IWT Challenge Fund Evidence Grants

• Eligible Organizations: Open to NGOs, research institutions, and academic bodies with a proven interest in conservation.
• Geographic Focus: Projects must be implemented in one of the 40+ specified developing countries, including nations across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
• Project Scope: Applications must focus on gathering evidence to tackle illegal wildlife trade or related environmental crimes.
• Partnership Requirements: Proposals that demonstrate strong collaborative partnerships with local stakeholders are highly encouraged.
• Financial Integrity: Organizations must demonstrate sound financial management and the capacity to handle international grant funding.
• Outcome Oriented: Projects must clearly show how the evidence gathered will lead to the design of a future intervention.

• Financial Support: Grants typically ranging from £20,000 to £100,000 to cover project-related costs.
• Critical Research Funding: Full support for data collection, field surveys, and evidence-gathering activities.
• Capacity Building: Opportunities to strengthen organizational expertise in environmental crime prevention.
• Global Network: Connection to the UK Government’s broader Biodiversity Challenge Funds community.
• Policy Influence: Funding helps develop the evidence base required to influence national and international conservation policies.
• Strategic Development: Support for designing high-impact interventions that can apply for larger implementation grants in the future.

1. Review Guidance: Visit the official IWT Challenge Fund website to download the latest applicant guidance notes.
2. Assess Eligibility: Ensure your organization and proposed host country are on the eligible list and align with the fund's strategic objectives.
3. Develop Proposal: Draft a detailed project plan outlining your evidence-gathering methodology and how it will inform future conservation efforts.
4. Register Online: Create an account on the Flexi-Grant portal, which is the official platform for submitting your application.
5. Upload Documents: Attach all required supporting documentation, including budget spreadsheets and letters of support from partners.
6. Submit Before Deadline: Complete your submission before the February 17, 2027 deadline to ensure consideration.

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