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- Only members of Working Groups and Task Forces are eligible for the Small Grant, applications by non-members will be dismissed.

- Applicants must consult the Working Group and Task Force leads relevant to their project before submitting the proposal.

- Applicants must submit their proposal directly to the respective Working Group and Task Force lead, copying the Secretariat (secretariat@eaaflyway.org) and the Programme Coordinator (godwit@eaaflyway.org).

- Applicants with Russian bank accounts must contact the Secretariat beforehand to verify possible transfer methods. Transfers directly to Russia are currently not possible.

The EAAFP Small Grant Fund for Working Groups and Task Forces supports projects, such as research, monitoring, site management, technology, training, and CEPA activities, that contribute to the conservation of migratory waterbirds and their habitats in line with the EAAFP Strategic Plan 2019-2028.

The Fund offers two types of support:

- grants of up to 5,000 USD for projects led by Working Groups or Task Forces and their members that address the Strategic Plan’s Key Result Areas; and

- grants of up to 1,000 USD to support members in presenting their work (e.g. presentations, papers, or posters) at conferences or similar events.

The Secretariat encourages the use of the Small Grant Fund as contribution to a larger project supported by co-financing from other sources. Each year, 40,000 USD is allocated to the Small Grant Fund for Working Groups and Task Forces from the EAAFP Secretariat’s activity budget. Therefore, not all applications can be funded. Grants which are awarded are on the strict understanding that funds will be exempt from institutional administration charges (unless Partner government law so requires).

Only members of EAAFP Working Groups and Task Forces are eligible to apply for the Small Grant Fund. Applicants who are unsure about their membership status are encouraged to contact the relevant Working Group or Task Force leads before preparing their proposal.

Proposals should focus on EAAFP priority species, habitats, regions, emerging threats, or other objectives outlined in the EAAFP Strategic Plan 2019-2028. They must also clearly demonstrate how the proposed project contributes to the Strategic Plan’s Key Result Areas (KRAs).

The application period opens on 9 February 2026, and all applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM (Seoul Time) on 13 March 2026.

Applicants should submit their application directly to the relevant EAAFP Working Group or Task Force lead for review. The Chair or Coordinator will then forward the application, together with their comments, to the EAAFP Secretariat. When submitting your application to the Working Group or Task Force lead, please copy the Secretariat and the Programme Coordinator.

If you are unsure which Working Group or Task Force your application should be submitted to, please contact the Programme Coordinator at godwit@eaaflyway.org.

The applications will be assessed by the leads of the relevant Working Groups or Task Forces, and by members of the EAAFP Technical Advisory Group.

The EAAFP Secretariat will notify all applicants of the status of their application by 7 May 2026. Successful applicants will be contacted individually to discuss the next steps of the grant process.

A final report must be submitted within 3 months of the completion of the project including a short write-up of project outcomes for the EAAFP newsletter and website as well as testimonials from project participants for our social media channels. Applicants must also report to the relevant Working Group or Task Force and are also strongly encouraged to publish their results in peer-reviewed journals if applicable.

Application Form

If you have any questions regarding EAAFP Working Groups/Task Forces Small Grant Funds, please contact to Ms. Sabine Leykam, Programme Coordinator, EAAFP Secretariat at godwit@eaaflyway.org