Conservation and Sustainable Development Grant

Typical application deadline: 
March
Contact Name: 
Jorgen Thomsen
Page last updated: 
10/28/2010
Application Deadline: 
March 1, 2010
Contact Phone: 
(312) 726-8000
Contact e-mail: 
jthomsen@macfound.org
Funding source home page: 
MacArthur Foundation homepage
weblinks: 
Grant overview
Application information
Applicant Eligibility: 
Graduate
Applicant Eligibility Comments: 

Cannot be used for political activities, fundraising, or influence on specific legislation.

Keywords: 
Africa
Asia
Biodiversity
Conservation Biology
Ecological studies
Geography
Green development
International
Latin America
Research/field research
Tropical
Amount: 
Not specified
Funding Abstract: 

Grantmaking focuses on support for biodiversity conservation activities in particular geographic focal areas in Africa, Asia/Pacific and Latin America/Caribbean. MacArthur grantmaking also includes research and development organized around specific themes that address conservation issues in the focal areas.

Type of Funding: 
Grant
Application Process and Required Materials: 

Application process begins by submitting a letter of inquiry, including cover sheet.

There is no set format, but letters of inquiry generally include the following:

  • Name or topic of the proposed project or work to be done
  • A brief statement (two or three sentences) of the purpose and nature of the proposed work
  • The significance of the issue addressed by the project and how it relates to a stated MacArthur program strategy
  • How the work will address the issue
  • How the issue relates to your organization, and why your organization is qualified to undertake the project
  • Geographic area or country where the work will take place
  • Time period for which funding is requested
  • Information about those who will be helped by and interested in the work and how you will communicate with them
  • Amount of funding requested from MacArthur and total cost (estimates are acceptable)
Fund Usage: 
Research, development, travel
Funding Restrictions: 

Research must focus on one of eight CSD focal areas. Funds may not be used for tuition.

Fields of Study: 
Behavior, Education and Communication
Environmental Informatics
Environmental Justice
Environmental Policy and Planning
Sustainable Systems
Landscape Architecture