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About
​​​Green Hub—Royal Enfield Conservation Grants
The Green Hub-Royal Enfield Conservation Grants are for youth from indigenous communities and Green Hub alumni, who are engaged in or would like to start community-based conservation projects in northeast India.
The grant supports projects for a duration of 1-1.5 years. The amount depends on the needs of the project and can range from INR 1.5 lakhs to INR 5 lakhs. The projects can be individual or group efforts.
The Green Hub Conservation Grants 2024 is supported by the CSR initiative of Royal Enfield.
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Why Conservation Grants?​
Northeast India is a mosaic of ecological, social, and cultural landscapes. Community-led efforts in conservation, particularly by youth, is the need of the hour in order to protect the unique biodiversity of the region, as well as the ecological knowledge of the indigenous communities. Through the Conservation Grants, we hope to support such initiatives and call all interested applicants to apply.
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Community-based conservation is inclusive of work on local and regional biodiversity; preservation or documentation of traditional knowledge; sustainable livelihood options such as agriculture, ecotourism, weaving and other traditional crafts; conservation or nature education and outreach through workshops, books, museums, and other means. We encourage projects to include and focus on aspects of community engagement, benefiting the people and the area.
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We are currently inviting applications for the Green Hub-Royal Enfield Conservation Grants 2024. Apply here.
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Process​
​​The selection is through a three-stage process:
​1. Submission of project proposal through the application form. Deadline: 31st August 2024
Application Form: https://forms.gle/DXjt4cHBdmptdRBx9
​2. A 5-day Mentoring Workshop for selected projects with resource persons/mentors at Green Hub, Tezpur, to prepare the final pitch for the proposal. Tentative date for the workshop: 16th - 20th September 2024
​​​3. Pitching of the proposal to a jury where the projects will get selected for the Conservation Grants. Tentative date for pitching of proposal to jury: 21st - 22nd September 2024
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Guidelines​​
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The grant is open to indigenous youth and Green Hub alumni engaged in community-based conservation projects in the northeastern region of India.
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The applicant should be a resident of any of the 8 northeastern states in India.
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Only projects being carried out in northeastern states of India will be considered.
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This grant is not meant for academic or research projects.
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The projects have to be related to conservation action and social change, especially linked to communities or have active participation of the community.
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The theme and budget category has to be defined clearly.
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The budget should be in INR (Indian Rupee).
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Individuals should have Bank Statements, PAN Card, and Aadhaar Card.
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The grant amount should not be sublet or provided to another entity as a loan.
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Disclaimers:
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The grant is solely for the project and will be withdrawn if there is any misuse of the given amount or if there is a discrepancy in the utilization of the fund.
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The grant will be withdrawn if the grantee is involved in any illegal activity or if there is any report of discrepancy in the work vis-a-vis the application.
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FAQs
Who is eligible for Conservation Grants?
Conservation Grants is open to:
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Youth from indigenous communities or Green Hub alumni
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Those engaged in or looking to start community-based conservation action or a social change project
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Projects or initiatives in the northeast of India (Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura)
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Individuals, as well as, small groups working to execute the project together
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What is the application process?
There are three steps in the Conservation Grants process:
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Candidates must submit their applications with the project proposal by 31 August, 2024 (Saturday).
Application Form: https://forms.gle/DXjt4cHBdmptdRBx9 -
Shortlisted candidates will attend a 5-day Mentoring Workshop with experts and mentors at Green Hub, Tezpur. In this workshop, candidates will be trained on aspects of community-based conservation and creating a pitch for their projects. They will prepare the pitch for the final proposal. The tentative date for the workshop is 16th - 20th September 2024
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Candidates will pitch their final proposals to a jury where the projects will get selected for the Conservation Grants. The tentative date for pitching the proposal to the jury is 21st - 22nd September 2024
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What is the deadline to apply for Conservation Grants?
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The deadline for the application is 31 August, 2024.
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Feel free to contact us if you are unable to fill the form or require any help from our team in doing so. Contact: 9435529491 | 6002992560 | 986495270
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Does the project have to be led by one person?
