Where do nocturnal lemurs occur, and what can their habitats tell us about their conservation needs? With support from a TDARFAC research grant, Herizoe Stanislas, a prospective PhD student at the University of Toliara, is investigating these questions in southwest Madagascar’s Amoron’i Onilahy Protected Area. His research combines lemur observations with habitat characterization to build knowledge that can inform monitoring, habitat protection and future conservation planning.

PhD student at the University of Antananarivo, Koloina Rakotoarivelo, is investigating how critically endangered diademed sifakas use fragmented and continuous forests in Tsinjoarivo-Ambalaomby Protected Area (TAPA). Her research combines behavioral observations, habitat assessments, and community engagement to generate data that can directly inform habitat restoration and conservation planning. Beyond the science, Koloina has trained local collaborators, conducted conservation outreach with secondary school students, and demonstrated the vital role that Malagasy researchers play in leading the future of conservation in Madagascar.

TDARFAC is proud to announce our 2026 grant recipients, supporting community-led conservation projects across primate range countries. This year, we received 48 proposals, with 46 undergoing full review through our double-blind process. We are excited to fund 8 outstanding projects, awarding a total of $69,260 USD.

Meet the two inaugural TDARFAC 2024 award program recipients to learn more about why they were chosen and how their work will benefit from TDARFAC’s funding!

Meet the seven TDARFAC 2024 grant program recipients - chosen out of a record-setting 102 grant applications received from around the world!

Want to raise awareness of threatened species? Create a holiday to honor them! Learn more about our International Chameleon Day-themed events and how our team celebrated this inaugural holiday.

One of our goals is to empower local communities with scientific research and advancements through education and support of the next generation of environmental stewards.

Wildlife veterinarians Dr. Karine Mahefarisoa (left) and Dr. Nambininanahary Ravelonandrianarisoa (right) with Dr. Ross (center) in NAP Tsinjoarivo-Ambalaomby.

The Dr. Abigail Ross Foundation for Applied Conservation’s mission is to empower local communities with scientific research and advancements. That’s why TDARFAC makes it a priority to partner with youth organizations to combine missions.

As International Day of Women and Girls in Science approaches on Feb. 11, people around the globe will have the opportunity to reflect on the positive impact females have had in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics — or STEM.