Support grants for scientific research and conservation.

The species which is the subject of the conservation research should:

• Be in one of the "Threatened" IUCN Red List categories: Vulnerable, Endangered or Critically Endangered
• Not benefit from awareness in the general public of the species or its plight
• Be an apex species for its ecosystem and/or a range-restricted endemic species
• Not currently be the beneficiary of large-scale research and conservation efforts

The team who is applying should be able to demonstrate:

• Evidence of sound financial management
• A track record of producing research suitable for publication in peer-reviewed journals
• Plans for dissemination or publication of the knowledge and experience gained
• Ability to monitor and evaluate the impact of the grant against the proposed objectives

There are many different approaches to conservation. These are frequently complementary, rather than there being a single optimal approach. The approach taken by Megafaun.org is to seek to support projects that:

• Seek to benefit the ecosystem through focus on a key species
• Proactively involve and benefit local communities and stakeholders
• Seek consensus and education as effective approaches where there is human-animal conflict