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World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is currently accepting applications for its Blue Corridors for Turtles (BC4T) Small Grants Fund 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The State of the World’s Sea Turtles (SWOT) program, together with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and Wildlife Computers, has launched the Blue Corridors for Turtles Small Grants Fund to support community-engaged research focused on marine turtle conservation. This initiative aligns with the Blue Corridors for Turtles project, which integrates satellite tracking data and genetic information across all sea turtle species and regions. The goal is to improve understanding of turtle connectivity and support the identification and protection of Important Marine Turtle Areas worldwide.
The programme will award a total of USD 35,000, along with five satellite transmitters, to selected projects.
Maximum funding per project: USD 7,500
Preferred request size: Under USD 3,000
Budget flexibility: Applicants should include scaled budget options in case partial funding is awarded
Funding is expected to support multiple projects across different geographic regions, turtle species and research priorities.
Eligible applicants include:
Registered non-governmental organizations
Legally recognized associations
Local community groups engaged in marine turtle research or conservation
Applicants must demonstrate relevant experience and clearly align their proposed project with the objectives of the Blue Corridors for Turtles initiative.
Each organization may submit only one proposal
Projects may focus on any marine turtle species
Apply for WWF Blue Corridors for Turtles (BC4T) Small Grants Fund