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No, the project can either be individual or can be executed by more than one person.
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Two or more people can apply for the grant together and must be involved with the project throughout the grant duration.
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Is there an application/registration fee to apply for the Grants?
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Green Hub does NOT collect a registration fee from any of our applicants. All applications are free.
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What kinds of projects are eligible for Conservation Grants?
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The project must be related to conservation action or social change work in the northeast of India.
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Community-based conservation is inclusive of work on local and regional biodiversity; preservation or documentation of traditional knowledge; sustainable livelihood options such as agriculture, ecotourism, weaving and other traditional crafts; conservation or nature education and outreach through workshops, books, museums, and other means.
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The project must focus on aspects of community engagement and be beneficial to the community people and the area.
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For ideas and examples, do refer to the ‘Previous Conservation Grants Recipients’ section below.
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We encourage applicants to reach out to us in case of any doubts.
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Can I apply for the same project applied for in the previous grants cycle?
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Yes, we encourage youth to apply for extensions in conservation grants funding.
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We also encourage applicants who were unsuccessful in the previous cycle to reapply with updated project proposals.​​
Previous Conservation Grants Recipients
2023 Recipients
Agur Litin (Upper Siang District, Arunachal Pradesh)
Project: ‘Conservation of Biodiversity in Litin Community Conservation Area’
Agur, who belongs to the Litin community of the Adi tribe, is trying to document the rich biodiversity present in the Litin Community Conserved Area (CCA), an area donated by the Litin community. They have developed a society for proceeding with this conservation project referred to as Litin Community Conservation Society. Under Agur’s lead and with the involvement of the community, they are documenting the local biodiversity via camera trapping and spreading awareness about the importance and need for conservation in the area through awareness programs.
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Kabithui Rongmei (Bwanruangh Taodaizaeng Village, Noney District, Manipur)
Project: ‘The Khaangchu Project’
The project aspires to establish transformative learning spaces in the heart of Rongmei tribal villages in the northeastern region of India. Focusing on principles of democratic education, to break down barriers to knowledge, Kabithui and his co-founder Ananya are creating a space where learners can chart their educational journey based on their interests and aspirations, free from financial constraints. This way they are empowering the community members of Bwanruangh, who have long been marginalized and lack access to quality education and growth opportunities. Kabithui is also working towards developing the Khaangchu farm, where learners and community members practice agriculture to promote traditional farming practices, an important aspect of sustainable development of the Rongmei communities.
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Mohesh Ronghang (Thesso Terang Village, Jengkha, West Karbi Anglong, Assam)
Project: ‘Asim-Asap Birti: An Education-based Initiative to Preserve Karbi Culture’
Mohesh, the founder of Sardokpo Ronghang Memorial Academy, Jengkha, located in West Karbi Anglong, Assam, has taken the initiative to preserve the Karbi culture to which he belongs by developing a Karbi Museum Space in his school. The space being developed will exhibit Karbi traditional artifacts (including tools, instruments, clothes, etc.) along with information on the artifacts. He plans to do so with the community, with student involvement which will not only strengthen community bonds in his village, but will also allow students and elders to understand the importance of preserving their culture. Furthermore, it will be the very first Karbi museum in his village.
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Kewekhrozo Thopi (Chizami Village, Phek District, Nagaland)
Project: ‘Youth-Led Biodiversity Conservation for Sustainability and Community Resilience’
Kewekhrozo’s project aims to strengthen local institutions’ participation in stewardship of community forest and biodiversity conservation in Chizami. He has been engaging the youth and community through awareness programs, plantation drives (to regenerate wildlife habitats), and by promoting plantation of indigenous trees. He is also documenting the local biodiversity, community knowledge and conservation practices in order to create a booklet, to be used as a resource material for the purpose of education and awareness.
