Jrs Biodiversity Foundation

What they fund

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Funding pattern

What this funder pays for, at what size, and how to position adjacent work. Read from their filings, with every number checked against the record.

3 grants matching “baseline” · $236,260

• $95,000

  Nature Uganda · 2024

  For the project "training a cohort of herpetologists to increase data knowledge in uganda and build capacity for baseline herpetology surveys in key ecosystems of east africa."

• $110,260

  Nature Uganda · 2023

  For the project "training a cohort of herpetologists to increase data knowledge in uganda and build capacity for baseline herpetology surveys in key ecosystems of east africa."

• $31,000

  Rhodes University · 2023

  The project will support cross border co-operation for the control of invasive alien plants (especially cactus and prosopis). It will use of mapping and data gathering techniques to direct both mechanical removal of pro… read allThe project will support cross border co-operation for the control of invasive alien plants (especially cactus and prosopis). It will use of mapping and data gathering techniques to direct both mechanical removal of prosopis and biological control of both prosopis and invasive cactus species. At a regional workshop, a "task team" will be established to share biodiversity information through access to existing information. Baseline mapping of prosopis invasion and distribution of cactus populations will be undertaken. Biodiversity data requirements will be used to establish monitoring protocols. Using this information, funding will be secured to manage these invasive species in an integrated manner. less

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

• Sanparks Scientific Services3 grants · $448,100
• Lake Tanganyika Floating Health Clinic3 grants · $314,500
• Frankfurt Zoological Society - US1 grant · $274,673
• Water Journalists Africa - Infonile3 grants · $274,000
• Conservation Action Research Network3 grants · $266,547
• Tanzania Forest Conservation Group3 grants · $218,500
• University of Florida2 grants · $215,885
• Freshwater Research Centre4 grants · $211,759
• Nature Uganda2 grants · $205,260
• Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute4 grants · $176,628

Giving over time

Grant history

The 100 largest of 103 grants.

• $274,673

  Frankfurt Zoological Society - US · Washington, DC · 2022

  For the project "ecological monitoring in the nsumbu ecosystem."

• $178,100

  Sanparks Scientific Services · 2022

  For the project "overcoming pandemic threats to bioinformatics in south africa's national parks."

• $175,000

  Sanparks Scientific Services · 2024

  For the project "overcoming pandemic threats to bioinformatics in south africa's national parks."

• $150,000

  University of Florida · Gainesville, FL · 2024

  For the project "freshwater biodiversity data of rivers of the lake victoria basin."

• $144,500

  Lake Tanganyika Floating Health Clinic · Chicago, IL · 2023

  For the project "cross-sectoral household and critical biodiversity surveys in riparian south kivu and tanganyika provinces, d.r. Congo"

• $132,800

  University of Oxford · 2022

  In support of its work "second generation of funding for the biodiversity informatics training curriculum."

• $130,100

  Sadc Groundwater Management Institute · 2022

  For the project "groundwater dependent ecosystems (gdes) and biodiversity in the khakea/bray transboundary aquifer".

• $121,804

  University of Rwanda · 2022

  In support of its work "for developing a freshwater biodiversity information system for sustainable development and climate change adaptation in rwanda."

• $117,000

  Malawi University of Science and Technology · 2022

  In support of its work "to development of a biodiversity informatics msc programme at the malawi university of science and technology (must).

• $114,000

  Lake Tanganyika Floating Health Clinic · Chicago, IL · 2024

  Critical biodiversity surveys in the lake tanganyika and ruzizi river basins

• $110,260

  Nature Uganda · 2023

  For the project "training a cohort of herpetologists to increase data knowledge in uganda and build capacity for baseline herpetology surveys in key ecosystems of east africa."

• $110,000

  Tanzania Forest Conservation Group · 2023

  For the project "biodiversity data collection and training conservationists in east and west usambaras".

• $105,000

  Wildfowl Wetlands Trust · 2024

  For the project "madagascar wetlands knowledge base."

• $104,966

  National Herbarium of Benin · 2023

  For the project "mobilizing data for identification, taxonomy, socioeconomic importance and conservation assessment of bryophytes in benin."

• $103,000

  Water Journalists Africa - Infonile · 2024

  For the project "nilewell: promoting trust of biodiversity information between scientists and communicators in the nile river basin."

• $101,000

  Water Journalists Africa - Infonile · 2023

  For the project "nilewell: promoting trust of biodiversity information between scientists and communicators in the nile river basin."

