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The following guide applies to fundraising efforts that target foundations. It is based on notes taken by a former SSC staff member attending a course given by the Foundation Center in San Francisco .
This course was given by the Executive Director of the Foundation Center who, during his past career, had worked both with foundations and organisations raising funds from foundations in the US.
Based on his experience, the first thing foundation officers look at in a proposal is the budget. If this seems realistic, the next thing they look at is the Executive Summary, followed by the covering letter. The covering letter should refer to any previous relationship between grantseeker and the foundation. If any such relationship is not mentioned, doubts may arise about the institutional memory of the grant seeker, and therefore future relationships.
It is often necessary that someone other than the proposal writer prepares the budget. This also needs to be a team effort drawn from all players in proposed project to ensure that all likely costs and expenditure are covered.
Each funder may have its own particular requirements for preparing the budget. Follow these requirements carefully to have your proposal considered. This allows foundations to compare between many applications. Many funders like applicants to use the “New York/New Jersey Common Application Form, Grant Proposal Format” which can be found on the Foundation Center website, under “Foundation Finder”.
“The financial plan for a project, including all project income and project expenses, for a specified period of time.” The narrative must match the budget figures and the time span must be included.
Support and revenue:
- Government grants
- Foundation grants
- Earned income (this might include membership dues)
- In-kind support, i.e., non-cash support (this can include volunteer time)
Expenses:
- Salaries and related costs
- Consultants
- Office supplies
- Computer equipment
- Postage
- Printing costs
- Travel
- In-kind expenses (state what they would be without the in-kind support)
- Overhead (should include rent)
While budget elements will vary, there are some common points to be included in all. For example, rent! If rent is not covered, this raised concerns in a foundation as to whether the applicant has a space from which to operate.
Funders have different attitudes towards volunteer support – some see it as too unreliable. Therefore references to what volunteers have actually contributed in the past may be in order.
Staff/employee time: funders expect staff to be spreading their time between projects. Work out the proportion of a staff member’s time to be spent on the project, and budget accordingly. Funders also expect that staff spend time on “educational” matters, e.g. producing newsletters, brochures, or presentations about their project and achievements. It was suggested that if applying to a foundation that does not give a general overhead, put this expense in “education”. Book-keeper’s salary is also part of your project.
Employee benefits and payroll taxes: must be included as part of personnel costs. If the Foundation does not see this, it may have concerns about how staff can stay on without such benefits. Therefore, you must show that the organisation pays this. Put in totals, not an individual’s costs. You can show that of the total payroll costs, 25% goes to staff benefits.
Printing, postage, supplies, travel, telephone can be spelled out, but totalled together as “other”. They should be an insignificant proportion of the total budget.
Estimating costs: if you don’t know the cost, get estimates from relevant sources. Be prepared to say how these figures were obtained.
The myth of “Better to estimate high so you don’t have to go back and ask for more money later”: Experienced funding officers are likely to see through this. Conversely, don’t ask for too little, or the project may not look viable.
Overhead: “All costs are either program costs or overhead costs”. Program costs have been covered in the notes above. Overhead is also known as:Indirect costs, Supporting Services costs, Administrative costs (this may also include the time of a Development Officer.) However, foundations vary as to what “overhead” they will cover. Some see it as an essential element underlying the viability of the applicant organisation and are doubtful if they do not see these elements in a budget. Other funders restrict themselves to program/project funds only. It is probably a good tactic to include all elements in the budget, but make it clear exactly which components of the budget this proposal covers. Indicate how the other elements of the budget are being funded (e.g. IUCN funds office space (?); other foundation(s) covering other elements of the budget; or other income will cover some elements). Providing evidence of other income or support strengthens the perception of a sound, viable organisation.
When applying to funders who do not cover these costs, say in the cover letter that you are not applying for them – state what they are, but say you do not expect the foundation to cover them. Don’t try to “build in” such costs into other budget lines, as this may make those lines seem too expensive to the funder, and your reputation might suffer. Remember, funders talk to each other!
When applying to those who do cover such costs, try and get them to cover all the overheads in the project, even if other funders are being asked to cover other sorts of costs.
Calculation of overhead: You need to calculate your overhead rate, e.g. is it 20% of the total of the project costs? The funder may limit overheads to a certain percentage of total budget.
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- Know your project – talk to others with experience. Your initial projection may be 10-20% out, until you can refine it.
- List the various components of your project
- Obtain reasonable cost and income estimates for each component
- Be sure you have included everything, including overhead if allowed
- Find out what format the funder prefers, if any
- Prepare a spreadsheet/summary of costs according to the funder’s specifications
- Make sure your budget is neat and mathematically accurate
- Consider whether a budget narrative is appropriate, and if so prepare one – footnotes may be all that is necessary, to explain the rationale behind certain items.
- Have your budget and budget narrative reviewed by another person who is familiar with the project, and someone who is not.
- Include other funders to this project in the budget
Financial information often requested
- Audited financial statements
- IRS Form 990
- Organisation-wide budgets for recent years
Keep the budget alive
Once the project is funded, or being considered for funding, keep the topic alive. Talk to the foundation. If short of funders for all components, one funder may help you with another funder. Don’t get into difficulties without forewarning the funder, they don’t want any bad surprises. Guard your reputation, and be sure to submit reports on time.
Finally, don’t make the print too small – this puts readers off!
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- The Nonprofit Resource Center - Has a section on fundraising.
- The Environmental Grant makers Association - An organization of over 250 foundations with a common interest in protecting the natural environment. This is an association for grant makers, but might be worth investigating.
- The Chronicle of Philanthropy - “Then newspaper of the non-profit world” appears online weekly, gives news and articles on foundations and grant-giving.
- PNN Online - "The non-profit news and information resource."
- The Foundation Center - An independent non-profit organization established by foundations to increase public understanding of the foundation field. Has a wealth of information; a few online courses related to making best use of their website; subscription online directories of foundations; courses at their centre in San Francisco.
- Cyber-Sierra's Conservation Grants Center - Information on working with foundations for conservation grants.
- The Conservation Fund - The Conservation Fund forges partnerships to preserve outdoor
heritage -- America's legacy of wildlife habitat, working landscapes and
community open-space.
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The following list is arranged in alphabetical order.
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| Alexander Von Humboldt Foundation |
| Funding area: |
A variety of research fellowships and awards for German and non-German scholars to conduct research in Germany. |
| Funding level: |
Contact the Foundation for further details. |
| Restrictions: |
Contact the Foundation for further details. |
| Application process: |
Contact the Foundation for further details. |
| Contact: |
Alexander Von Humboldt Foundation, Jean-Paul.St. 12, D-53173 Bonn, Germany
Tel.: +49 228 833 0
Fax: +49 228 833 199 |
| URL: |
http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/ |
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American Society of Mammalogists |
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| American Wildlife Research Foundation |
| Funding area: |
Fish or wildlife research, education or conservation. Research grants, project support. Project may involve research, natural history or conservation education. |
| Funding level: |
Maximum $2,000 |
| Restrictions: |
None |
| Application process: |
Deadline: 1 February, 1 August. Submission in Spanish or English. Submit application form and any additional information which supports the proposal (i.e., reprints relating to the project). |
| Contact: |
John Hasenjager, Chair, Grants Committee, American Wildlife Research Foundation, 5698 State Route 23, Cincinnatus, NY 13040, USA
Email: jhas@odyssey.net |
| URL: |
None available. |
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Simbiota - University of Wisconsin, Madison |
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| The Bay Foundation - Biodiversity Leadership Awards |
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The Biodiversity Leadership Awards recognize and encourage excellence in the continuing effort to identify and preserve biodiversity. |
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Winners receive US$180,000, payable over a three-year period. |
| Restrictions: |
None |
| Application process: |
A panelist from each participating institution nominates persons in their early or middle careers who, in the words of the awards guidelines, "have demonstrated excellence in solving problems relevant to conserving biodiversity." |
| Contact: |
The Bay Foundation, 17 West 94th Street, New York, New York, 10025, USA
Tel: +1 212 663 1115 |
| URL: |
http://www.bayandpaulfoundations.org/ |
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Simbiota - University of Wisconsin, Madison |
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| The Bydale Foundation |
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Environment, education, public policy, health services, human rights. Emphasis on conferences, publications, research, seminars. Continuing support, operating costs, seed money, matching funds. |
| Funding level: |
Average $9,000 (maximum $20,000) |
| Restrictions: |
Non-profit organisations only. No demonstration programs or fellowships. |
| Application process: |
Deadline: 1 November. Submission in English. Letter of inquiry briefly describing proposal, preferred in July or August. |
| Contact: |
Mr Milton D. Solomon, Vice President, The Bydale Foundation, 11 Martine Avenue, White Plains, New York 10606, USA
Tel: +1 914 428 3232
Fax: +1 914 428 1660 |
| URL: |
None available. |
| Source of info: |
Simbiota - University of Wisconsin, Madison |
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| Caesar Kleberg Foundation for Wildlife Conservation |
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Conservation of game and other wildlife. |
| Funding level: |
Grants have ranged from $1,000 to $1,900,000. |
| Restrictions: |
Primarily for S. W. Texas. No grants to individuals. |
| Application process: |
Initial approach by letter. |
| Contact: |
Caesar Kleberg Foundation for Wildlife Conservation, 711 Navarro Street, Suite 535, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA |
| URL: |
None available. |
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| The Charles A. & Anne Morrow Linbergh Foundation |
| Funding area: |
Conservation, wildlife preservation, oceanography, agriculture, waste management. Research grants. International applicants encouraged. Proposals should seek ways of harmonising economic growth and conservation. |
| Funding level: |
Average $8,000 (maximum $10,508) |
| Restrictions: |
No overhead, tuition or scholarships. |
| Application process: |
Deadline: second Thursday of June in the year preceding the awarding of funds. Submissions in English. Request application form. |
| Contact: |
Ms. Marlene K. White, Grants Administrator, The Charles A & Anne Morrow Linbergh Foundation, 2150 Third Avenue North, Suite 310, Anoka, MN 55303-2200, USA
Tel: +1 763 576 1596
Fax: +1 763 576 1664
Email: info@lindberghfoundation.org |
| URL: |
http://www.lindberghfoundation.org/ |
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Simbiota - University of Wisconsin, Madison |
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| The Cottonwood Foundation |
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Cottonwood Foundation, a charitable, tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) organization, is dedicated to promoting empowerment of people, protection of the environment, and respect for cultural diversity. The foundation focuses its funding on committed, grass roots organizations that rely strongly on volunteer efforts and where foundation support will make a significant difference. At least 90% of Cottonwood Foundation's expenditures will be for grants to other organizations.
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| Funding level: |
Awards grants in the $500 to $1,000 range to grassroots organizations in the United States and internationally.
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| Restrictions: |
Contact the Foundation for further details. |
| Application process: |
Contact the Foundation for further details. |
| Contact: |
Cottonwood Foundation,
Box 10803,
White Bear Lake, MN 55110 USA
Tel: +1 651 426 8797
Fax: +1 651 426 0320
Email: cottonwood@igc.org
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| URL: |
http://www.cottonwoodfdn.org/ |
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The Cottonwood Foundation |
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| Eppley Foundation for Research, Inc. |
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Postdoctoral Grants - supports advanced research in physical and biological sciences. Interest in supporting areas that the federal government will not support. |
| Funding level: |
Up to $30,000 with 15% indirect costs allowed. |
| Restrictions: |
Applicants should write to the secretary outlining the nature of the project, materials and equipment required, and possible applications of the work. Budget and curriculum vitae must be enclosed. |
| Application process: |
Deadline: 1 February, 1 May, 1 August, 1 November. One year duration. |
| Contact: |
Eppley Foundation for Research, Inc., 260 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016, USA |
| URL: |
None available. |
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American Society of Mammalogists |
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| European Science Foundation - EuroDIVERSITY |
| Funding area: |
Following agreement with funding agencies from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, the European Science Foundation launched a first Call for Outline Proposals for research projects to be executed under the EUROCORES programme Challenges of Biodiversity Science (EuroDIVERSITY). The programme will run for six years and includes national research funding and a European networking component. |
| Funding level: |
Various - further details can be found on the website. |
| Restrictions: |
Further details can be found on the website. |
| Application process: |
The EuroDIVERSITY Call for Outline Proposals is now closed (revised deadline 10 October 2004). For information only, the Call can be downloaded here. |
| Contact: |
ESF LESC Unit, EuroDIVERSITY, 1 quai Lezay Marnésia, BP 90015, 67080 Strasbourg Cedex, France
Email |
| URL: |
http://www.esf.org/eurodiversity |
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ESF |
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| Foundation for North American Wild Sheep |
| Funding area: |
