National Indigenous Grant

for Bird Research and Conservation

Indigenous knowledge of native Australian birds, their lifecycles and habitat needs is profound and has made substantial contributions to science and bird conservation. With the 'Indigenous Grant for Bird Research and Conservation', BirdLife Australia wishes to acknowledge these contributions and facilitate the engagement of Indigenous Peoples in research and conservation of native birds.

The Grant is focused on (but not restricted to) Indigenous research and conservation in Key Biodiversity Areas. It will provide equipment and training to Indigenous groups through funding workshops on:

  • Bird identification

  • Survey techniques

  • On-ground conservation

  • KBA Easter Health-checks

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Eligibility

  • Indigenous groups e.g. rangers and community groups supported by or working with First Nations groups may apply.

  • Applicants are encouraged to contact relevant BirdLife Australia staff directly to discuss possible workshops.

What the grant provides

  • The grant is for $2,000 of equipment for your project, for example, binoculars/telescope/bird books etc. In addition to this, it also provides in-kind support through Conservation staff to host and facilitate a bird project workshop locally. Please note, the grant does not provide cash to the award recipient.

  • Funds are limited and not all applications may be funded, however, we may be able to offer support to the applicant’s conservation work e.g. access to data regardless of the outcome of the application.

      

Assessment criteria

  • The contribution the workshop can make to the monitoring, identification and protection of key habitats. Applications with a different focus must align with BirdLife Australia’s Bird Conservation Strategy.

  • How the project fits in with ongoing monitoring or conservation work e.g. as part of a Healthy Country Plan or IPA Plan of Management?’

  • The conservation or research impact of the proposed activities. E.g. Does the workshop lead to establishing or conducting more bird surveys on Country?

  • The community impact of the workshop. How many participants does the workshop reach?

  • In-kind contributions and collaborations – e.g. on Country branches or applying jointly with a BirdLife branch, will be viewed favourably.