• $100,000

  South African National Biodiversity Institute · 2022

  In support of its work "a biodiversity data pipeline for wetlands and waterbirds (birdie)"

• $98,000

  Wildlife Conservation Society · 2024

  For the project "freshwater biodiversity data collection system (fbdc) for conservation and sustainable development of the northeast protected area complex (npac) in the central african republic."

• $97,136

  East African Wildlife Society · 2023

  For the project "unlocking biodiversity data to facilitate designation of lake of bolossat as the 7th ramsar site in kenya."

• $95,446

  Kabale University Uganda · 2023

  For the project "site selection to protect papyrus endemic biodiversity in uganda."

• $95,000

  Nature Uganda · 2024

  For the project "training a cohort of herpetologists to increase data knowledge in uganda and build capacity for baseline herpetology surveys in key ecosystems of east africa."

• $95,000

  Sanparks Scientific Services · 2023

  For the project "overcoming pandemic threats to bioinformatics in south africa's national parks."

• $93,240

  Conservation Action Research Network · Topanga, CA · 2023

  The grant will provide support to early career african conservation scientists and graduate students. Funds will be used to educate, train and prepare selected african scientists for careers in science and conservation.… read allThe grant will provide support to early career african conservation scientists and graduate students. Funds will be used to educate, train and prepare selected african scientists for careers in science and conservation. Direct beneficiaries include the individuals and the african universities at which they are studying. (proposal, informational brochure, and discussions over zoom.) less
• $89,929

  University of Namibia · 2023

  For the project "establishing capacity for sustained production of national spacial biodiversity data products: guiding progress towards the post-2020 global biodiversity framework goals."

• $88,307

  Conservation Action Research Network · Topanga, CA · 2022

  To support 17 aspire scholarships awarded to young african graduate students.

• $87,000

  Gaea Seychelles · 2024

  For the project "developing a freshwater biodiversity information system for conservation and management in the seychelles."

• $86,000

  Freshwater Research Centre · 2022

  In support of its work to expand research capacity and data access for the freshwater biodiversity information system (the "project or "fbis-2").

• $85,000

  Conservation Action Research Network · Topanga, CA · 2024

  Aspire grant projects support for scholars in congo basin and albertine rift

• $84,721

  Royal Botanic Gardens Kew · 2023

  For the project "enhancing data access to transform guinea's capacity to identify and protect its threatened plants."

• $77,000

  Tanzania Forest Conservation Group · 2022

  For the project "biodiversity data collection and training conservationists in east and west usambaras".

• $76,145

  Royal Botanic Gardens Kew · 2024

  For the project "enhancing data access to transform guinea's capacity to identify and protect its threatened plants."

• $76,000

  International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (Icipe) · 2024

  For the project "increase knowledge, awareness and data accessibility for bee and dipteran pollinators, their forage plant species to support conservation of plant-pollinator interactions in cameroon."

• $75,886

  Freshwater Research Centre · 2024

  In support of its work to expand research capacity and data access for the freshwater biodiversity information system (the "project or "fbis-2").

• $70,000

  National Herbarium of Benin · 2024

  For the project "mobilizing data for identification, taxonomy, socioeconomic importance and conservation assessment of bryophytes in benin."

• $70,000

  Water Journalists Africa - Infonile · 2022

  For the project "nilewell: promoting trust of biodiversity information between scientists and communicators in the nile river basin."

• $67,976

  South African National Biodiversity Institute · 2023

  In support of its work "a biodiversity data pipeline for wetlands and waterbirds (birdie)"

• $67,000

  Makerere University · 2022

  In support of its work "generating information on bee pollinator diversity and distribution in uganda through the application of ecological and informatics tools."

• $65,885

  University of Florida · Gainesville, FL · 2023

  For the project "freshwater biodiversity data of rivers of the lake victoria basin."

• $65,000

  Conserve Global · 2024

  The project will undertake ground sampling and surveys with remote sensing data to produce accurate vegetation and land cover maps, assess threats and document traditional knowledge and usage of plant species in the ton… read allThe project will undertake ground sampling and surveys with remote sensing data to produce accurate vegetation and land cover maps, assess threats and document traditional knowledge and usage of plant species in the tondwa gma in northern zambia. It will also build monitoring capacity among four community members and four early career zambian botanists and greater sensitization and support among zambian government and the nsama community resources board. less
• $65,000

  Hawassa University · 2024

  To generate information on insect pollinators diversity, share data openly and create awareness through platforms on food security and ecosystem health values of insect pollinators under different land uses in and aroun… read allTo generate information on insect pollinators diversity, share data openly and create awareness through platforms on food security and ecosystem health values of insect pollinators under different land uses in and around kafa biosphere reserve and bale mountains national park. Expertise on insect pollinators' diversity and conservation in ethiopia will be enhanced, data will be openly shared, and trainings and communications will take place. Policy briefs will be prepared and disseminated. less
• $60,195

  International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (Icipe) · 2023

  For the project "increase knowledge, awareness and data accessibility for bee and dipteran pollinators, their forage plant species to support conservation of plant-pollinator interactions in cameroon."

