Nine years ago, Save The Snakes was founded with a snake conservation vision. We believed that if Save The Snakes could support wildlife conservationists to mitigate human-snake conflict in their own communities, then they could lay the groundwork to protect threatened snake populations in their part of the world. To do this, we implemented the Save The Snakes Grants Program.
The purpose of a Save The Snakes Grant is to empower passionate, committed people with a snake conservation vision. We fund individuals, small organizations and community groups that focus on community-based conservation strategies to protect threatened snake populations and mitigate human-snake conflict.
In 2026, Save The Snakes received a large number of proposals for projects from around the world. We are proud to award grants to five incredible snake conservationists.
Learn more about their important projects:
Syahfitri Anita – “From Fascination to Conservation: Using Rhabdophis to Inspire Young People to Discover, Research, and Conserve Snakes“
Through the Save The Snakes Vijayan Devan Southeast Asian Snake Conservation Grant Program, Save The Snakes supported Syahfitri Anita to reduce the human-snake conflict in Indonesia. This project aims to educate people about the snakes of Indonesia and promote awareness using Rhabdophis as a flagship species.
Chairunas Adha Putra – “Safeguarding Sumatra’s Endemic Montane Pitvipers through Ecological Research and Community-Based Conservation“
Through the Save The Snakes Vijayan Devan Southeast Asian Snake Conservation Grant Program, Save The Snakes supported Chairunas Adha Putra to improve knowledge and conservation of two poorly known endemic pitvipers in Sumatra, Indonesia. This project combines ecological research, investigation of human pressures including wildlife collection and trade, and community-based conservation education to help safeguard Sumatra’s unique montane snake species and promote safer coexistence between people and snakes.
M. Cale Morris – “Rattlesnake Behavior and Venom: Testing Common Misconceptions to Promote Human–Rattlesnake Coexistence“
Through the Save The Snakes Pacific States Grant Program, Save The Snakes supported M. Cale Morris to investigate common misconceptions about rattlesnake behavior and venom in Southern California. The project examines how rattlesnakes respond to accidental human encounters and whether baby rattlesnakes differ from adults in their defensive behavior and venom expenditure. By generating research-based evidence that can be incorporated into public education, the project aims to improve understanding of rattlesnakes, reduce unnecessary fear and persecution, and promote safer coexistence between people and snakes.
Fredrick Kilonzo – “Voices for Vipers: Community Education and Awareness for the Endangered Ashe’s Bush Viper (Atheris desaixi) at Ngaya Forest, Nyambeni Hills, Kenya“
Through the Save The Snakes Support Grant Program, Save The Snakes supported Fredrick Kilonzo to strengthen conservation of the endangered Ashe’s Bush Viper in Kenya. This project focuses on community education and local capacity building around Ngaya Forest in the Nyambeni Hills, where one of the species’ last confirmed populations occurs. By working directly with schools, community leaders, teachers, youth, and local conservation stakeholders, the project aims to reduce fear and persecution while building lasting local support for one of Kenya’s least-known snakes.
Deepak Kumar Shah – “Strengthening Burmese Python Conservation through Habitat Assessment, Community Education, and Local Capacity Building in the Buffer Zone of Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve, Nepal“
Through the Save The Snakes Support Grant Program, Save The Snakes supported Deepak Kumar Shah to strengthen Burmese python conservation in the buffer zone of Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve, Nepal. This project combines habitat assessment, research into community perceptions and human–snake conflict, conservation education, and local capacity building to improve understanding of Burmese pythons and promote safer coexistence between people and snakes.
We wish these recipients success in their projects and support their efforts for snake conservation and education.
Make The Difference For Our Snake Saving Grantees
Since 2018, Save The Snakes has received nearly 300 grant proposals from dedicated individuals working on snake conservation or snakebite mitigation projects in 37 countries. Of these important projects, we have been able to financially support 32 projects in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Cameroon, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand and Zambia.
Save The Snakes Grants are made possible because of the generosity of compassionate people and organizations who are inspired and dedicated to protect threatened snake populations and mitigate human-snake conflict around the world. Your charitable, tax-deductible donation makes initiatives like the Save The Snakes Grants Program a reality, so please donate today to help us continue to support these incredible wildlife conservationists.
We would like to send our most heartfelt thanks to Dustin Howland for supporting the 2026 Save The Snakes Support Grants Program and to numerous generous donors for supporting the 2026 Save The Snakes Vijayan Devan Southeast Asian Snake Conservation Grant Program.
