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  1. Overview: Craig S. Harrison is a former Chair of PSG and former Vice-Chair for Conservation for PSG from 1992 to 2013. He also is an expert on tropical seabirds, one of the founders of the American Bird Conservancy, and a lawyer who specializes in environmental law. Because of his longstanding contributions to seabird conservation, especially those on behalf of PSG, we are honored to be able to name the former Conservation Small-grants Program after him. Background There has been concern by members of Executive Council (EXCO) of the Pacific Seabird Group and PSG's Conservation Committee that some worthy seabird-conservation projects could be accomplished at minimal cost in some locations of the Pacific but are not being pursued because there is no vehicle for funding such projects. The need for support for seabird-conservation efforts is most acute in developing nations. To address this concern, the EXCO has established the Craig S. Harrison Conservation Fund (hereafter, Conservation Fund). Objective The objective of the Conservation Fund is to advance the conservation of seabirds by providing funds or supplies to individuals from developing countries as well as those from elsewhere working in those developing countries primarily in or bordering the Pacific Ocean, (1) for conservation and restoration activities that benefit seabirds in the Pacific Ocean; and (2) to help develop within-country seabird expertise in developing countries within or bordering the Pacific Ocean.
  2. The James R. Koplin Travel Award is given to a student who is the senior author and presenter of a paper or poster to be presented at the RRF meeting for which travel funds are requested. A recipient from a previous year cannot apply in following years if working on the same degree. Applicants with the greatest financial need will receive the greatest consideration. The selection committee must receive all application materials by the deadline for regular abstracts. That date is included in the announcement of RRF’s annual meeting sent each year to the membership.
  3. Conservation of birds, other wildlife, and their habitats has been a vital part of the mission of Columbus Audubon for over 100 years. In this spirit, Columbus Audubon offers a conservation grant program to support the conservation of Ohio’s native bird species. The Conservation Grant Program offers financial support for innovative habitat management, habitat protection, and scientific research projects, especially in central Ohio. Funding is open to non-profit organizations, businesses, clubs, educational institutions, and individuals.
  4. Local Audubon Society Columbus Ohio.
  5. The Flight Club Foundation's objective and mission is to support the wide variety of programs offered to help people and parrots alike. One method to offer this support is our Parrot Grant Program. A program where we award grant money to non-profit organisations who either help parrots, people or both. Our selection is based on many elements including by not limited to: community impact, educational value, financial responsibility, and role by which parrot awareness can be raised or fostered. $4,500 has been awarded so far!
  6. To increase awareness of and advocacy for the environment our parrots rely on by uniting communities, improving welfare, supporting conservation, assisting research, creating educational programs, inspiring adults and involving the youngest generations in the changes we need to make. A
  7. Eligibility: Any full-time Community College or University Student engaged in a science project or major assignment in the fields listed below. Purpose of award is to reimburse students for expenses directly involved with a project or small equipment needed for a project. Grants are made directly to student. Undergraduate and Graduate students are eligible. Preferred Fields of Study: Southern California ornithology, natural science in the western Los Angeles County area, or policy studies impacting ecology of the Santa Monica Mountains, coastal region, or adjacent areas
  8. Lis Glassco Hudson was the ultimate mentor for many of today’s most successful zoo professionals and aviculturists. When Lis passed away her family and many friends decided to establish this fund to help carry on her efforts at bringing young people into aviculture. The fund continues to receive contributions and as the amount increases it is hoped that it can be converted into an endowment and work exclusively from the interest generated. The IWWA Conservation Grants Committee administers the program. Applications for the Internship program are reviewed upon receipt and successful candidates receive a period of training under an experienced IWWA member deemed an appropriate mentor by the Committee. The Internship award covers a percentage of the cost of air fares or other expenses needed to help make it possible for the intern to take advantage of the opportunity.
  9. The International Wild Waterfowl Association (IWWA) considers grant applications for projects relating to our mission of protecting and conserving waterfowl and wetlands. Priority is given to projects that further the organization’s history of involvement in conservation breeding programs, the protection of rare and endangered species, and expanding our collective knowledge of waterfowl around the world. Grants are awarded annually in the fall unless there is an urgent or immediate need. Please refer to the IWWA’s website for a list of previously funded projects.
