Hi All, Please see below the opportunity of $250,000 grant from JRS Biodiversity Foundation Please connect with me if you are working in the relevant area. Opportunity: https://jrsbiodiversity.org/how-to-apply/current-opportunities/2020rfp/ Problem Scope: Projects must address challenges that face freshwater biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. Problems may include but are not limited to (1) assessment of species and ecosystem conservation status, (2) designation or improved management of protected areas, (3) management of fisheries, (4) placement of water and other infrastructure, (5) mitigating impacts of energy and extractive industry development, (6) protection of watersheds for freshwater supply, (7) mobilization of data for and from environmental impact assessments, and (8) trans-boundary management of catchment basins. Species of interest that inhabit freshwater ecosystems may be aquatic and/or terrestrial. We have a specific interest in projects that contribute to understanding and monitoring climate change. Application instructions can be found here: https://jrsbiodiversity.org/how-to-apply/current-opportunities/2020_instruct... 2020 Timetable for Applications: * March 10: Deadline for submission of proposals. * April 24: Requests, if needed, to applicants for supplementary information. * May 7: Deadline for submission of supplementary information, if requested. * June 2: Funding decision communicated by the Foundation. * August 1: Approximate date of the first payment to grantees. Thanks Pallavi