Riyadh is the center for the Arabian Leopard Fund’s 2026 small grants program, which supports research and field initiatives for the conservation of the Arabian leopard and its natural habitats.
According to SPA, the program aligns with the Saudi Green Initiative and Saudi Vision 2030 objectives to protect the environment, restore ecosystems, and enhance biodiversity.
Funding is available for one year, providing approximately SAR19,000 for initiatives and SAR94,000 for research projects. The program is open to specialists, experts, undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, academic institutions, and relevant organizations.
Proposals are accepted in ecology, veterinary medicine, wildlife and natural habitat conservation, and scientific research and environmental monitoring. The 2026 program will be implemented in two rounds, with current applications open until October 1.
Selected projects will be announced following an independent technical review based on feasibility, eligibility, and expected impact criteria.
Who can apply for the Arabian Leopard Fund small grants program? The program is open to a wide range of applicants, including researchers, specialists, and experts. Additionally, undergraduate and graduate students, as well as academic institutions and relevant organizations, are eligible to submit proposals for the conservation of the Arabian leopard and its natural habitats.
What are the funding amounts and durations for the 2026 grants? Eligible projects may receive funding for a period of one year. The financial support provided by the fund is approximately SAR19,000 for specific initiatives and reaches some SAR94,000 for research projects.
What research areas does the grant program cover and how is it timed? The program covers ecology, veterinary medicine, wildlife and natural habitat conservation, and environmental monitoring and scientific research. It will be implemented through two rounds in 2026, with the current application window closing on October 1.