the study; 4) a complete budget; 5) a detailed CV; 6) Statement from two referees. Incomplete application will be rejected right away. Amount: Rs.25,000 - 40,000/- (maximum). Eligibility: Budding conservationists who has already shown their potential through research and conservation activities. Restrictions: The applicant must be based in northeast India. Deadline: 25 October 2007 Announced:
5 November Address:
Grants Manager, Aaranyak Small Grants,
Aaranyak, 50, Samanwoy Path, Survey, Guwahati-781028, Assam.
Email: grantsmanager@aaranyak.org Application: Click here to download application form and apply electronically in MS Word format. Hard copy not accepted.
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Aaranyak-Rufford Small Grant Description: This grant award is intended to provide financial support to young conservationists who are in the early stage of their profession and have shown potential through impressive contribution in their conservation career. Should be very keen to become a professional conservationist in future. Project proposals for this award must address issues related to conservation, research or environmental education northeast India and should contribute in a way towards solution of bigger issues in the long run. S/He must be graduate or postgraduate with some experience in conservation field, which should be reflected in their biodata and in the referee’s statement. We encourage that the proposal be developed in consultation with an expert (who can also be the referee(s)). Proposal showing teamwork will be preferred. Proposals must contain: 1) background and objectives of proposed project; 2) methods of carrying out projects; 3) expected outcome of the study; 4) a complete budget; 5) a detailed CV; 6) Statement from two referees. Incomplete application will be rejected right away. Amount: Rs.50,000-1,60,000/- (maximum). Eligibility: Young conservationists at early stage of their profession and have already showed their potential through research and conservation activities. Restrictions: The applicant must be based in northeast India. Opportunities: Winner of this award will be eligible to compete for a continuation grant to be initiated next year. Deadline: 25 October 2007 Announced:
5 November Address:
Grants Manager, Aaranyak Small Grants,
Aaranyak, 50, Samanwoy Path, Survey, Guwahati-781028, Assam.
Email: grantsmanager@aaranyak.org Application: Click here to download application form and apply electronically in MS Word format. Hard copy not accepted.
Description: This grant is meant to address SOS in biodiversity conservation in the Northeast India in such situations as flood, wildlife diseases, protected area staff emergency medication, anti poaching tool repairing, rapid EIA etc. Proposal may be submitted by individuals, NGOs (wildlife conservation), Forest officials etc. and must respond to a Conservation SOS call. A two page proposal summarizing the situations and justifying why it is required to be addressed urgently. A detail budget should be included with justification for the amount asked for. Amount: Preferably Rs.50,000/- or less. However, if justified rightly the grant amount may be increased in situations that deserve so. Deadline: NO DEADLINE Announced: Within few hours to few days time. Address:
Grants Manager, Aaranyak Small Grants,
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