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Organisations, including academic institutions and private sector organisations can apply for funding to help tackle the illegal wildlife trade and in doing so, to contribute to sustainable development in developing countries.

Please note all IWT Challenge Fund projects should address one, or more, of the following themes:

• Reducing demand for IWT products
• Ensuring effective legal frameworks and deterrents
• Strengthening law enforcement
• Developing sustainable livelihoods to benefit people directly affected by IWT

The funding is being made available through the 10th round of the Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge Fund which will support projects via three schemes:

• IWT Challenge Fund Extra will award grants of between £600,000 and £1.5 million for 2 to 4 year projects;
• IWT Challenge Fund Main will award grants of between £75,000 and £600,000 for 1 to 3 year projects;
• IWT Challenge Fund Evidence will award grants of between £20,000 and £100,000 for projects lasting up to 2 years.

The closing date for stage 1 applications is the 19th June 2023.

Useful Links:

Round 10 Guidance for applicants