• $58,000

  Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute · 2023

  In support of its work "assessing landscape level impacts of climate change on montane forest pollinators in tanzania."

• $57,567

  Dambari Trust Zimbabwe · 2023

  To support mobilizing herpetofauna data for mapping biodiversity distribution and conservation strategies.

• $57,449

  Wildtracktswalu Foundation · 2023

  The overarching goal is to develop a new technique that will provide a cost-effective and community-generated metric as an index to monitor biodiversity in africa. The benefits for partners will be equitable engagement … read allThe overarching goal is to develop a new technique that will provide a cost-effective and community-generated metric as an index to monitor biodiversity in africa. The benefits for partners will be equitable engagement by providing greater capacity for local students and indigenous groups, and assistance in transformative actions to be implemented as identified in the africa 30x30 draft. Assessing impacts on biodiversity is key to this; there are currently no reliable and cost-effective metrics to do this. less
• $56,000

  Lake Tanganyika Floating Health Clinic · Chicago, IL · 2022

  Critical biodiversity surveys in the lake tanganyika and ruzizi river basins

• $55,865

  UCLA Center for Tropical Research · Los Angeles, CA · 2023

  For the project "advancing environmental dna research capacity in rwanda to inform conservation decisions."

• $55,000

  Wildtracktswalu Foundation · 2024

  The overarching goal is to develop a new technique that will provide a cost-effective and community-generated metric as an index to monitor biodiversity in africa. The benefits for partners will be equitable engagement … read allThe overarching goal is to develop a new technique that will provide a cost-effective and community-generated metric as an index to monitor biodiversity in africa. The benefits for partners will be equitable engagement by providing greater capacity for local students and indigenous groups, and assistance in transformative actions to be implemented as identified in the africa 30x30 draft. Assessing impacts on biodiversity is key to this; there are currently no reliable and cost-effective metrics to do this. less
• $55,000

  Iucn West and Central Africa Program · 2023

  For the project "support for the sustainable management of databases for aquatic ecosystems in the chari-logone sub-basin"

• $55,000

  Namibian Nature Foundation · 2023

  For the project "incorporating succulent plant and animal species information into conservation planning".

• $53,500

  Malawi University of Science and Technology · 2023

  In support of its work "to development of a biodiversity informatics msc programme at the malawi university of science and technology (must).

• $53,000

  Namibian Chamber of Environment · 2024

  This project's primary aim is to bring together the widely scattered information and data on namibian near-endemic plants for the benefit of those entrusted with the conservation of the country's flora.

• $52,933

  Re Wild · Austin, TX · 2024

  For project lost species african symposia for ugandan, tanzanian, and drc researchers

• $50,839

  Gaea Seychelles · 2023

  For the project "developing a freshwater biodiversity information system for conservation and management in the seychelles."

• $50,787

  Association for Water and Rural Development · 2023

  In support of its work "enhanced bioinformatics capacity for data sharing and decision support for freshwater biodiversity conservation of the transboundary rivers of the kruger national park."

• $50,000

  East African Wildlife Society · 2024

  For the project "unlocking biodiversity data to facilitate designation of lake of bolossat as the 7th ramsar site in kenya."

• $50,000

  University of Dakar (Unad) Sos Sahel · Wilmington, DE · 2023

  The project will organize a 1-year training program in villages surrounding the niokolo-koba national park. Two sets of workshops and training courses (to cover dry and rainy seasons) will take place in three villages t… read allThe project will organize a 1-year training program in villages surrounding the niokolo-koba national park. Two sets of workshops and training courses (to cover dry and rainy seasons) will take place in three villages to train 30 individuals total (50% women) to conduct biodiversity studies in the region and use inaturalist to track these species. Training will include identification, description, mapping and tracking of a set of local species of interest for people and for conservation. Information collected will feed inaturalist with reliable information on a few species of interest for conservation purposes and compiled in a botanical handbook that will be shared with stakeholders. less
• $49,508