Conservation, propagation and intensive management of wild sheep and their habitats. Some major areas of consideration are: biological studies and research projects, buffer land acquisitions, wild sheep transplants and the re-establishment of wild sheep populations into suitable historic habitat, wildlife habitat enhancement, prudent wild sheep management, safeguarding the environment, repress poaching and fostering sportsmen’s rights. |
| Funding level: |
$2,000 - $20,000 |
| Restrictions: |
Does not fund administrative costs. |
| Application process: |
Grant-In-Aid application forms are accepted at any time during the year, but must reach Foundation Headquarters by the annual deadline, 15th May. Information and guidelines can be obtained by emailing Becky Layne at blayne@fnaws.org or by contacting the Foundation Headquarters, 720 Allen Avenue, Cody, WY 82414, (307)527-6261 or Fax (307)527-7117. |
| Contact: |
FNAWS Headquarters, 720 Allen Ave., Cody, WY 82414-3402, USA
Tel: +1 307 527 6261
Fax: +1307 527 7117
Email: fnaws@fnaws.org |
| URL: |
http://www.fnaws.org/funding/index.html |
| Source of info: |
American Society of Mammalogists |
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| Hudson River Foundation - Polgar Fellowships |
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The Hudson River Fund is dedicated to supporting scientific, ecological, and related public policy research on issues and matters of concern to the Hudson River, its tributaries and its drainage basin, with emphasis given, but not limited to, mitigating fishery impacts caused by power plants, providing information needed to manage the fishery resources of the Hudson River, understanding the factors related to the abundance and structure of fish populations, and gaining knowledge of the Hudson River ecosystem. |
| Funding level: |
$3,800 |
| Restrictions: |
Eligibility, restrictions and applications are comprehensively covered on the website. |
| Application process: |
Deadline: 28 February 2005. Because of the training and educational aspects of this program, each potential fellow must be sponsored by a primary advisor. The advisor must be willing to commit sufficient time for supervision of the research and to attend at least one meeting to review the progress of the research. Advisors will receive a stipend of $500. Applications for a Polgar Fellowship should include: (1) a letter of interest in the program; (2) a short description (4-6 pages) of the research project, including a statement of its significance; (3) a timetable for completion of the research; (4) an estimate of the cost of supplies, travel, etc.; (5) a letter of support from the student's advisor; and (6) the applicant's CV. The original and five copies of the application should be submitted to the Polgar Fellowship Committee, Hudson River Foundation, 17 Battery Place, Suite 915, New York, NY 10004. An electronic copy of the application should be sent to info@hudsonriver.org. If you have questions, or if you wish to discuss research ideas or to acquire copies of previous Polgar Fellowship Program annual reports, contact Helena Andreyko at 212.483.7667, or Chuck Nieder at 845.758.7013. |
| Contact: |
Hudson River Foundation, 40 West 20th Street, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10011, USA
Tel: +1 212 924 8290
Fax: +1 212 924 8325
Email: info@hudonriver.org |
| URL: |
http://www.hudsonriver.org/ |
| Source of info: |
American Society of Mammalogists |
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| International Foundation for Science |
| Funding area: |
Applied biology; work must be in aquatic resources, animal production, crop sciences, forestry/agroforesty, food science, natural products (medicines and industrial products, environmental chemistry). Environmental and socio-economic needs and impacts of program should be considered. |
| Funding level: |
Maximum $12,000 |
| Restrictions: |
Researcher must be associated with home country research institute. |
| Application process: |
Deadline: none. Submission in English or French. Request current application forms. |
| Contact: |
International Foundation for Science, Karlavägen 108, 5th floor, SE-115 26 Stockholm, Sweden
Tel: +46 8 545 818 00
Fax: +46 8 545 818 01 |
| URL: |
http://www.ifs.se/ |
| Source of info: |
Simbiota - University of Wisconsin, Madison |
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| Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation |
| Funding area: |
Emphasis on: health and environment of communities threatened by toxins; environmental justice; sustainable agriculture and food system; reproductive rights; and an environmentally sustainable New York City. Make grants throughout the United States. Grants under the New York City funding priority are made for citywide activities and to organizations working in any of NYC's five boroughs. |
| Funding level: |
Various grants available - see the website for further details. |
| Restrictions: |
Makes grants to tax-exempt organizations with 501(c)(3) classifications from the Internal Revenue Service for work within the United States to individuals; will not consider requests for endowments, capital construction, general fundraising, deficit financing or scholarships, fellowships, loans or grants to individuals; does not make grants for research or give support to conferences, seminars, media events, or workshops unless they are an integral part of a broader program; does not generally make grants for college and university based programs; does not provide support for the production and development of television and media programming. |
