



WNE START-UP Grants:
Many individuals and regional organizations are working on innovative conservation plannings or applicable research-based works to support our biodiversity or forest adjacent communities in various ways. This grant is for those enthusiastic individuals or organizations who are looking for small initial supports to kick start their works in the vast field of biodiversity or forest adjacent communities. The grant amount is Rs. 10,000/-. This fund will be provided as the start -up funding. However, there are chances of fund renewal as per the actual outcome of the project.
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This grant opportunity will be opened 4 times in a year. In April, July, September and December​​.
These are the following sectors where you can apply:
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Zoology
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Botany
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Environmental Science
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Economics
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Evolution
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Wildlife Conservation
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Habitat Conservation
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Natural Resource Management
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Wasteland Management
​Some Important Dates:
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Application Opens: 24th July, 2025
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Application Closed: 25th August, 2025
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Announcement of Shortlisted Candidate: 28th August, 2025
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Interview Date: 1st September, 2025
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Winner Announcement Date: 6th September, 2025
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MOU Signing: 7th September, 2025
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Release of 1st Trench: 9th September, 2025
2nd Quarter Grant Finalists of the Year 2025-26



1st Quarter Grant Awardee of the Year 2025-26:
Name of the Grant Awardee: Rishikesh Tripathi
