Grant and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Scientists to Support Conservation Research
Wildlife Acoustics Grants
Agency
Corporation
GrantWatch ID#
188428
Funding Source
Geographic Focus
All USA
USA Territories: American Samoa (USA); Guam (USA); Puerto Rico (USA); Virgin Islands (USA); Northern Mariana Islands (USA);
USA Compact Free Associations:The Federated States of Micronesia (USA) Marshall Islands (USA) Republic of Palau (USA)
International, Israel and Canada.
USA Territories: American Samoa (USA); Guam (USA); Puerto Rico (USA); Virgin Islands (USA); Northern Mariana Islands (USA);
USA Compact Free Associations:The Federated States of Micronesia (USA) Marshall Islands (USA) Republic of Palau (USA)
International, Israel and Canada.
Important Dates
Deadline: 11/15/26
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Grant Description
In-kind grants of products valued at up to $4,000 and one grant of up to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International scientists affiliated with nonprofit and educational organizations to support animal habitat conservation research. Recipients will be provided with products and software licenses for equipment that assists in the study of bats, birds, amphibians, and other terrestrial wildlife—or a travel grant to help them attend a conference with their peers.
Eligible Products:
- Recorders
- Echo Meter Touch 2
- Echo Meter Touch 2 PRO
- Song Meter Micro 2
- Song Meter Mini 2 AA
- Song Meter Mini Bat 2 AA
- Song Meter Mini 2 Li-ion
- Song Meter Mini Bat 2 Li-ion
- Mics and Accessories
- Lithium-ion 18650 batteries (one pair)
- Replacement Windscreens (one pair) including clips
- Acoustic Microphone Stub for Mini family
- Song Meter Mini Security Bracket (1st Gen only)
- Software
- Kaleidoscope Pro Analysis Software
For information about recorders, software, mics, and accessories, click on the name of each item on the Full Grant Text RFP link.
Grant Types:
- Standard Product Grant: Recorders & Software
- Software-Only Grant
- NEW in 2025: Travel Grant This grant is for early-career professionals using Wildlife Acoustics recorders and/or software who want to present a talk or poster at an upcoming conference.
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Additional Eligibility Criteria
Scientists may apply for a product grant or a travel grant.
You must include a copy of your organization's certificate or tax exemption letter showing its tax-exempt and charitable or educational status. (Please note: you will be responsible for covering applicable taxes in countries without these.)
You must include a copy of your organization's certificate or tax exemption letter showing its tax-exempt and charitable or educational status. (Please note: you will be responsible for covering applicable taxes in countries without these.)
Ineligible
Discontinued Song Meters:
• SM Mini/Mini Bat 1 User Guide
• SM4BAT ZC User Guide
• Search all legacy Song Meter docs
• SM Mini/Mini Bat 1 User Guide
• SM4BAT ZC User Guide
• Search all legacy Song Meter docs
Pre-Application Information
Application Deadlines:
Q1 2026:
• Application due: February 15, 2026
• Awarded by: March 30, 2026
Q2 2026:
• Application due: May 15, 2026
• Awarded by: June 30, 2026
Q3 2026:
• Application due: August 15, 2026
• Awarded by: September 30, 2026
Q4 2026
• Application due: November 15, 2026
• Awarded by: December 30, 2026
Applications are evaluated quarterly. If you miss a quarterly due date, you are welcome to submit your application for the next quarter. The system will send you an automated confirmation letter when you submit your application.
• All sections of the application and any attachments must be written in English.
• You must include one letter of recommendation. (Please note: this is not required for Software-Only Grant applications.)
FAQs: https://answers.wildlifeacoustics.com/
Q1 2026:
• Application due: February 15, 2026
• Awarded by: March 30, 2026
Q2 2026:
• Application due: May 15, 2026
• Awarded by: June 30, 2026
Q3 2026:
• Application due: August 15, 2026
• Awarded by: September 30, 2026
Q4 2026
• Application due: November 15, 2026
• Awarded by: December 30, 2026
Applications are evaluated quarterly. If you miss a quarterly due date, you are welcome to submit your application for the next quarter. The system will send you an automated confirmation letter when you submit your application.
• All sections of the application and any attachments must be written in English.
• You must include one letter of recommendation. (Please note: this is not required for Software-Only Grant applications.)
FAQs: https://answers.wildlifeacoustics.com/
Estimated Size of Grant
Standard Product Grant:
• Individual applicants may request recorders, accessories, and software licenses totaling up to $4,000 USD.
• Recipients will be highlighted on the Funding Source's website and social media platforms.
Software-Only Grant:
Selected recipients will receive one or more annual Kaleidoscope Pro licenses.
Travel Grant:
One individual will be awarded up to $1,000 USD each quarter to cover conference expenses, including registration, transportation, and lodging fees.
• Individual applicants may request recorders, accessories, and software licenses totaling up to $4,000 USD.
• Recipients will be highlighted on the Funding Source's website and social media platforms.
Software-Only Grant:
Selected recipients will receive one or more annual Kaleidoscope Pro licenses.
Travel Grant:
One individual will be awarded up to $1,000 USD each quarter to cover conference expenses, including registration, transportation, and lodging fees.
Contact Information
Apply online: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=wildlifeacoustics
Support contact form: https://www.wildlifeacoustics.com/support
Wildlife Acoustics, Inc.
3 Mill and Main Place, Suite 210
Maynard, MA 01754-2657 USA
+1 (978) 369-5225
+1 (888) 733-0200
Support contact form: https://www.wildlifeacoustics.com/support
Wildlife Acoustics, Inc.
3 Mill and Main Place, Suite 210
Maynard, MA 01754-2657 USA
+1 (978) 369-5225
+1 (888) 733-0200
RFP & Supporting Documents