  10. The International Wild Waterfowl Association (IWWA) was established in 1958 by a group of farsighted aviculturists, conservationists, and ornithologists. Conservation pioneers – Dr. Jean DeLacour, Dr. S. Dillon Ripley, Mr. Randall Maybey, Dr. George Allen, and Sir Peter Scott – launched IWWA’s early efforts to preserve the whooping crane (Grus americana) and trumpeter swan (Cygnus buccinator). Currently, one-third of all wild waterfowl are considered threatened or endangered. Habitat loss and human population growth are the primary causes of waterfowl declines, and these factors are growing annually. Today, the IWWA is a group of private aviculturists, students, researchers, conservationists, educators, zoo professionals, and waterfowl enthusiasts from around the world working to preserve all 234 taxa of wild waterfowl, and with your help in meeting the challenge, much can be done.
  11. The Apacheria Fellowship Program provides support for studies compatible with the mission of The Research Ranch (outside Tuscon, AZ): To be a living laboratory to determine and demonstrate methods to safeguard and rehabilitate grasslands and related ecosystems, and to assist policy makers and other citizens in the care and protection of our native ecosystems, natural resources, and quality of life. Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled full time in an accredited college or university. If the proposed project is conducted on the Research Ranch, additional forms will be required before award is finalized.
  12. The Research Ranch was established in 1968 by the Appleton family as a large scale enclosure by which various land uses such as livestock grazing could be evaluated. The Research Ranch is approximately 60 miles SE of Tucson, AZ and is a complicated partnership among land owners and federal land administrative agencies: Coronado National Forest, Bureau of Land Management, Resolution Copper Mining Co., The Research Ranch Foundation, The Nature Conservancy, and National Audubon Society. NAS manages the facility as a sanctuary for native biota and ecological field station via contractual agreements with each entity. The Research Ranch is a Center/Sanctuary of NAS, administered through the Audubon Arizona state office in Phoenix. Audubon’s strategic plan is to achieve conservation results on a broad scale by leveraging the NAS network and engaging diverse people; the Research Ranch is evaluated by NAS for its support of the following conservation concerns: Climate Change, Water, Working Lands and Bird Friendly Communities.
  13. The Claire M. Hubbard Young Leaders in Conservation Fellowship Program is a one-year program for selected recent college graduates in conservation-related fields. It is designed to provide a comprehensive set of experiences working with a conservation organization and bridge the gap between school and career. Click here to see our brochure with more detailed information on the program and application guidelines. The current job description can be found here. Go to www.nature.org/en-us/connect/careers/ and search for this fellowship. Also see https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/united-states/nebraska/stories-in-nebraska/follow-the-fellows/
  14. Mission Statement: This fund provides grants for projects that encourage the study, appreciation, and preservation of both birds and their habitats. Grants are accepted to perform research, conduct educational initiatives, and encourage conservation of critical habitats. Priority in funding is first the metropolitan area of Denver, then the Front Range, followed by Colorado and the entire United States. DFO offers grants that are generally under $2000. After the submission deadline, grants are reviewed both by the committee and the DFO Board of Directors in a competitive manner. Examples of recent research grants are the study of Eastern Screech-Owl habitat, Flammulated Owl migration, the Black Swift life cycle, and the effect of grazing practices on bird breeding sites. Examples of educational grants are those to promote youth to begin bird observation by scholarships to birding camp or by purchasing binoculars or 2-way radios for such camps. Conservation grants have been given recently for restoration work at Last Chance on the eastern plains and at Dodd Reservoir near Boulder.
  15. We offer small grant awards to the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW), tax-exempt organizations, volunteer groups with a fiscal sponsor, and qualified individuals for projects that fall within the following areas: fish and/or wildlife habitat restoration public access preservation, restoration, or improvement natural resource or outdoor education invasive species removal or control studies that support improved fish/wildlife management Your proposed project may be a stand-alone project or part of a larger or ongoing project.
