{"id":1248,"date":"2025-09-11T16:57:28","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T16:57:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/?p=1248"},"modified":"2025-12-04T20:58:09","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T20:58:09","slug":"granttalk-ep-50-grants-to-protect-arctic-wildlife-world-wildlife-fund","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/granttalk-ep-50-grants-to-protect-arctic-wildlife-world-wildlife-fund\/","title":{"rendered":"GrantTalk Ep 50: Grants to Protect Arctic Wildlife | World Wildlife Fund"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"VideoObject\",\n  \"name\": \"GrantTalk Ep 50: Grants to Protect Arctic Wildlife \u2013 World Wildlife Fund\",\n  \"description\": \"In this episode of GrantTalk, we explore grants available to support Arctic wildlife protection and the World Wildlife Fund initiatives.\",\n  \"thumbnailUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/elisabeth-thumbnail.png\",\n  \"uploadDate\": \"2025-09-16T00:00:00-05:00\",\n  \"duration\": \"PT18M35S\",\n  \"embedUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7qjDKqxBMeg?si=X_XiZzmFrc-otosu\",\n  \"publisher\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n    \"name\": \"GrantWatch\",\n    \"logo\": {\n      \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/logo.jpg\"\n    }\n  }\n}\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"GrantTalk Ep 50: Grants to Protect Arctic Wildlife | World Wildlife Fund\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7qjDKqxBMeg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>World Wildlife Fund<\/strong> is investing in innovative projects to protect fragile Arctic ecosystems. On the most recent episode of <em><strong>GrantTalk<\/strong><\/em>, <strong>Libby Hikind<\/strong>, founder and CEO of <strong>GrantWatch<\/strong>, author of <em>The Queen of Grants<\/em>, and host of this podcast, spoke with <strong>Elisabeth Kruger<\/strong>, Manager of <strong>Arctic Wildlife<\/strong> at the <strong>World Wildlife Fund<\/strong>. Their conversation revealed how grants can help communities and researchers preserve wildlife while empowering local voices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet Elisabeth Kruger From World Wildlife Fund<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Elisabeth Kruger<\/strong>, manages <strong>Arctic Wildlife<\/strong> programs at the <strong>World Wildlife Fund<\/strong>. Based in Anchorage, Alaska, Kruger focuses on species like polar bears, walrus, bowhead whales, belugas, ice seals, and seabirds in the Bering, Chukchi, and Beaufort Seas. She travels throughout Alaska to work directly with local communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Arctic Conservation Grant Program <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kruger shared that the World Wildlife Fund has launched a new competitive grant program. These grants support community-led projects and scientific studies related to Arctic wildlife. Each award averages $25,000. Applicants must represent an organization, though individuals within those organizations lead the projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One project funded villagers in Kotlik, Alaska, to study beluga whales traveling upriver from the Bering Sea. They used hydrophones to track whale movement without disturbing the animals. This project combined modern technology with traditional knowledge from Indigenous communities, showing how collaboration can strengthen conservation efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for Applying to Grants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kruger encourages anyone with a strong idea to contact the organization before applying. Building relationships matters. She and her team help applicants shape their proposals, even offering guidance on how to outline project goals. Unlike many large institutions, their process is designed to be simple and supportive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hikind agrees, noting that personal outreach is far more effective than sending out mass emails or AI-generated proposals. She encourages grant seekers to use AI only to refine their writing, not to replace their own voices. Real passion and clear project plans help proposals stand out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How GrantWatch Helps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.GrantWatch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GrantWatch<\/a><\/strong> features funding opportunities from thousands of sources, including the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/foundations-search.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">World Wildlife Fund<\/a><\/strong>. Hikind hopes showcasing these grants will inspire more applicants to protect wildlife and the environment. Click the link to see the current World Wildlife Fund grant listed on GrantWatch: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/217677\/grants-to-usa-tribal-councils-agencies-ihes-research-entities-and-ngos-for-conservation-and-research-projects-related-to-the-arctic.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Research Projects Related to the Arctic<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inspired by this conversation, <strong>GrantWatch<\/strong> has introduced a new <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/ai-grant-writing-tool.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI Grant Writing Tool<\/a><\/strong>. This innovative tool helps users draft proposal content, offering structure and guidance while encouraging them to add their own passion and organizational details. It\u2019s designed to make the process less intimidating and more accessible, especially for first-time grant seekers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Involved<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Organizations interested in Arctic conservation can learn more at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldwildlife.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>worldwildlife.org<\/strong><\/a>. If you are researching Arctic species or working in an Alaskan community, consider applying for funding and contacting Elisabeth Kruger for guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To explore more grants, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>GrantWatch.com<\/strong><\/a>, and check out Libby Hikind\u2019s book, <em>The Queen of Grants<\/em>. You can also subscribe to the <em>GrantTalk<\/em> podcast to hear more interviews with funders and grant experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connect with GrantWatch<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udcd6&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/book\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Queen of Grants<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/granttalk.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GrantTalk Podcast<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udf10&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/grantwatch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GrantWatch Subscriptions<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connect with <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udc9a \ud83d\udd17 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldwildlife.org\/experts\/elisabeth-kruger\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elisabeth Kruger<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/livetheriverlife.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>\ud83c\udf10 <\/strong><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldwildlife.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Website<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcf2<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/worldwildlifefund\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Facebook<\/strong> <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcf8<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/World_Wildlife\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udd87 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/world_wildlife\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcfa <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/wwfus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcbc <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/world-wildlife-fund\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>LinkedIn<\/strong> <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-0050394e-2b8e-45a2-a125-229154d65a05\"><strong>About GrantWatch<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/libbyhikind.com\/book-details.php?id=14&amp;title=the-queen-of-grants-from-teacher-to-grant-writer-to-ceo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Libby Hikind<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, author of&nbsp;<strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Queen-Grants-Teacher-Grant-Writer\/dp\/B0CTGSC12Q?crid=ZKKM059BC7BA&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vRtKLKhI_nmUnMdiMzDMpGYxlHqVYKqE3x90LhPsJsnmxINmzPIn_RWKpSwLBoQm6423Dmh8qmb7gWQcYgMfiEePAPMYxEKRwVOvblR-qd_2QIPJMM7JzV0uPenfW-27QnkxUhxVuOV1lNB-b_OlmrcE5axh7WVq3V0JFq5U3W5a70B2JnENtW2Lmwr8KK2ErP80_Lm7GOwG4MIVOsgW-SRaKdfAzFhf5X7RYCnuYEU.Ql5cdBXLJUD3WE_yM9-9c1YU9LED1PP5uytswmof9xw&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=queen+of+grants&amp;qid=1750860290&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=queen+of+grants,stripbooks,142&amp;sr=1-1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=grantnepress-20&amp;linkId=f10f179795ca20786ef434fdaaf7b797&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Queen of Grants: From Teacher to Grant Writer to CEO<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, founded&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>GrantWatch.com<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, the largest advanced grant search engine in the United States. The platform features over 10,000 active, verified, and human-curated grant opportunities in more than 60 funding categories. Additionally, it serves&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grants-for-nonprofits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>nonprofits<\/em><\/strong><\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grants-for-small-business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>small businesses<\/em><\/strong><\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grants-for-government\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>government agencies<\/em><\/strong><\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/grantwatch.com\/grant-search.php?aisid=1205309\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>tribal governments<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grants-for-individuals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>individuals<\/em><\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;seeking grant funding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GrantWatch also offers innovative funding tools like the&nbsp;<strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/ai-grant-writing-tool.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI Grant Writing Tool<\/a><\/em><\/strong><em>,&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant-search.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI Grant Searching Tool<\/a><\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>My Grant Calendar<\/strong><\/em>, making it easier to find grants, track deadlines, and draft proposals. 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