Tremie M Sangma Rare (Nokrek Biosphere Reserve, Garo Hills, Meghalaya)
Project: ‘Integrating Ethnic and Ecological Knowledge for the Community Conservation of Rare Plants of Garo Hills in Meghalaya, India’
Tremie’s project intends to create a local pool of para-botanists to monitor the status of rare plants and their habitats while engaging the people of the Garo community to conserve rare plants. The project aims to mainstream plant conservation among the Garo communities. Tremie is also developing a booklet of rare and endemic plants of Garo Hills Meghalaya particularly focusing on East and West Garo Hills districts.
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Shamim Rahman (Assam)
Project: ‘Beyond the Platter: Framing Socio-Cultural Intricacies of Fish in Assam'
Shamim is working on a documentary film portraying the socio-cultural intricacies of fish in the state of Assam, beyond just as a source of food. He has been travelling through the length and breadth of the state, collecting stories, poems, adages, folktales, and rituals associated with fish, including traditional cuisines of indigenous communities. His endeavor is to translate all the collected data into an audio-visual format, for collective review of the wealthy acquaintances of fish in the age-old socio-cultural norms of Assam. The objective is to make way for communities and students to rejoice their cultural legacy and sensitize them to see through the prism of conservation for the less spoken vertebrate animal group, fish, and their dwindling aquatic habitats.
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Schulu Duo (Senapati District, Manipur)
Project: ‘Stories, Songs, and Shawls: A Glimpse Into the Lives of the Nagas of Senapati’
Through this project, Schulu is documenting stories of origin, battles, meanings behind traditional patterns in clothing, cultural heritage, history, etc. of the Naga tribes residing in and around Senapati district. He has been interacting with indigenous people of several Naga tribes residing in villages scattered in Senapati, Kamjong, and Ukhrul districts, to record their performances. He is using audio as his format for documentation and plans to compile all documented stories and folksongs into an audio archive.
Ashadeep Baruah & Aniket Dhar (Guwahati, Kamrup District, Assam)
Project: ‘The Upcycling Project’
Ashadeep and Aniket are working towards creating alternative livelihoods for indigenous artisan communities in Assam through their initiative Cloket Pvt. Ltd. in Guwahati. This training and incubation program focuses on upcycling textile waste, guiding artisans in creating on-demand products from textile scraps and connecting them to B2B and B2C sales channels, including their own marketplace. The integration of Digital Product Passports in their project has allowed users and consumers to trace the source and process of the products, highlighting the stories of the indigenous artisans behind them. This has helped artisans establish long-term additional income streams, further educate more artisans, and reduce textile waste. The project's Standard Operating Procedures and principles are designed to be replicable, enabling expansion to other states.
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Kirat Brahma (Manas, Baksa District, Assam)
Project: ‘Handcrafted Soft Toys as Learning Resources for Endangered Species Conservation’
Through his initiative, the Zankla Studio, Kirat is creating toys to promote and preserve the Bodo community’s traditional designs and stories. Under the Conservation Grant, he has developed soft toys of endangered species including Red Panda, Takin, Bengal Florican, Bison, etc., that are found in the northeastern region of India. With these handcrafted soft toys as learning resources and tools, he has been conducting awareness programs with community people and school children to make them understand the need and urgency of conserving such species. Apart from using toys as an educational tool, he has been building the capacities of artisan groups in Rangapani, Assam and Labukore, Arunachal Pradesh, training them in embroidery, stitching, and developing prototypes of these toys, in turn providing an alternative livelihood source to the artisans involved.
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2022 Recipients
Seela Lepcha (Dzongu Village, North Sikkim)
Project: ‘Building Lepcha Museum in North Sikkim’
Seela, from the 5th batch of the Green Hub fellowship, is building a museum to preserve and showcase stories, culture, and artefacts, among other aspects of the vanishing Lepcha community. The museum aims to execute community ownership and be a valuable resource to the community people. It is being built along with the continuous support of the community people and with the authority of the Village Development Committee. She plans to hire local artisans and carpenters to build the interiors, as well as, the overall museum. The initiative will not only preserve Lepcha culture but also act as an additional sustainable livelihood option for community members.