  Tulane Universitypaffa 7 · New Orleans, LA · 2023

  To provide support (about 25%, along with other donors) to the seventh international conference of the pan-african fish and fisheries association (paffa), in brazzaville, rep. Of congo. The meeting will provide an inval… read allTo provide support (about 25%, along with other donors) to the seventh international conference of the pan-african fish and fisheries association (paffa), in brazzaville, rep. Of congo. The meeting will provide an invaluable venue for scientists from across africa and around the world to come together, get to know one another, exchange information and ideas, learn how to access and contribute to biodiversity databases and available informatics tools, and initiate collaborative studies. less
• $49,359

  International Crane Foundation · 2023

  For the project "designing and implementing an ecological monitoring plan and a wetland information system for the adaptive management of the kafue flats, zambia"

• $49,213

  Hawassa University · 2023

  To generate information on insect pollinators diversity, share data openly and create awareness through platforms on food security and ecosystem health values of insect pollinators under different land uses in and aroun… read allTo generate information on insect pollinators diversity, share data openly and create awareness through platforms on food security and ecosystem health values of insect pollinators under different land uses in and around kafa biosphere reserve and bale mountains national park. Expertise on insect pollinators' diversity and conservation in ethiopia will be enhanced, data will be openly shared, and trainings and communications will take place. Policy briefs will be prepared and disseminated. less
• $45,000

  International Crane Foundation · 2024

  For the project "designing and implementing an ecological monitoring plan and a wetland information system for the adaptive management of the kafue flats, zambia"

• $45,000

  National Museums of Kenya · 2024

  Implement a comprehensive inventory of bats in two caves in kenya, representing two types of caves. This will contribute to the use of scientific data to gain formal protection of caves through existing policy and legal… read allImplement a comprehensive inventory of bats in two caves in kenya, representing two types of caves. This will contribute to the use of scientific data to gain formal protection of caves through existing policy and legal instruments. less
• $45,000

  University of Parakou Benin · 2024

  For data mobilization and long-term conservation of wild edible fungi in benin.

• $45,000

  Wildlife Conservation Society · 2023

  For the project "freshwater biodiversity data collection system (fbdc) for conservation and sustainable development of the northeast protected area complex (npac) in the central african republic."

• $44,000

  Kabale University Uganda · 2024

  For the project "site selection to protect papyrus endemic biodiversity in uganda."

• $43,443

  Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute · 2024

  In support of its work "assessing landscape level impacts of climate change on montane forest pollinators in tanzania."

• $42,481

  Endangered Wildlife Trust · 2023

  For the project "developing a 30-by-30 landscape planning tool for south africa that balances the need for conservation, agriculture, and renewable energy.

• $42,284

  Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute · 2023

  Tanzania has a shortage of insect taxonomists; and many of the existing taxonomists are either retired or at the age of retiring with no replacement, or are based in foreign universities and museums, and then only inter… read allTanzania has a shortage of insect taxonomists; and many of the existing taxonomists are either retired or at the age of retiring with no replacement, or are based in foreign universities and museums, and then only interested in their taxon of specialty. As a first step toward increasing the pool of insect taxonomists - through a planning workshop we will establish a training program for 12 local insect parataxonomists at tawiri in species identification and processing [1], mobilizing existing data, and updating bioanuwai portal. less
• $41,651

  Namibian Chamber of Environment · 2023

  This project's primary aim is to bring together the widely scattered information and data on namibian near-endemic plants for the benefit of those entrusted with the conservation of the country's flora.

• $40,000

  University of Namibia · 2024

  For the project "establishing capacity for sustained production of national spacial biodiversity data products: guiding progress towards the post-2020 global biodiversity framework goals."

• $40,000

  Freshwater Research Centre · 2023

  In support of its work to expand research capacity and data access for the freshwater biodiversity information system (the "project or "fbis-2").

• $40,000

  Association for Water and Rural Development · 2022

  In support of its work "enhanced bioinformatics capacity for data sharing and decision support for freshwater biodiversity conservation of the transboundary rivers of the kruger national park."

• $40,000

  World Wildlife Fund · Washington, DC · 2022

  To support a pilot study to explore the opportunities and limitations of edna research and how it can be deployed in the african context.

• $38,500

  National Museums of Kenya · 2024

  Illuminating understudied caves to highlight plant pollination and seed dispersal services by bats

• $36,920

  Northwest University South Africa · 2023

  To support training and guides to build bee taxonomic capacity among citizen scientists in south africa.

• $36,900

  Water Journalists Africa · 2022

  In support of its work "infonile.org: a geojournalism platform connecting journalists and scientists in the nile basin for data-based communication on biodiversity."

