The Habitats Trust

The Habitats Trust Grants

Dudhwa was classified as a Wildlife Sanctuary in 1958, a National Park in 1977, and then as a Tiger Reserve in 1988. Located on the India-Nepal border at the foothills of the Himalayas, the protected area covers approximately 2,200 km 2 with a core area of 1,100 km 2 . Dudhwa National Park, Kishanpur and Katerniaghat Wildlife Sanctuaries, along with the forests of Shahjahanpur, North Kheri and South Kheri Forest Divisions are together classified as Dudhwa Tiger Reserve.

Grants for organisations

Strategic Partnership
Grant (INR 25 lakhs)

This flagship grant will primarily reach out to mid to large sized field work oriented organisations to create a two-way partnership for our common cause of conservation. This grant is directed towards the running costs of on-ground projects. The grant should enable the creation of a sustainable and replicable conservation model to address some of the key conservation issues in India.

Lesser-known Habitats
Grant (INR 20 lakhs)

This first of its kind initiative aims to secure and regenerate the overlooked and unaddressed habitats of the country that are in urgent need of conservation attention. These lesser-known habitats are home to an array of biodiversity, and serve as important connections between key wildlife landscapes and as havens for dispersal populations from the "celebrity" parks. Through the lesser-known habitats grant, we hope to secure and bring into the limelight these vital habitats.

Lesser-known Species
Grant (INR 15 lakhs)

In recent years, a great deal of attention has been given to the "glamour" species of the country such as tigers, leopards, elephants and rhinos. Unfortunately, several of our equally endangered species have not received the same level of conservation support. This unique grant aims to support conservationists working to secure a future for our lesser-known endangered species.

Grants for individuals:

Conservation Hero
Grant (INR 10 lakhs)

Across the country there are grassroots conservationists working dedicatedly, with little to no support, to protect our biodiversity. The work they do in their individual capacity has a huge positive impact on conservation in the country. This grant aims to recognize these conservation heroes and provide them a platform to expand their activities and garner further support for their work.

The evolution of technology over the past decade has a lot to offer towards efforts for the conservation of nature. The innovative use of technology can expand the bounds of traditional ecological inference and conservation strategies. Traditional techniques in ecology for research, monitoring and management can be greatly aided with the smart use of technology.

At The Habitats Trust, technology is entrenched in the DNA of our mothership. There is a need for technological initiatives to support comprehensive conservation management. We hope to leverage the potential of technology for the conservation of lesser-known species and habitats.

Our aim is to bridge the gap between the existing technology and its successful implementation on the ground, as well as promote innovative solutions for the conservation of wildlife and habitats that are not well-known.

Our approach

Technological infrastructure

Building a knowledge base of conservation technologies and associated infrastructure

Conservation Technology hub

Channelising and developing technological solutions

On ground conservation

Creating replicable source-codes for implementing technological solutions for conservation on the ground

Get In Touch!

There is immense scope for using technology to uplift conservation initiatives, and the possibilities can increase multi-fold through creative collaborations. If the use of technology in conservation excites you, we would love to hear from you!

Have a potential project you’d like to discuss with us, or need any technological assistance to support your conservation initiatives? Write to us at thehabitatstrust@hcl.com

Technology for Conservation