Melanie Colón

Welcome to T&E, Inc. A not for profit corporation dedicated to appreciation and preservation of our native flora and fauna. The thrust of the corporation is along three lines: Personal activism of the principals, both in volunteer research and advocacy. Encouraging students in Conservation Biology and related fields, by offering financial grants especially for field research and public education. Special emphasis is placed on research benefiting threatened and endangered species. Working with federal, state, local, and private officials on specific management opportunities.

According to the American Bird Conservancy, numerous studies have shown an alarming decline in migratory songbirds and that “populations of once-common migratory birds such as the Cerulean Warbler have declined by 82% and the Rusty Blackbird has declined by over 90%.” How should the Kirtland Bird Club (KBC), with a mission dedicated to “the serious study of ornithology” respond? One approach was suggested by Scott Weidensaul, who in his “A Brief History of American Birding” wrote that his hope “for the future is a fusion of the science of birds with the love of chasing them, the best of the ornithologist and the lister, with a vehement commitment to avian well-being binding those approaches together.” Recognizing the desire of the KBC membership to increase knowledge of birds in Ohio and refusing to stand by while our modern day Passenger Pigeons pass the way of that once-common species, the Kirtland Bird Club is happy to announce the launch of an annual funding program called the “Ohio Avian Project Initiative”. This program will provide annual support of grants from $250 to $1,000 to avian research, education and conservation projects in the state of Ohio. Preference will be given to projects that focus on bird species designated as “species of concern” by state and national organizations. Appointed by KBC president Lisa Chapman, a five member committee will be responsible for soliciting appropriate projects, reviewing proposals and making funding recommendations to the KBC membership for a vote every March.

The Kirtland Bird Club (KBC) was formed on September 28, 1940 and has a long tradition of quality contributions to the Northeast Ohio Birding community. In its early years the club conducted monthly meetings, field trips, breeding bird population studies, Christmas bird counts, and wintering duck population studies. The objectives of the KBC are the serious study of ornithology with a view to increasing the knowledge of individual members, the exchange of ornithological experiences and records, the compilation and publication of important information on birds, and the promotion of good fellowship among its members.

The grant is intended to support the funding of an avian veterinary research project and amounts € 5000. Proposals need to be submitted by the project leader including a curriculum vitae with list of publications of the main persons involved, a blinded sketch of project (introduction, review of literature, material and methods, goals), a working plan with time schedule, and a financing plan. The proposal must be submitted online through the online application form “EAAV Research Grant” on the EAAV website. All proposals must be in British English. The project leader who submits the proposal will be the person with whom all correspondence takes place. Each project will be evaluated by two external experts for importance for the field, soundness of experimental design, feasibility, and probability of success. The external experts should have a deep expertise in the field of the proposed project. They should write a short review about the project and their recommendation. These reports are intended to help the selective committee with the decision finding, especially to avoid the vote for a project with a methodological mistake. Based on their advice the selective committee will choose the recipient. The selective committee consists of seven persons in total, three members of the EAAV Board (chair, vice chair, director of science and conferences), three members of the SC (chair, junior vice chair, senior vice chair) and the president of the OC of the upcoming EAAV conference. In case committee members are involved in a proposed project or positions are accumulated in one person, the chair SC or the chair EAAV Board nominates proxies depending of which group the replacement is needed. In case of detection of a severe mistake (methodological, ethical or similar...) each member of the selective committee has a right of veto. Deadline for submission is the same as for papers submitted for the main program of the conference. The grant will awarded by the chairman of the EAAV at the award ceremony of the EAAV conference.

The Helga Gerlach Student Prizes, formerly named EAAV student session prizes, are awarded for the three top presentations of the student session at the EAAV conference. They are intended for students with no more than three years of postgraduate studies. Students already involved in a residency program are excluded from application. Application is done through regular paper submission for the main conference. Students must indicate at time of submission their wish to compete within the student session. Deadlines for submission and notification are the same as for papers submitted for the main program. Places within this competitive session are limited to 5-7 depending on the decision of the organizing committee (OC). Candidates will be selected by the scientific committee (SC) from all manuscripts submitted. Student papers rejected for this competition by the SC can still be placed in the main program in case they are of higher quality than other papers submitted for the main conference. The top three presentations are selected during and announced immediately after the student session within the EAAV award ceremony. The selective committee consists of the chair of SC plus two other persons of the SC the chair chooses. One of these persons has to be with an academic affiliation, the other person has to be from private practice. In case one of the three is involved in one of the papers submitted, the SC chair has to nominate a proxy. The prizes are awarded by the SC Chair as follows 1st place € 1000 (€ 300 to the student, € 700 to the main affiliation of the project) 2nd place € 500 (€ 200 to the student, € 300 to the main affiliation of the project) 3rd place € 300 (€ 100 to the student, € 200 to main affiliation of the project) All three recipients are invited to the Gala Dinner of the conference.