• $36,380

  Makerere University · 2024

  3rd international conference on geographical science for resilient communities, ecosystems and livelihoods under global environmental change

• $34,862

  Meshamedia for Environment Science Health and Agriculture · 2022

  Science media outreach activities and east african journalist training.

• $32,901

  Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute · 2022

  In support of its work "assessing landscape level impacts of climate change on montane forest pollinators in tanzania."

• $31,500

  Tanzania Forest Conservation Group · 2024

  For the project "biodiversity data collection and training conservationists in east and west usambaras".

• $31,000

  Rhodes University · 2023

  The project will support cross border co-operation for the control of invasive alien plants (especially cactus and prosopis). It will use of mapping and data gathering techniques to direct both mechanical removal of pro… read allThe project will support cross border co-operation for the control of invasive alien plants (especially cactus and prosopis). It will use of mapping and data gathering techniques to direct both mechanical removal of prosopis and biological control of both prosopis and invasive cactus species. At a regional workshop, a "task team" will be established to share biodiversity information through access to existing information. Baseline mapping of prosopis invasion and distribution of cactus populations will be undertaken. Biodiversity data requirements will be used to establish monitoring protocols. Using this information, funding will be secured to manage these invasive species in an integrated manner. less
• $30,636

  Threatened Species Alliance · 2022

  Reinforcing the capacity for conservation science and planning for young west african conservationists.

• $30,000

  Bamenda University · 2024

  Conference on biodiversity and conservation for early career scientists

• $28,000

  Endangered Wildlife Trust · 2024

  For the project "developing a 30-by-30 landscape planning tool for south africa that balances the need for conservation, agriculture, and renewable energy.

• $27,900

  Makerere University · 2022

  To support the 2nd international conference on geographical science for resilient communities, ecosystems and livelihoods under global environmental change.

• $25,000

  International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (Icipe) · 2024

  2024 support for a session on bioinformatics at the bioeconomy summit

• $25,000

  Sadc Groundwater Management Institute · 2023

  For the project "groundwater dependent ecosystems (gdes) and biodiversity in the khakea/bray transboundary aquifer".

• $23,000

  Meshamedia for Environment Science Health and Agriculture · 2023

  Science media outreach activities and east african journalist training.

• $22,508

  Conserve Global · 2023

  The project will undertake ground sampling and surveys with remote sensing data to produce accurate vegetation and land cover maps, assess threats and document traditional knowledge and usage of plant species in the ton… read allThe project will undertake ground sampling and surveys with remote sensing data to produce accurate vegetation and land cover maps, assess threats and document traditional knowledge and usage of plant species in the tondwa gma in northern zambia. It will also build monitoring capacity among four community members and four early career zambian botanists and greater sensitization and support among zambian government and the nsama community resources board. less
• $22,500

  Threatened Species Alliance · 2024

  Reinforcing the capacity for conservation science and planning for young west african conservationists.

• $22,500

  Threatened Species Alliance · 2023

  Reinforcing the capacity for conservation science and planning for young west african conservationists.

• $20,000

  Tusk Trust · 2024

  Support to conservation symposium entitled: evolution and leadership in african conservation

• $20,000

  University of Parakou Benin · 2023

  For data mobilization and long-term conservation of wild edible fungi in benin.

• $17,500

  Conservation Society of Sierra Leone · 2024

  Developing national key biodiversity area (kba) assessment protocol and evaluating the status of a pilot legacy

• $17,180

  Land Environment and Global Life (Legle) · 2023

  Support (about 1/3 of the cost) the symposium on mycology in tropical africa from january 10 to 12, 2024 at the university of parakou, benin.

• $16,526

  Makerere University · 2023

  In support of its work "generating information on bee pollinator diversity and distribution in uganda through the application of ecological and informatics tools."

• $15,000

  World Wildlife Fund · Washington, DC · 2023

  To support a pilot study to explore the opportunities and limitations of edna research and how it can be deployed in the african context.

• $15,000

  Utah State University · Logan, UT · 2022

  For a metabolomics training course in nairobi for 20 young african scientists

• $11,000

  Northwest University South Africa · 2024

  To support training and guides to build bee taxonomic capacity among citizen scientists in south africa.

• $9,873

  Freshwater Research Centre · 2024

  Payment amendment for: demand-driven, high impact expansion of the freshwater biodiversity information system, south africa

• $8,966

  Iucn West and Central Africa Program · 2024

  For the project "support for the sustainable management of databases for aquatic ecosystems in the chari-logone sub-basin"

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