  16. Oregon Wildlife Foundation (OWF) has been an important part of preserving the Oregon we all love for over thirty years. Through partnerships with other nonprofits, private industry, and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW), we have directed millions of dollars to projects around our state aimed at conserving fish, wildlife, and the natural habitat that makes Oregon so special.
  17. BCFO encourages submission of proposals from groups or organisations for financial assistance for bird surveys and other ornithological research. It also wishes to foster greater connections between applicants and the society. Potential applicants are reminded that: 1. Requests for funding must be for planned, rather than completed, projects. 2. Under normal circumstances applicants should be, or be willing to become, members of BCFO. 3. Projects and their results are to be reported in BCFO’s journal British Columbia Birds, or in the newsmagazine BC Birding. 4. In order for BCFO Directors to give a timely response to project proposals, deadlines for submission are January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1. 5. All reasonable requests up to a $2000 limit and within the financial strength of the organization will be considered, with any larger requests requiring approval at the AGM. 6. The BCFO Grant Application Guidelines are available here.
  18. BCFO is a not-for-profit, charitable organization whose members are birders and ornithologists, novices to experts, that is committed to the study, preservation, and enjoyment of British Columbia’s wild birds. BCFO administers the Provincial Bird Records Committee, supports a Young Birders program, offers research grants and regularly features members’ photography on its website. It also provides expert commentary on birds when asked by the media.
  19. (1) The PBNF does not support individuals, only registered non-profits (2) The PBNF aims to help save critically endangered flora and fauna. The urgency of your conservation case is directly related to the priority your project will receive. Therefore, always verify the conservation status of your focus species on the IUCN Red List. As a general rule of thumb, it can be said that you are eligible with a focus species that is at least classified as Vulnerable (VU), and receive a higher priority when the species is classified as Endangered (EN) or Critically Endangered (CR). If the focus species is Near Threatened (NT) or Least Concern (LC) you should not apply, or in case of doubt send an inquiry before applying. (3) Due to the small grant size, the PBNF prefers to support projects in developing countries, with a special focus on the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia and Latin America. If you are from a developed country you may still apply, but you will receive a lower priority and therefore have a lower chance for your project to be acknowledged. (4) The PBNF always wants to see an applied component of the project. If your project is purely research-based, you are only eligible if you can make clear how your research results will lead to impact on the ground. (5) Due to the limited nature of our funding, the Fund prefers to act as a catalyzer of larger initiatives, and link its project support as much as possible to larger themes and organizations. (6) The PBNF favours smaller grassroots organisations over bigger international organisations. (7) Other criteria include: Stakeholder involvement and local embedding of the project; An innovative approach; (Economic) sustainability of the project; Local capacity building. Having some co-funding secured is appreciated but not a must. (8) The PBNF does not support projects that address too general or global threats such as climate change, deforestation, malnutrition, poverty etc. Also general development programs that for example aim to improve the quality of life in rural villages through economic or agricultural development are noteligible.
  20. The PBNF supports small, preferably local initiatives worldwide towards the conservation of endangered species (flora & fauna), or initiatives that in other ways promote the conservation and wise use of nature and our natural resources base. Next to that, the Fund stimulates innovation and cooperation within the nature conservation sector, by challenging itself and others to think outside the box and to exchange opinions, thoughts and experiences.
  21. The Future for Wildlife Seed Grants Program provides funds to support field conservation projects in Africa and Asia. Annual awards, ranging from $1000 to $3500, are made to conservation and field research initiatives that will help secure a future for wildlife and educational or cultural activities that positively impact wildlife, habitats and human communities. OVERVIEW Ideal projects have a clear and direct conservation impact, positively affect local people, and create opportunities for capacity building in-country. Projects focusing on the following areas of special interest to the Zoo are strongly encouraged to apply: Wildlife protection (anti-poaching, illegal wildlife trade issues, etc.) Human wildlife conflict mitigation Development and promotion of sustainable environmental practices Habitat protection and restoration (terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems) Capacity-building (education/training, community-based conservation, etc.) Conservation biology, ecology and natural history studies (terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems) Projects that focus on taxa/issues targeted by the Zoo’s key wildlife conservation programs or represent a species/taxa found at the Zoo will be given priority.
