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Apply for Funding

Are you a scientist or citizen scientist working on a project for bird conservation? We want to see your application for NSW & ACT Twitchathon 2026 Funding!

You could receive up to $35,000 for a research project to support bird conservation in Australia, all funded by a community of bird-lovers who want to see a better future for birds in this country.

Application deadline extended!

Applications now close Sunday, 02 August at 11:55 pm.

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Form

Apply for funding for your project

Please note that this form needs to be completed in one sitting, as your progress will not be saved if you leave the page.

We recommend preparing your answers in a separate document first, then copying them into the form when you’re ready to submit.

Towards the end of the form, you will be asked to provide reports of no more than one page from two referees who can endorse your project and your qualifications/experience. We recommend having these ready before you start.

For assistance with this form, please email info@twitchathon.com.au

First name

Last name

Phone Number

Address

Suburb

State

Postcode

Relevant Qualifications / Skills / Experience

Please attach a brief CV, including any relevant qualifications/publications.

Project Details

Project Title

Location of project

Names of people of who will be working with you:

Brief description of the project:

Aims and justification

Methods

Project Design (if applicable)

Any progress made to date?

Expected Start Date

Expected End Date

Please describe the significance of the project to the conservation and/or research of Australian birds and the relevance for birdlife in NSW and ACT

How much funding are you expecting to need for your project to succeed?

How will the grant be spent if successful?

Please detail any other sources of funding for your project

If your project involves live birds, do you have or are you intending to obtain all necessary permits?

NB: The awarding of the grant will be contingent on receiving the required permits.

Referees

Please provide reports (not exceeding one page) from two referees who can endorse your project and your qualifications/experience.

Referee 1

Name

Job title

Contact Number

Upload report

Referee 2

Name

Job title

Contact Number

Upload report

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