The alarming global decline of amphibian species prompted the zoo associations, zoos and private holder associations in the German-speaking region to engage actively in the conservation of this highly endangered group of animal species. The Amphibian Conservation Fund supports a range of activities including direct amphibian conservation and research projects, conservation breeding and reintroduction, capacity building, training and capacity building, habitat restoration, and education and awareness activities.

Stiftung Artenschutz (Species Conservation Foundation) holds the Amphibian Conservation Fund in trust for its funding partners and manages its allocation with the input of those partners.

Grant Call

The aim and purpose of the Amphibian Conservation Fund is the support of direct and indirect measures for amphibian conservation. This grant only supports projects that can demonstrate a positive effect on the conservation situation of threatened amphibian species.   

The Amphibian Conservation Fund targets threatened species of the categories Critically Endangered, Endangered und Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Other categories are acceptible if there is a demonstrable reason for concern or if surveys are necessary to clarify the conservation status of Data Deficient or Not Evaluated species.

The approach and work of Stiftung Artenschutz follows internationally recognised guidelines such as those of the IUCN and its Species Survival Commission.

Our Projects:

You will find information about the projects that were supported by the Amphibian Conservation Fund since 2009 at our page "Ampihibian Conservation"

Costs and activities eligible for funding  

Activities eligible for funding, e.g.

• Direct conservation measures  
• Nature and species conservation management  
• Habitat protection measures
• Scientific research with direct conservation relevance  
• Local capacity building, education components and public awareness activities in relation to the aforementioned activities  
• Monitoring and evaluation within the project’s context

Costs eligible for funding

All costs which are directly related to the implementation of the project (equipment, transportation, staff costs etc.) are eligible for funding. Project core costs (running personnel costs, office costs, overheads etc.) must be appropriate in comparison to the total project costs.  

Not eligible for funding  

• Projects for that the financial contribution of the Amphibian Conservation Fund is negligible in respect to its the project’s conservation relevance
• Projects in the US, Canada, New Zealand and Australia  
• Projects where a negative effect on the local or indigenous communities are likely  

Conditions, size and duration of grant 

• Funding is granted on the basis of a signed funding contract between the applicant and Stiftung Artenschutz.
• Unused funds have to be returned to Stiftung Artenschutz. Changes in the agreed budget, e.g. allocation to different cost categories, have to be approved.
• The requested funding amount should not exceed 5.000 €. Partial funding is possible.  
• Project duration should not exceed 12 months. Thus, funding has to be spent within 12 months from the planned project start. Exceptions should be requested before the application is sent and may be granted in specific cases.
• A delay of project activities and use of funds have to be communicated.  

Application Process

• Forms have to be filled in in English, in exceptions in German language. Please send the forms back as a Word document.
• An up-to-date CV needs to be submitted together with the proposal.
• Every full proposal needs to be supplemented with a reference letter. 

For more information:

Amphibian Conservation Fund