This subcommittee manages the Bird Committee funds.

A number of funds is designated to research and monitoring of vulnerable bird species and their habitats through the Department of Ornithology.

Other funds are open to applications:

Currently, the Small Grants fund has run out and is awaiting replenishment. In future, this fund will be geared to the activities of Site Support Groups in the Important Bird Areas Program.

The Bursary fund is designated to support high school education of pupils promising and active in conservation related to Important Bird Areas

The Binocular Fund supports guides active in Important Bird Areas to obtain binoculars and identification field guides. This fund is a donation of Sir J. James, former British High Commissioner to Kenya. Applications guidelines can be obtained from the Nature Kenya office