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Wanmei Konyak (Changlangshu Village, Nagaland)
Project: ‘Restoration of Jhum Areas’
Wanmei is carrying out ecological restoration in Changlangshu village located in Mon District of Nagaland. Since 2018, he has been working along with his community to restore jhum fallow areas with the hope to increase forested areas. His project also falls under the ‘Youth for Forest’ project initiated by Green Hub. Along with the Changlangshu Biodiversity Management Committee he has developed a herbal nursery at the Primary Health Centre at Changlangshu where saplings of indigenous varieties are being propagated for restoration. Through his restoration project, he is also trying to engage the youth to come forward and contribute towards the cause.
Chajo Lowang and Sara Khongsai (Tirap District, Arunachal Pradesh)
Project: ‘Publication of an Introductory Biodiversity Book of Tirap’
Chajo and Sara are together developing a book containing the unique biodiversity found in the interior forests of Tirap district in Arunachal Pradesh. Through this book, they hope to also share glimpses of the community culture and tribal practices in the form of stories, illustrations, and images. Their goal is to get youth and community people to value the existing biodiversity and culture and move towards becoming active participants in conservation of their local biodiversity.
Rejoice Gassah (Karimganj, Assam)
Project: ‘Biodiversity Documentation in the lesser-known Low-Altitude Dipterocarp Forests of Karimganj’
Rejoice is documenting the biodiversity found in the forests of Karimganj in Assam, using video documentation, photography, and camera trapping. The project focuses on specific forest trails and a systematic documentation of the biodiversity to create a database that can be of use to researchers, conservationists, and ecology enthusiasts. He also aims to promote eco-tourism in the area, by setting up forest camps and organising nature walks, engage the local youth in conservation projects and spread awareness among the community about the rich flora & fauna found in the forests.
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Dhruba Jyoti Das (Sonitpur District, Assam)
Project: ‘Integrating GIS powered Location Intelligence (LI) software framework for the Community Based Elephant Monitoring Program - Sonitpur’
Dhruba is developing a mobile application and a website to reduce the ongoing human-elephant conflict in areas between Bhalukpong and Dipota, in the Sonitpur district of Assam. The app will record information about elephant movements and alert villagers residing in the areas, in order to avoid conflict. This information can also be used by researchers to monitor the movements of the mammal.
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Lalvohbika (Daphkan Community Reserve, Mizoram)
Project: ‘Video Documentation of Wildlife in Dapkhan Community Reserve’
Lalvohbika’s project focuses on documenting the biodiversity of the Dapkhan Community Reserve forests located in Mizoram. The documentation process involves preparing a checklist of birds, mammals, insects and other wildlife documented via photos, videos and through camera trapping. The data collected as part of this project will act as outreach material and can be used for research purposes. The data will also help in making the community people value the biodiversity present in their reserve and help prevent hunting in the area.
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Thejavikho Chase (Kohima, Nagaland)
Project: ‘An Illustrated Book on Folklores of The Angamis of Kigwema Village’
Thejavikho (5th batch Green Hub fellow) is involved in developing an illustrated book containing folk stories (from the mouths of the elders of Kigwema village) about the Angami Naga tribe, which will have important morals and lessons as their conclusions. The moral of each story will be related to environmental conservation. This book will contain illustrations developed by Theja himself and the book will be utilised as an outreach material for people to understand the culture and practices of the Angami Nagas.
Millo Tako (Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh)
Project: ‘Survey of Birds of Ziro’
With the aim of promoting bird tourism in Ziro, Millo is working on engaging the local youth to become bird guides. He has selected several trails for conducting bird walks for tourists as well as community members. He has been conducting monthly bird walks and is preparing a bird checklist for collecting data on the various bird species found in the forests of Ziro.
Trailokya Koch (Karbi Anglong, Assam)
Project: ‘Save Pangolin’
The project is focused on putting an end to the practice of pangolin hunting in the villages of Karbi Anglong. As part of the project, Trailokya (6th batch Green Hub fellow) has made a short documentary film to build awareness about the issue of hunting. He has also organised several awareness campaigns and workshops involving children, youth, villagers, and local hunters. His initiative has gained strong support from his community people, who are very eager to help him work for this cause.
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