Matching grant to amplify conservation flights funding

Pertinent to the promotion and development of software and services in the field, Group Elephant, a company committed to that area, is proud to announce an excellent opportunity with a matching grant of $250,000 for aircraft used in wildlife protection across Africa. What this grant does is that donation made for the cause will be matched dollar-for-dollar, which means that the funds will be effectively doubled for small, general-aviation (GA) airplanes that are the ones to be used in anti-poaching and conservation work.

Why GA aircraft are critical for conservation

GA aircraft are the main tool in the fight against the loss of endangered species and in fighting the poachers. They also provide data for wildlife counts, and help in the transportation of equipment and personnel in far-flung areas. Furthermore, these types of missions are frequently in need of being undertaken at specific times and locations, and this is why the use of large aircraft is impracticable. Thanks to the matching grant, those missions will be able to continue and happen more often.

Impact on wildlife protection efforts

This type of contribution may serve as a catalytic force that will significantly increase the rate of contribution by individuals and organizations with a positive notion about the donation model. Smaller groups, which are usually disfavored by difficult times, will have more ammunition for the fight against rapid response patrols or wildlife tracking flights. It is hoped that this grant will be the major force that will not only help spike such crimes but also greatly improve anti-poaching operations' reach and effectiveness in the areas that matter most to the conservation of nature.

What comes next

Group Elephant’s decision to match funds brings good tidings for conservation groups and donors, who now have the opportunity to rally behind flights that are essential for wildlife protection and based on general aviation. The initiative may be able to establish a dependable funding source for aerial conservation work in Africa if the pace of fundraising ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌continues.