The mission of the Cedar Tree Foundation, founded by Dr. David H. Smith, is to support environmental protection and improvement through a variety of initiatives, including the funding of the David H. Smith Conservation Research Fellowship. This Fellowship emphasizes the importance of applied post-doctoral research in conservation science, aiming to develop future leaders in the field who are well-equipped to address pressing conservation challenges through innovative research, partnerships, and application of scientific knowledge to real-world issues.
The Conservation Small Grants Program (CSGP) by the Society for Conservation Biology Marine Section aims to support marine conservation globally, especially targeting regions with acute financial needs or limited access to conservation funding. It seeks to fund projects dedicated to the research, conservation, and restoration of marine biodiversity and ecosystems, benefiting both marine life and dependent communities. The grant program is guided by the goals of becoming a global marine conservation hub, facilitating the dissemination and education of marine conservation science, promoting conservation as a priority, informing and enabling the implementation of conservation policies, and fostering cross-disciplinary and international collaboration to achieve these objectives.