The Boring Fund 2025 — Grants for Foundations of Conservation Technology
A global funding initiative supporting the essential but overlooked backbone work of conservation tech — from documentation to data curation. Up to US $12,500 per project.
🔍 Quick Snapshot
- Provider: WILDLABS (with support from Arm)
- Opportunity Type: Small-scale conservation tech grant
- Award: Up to US $12,500 per project
- Total Fund: US $80,000
- Deadline: 19 August 2025, 23:59 BST
- Eligibility: Global – Individuals or teams aged 18+
🔧 About the Grant
The Boring Fund 2025 is a unique grant supporting conservation tech projects that focus on essential yet underfunded work like infrastructure upkeep, documentation, data cleaning, and knowledge-sharing. These behind-the-scenes efforts are critical for a resilient conservation technology ecosystem.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be 18+ and not involved in the review process
- Projects must align with conservation technology goals
- Focus must be on backend tasks — not on new feature development
- Preference for underrepresented voices and WILDLABS community members
- Clear, feasible, and relevant proposals with strong community value
💡 Funding Benefits
- Up to US $12,500 per project (smaller requests encouraged)
- Non-dilutive funding for sustainable, invisible tech work
- Visibility via WILDLABS communications and events
- Recognition in conservation tech community
- Opportunities to share your work through webinars and case studies
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the official Application Form
- Read the Launch Page, Terms & Conditions, and FAQ thoroughly
- Draft a clear project proposal with timeline and budget
- Submit one application per project by 19 August 2025, 23:59 BST
- Wait for selection results in August–September 2025
📅 Program Timeline
- Launch: 2 July 2025
- Application Deadline: 19 August 2025, 23:59 BST
- Selection: August–September 2025
- Funding Released: September 2025
- Projects Start: By October 2025
- Project Completion: By May 2026
💬 Apply Now to Support the Backbone of Conservation Tech
From data to documentation, your work matters. Get funding for the essential infrastructure that keeps conservation technology running.
Submit ApplicationQuestions? Email awards@wildlabs.net or talia.speaker@wildlabs.net
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Source: wildlabs.net
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