  22. Purpose: to support field-based genetic research. Grants of up to £1,500 are available to cover travel and accommodation costs associated with the applicant pursuing a field-based genetic research project. The research should produce results that would typically be suitable for publication in the Society’s journal Heredity. The scheme is not intended to cover the costs of fieldworkers other than the applicant, to cover the costs of salaries for those engaged in fieldwork, or to fund attendance at conferences. However, equipment necessary for carrying out fieldwork may be covered (within reason). Criteria for Eligibility: All students are eligible to apply for this grant immediately after they join the Genetics Society. Other applicants (i.e. PI’s and Co-I’s) must have been members of the Genetics Society for at least one year before applications can be accepted. Although Heredity Fieldwork Grants are primarily targeted at post-graduate students, in exceptional circumstances we will consider applications from students who are required to complete a fieldwork study in their final undergraduate, or MSc by Research year. Applicants other than PI’s and Co-I’s are required to submit a supporting letter from their supervisor who should be a current Genetics Society member. A maximum of one Heredity Fieldwork Grant per individual per two years will be awarded. Only one application per research group will be funded in any one year. The applicant must be completing the fieldwork themselves. Recipients of these grants must submit a short report within two months of completion of the project that may be included in the GS newsletter. These grants are open to those with a UK base wishing to undertake fieldwork outwith the UK and to non-UK-based students wishing to undertake fieldwork in the UK. We regret that we cannot consider applications from bases outside the UK for field studies outside the UK.
  23. The Genetics Society is a registered charity and was founded in 1919 as the world’s first society devoted to the study of the mechanisms of inheritance. It is also one of the world's oldest "learned societies". Famous founder members included William Bateson, Edith Rebecca Saunders, JBS Haldane and AW Sutton. Membership includes over 1900 of the UK's active professional genetics, including teachers, researchers and students and is open to anyone with an interest in genetic research or teaching, or in the practical breeding of plants and animals.
  24. PURPOSE AND HISTORY The Garden Club of America (GCA) Board of Associates Centennial Pollinator Fellowship provides funding to a current graduate student to study the causes of pollinator decline, in particular bees, bats, butterflies and moths, which could lead to potential solutions for their conservation and sustainability. The selection criteria are based on the technical merit of the proposed work and the degree to which the work is relevant to this objective. Pollinators-bees, bats, butterflies and moths-help our prairies, gardens, orchards, blueberry barrens, farmers' fields and desert cacti reproduce and maintain genetic diversity. One-third of the food we eat has been fertilized by pollinators. An alarming decline in the number of pollinators in recent decades-through chemicals, diseases, mites, loss of habitat, and global climate change- has international repercussions. The GCA Board of Associates Centennial Pollinator Fellowship was established in spring 2013 to facilitate independent research in this field. This fellowship was made possible by generous gifts given in honor of the GCA Centennial by members of the Board of Associates. PROVISIONS The GCA Board of Associates Centennial Pollinator Fellowship annually funds one or more graduate students enrolled in U.S. institutions (scholar must be a US citizen or green card holder). Funding may vary in amount, but normally will be in the range of $4,000 for study and research that will advance the knowledge of pollinator science and increase the number of scientists in the field. A recipient may reapply for an additional year of funding. RESEARCH CATEGORIES The categories under which applicants may apply are: Effects of nutrition, genetics, pesticides, pathogens, parasites and disease on pollinators Pollinator habitat development, assessment or monitoring Plant-pollinator interactions and pollination biology Research that examines other aspects of pollinator health, including cutting-edge, original concepts TERMS Award: $4,000 Maximum Only one GCA scholarship may be applied for annually. Applications are due January 15, 2019. GCA fellow will provide an interim 250-word report, two high quality photos, and an expense summary to GCA and P2 by September 2, 2018. A final report and final expense summary will be due February 1, 2019. Research excerpts (text and photos) may be published in GCA’s and P2’s publications and websites. GCA fellow agrees to share research with members of the Garden Club of America.
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