The Gylstorff Travel Grant is a travel fund for young doctorate or PhD candidates and young scientists or students to learn new scientific methods or to participate in scientific meetings. In principle the Gylstorff Fund partly pays for the travel expenses. The amount paid out derives exclusively from the interest on the capital. There is no maximum to be paid per person. The money is given absolutely, i.e. it is not a loan. In return the beneficiaries accept the duty to publish a scientific paper on the new knowledge gained or to give a written report of the scientific meeting for the benefit of their colleagues. The average amount granted in the past has been 500€ per applicant. The grant is managed by the treasurer of the European Committee of the Association of Avian Veterinarians (EAAV). Decisions on the grant to be given and on the amount to be distributed are made by the treasurer and two other board members elected by the EAAV chairperson. Applications need to be submitted by the candidates themselves online through the online application form “Gylstorff Travel Grant” on the EAAV website. It should include a CV, explanation of financial necessity, estimated costs of travel and the purpose the travel grant is intended for. The deadline for applications for travel grants to scientific meetings is about eight weeks before the early registration deadline. Applications for other purposes are always possible.

The Association of Avian Veterinarians was established in 1980. The Association membership is comprised of veterinarians from private practice, zoos, universities and industry, as well as allied personnel, technicians and students. Prior to 1987, Associate membership was open to all individuals with an interest in avian medicine. All Associate members, keeping their membership current, have been allowed to continue their membership in the Association. Objectives: Bird owners are educated in the responsible care of their charges. Companion birds are perceived as valuable, intelligent and attractive pets. Pet bird ownership is encouraged through increased availability of captive-bred birds. Species and their natural habitats are preserved. All companion birds are propagated domestically under conditions to ensure an optimum quality of life. Avian practitioners increase their competence and confidence in their knowledge and skills. Birds and the public benefit from communication and interaction between veterinarians and the suppliers of birds and avian products. The Association of Avian Veterinarians possesses the resources, respect, credibility and influence needed to accomplish its mission.

Objective: The objective of the Bloom-Hays Ecological Research Grant is to advance ecological research, particularly research related to avian species and the natural communities upon which they depend, by providing funds or supplies to support research activities benefitting native species and habitats in Southern California. Funding: The size of the grant will vary between $250 and $2,500. The amount dispersed to each recipient will vary based on the number of proposals, the quality of proposals received, and the contribution of the proposed work to ecological research. Eligibility: Preference will be given to research projects related to avian species and habitats in Southern California. However, other ecological research projects whose results would be applicable to habitat issues in Southern California or general ecology will also be considered. Recipients of a Bloom-Hays Ecological Research Grant will be eligible to apply for funds to continue the work in subsequent years, but will be required to submit a renewal application each year. Most grants are to be awarded to graduate students, but awards may be made to outstanding undergraduates or high school students.

An Orange County Chapter of the National Audubon Society Sea & Sage Audubon is a Leader in creating an understanding of nature in Orange County through conservation, research and environmental education programs for children and adults. This is accomplished with classes, publications, and volunteer opportunities.

Driven by his passion for bird song, Mark Constantine, founder of Lush Cosmetics, formed his own independent publishing company in 2006 committed to his vision of turning bird watchers into bird listeners. Through our award-winning books, we aim to popularise birdsong. Since 2000, Mark Constantine, Magnus Rob and Arnoud van den Berg have been building a major new collection of bird sound recordings. Our collection now exceeds 50,000 recordings of more than 1,000 species, with a particular focus on the Western Palaearctic Region. The Sound Approach aim to popularise birdsong and raise standards in the use of sounds in bird identification. Subjects of particular interest include ageing and sexing birds by their sounds, and recognising hidden biodiversity, ‘new species’, through bird sounds. Besides those of the three main recordists, The Sound Approach collection has also received major contributions from Dick Forsman and Killian Mullarney.

Awards Program Objective The Sonoran Joint Venture (SJV) Awards Program supports the investigation and conservation of birds and their habitats within SJV boundaries by providing funds through a competitive program. Project Eligibility Proposals for projects that support the SJV mission and objectives are eligible for funding. This includes: habitat management, research, monitoring, education, community involvement, outreach, planning, ecotourism, and professional training. Available Funding The amount of funding available each year varies based on contributions from Congressional appropriations and partners. SJV Awards range from $5,000-$10,000. Proposals with budget requests that exceed $10,000 will not be considered, although we will maintain the proposal on file in the event that an appropriate funding opportunity arises. General Project Considerations In order to be considered for funding proposals must (required): Address the bird conservation goals, objectives, and recommendations of the SJV Bird Conservation Plan or Waterfowl Management Supplement. Refer to the priority birds in the SJV Conservation Plan and the specific 2013 Awards Program Funding Priorities for more information. Have budgets of $10,000 or less. Focus on work conducted in or having a direct impact on birds and habitats of the SJV region. Include the submission of all resulting data to the Avian Knowledge Network and/or eBird/aVerAves. Include a dissemination plan that describes how you will share the results of this project and how those results will support and be used for conservation. Follow the described format. Include a complete set of all required forms, correctly completed. Be submitted via the SJV website (preferred) or Grants.gov. Come from an applicant in good standing (i.e., no outstanding reports for projects from previous years). Proposals should (recommended): Be habitat-oriented. Have funds leveraged and/or in-kind contributions. Minimize overhead/administrative costs ( Have binational cooperation and involvement. Address threats that affect distribution and abundance of priority species and habitats. Address multiple species. However, we do encourage single species projects that address a specific SJV objective. Address multiple SJV goals, especially in the areas of habitat, monitoring, research, education, outreach, planning, birding ecotourism, involvement of indigenous or local communities, and/or professional training; Focus on monitoring work that is part of a long-term project or is part of a Coordinated Bird Monitoring project. Be a segment of consensus-built larger project. Demonstrate a high likelihood of success. Involve partnerships. New partnerships, as well as nontraditional partners, are especially encouraged. Partners may include those contributing funds, in-kind services, land base, technical assistance, coordination, etc.

The Sonoran Joint Venture’s mission is to conserve the unique birds and habitats of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. We bring together partners from both sides of the border to integrate the strategies, goals, and objectives of existing regional, national, and international bird conservation plans into a single, strategic effort that addresses the needs of our area. - See more at: http://sonoranjv.org/#sthash.GweRB1G6.dpuf

The Seabird Group has the facility to award small grants each year. These are usually related to research projects or censuses. Priority is given to Seabird Group members working on Atlantic seabirds. In recent years grants (up to £500) have been given towards ringing studies and census work, including projects in Orkney and Shetland, Caithness, on Sanda, Argyllshire islands in the Firth of Forth, as well as to projects outside the UK such as Portugal and Alaska. Other grants have recently been given towards work such as censusing Storm Petrels and Manx Shearwaters, assessing productivity and survival of Great and Arctic Skuas, and seawatching projects, including the monitoring of Balearic Shearwaters. During major censuses such as SEABIRD 2000, larger grants can be offered to help fund expeditions to help plug gaps in coverage of the coast of the British Isles. In 2001 grants were given to assist with aerial surveys of gulls in some large urban areas. Applications should be submitted, preferably in electronic form, to the Secretary using the official application form available from the secretary or from this site. Applications should reach the secretary prior to the following dates: 31st October and 31st February. Following these dates, all applications will be circulated round the Committee and decisions taken. Applicants will be informed of the success of their application within a month of these dates. Any excess from the first allocation in October will be distributed at the second in March, so early application is recommended. Successful applicants will be required to produce a short report on their work for the Seabird Group Newsletter and website. Any publication relating to the project results should state that a contribution to costs was obtained from the Seabird Group. The grant must be used for the purposes stated on the application form. The grant must be returned to the Seabird Group if not used by the applicant for the specific project. Details of expenditure and receipts for major items should be available for inspection if needed.

Primary Purpose: Rainforest Biodiversity Group (RBG) has opened our small grant program to provide funding for projects that lead to the conservation of biodiversity within the Neotropics. This fund is available to graduate students and 501c3 non-profit organizations or equivalent and can be species-specific (flora or fauna) or site-specific work. The grant may be used to support scientific research (both quantitative and qualitative), environmental education, sustainable economic development (eco-tourism, e.g.) and other conservation activities provided that the applicant can demonstrate how the project will support and protect biodiversity or its habitat and help Rainforest Biodiversity Group complete its mission. In recognition that $2000 is not likely to fund a project in its entirety, prioritization for funding will go to the project that can demonstrate that the funds from this small grant program will be of critical importance to the completion and successful implementation of a project that is providing value for wildlife habitat, or wildlife conservation. This grant does not require matching funds of any kind, but it will be to the applicant’s advantage to show that these funds are being complemented by counterpart funding (either cash or in-kind) or that the funds can be leveraged for further funding from another source. mount and Term of Grant: For 2013, up to $2000 is available. Applicants may apply for the full amount, but might only be funded in part. Funds are to be used within one year. Successful applicants must provide a six-month progress report to RBG as well as a final report upon completion of project. Geographic location: RBG will fund projects that lead to the protection of wildlife or wildlife habitat within tropical wet or rain forests (as defined by Holdridge, 1947) in the Neotropics (South and Central America, the Mexican lowlands, the Caribbean Islands, and southern Florida). At this moment RBG cannot fund projects in Cuba. What types of projects are funded: Scientific research (qualitative or quantitative), environmental education, sustainable economic development projects (eco-tourism, e.g.) or other conservation activities that can demonstrate benefit to the conservation of wildlife or their habitat and help Rainforest Biodiversity Group complete its mission. RBG will be evaluating projects not only on their technical merit, but also on their environmental and social ramifications. RBG is looking for proposals that have some or all of the following characteristics: Include clear measures of success State reasonable goals and objectives Consider how local people or surrounding communities might potentially be involved or benefit from your project Have counter-part funding or show that these funds could be leveraged for further funding Demonstrate the critical importance of these funds for project completion and implementation Are being done in conjunction with partners or partner organizations (particularly local) Qualifications: Applicants must prove they are students at an accredited university, or are officially registered as a non-profit organization or association (official papers may be requested). Applicants must demonstrate their ability to achieve demonstrable results within the term of this grant program. Funding Restrictions: RBG will only fund graduate students or non-profit organizations. Projects must demonstrate that they occur in project areas that occur in wet or rain forest habitat in the Americas or Neotropics and benefit wildlife or wildlife habitat. RBG cannot fund projects in Cuba. Additionally, this grant cannot be used for the purchase of land, involuntary resettlement of people including displacement of land uses or impeding access to traditional uses of natural resources, or activities that negatively affect physical cultural resources, including those important to local communities.

The mission of Rainforest Biodiversity Group (formerly Friends of the Great Green Macaw) is to protect biological diversity, including migratory bird species, through the protection of habitat for the Great Green Macaw and the creation of local conservation initiatives. Background of Organization: Rainforest Biodiversity Group is a United States based 501 c3 non-profit organization whose mission is to protect biological diversity, including migratory bird species, through the protection of habitat for the Great Green Macaw and the creation of local conservation initiatives. Rainforest Biodiversity Group, founded in 2000, has been instrumental in the development of the San-Juan La Selva Biological Corridor in northern Costa Rica, and the implementation of the Costa Rican Bird Route project for the protection of endangered species and migratory birds in Costa Rica. In its ten-year existence, RBG programs have focused on reforestation, environmental education, community outreach, reserve development, bird monitoring, and nature tourism development.

The OBC Conservation Fund invites applications for grants for conservation work and conservation awareness projects. OBC Conservation Committee will consider all proposals for these awards that aim to promote bird conservation in the Oriental Bird Club region. Preference will be given to proposals addressing these priority objectives: Projects benefiting Globally Threatened bird species Projects benefiting threatened habitats that are important for bird conservation Projects undertaken by Asian residents Major Conservation Awards Up to £2000 each year for 3-5 years for long-term projects. Proposals for these awards should be developed in collaboration with OBC Conservation Committee and must involve Asia-based project leaders (individuals or institutions). Please submit a short summary of your proposed project (not more than 300 words) by email. Include details of the objectives, outcomes, relevance, methods, collaborations or partnerships, sustainability and contribution to conservation, plus an indication of the total budget and any matched funding. These summaries can be submitted at any time and will normally be reviewed within four weeks of receipt. The applicant will then be advised if they have successfully passed that stage and if they will be invited to submit a full proposal.

The OBC Conservation Fund invites applications for grants for conservation work and conservation awareness projects. OBC Conservation Committee will consider all proposals for these awards that aim to promote bird conservation in the Oriental Bird Club region. Preference will be given to proposals addressing these priority objectives: Projects benefiting Globally Threatened bird species Projects benefiting threatened habitats that are important for bird conservation Projects undertaken by Asian residents Awards of £1000 (exceptionally £1500) are available for projects involving threatened bird species and their habitats or to raise conservation awareness. These projects should be completed within 12-18 months. These include the Expedition Award for student expeditions that add to our knowledge of threatened birds in the region in which applicants should seek to utilise local counterparts and have an emphasis on training.

