About Our Grant Program
Wildlife Acoustics is proud to offer a quarterly grant program that supports the advancement of wildlife research, habitat monitoring, and environmental conservation. Scientists may apply for a product grant to advance the study of bats, birds, amphibians, and other terrestrial wildlife—or a travel grant to help them attend a conference with their peers.
Grant Types
Standard Product Grant: Recorders & Software
Each quarter, we will award up to $12,000 USD in eligible products to selected grant recipients worldwide. Individual applicants may request recorders, accessories, and software licenses totaling up to $4,000 USD. We proudly highlight grant recipients and their projects on our website and social media platforms.
Software-Only Grant
Do you only need analysis software? We have streamlined the application process for our quarterly software grant. Selected recipients will receive one or more annual Kaleidoscope Pro licenses.
NEW in 2025: Travel Grant
This grant is for early-career professionals using Wildlife Acoustics recorders and/or software who want to present a talk or poster at an upcoming conference. We will award one individual up to $1,000 USD each quarter to cover conference expenses, including registration, transportation, and lodging fees.
Application Deadlines
| Award Period | Application Due | Awarded By |
| Q1 2026 | February 15, 2026 | March 30th, 2026 |
| Q2 2026 | May 15, 2026 | June 30th, 2026 |
| Q3 2026 | August 15, 2026 | September 30th, 2026 |
| Q4 2026 | November 15, 2026 | December 30, 2026 |
How to Apply
- All sections of the application and any attachments must be written in English.
- You must include one letter of recommendation. (Please note: this is not required for Software-Only Grant applications.)
- You must include a copy of your organization’s certificate or tax exemption letter showing its tax-exempt and charitable or educational status. (Please note: you will be responsible for covering applicable taxes in countries without these.)
- Only complete applications will be evaluated.
What to Expect
Applications are evaluated quarterly. If you miss a quarterly due date, you are welcome to submit your application for the next quarter. Our system will send you an automated confirmation letter when you submit your application.
