The Secretariat of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) is pleased to inform you of a funding opportunity for the conservation of the Great Bustard (Otis tarda).

The Ornithological Society of the Middle East, The Caucasus and Central Asia (OSME), in collaboration with the Eurasian Bustard Alliance, announces a special grant competition focused on projects supporting the conservation of the Great Bustard in Central Asia. This call is open until 30 September 2022. To apply for a grant, please visit here.

The Secretariat encourages Parties to the Convention from the region and partner organizations to propose projects that contribute to the implementation of CMS Concerted Action 12.8 (Rev.COP13) Concerted Action for the Asian Population of the Great Bustard. The Secretariat will support these proposals with letters of endorsement.

For any further information please contact Tilman Schneider, Avian Team Associate Programme Officer, E-mail: [email protected] and Laura Cerasi, Fundraising and Partnerships Officer, CMS Secretariat, E-mail: [email protected].