THT Conservation Grant for Critical Habitats 2026
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Quick Answer
For Indian conservation organisations working on lesser-known species and critical habitats
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹1Cr
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- The Habitats Trust
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 11 February 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by The Habitats Trust. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
The THT Conservation Grant for Critical Habitats 2026 is a flagship funding initiative by The Habitats Trust aimed at strengthening biodiversity conservation in India. The grant is designed to support organisations working on lesser-known species, data-deficient taxa, and overlooked or threatened habitats.
The grant is awarded over a three-year period, enabling organisations to design and implement long-term, science-backed, and holistic conservation programmes rather than short-term interventions. Supported projects are expected to integrate ecological research, habitat protection, and community engagement to ensure sustainable and scalable conservation impact.
For the 2026 cycle, two shortlisted organisations will receive funding under this programme. The grant prioritises projects aligned with national biodiversity priorities and those that demonstrate measurable outcomes, strong methodologies, and the potential for large-scale, long-term conservation impact across India.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
The Habitats Trust is a wildlife conservation foundation co-founded in 2018 by Roshni Nadar Malhotra. The organisation recognises and supports conservation groups and individuals working to protect India's natural habitats and native species, with a focus on lesser-known species…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹1Cr
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
The grant provides up to ₹1,00,00,000 per organisation, disbursed over a three-year period to design and implement long-term, science-backed, and holistic conservation programmes.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
- 2
Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
- 3
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 4
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
