Enhancing protection of eastern black rhinos (Diceros bicornis michaeli) at Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Kenya, through improved surveillance and monitoring, infrastructure, and incentives for community support

$88K USD

Funder	U.S. Agency for International Development
Recipient Organization	Fauna & Flora International
Country	Kenya
Start Date	Oct 15, 2017
End Date	Feb 22, 2022
Duration	1,591 days
Number of Grantees	2
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	US Foreign Aid
Grant ID	`61092-38`

Grant Description

Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Laikipia County, Kenya, holds the largest population of black rhinos in East Africa.

Funds will be used for improving on-site accommodation for protection and monitoring staff, implementing ear-notching operations, procuring a field patrol vehicle and radio communications supplies, and providing conditional community incentives for proactive support for rhino protection.