Established by the Roger Williams Park Zoo and the Rhode Island Zoological Society in 1989, the Sophie Danforth Conservation Biology Fund (SDCBF) supports conservation programs that protect threatened wildlife and habitats worldwide. Field studies and other projects that demonstrate a multi-disciplinary approach to biodiversity and ecosystem conservation and projects that involve in-country collaborators receive the highest funding priority. Environmental education programs, development of techniques that can be used in a natural environment, and captive propagation programs that stress an integrative approach to conservation are also appropriate. Projects must directly affect biological conservation.

At the zoo we dedicate our staff to care for and breed species that, without human intervention, would face certain extinction. We do this work in partnership with 200 other zoos active in the Species Survival Plan Program administered by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. In addition, numerous hands-on conservation projects have recently taken our staff, partners and volunteers to sites in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Wyoming, Canada, and Panama. Our commitment to contributing significantly to conservation science will continue.

Funding Priorities The Eppley Foundation for Research was incorporated in 1947 for the purpose of “increasing knowledge in pure or applied science…in chemistry, physics and biology through study, research and publication.” The Foundation does not support work in the social sciences, education or computer science, and only rarely funds research into diseases that have considerable financial support available, such as AIDS, diabetes, cancer and heart disease. Particular areas of interest include innovative medical investigations, climate change, whole ecosystem studies, as well as research on single species if they are of particular significance in their environments, in the U.S. and abroad. The Foundation does not fund work that can qualify for funding from conventional sources such as the National Science Foundation or the National Institutes of Health, or similar agencies at the state level. It is important to the Foundation that the work proposed be novel in its insights and unlikely to be underway elsewhere. The Foundation is prepared to take risks. How to Apply Who may apply The Eppley Foundation supports advanced, novel, scientific research by PhDs or MDs with an established record of publication in their specialties. Candidates with newly awarded doctorates occasionally, but rarely, meet the Foundation’s requirements for advanced research. Any applicant to the Foundation must be associated with a nonprofit organization with headquarters or a branch office in the US to process the funds. Checks are not issued directly to individuals. Grants may be awarded for research in foreign countries but only when such applicants are US-based or associated with a US institution that will administer the grant on their behalf. The Foundation rarely considers proposals from foreign nationals studying in the US solely because they are therefore unable to qualify for federal funds.

The Eppley Foundation for Research was incorporated in 1947 for the purpose of "increasing knowledge in pure or applied science...in chemistry, physics and biology through study, research and publication." Today the Foundation funds projects in medicine, life sciences and the physical sciences. Particular areas of interest include innovative medical investigations and applications, endangered animals and ecosystems, and climate change.

The American Wildlife Conservation Foundation (AWCF) provides grants supporting research and public education towards enhancing scientific wildlife management, and conservation of wild habitats in North America, with an emphasis on New York State. Our goal is to insure that wild animals and the ecosystems sustaining them will thrive for the long term, conserved for the enjoyment of present and future generations.

The American Wildlife Conservation Foundation (AWCF) provides grants supporting research and public education towards enhancing scientific wildlife management, and conservation of wild habitats in North America, with an emphasis on New York State. Our goal is to insure that wild animals and the ecosystems sustaining them will thrive for the long term, conserved for the enjoyment of present and future generations.

The South Australian Ornithological Association Inc. (Birds SA) established the Birds SA Conservation Fund with the intention of making available research grants to encourage and promote research into the birds and their habitats in Australia. The Birds SA Conservation Fund Committee considers all applications for grants from the Birds SA Conservation Fund with this intention in mind. Grant applications are usually considered in April (for applications received by 31 March) and in October (for applications received by 30 September). Grants are available up to a maximum of $3000. The following are general guidelines to provide applicants with information on projects that the Birds SA Conservation Fund is likely to support: 1. Projects that increase knowledge and understanding of birds and their habitats. 2. Projects relating to management and conservation of Australian bird species and their habitats. 3. Projects that investigate factors relating to declining or threatened species of birds. Applications are encouraged from research institutions for supervised project funding at the Honours Degree, Masters Degree and PhD levels and projects conducted by researchers at South Australian Research Institutes. Applications are also encouraged from people not aligned to any institution.

The South Australian Ornithological Association Incorporated celebrated its centenary in 1999. The Association was founded in Adelaide in March 1899 and is the oldest birding association in Australasia. It is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the conservation and study of Australian native birds.