During that time, they have donated transmitters predominately for bat and raptor research. While they still have a strong commitment to these groups of animals, they wish to extend their support to other species that have not previously been included. To this end, they are extending their support to research projects that are of high value for their species, have a sound research design, and have a positive conservation intention. In 2016, they introduced their new Holohil Grant Program (HGP), which aims to offer Holohil transmitters at a reduced (or no) cost to projects deserving of support.

Funding Information

• Each quarter, Holohil will be supporting projects by donating up to CAD$2,500.00 toward the purchase of Holohil transmitters.

Eligible Projects

• Holohil Grant Program would like to support projects that generally meet the following criteria:
  • The project makes significant use of Holohil transmitters for data collection.
  • The project aims to advance scientific knowledge.
  • The project contributes to conservation.
  • The project engages/educates the public.
  • The project involves underrepresented study species of high research or conservation value.

Eligibility Criteria

• The Holohil Grant Program is available to conservation professionals and researchers from anywhere in the world.
• The Holohil Grant Program is open to scientists and non-scientists from anywhere in the world.
• Submissions will be accepted from all parts of the globe and support will be awarded four times a year.

Evaluation Criteria

• The categories for which the HGP Review Committee will evaluate applications are as follows:
  • Need – Transmitters are essential for a successful project
  • Project Design – Feasibility of the study (timeframe, number of subjects, well-balanced design)
  • Public Education – Broad reach of the project with special consideration for involving youth
  • Scientific Merit – High potential for scientific contribution (publication)
  • Overall Scope – Broad-reaching projects that may effectively protect habitat and other species
  • Project Potential – The project is a springboard for additional research/outreach
  • Urgency – Study species is in conservation trouble or understudied
  • Popularity/Fundability – Targeting under-represented species
  • Accessibility – Targets a particularly remote/isolated location or is in an area of minimal current research
  • Achievability – Applicant and collaborators have the ability/expertise to do the work

Application Requirements

• Please download, complete, and submit the Holohil Grant Program application form found at the bottom of this page (limit to 500 words).
• Submit the HGP application via email anytime to be included in the current quarterly evaluation cycle.
• Because Holohil is interested in supporting projects in a way that minimizes the workload for investigators and reviewers alike, they kindly ask that your combined project summaries not exceed 500 words (1/2 page of text).
• Here is what they’ll ask of winning applicants:
  • Maintain contact with them and provide updates on your project, when possible.
  • Acknowledge the support of Holohil Systems Ltd. in presentations, meetings, publications, etc.
  • Submit a one-page update/report on the project that they can post on their website.  The report should include the following information:
    • No more than ~500 words of text.
    • Photos of their transmitters in use with your animals.
    • Main findings/outcomes of your project.
    • Long term implications of the project (if applicable).

For more information, visit Holohil.

https://www.holohil.com/grant-program/