EarthRange 2023 Conservation Tech Award

The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence (AI2)’s EarthRanger program is committed to helping protected areas and conservation organizations safeguard wildlife and their habitats through the advancement of technology. 

Availble grants are:

• ‍Technology Adopter Grant: this grant is for an organization that adopted technology in new or novel ways for conservation management.
   
• Technology Practitioner Grant: this grant is for an organization that developed technology (e.g., software, applications, AI models/algorithms, hardware) to advance conservation management.

EarthRanger is a software solution that combines real-time data from ranger patrols, remote imaging and various remote sensors. The visualized data are analyzed by operational teams and scientists to identify or respond to potential wildlife threats, track and study animal movements, and understand ecological changes. Developed in partnership with conservation and technology partners, EarthRanger is part of the AI2's efforts to drive fundamental advances in science, medicine, and conservation through AI.

Both EarthRanger users and non-users are welcome to apply for either grant. There is no requirement or advantage for either grant based on an organization’s user status. 

• Table of Content
• About EarthRanger
• EarthRange Conservation Tech Award
• Aim and Benefits of EarthRange Conservation Tech Award
• Requirements for EarthRange Conservation Tech Award Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About EarthRanger

Since its inception in 2015, EarthRanger has helped protected area managers make informed, conservation-related operational decisions. It is also used by ecologists and biologists to study wildlife and habitats, and to advocate for their protection. Developed by Vulcan LLC, in partnership with many conservation and technology partners, it is a software solution that combines real-time data from ranger patrols, remote imaging and many, various sensors. As of September 2021, EarthRanger is part of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence (AI2). This move combin... continue reading

EarthRange Conservation Tech Award

Aim and Benefits of EarthRange Conservation Tech Award

AI2 seeks to provide two (2) grants, each in the amount of $15,000 USD, to organizations that deployed or developed technology to make a positive impact in conservation management, including but not limited to, the security of endangered animals, animal behavioral research, anti-poaching enforcement, ecological management, and human-wildlife coexistence:
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• ‍Technology Adopter Grant: this grant is for an organization that adopted technology in new or novel ways for conservation management.
   
• Technology Practitioner Grant: this grant is for an organization that developed technology (e.g., software, applications, AI models/algorithms, hardware) to advance conservation management.

Requirements for EarthRange Conservation Tech Award Qualification

• Online applications must be fully completed by August 18, 2023 and include a point of contact on behalf of the organization. 
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• All applications will be vetted by AI2 for compliance with applicable laws and US government guidelines for international grantmaking.
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• All applicants must follow AI2’s Business Partner Code of Conduct.
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• Nonprofit and for-profit organizations and protected areas managed in whole or in part by a nonprofit or for-profit organization are eligible to apply.
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• Applicants may only apply for one (1) grant by selecting either the Technology Adopter Grant or Technology Practitioner Grant in the online application form.  
• Past applicants including grantees with new projects or initiatives eligible to apply. 

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Select “Apply Now,” which leads to the grant application.

The applications are comprised of 6 brief questions to collect basic information about your organization, 3-4 writing prompts (depending on the grant) to learn about your work in the conservation technology space, and a section to upload visual assets including images and an option to link to a video.

We will only accept complete applications for consideration.   

‍For more details visit: EarthRanger website.