December 1, 2013
Research and Conservation Grants are intended to benefit biologically sound bear conservation and management efforts, emphasizing assistance to situations with critical need.
IBA grants support well-designed projects, either research or conservation-oriented. Research should ultimately support conservation efforts; conservation projects should be strongly based on good science and also well-linked to local and regional communities. Conservation projects may involve a wide range of efforts, including protection, management, education, habitat preservation, training of local workers, etc.
Grants may be used for the following: