Foundation for Australia's Most Endangered Species Ltd (FAME)

FAME is an Australian organisation, established in 1993, dedicated to helping Australian species most at risk of extinction. FAME identifies and funds conservation projects which include innovative conservation initiatives, species protection in-situ, translocating species, revegetation and protection of habitat and building robust populations behind fences with the long-term strategy of rewilding. FAME often sees the potential in such projects and provides initial financial support.

Once a project is identified, we provide financial, compliance, regulatory and conservation oversight allowing our on-ground partners to focus on the task at hand, Australian wildlife conservation, without the added pressure of determining funding sources for on-ground activities and ongoing governance and compliance. Often FAME’s role acts as a catalyst to direct more attention to a project, which then attracts larger funding for the species and/or on-ground partner’s work.

We find conservation efforts in Australia appear to work best when there is a confluence, or joining up, between a species in need or depleted habitat and individuals or organisations with an ability to commit to, and deliver, the necessary plan for success. FAME’s solid track record has much of its genesis with like-minded capable organisations. With our partners, we fill an important, vital niche in the conservation ecosystem.

Along with a highly engaged and experienced board and leadership, the knowledge gained from working on over 70 conservation projects has built our financial capacity, scientific understanding and practical experience. We have become experts in knowing and identifying the critical success factors needed to help a species survive.

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