How to Apply for THT Conservation Grant for Critical Habitats 2026

The selection process for the THT Conservation Grant for Critical Habitats involves several distinct stages to ensure thorough evaluation and due diligence:

• Application Submission and Initial Screening: Organisations must submit their applications via The Habitats Trust Grants online portal. These submissions are first reviewed by external auditors to confirm eligibility and completeness.
• Sub-Jury Evaluation: Applications that pass the initial screening are then assessed by a Sub-Jury. This panel comprises experts and specialists from the conservation sector who evaluate proposals against predefined parameters.
• Field-Level Evaluation and Site Verification: Shortlisted applicants proceed to a field-level evaluation. The Sub-Jury and the THT team conduct site visits and verifications to assess the ground reality of the proposed projects.
• Finalist Selection and Due Diligence: After in-depth due diligence, finalists are chosen. These organisations are then invited to present their conservation projects to the main Jury.
• Jury's Final Decision: The Jury makes the ultimate selection of grant recipients, basing their decision on the comprehensive evaluations and the presentations made by the finalists.
• Onboarding and Fund Disbursement: Selected organisations complete all necessary onboarding formalities before the grant funds are disbursed.