Melanie Colón

In May, 1907, a small band of bird lovers began to take bird walks in the hills and canyons of Garvanza (now Highland Park). Interest grew and numbers increased, and on March 2, 1910, the group formed the organization that was to become the Los Angeles Audubon Society. Although the Society’s original focus was recreation and providing programs for bird enthusiasts, the Society also has a decades-long track record of conservation advocacy. This advocacy included not only support for establishment of bird and wildlife sanctuaries and preserves in Los Angeles, and indeed across the country, but all legislation effecting the welfare of living things commanded the attention of the Society. Today, the Los Angeles Audubon Society is a California non-profit 501 © (3) corporation.

The purpose of the Sue Wells Research Grant Program is to provide high school or university students with financial assistance for research concerning birds of the North Carolina High Country. Funds must be used in support of research or field work in ornithology, or in an area of study that will directly benefit birds or bird habitat. The applicant should provide a written description of the proposed research, a time schedule, and a budget. Only undergraduate or graduate students currently enrolled in degree seeking programs or high school students may apply. High school and undergraduate students who are graduating seniors must plan to complete their research prior to graduation. Reimbursable Expenses (expenses will be reimbursed as receipts are turned in): 1. Travel to and from a research site. 2. Supplies and equipment specific to the proposed project not generally available in an institutional research laboratory.

The chapter is designed to encourage beginning birders and experts alike to engage in conservation, education, and research, for the birds of Western North Carolina, taking “an entertaining and educational approach” to conservation that matches the National Audubon Society’s mission of ‘Connecting People to Nature,’ stated immediate past president Miles Tager. As the newest Audubon chapter in North Carolina HCAS offers monthly chapter meetings and field trips and at least one large annual trip. “This chapter is designed to encourage both beginning birders and experts alike and to engage in conservation, education and research of birds of Western North Carolina,” another spokesperson shared. “We are dedicated to enjoying and helping to protect our local birds.”

2013 will mark the 18th year of our Audubon Wildlife Fund grants. These grants fund education and research projects that benefit wildlife in Montana. Preference is given to projects benefiting nongame wildlife and their habitats. The funds can be used for mileage, supplies, equipment, printing, and communications. Ineligible uses include salaries, stipends, per diem, and personal equipment.

The Mission of Montana Audubon is to promote appreciation, knowledge, and conservation of native birds, other wildlife, and their habitats. Founded in 1976, Montana Audubon has built effective programs in public policy, education, and bird conservation to serve its members and Montana's nine community-based Audubon Chapters.

The Klamath Basin Audubon Society offers grants of up to $2,500 to support local individuals or non-profit groups that are working on projects that further the mission of the Society. Specifically, we prefer to fund projects that contribute to opportunities for people to experience and appreciate our region's natural resources, including birds, bird habitats, and other wildlife. These grants are in addition to the Scott Education Grants, which have a different purpose and are described below. Grants are considered as received. Grant applications are below, and completed applications should be emailed to klamathauduboninfo@gmail.com or, if absolutely necessary, mailed to: KBAS, P.O. Box 354, Klamath Falls, OR 97601. Applications will be considered at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting (see Calendar for dates and times). Applications must be received at least four days before the meeting at which it is to be considered. Funding for this program comes in large part from revenues generated by the annual Winter Wings Festival. For questions or further information, please contact us at: klamathauduboninfo@gmail.com.

The Klamath Basin Audubon Society welcomes birders and nature enthusiasts to monthly programs, field trips, and other activities that revolve around the spectacular beauty of the Klamath Basin. The Klamath Basin straddles the Oregon-California border and includes Upper Klamath Lake and the Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complex. KBAS offers activities to educate people of all ages and works to protect and restore the resources that make the Basin a premier birding destination at all times of the year.

Pasadena Audubon Society (PAS) is a non-profit corporation whose mission is "to bring the excitement of birds to our community through birding, education and conservation" To help accomplish this goal PAS awards grants, scholarships and makes donations to other organizations, groups and individuals. The purpose of this document is to outline the policies and procedures PAS will follow in making both unsolicited donations and handling request for donations to support various facilities, organizations or causes. The procedure below is designed to make this process fair and accountable to the membership and clearly defined. The PAS will carry out a yearly review of this grant program and vote each year on whether or not to renew the program for the following year. Three categories of requests for funds will be considered by PAS SCHOLARSHIPS TO HELP SUPPORT PASADENA AREA BIRDERS, TEACHERS, AND OTHERS TO ATTEND CONFERENCES, CLASSES, WORKSHOPS OR TO STUDY ORNITHOLOGY. RESEARCH GRANTS FOR COLLECTING DATA ON BIRDS, BIRDING, HABITAT CONSERVATION, AND EDUCATION. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO PROJECTS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BUT NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES WILL ALSO BE CONSIDERED. GRANTS FOR SPECIFIC PROJECTS OR UNRESTRICTED DONATIONS FOR GENERAL SUPPORT TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE MISSIONS SIMILAR TO THOSE OF PAS.

Our Mission: To bring the excitement of birds to our community through birding, education and the conservation of bird habitats

The Indiana Audubon Society (IAS) has set aside grant and scholarship funds for individuals and organizations seeking funding for activities related to Indiana’s natural resources, particularly those related to Indiana’s avifauna, that promote the Indiana Audubon Society’s mission.

The purpose and objectives of the Society shall be to engage in educational, scientific, investigative, literary, historical, philanthropic and charitable pursuits which protect and conserve our natural resources including water, air, soil, plants and wildlife, especially birds, and to stimulate in Indiana public appreciation of the values of such natural resources and the need for their conservation.

AZFO invites applications for research grants under the Gale Monson Research Grant Program. The program supports work that enhances our knowledge of the status, distribution, identification, and other aspects of Arizona’s rich birdlife. Up to two grants, each worth up to $2000, will be awarded.

AZFO was founded in 2005 by a group of field ornithologists who believed that Arizona, one of the premier ornithological destinations in the country, should have an active and professional ornithological organization to support and encourage the study and knowledge of Arizona's birds. Our mission statement as adopted in 2005 is as follows: Arizona Field Ornithologists is an organization of birders and ornithologists dedicated to increasing the knowledge of the identification, status, and distribution of Arizona’s birdlife.

Purpose: The purpose of the COA Mini-grant committee is to help fund and support initiatives within the state of Connecticut which specifically benefit the avian wildlife in our state. It has always been part of COA’s mission to reach out to all of those in Connecticut who appreciate our state’s birds and support bird management/conservation initiatives whenever possible.

The Connecticut Ornithological Association is the only statewide organization devoted to birds and birding in Connecticut. Since its founding in 1981, its membership has grown to well over 500 people who range from beginning birders to professional ornithologists.

The grant money must be spent while conducting research on birds in New Mexico; the recipient must either present a paper based on the research at an annual NMOS Meeting or submit an article based on the research to the NMOS Bulletin; and preference will be given to student applicants

The Ryan Beaulieu Research Grant for $1000, is presented in memory of Ryan Beaulieu. Following the wishes of Ryan’s family, this grant will support research projects that do not involve the collection of birds. For more information about Ryan Beaulieu and his bird research interests, see the Audubon magazine article, Band of Brothers, about Ryan and his friends Raymond VanBuskirk and Michael Hilchey and their Rosy-Finch project. The grant money must be spent while conducting research on birds in New Mexico; The recipient must either present a paper based on the research at an annual NMOS Meeting or submit an article based on the research to the NMOS Bulletin; and Preference will be given to student applicants.

Founded in 1962, the New Mexico Ornithological Society (NMOS) was organized to: gather and disseminate accurate information concerning the bird life of New Mexico; promote interest in and appreciation of the value of birds, both aesthetic and economic; support effective conservation of the state’s avifauna; facilitate opportunity for acquaintance and fellowship among those interested in birds and nature; and issue publications as a means of furthering these ends. The society is a non-profit organization. Membership in NMOS is open to anyone with an interest in birds. Our members include amateur ornithologists of varying skill-levels, as well as professionals. The New Mexico Ornithological Society serves as the primary clearing house for information on the distribution, occurrence, and status of New Mexico birds. NMOS sponsors several programs to gather and disseminate such data. Membership in the Society includes subscriptions to the two quarterly publications NMOS Bulletin and NMOS Field Notes. The Bulletin publishes articles of scientific merit concerning the distribution, abundance, status, behavior, and ecology of the avifauna of New Mexico, as well as announcements or reports of Society activities. The Field Notes provides a seasonal overview of the changing patterns of New Mexico’s birdlife, including unusual records, breeding and wintering range changes, and changes in seasonal occurrence and migration patterns. All data published in NMOS Field Notes, from 1962 to the most recently published volume, are available in a searchable computer database – the NMOS Field Notes Database. NMOS also sponsors the New Mexico Bird Records Committee, which was established to evaluate and archive unusual bird records, and to maintain the official State List of New Mexico birds.

Every year the Buffalo Ornithological Society funds a number of projects that contribute either to ornithological research in our region or to efforts aimed at educating people about our local birds. In deciding how these funds are distributed, our first priority is to support studies that will make a positive impact on ornithological research. The second priority is education of the public about ornithology. In most cases grants are limited to $750 or less per applicant. Grant recipients must agree to report the outcome of funded efforts to the BOS. Typically, this involves a presentation at a BOS meeting, however occasionally a written report is accepted. The deadline for application is generally in March.

The Buffalo Ornithological Society, Inc. was established in 1929 to promote the study of the birds of the Niagara Frontier Region. Annual grants are awarded by the BOS to fund member-sponsored avian research projects. We are proud of our extensive scientific research databases, our continuing involvement in environmental and conservation activities that impact birds, and our promotion of the enjoyment of ornithology.

The Tennessee Ornithological Society invites applications for Conservation and Research Grants to support projects that will directly or indirectly help to protect the birds of Tennessee, increase scientific knowledge, or educate others about the importance of Tennessee's birds. Anyone with a bird-related project, including students, professionals, and individual workers, may compete for a grant. The project may already be in progress at the time of application.

The Tennessee Ornithological Society is an independent, non-profit, educational and scientific organization devoted to the study and conservation of birds. Our members encourage the study of bird life, to record such findings and to spread our interest among others.

Fund History The Burt Monroe, Jr., Avian Research Fund was established in honor of Dr. Burt L. Monroe, Jr., who was an internationally-known and respected authority on avian taxonomy and an active member of the Kentucky Ornithological Society. Dr. Monroe served as the Society's President from 1973 to 1975. KOS members and non-members are encouraged to support the Monroe fund and avian research in Kentucky through their donations. Fund Purpose Financial support from this fund (not to exceed $5,000) is to be used for basic scientific research. Matching funds from other sources is strongly encouraged and availability of such funds will be taken into consideration by committee members in making funding decisions. No portion of this fund is to be used for administrative overhead or other such costs not directly associated with the conduct of research. Financial support may be approved for a period of two years but may not exceed $5,000 for a single project. It is further prohibited for the same project to receive funds from both the Burt Monroe Fund and the Gordon Wilson Fund in the same calendar year. Eligibility is in Kentucky only: "KOS members needing funds (up to $5,000) to assist them in conducting research on birds in Kentucky."

Members of the Kentucky Ornithological Society enjoy birds! We seek to create and increase interest in birds in Kentucky, and support the conservation of birds and their habitats. We also promote avian research. Anyone interested in birds may join our Society! We encourage you to check out our website to learn more about us and, of course, more about the birds of Kentucky.

The scholarship will be restricted to an undergraduate student in his/her junior year at a South Dakota college or university. The student must be pursuing a major in biology with particular interest, in order of priority, in ornithology, ecology, wildlife management, biological education, medical practice, or medical research. The scholarship award must be utilized as tuition during the student’s senior academic year. The student should have a high academic grade-point average and demonstrate a strong interest in one of the major areas of study mentioned above. The department or appropriate departmental committee or major professor will select a worthy nominee, using the guidelines mentioned above. The department will submit the nomination with the following supporting information: the nominee’s major area of study, his/her academic and personal worthiness, probable date for completion of academic degree, permanent residence address, temporary school address and e-mail address. The nominating letter should be signed by the department head and the nominating professor or advisor. If the department head is the nominee’s professor or advisor, the second signature should be another senior professor in the department. Nominations must be received no later than the deadline date. The scholarship winner will be notified within a month. A check will be mailed after the start of the academic year to the winning student.