Applications open for ACAP’s Small Grants Programme

Projects that have been supported by ACAP's Small Grants Programme include (clockwise from top left): Mitigation measures with curtain systems in demersal trawl; image © ATF Chile: Update on EM device for compliance with bird scaring lines; Sihle Victor Ncongo holding the device he developed: Bycatch mitigation in longline SSF in Southern Peru; a section of Figure 6 from the paper: ACAP Small Grant 2023-10 - Manufacture of heavy hook; Nigel Brothers presents on the Procella hook (thumbnail of Figure 1. from the paper) to ACAP's Advisory Committee

The Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels (ACAP) is now accepting applications for its Small Grants Programme. The programme, now in its sixteenth year, provides support for projects aimed at improving the conservation status of albatrosses and petrels. 

Project proposals should focus on tasks within the Advisory Committee Work Programme (see Annex 5, AC14 Report) and any research priorities identified by the AC Working Groups (see AC14 Doc 12 Rev 1: SBWG Report, AC14 Doc 13 Rev 1: Joint SBWG12-PaCSWG8 Report, and AC14 Doc 14 Rev 2: PaCSWG Report). Innovative proposals that make a significant contribution to the Agreement’s objective will also be considered.

Past projects have included studies on seabird bycatch reduction, population monitoring, and habitat restoration. 

Researchers, conservation organisations, and institutions from ACAP Parties are encouraged to apply. Applications will only be accepted from ACAP Parties, however, proposals can involve collaboration with institutions or individuals based elsewhere. 

Applicants are encouraged to contact the relevant Working Group Convenors or the Advisory Committee Chair to discuss the development and relevance of their application to ensure it addresses the requirements of the AC Work Programme.

Applications close 12 November 2024 AEDT (UTC+11).  

Applications can be completed in English, French or Spanish and should be forwarded to relevant  ACAP National Contact Points, who will then submit them to the Esta dirección de correo electrónico está siendo protegida contra los robots de spam. Necesita tener JavaScript habilitado para poder verlo..

Applicants will be advised of the outcome of their applications by 18 March 2025.

Details on the eligibility criteria and the application process are available at the ACAP website. 

17 September 2024