Strategic Direction 2 

Averting the Extinction of Critically Endangered Vultures in the Western Ghats
Avert the extinction of Critically Endangered vultures in the Western Ghats through a combination of in situ conservation measures and ex situ conservation breeding. Establish the size, status and threat situation of vulture populations in the Western Ghats, expand a captive breeding program aimed at providing birds for reintroduction and advocate for key policy responses at national and state levels.

Amount	$99,957
Grant Term	01/10 - 06/11
Grantee	Royal Society for the Protection of Birds

Linking Fragmented Fresh-water Swamps through the Restoration of Micro-Corridors in Central Western Ghats
Enhance ecological connectivity within the Malnad-Kodagu Corridor and increase the genetic viability of populations of five globally threatened plant species by demonstrating approaches for restoring fragmented networks freshwater swamps. To this end, develop techniques for planning and undertaking habitat restoration, pilot them within selected micro-corridors and build capacity among grassroots institutions to sustain habitat restoration efforts into the long term.

Amount	$99,996
Grant Term	01/10 - 04/13
Grantee	Snehakunja Trust

Freshwater Biodiversity Assessments in the Western Ghats: Fishes, Molluscs, Odonates, and Plants
Provide essential information for guiding decisions on the conservation and sustainable management of freshwater biodiversity in the Western Ghats by assimilating data on the distribution, conservation status and livelihood values of fishes, molluscs, odonates and aquatic plants, using them to define priority areas for conservation and best practices for management, and linking the results to conservation and sustainable development planning.

Amount	$179,756
Grant Term	11/09 - 04/11
Grantee	International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources

Enhancing Knowledge about the Conservation Status of Globally Threatened Species in the Western Ghats, with a Particular Emphasis on Reptiles
Assess the global conservation status of all 265 reptile species found in the Western Ghats, compile detailed information on each species and make the results freely available through the IUCN Red List site and other online portals. Solicit and publish articles on Western Ghats biodiversity in an open-access, peer-reviewed journal, provide tutoring to authors and disseminate widely among key stakeholders.

Amount	$111,925
Grant Term	10/09 - 12/11
Grantee	Wildlife Information Liaison Development Society

Addressing the "Wallacean Shortfall" for Small Vertebrates in the Western Ghats Across Space and Time
Address the "Wallacean shortfall" (i.e. the lack data on the geographic distribution of taxa) with respect to key reptile and amphibian species in the Western Ghats through systematic field assessments of poorly known taxa, predictive distribution modeling, producing field guides, and feeding the results into other conservation planning and priority-setting exercises.

Amount	$149,716
Grant Term	10/09 - 03/13
Grantee	Indian Institute of Science

Western Ghats Network of Protected Areas for Threatened Amphibians
Synthesize available information and use it to prepare reference materials and plans to guide amphibian conservation efforts. Produce a comprehensive guide to the taxonomy, ecology and conservation of Western Ghats amphibians, and a national plan for their management. Map sites in critical need of protection to avoid further amphibian extinctions and advocate for the establishment of a dedicated amphibian sanctuary.

Amount	$100,000
Grant Term	10/09 - 09/11
Grantee	University of Delhi