2026 Grant Recipients Announced
TDARFAC is proud to announce our 2026 grant recipients, supporting community-led conservation projects across Africa and Asia.
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.
Funded Projects
Adelakun Kabir Adekunle
A Community-Based Population Survey and Applied Conservation Initiative for the Nigerian-Cameroon Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes ellioti) at Omo Biosphere Reserve, Nigeria
$9,771
Adolphe Lehavana
Mobilising Local Communities in Bezavona Forest to Collect Lemur Data in Support of the Establishment of a New Protected Area
$9,896
Eliette Noromalala
Impact of Mammal Community Composition on Parasite Dynamics
$8,840
Florent Tafita
Empowering Local Guardians: Community-Led Monitoring of Endangered Primates in the Anjiamangirana Forestry Station
$6,000
Mirana Maëlys Tolojanahary
Acoustic Monitoring and Health Investigation in Propithecus verreauxi and Lemur catta in Angavo and Analavelona Protected Areas, Madagascar
$4,755
N. Nancia Raoelinjanakolona, PhD
Restoration of Lemur Habitat Through Research and Community Engagement
$10,000
Nguyen Huu Quang Vinh
Population Status and Conservation Threats to the Critically Endangered Black-shanked douc (Pygathrix nigripes) in Song Hinh Forest complex, Dak Lak Province
$10,000
Toussaint Rabary
Enhancing Conservation of Varecia variegata editorum by Investigating Natural Forest Health Related to Seed Dispersal and Deforestation and by Conducting Reforestation in Mahatsara, Madagascar
$9,998
Program Snapshot
48 proposals received
46 reviewed
8 projects funded
2 student-led projects supported
$69,260 awarded
Supporting Applied Conservation
These projects reflect TDARFAC’s mission to advance applied, community-based conservation—protecting biodiversity while supporting local communities.
From lemur habitat regeneration in Madagascar to chimpanzee conservation in Nigeria and douc protection in Vietnam, this work drives meaningful, on-the-ground impact.
