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Cornell K. Lisa Yang Center
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Catalyzing Conservation Fund

Catalyzing conservation impact for free-ranging wildlife

The Cornell K. Lisa Yang Center for Wildlife Health Catalyzing Conservation Fund (CCF) is an internal grants program that provides catalytic seed funding to Cornell CVM faculty, research associates, and postdoctoral fellows from a diverse array of disciplines and backgrounds. Our goal is to spur innovation and leadership, generate faster results when feasible and, ultimately, deliver conservation impact for wildlife and wild places. The CCF provides:

  • Seed funding for ‘big idea,’ innovative projects with a focus on positively impacting the health of free-ranging wildlife and thus conservation outcomes.
  • Support for Cornell conservation scientists to catalyze research and field activities targeted at solving environmental problems via a One Health lens around the world.
  • Rapid response funding to support urgent or time-sensitive wildlife health issues, to allow for the deployment of resources to address situations quickly – including, for example, disease outbreaks or mass mortalities.

To learn more about our mission, vision, and approach, visit our About Us page.

Request for Proposals

The 2025-26 proposal cycle will be announced in September 2025 and grant applications will be due on December 19, 2025. Proposals deemed urgent (e.g. rapid response) will be considered at any time — please contact CYCWH Associate Director Helen Lee about “urgent” classification prior to developing a proposal.