| Application process: |
Deadline: none. Letter of inquiry should include the following: background of your organization statement of the issues to be addressed and your organization's involvement with these issues summary of the activities for which you are requesting funding, including what you hope to accomplish; and current and proposed budgets, amount requested from the Noyes Foundation and information on other possible sources of support. |
| Contact: |
Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation. 6 East 39th Street, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10016, USA
Tel: +1 212 684 6577
Fax: +1 212 689 6549
Email: noyes@noyes.org |
| URL: |
http://www.noyes.org |
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American Society of Mammalogists |
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| L.S.B. Leakey Foundation - General Grants |
| Funding area: |
Studies which further research into human origins, behaviour and survival. Research priorities include behaviour, morphology and ecology of the great apes and other primate species. Advanced pre-doctoral students and established scientists. |
| Funding level: |
Average $3,000 - $7,000 (maximum $12,000) |
| Restrictions: |
Project must fall with the L.S.B. Leakey Foundation's stated goals - contact the office for goals 1 month before applying. |
| Application process: |
Deadline: 2 January, 15 August. Request most recent application forms. Submit 6 copies of application form and requested attachments. |
| Contact: |
The L.S.B. Leakey Foundation, PO Box 29346, 1002A O'Reilly Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94129 USA
Tel: +1 415 561 4646
Fax: +1 415 561 4647
Email: grants@leakeyfoundation.org |
| URL: |
http://www.leakeyfoundation.org/ |
| Source of info: |
Neotropical Primates |
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| L.S.B. Leakey Foundation - Fellowship for Great Ape Research |
| Funding area: |
Long-term research on behaviour and ecology of wild populations of great apes, especially if, in addition to the basic scientific goals of the project, the work contributes to the development of testing models of human evolution. Both continuing and new projects considered. Stronger preference to post-doctoral applicants prepared to make a long-term commitment to a study site. Successful candidates may apply for a second year by the 2 January deadline. |
| Funding level: |
One fellowship of $20,000 annually. |
| Restrictions: |
Project must fall with the L.S.B. Leakey Foundation's stated goals - contact the office for goals 1 month before applying. |
| Application process: |
Deadline: 2 January, 15 August. Request most recent application forms. Submit 6 copies of application form and requested attachments. |
| Contact: |
The L.S.B. Leakey Foundation, PO Box 29346, 1002A O'Reilly Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94129 USA
Tel: +1 415 561 4646
Fax: +1 415 561 4647
Email: grants@leakeyfoundation.org |
| URL: |
http://www.leakeyfoundation.org/ |
| Source of info: |
Neotropical Primates |
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| PADI Foundation Funding Area |
| Funding area: |
Marine science, education and ecology; diving physiology. Emphasis on aquatic environments and their protection. Research grants. |
| Funding level: |
Average $5,000 (maximum $20,000) |
| Restrictions: |
No overhead or indirect expenses. |
| Application process: |
Deadline: 1 February. Submission in English. Submit 2 page proposal with project description, including title, 2-sentence abstract, objectives, justification, methods, budget, schedule, author affiliations. |
| Contact: |
Mr Charles P. Rettig, President, PADI Foundation, 9150 Wiltshire Boulevard, Suite 300, Beverly Hills, California 90212-3414 USA
Tel: +1 310 281 3242 |
| URL: |
http://www.padifoundation.org/ |
| Source of info: |
Simbiota - University of Wisconsin, Madison |
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| Plant Conservation Alliance |
| Funding area: |
The Plant Conservation Alliance (PCA) promotes development of conservation solutions and sharing of information to benefit declining native plant species and communities throughout North America. Emphasis on alien plants, medicinal plants, and restoration. |
| Funding level: |
Various |
| Restrictions: |
Grants cannot be used for the following objectives: Support litigation expenses or lobbying activities. "Lobbying" is defined as "attempting to persuade members of any legislative or administrative branch, on the federal, tribal, state, or local level, to enact, defeat, or repeal legislation or regulations of any kind"; Cover general operating expenses, overhead, or other indirect expenses without the Foundation's prior written approval; Supplement shortfalls in government agency budgets. For example, funds cannot be used for salaries of permanent federal employees; Support multi-year grants, due to the nature of the Foundation's annual appropriations. Grantees may reapply in subsequent years if substantial progress has been made on the original grant; and Basic research.
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| Application process: |
Deadline: 15 February and 15 August. Pre proposals are examined and, if they qualify, are invited to complete a full proposal. Proposals are reviewed by a panel of experts and ranked on merit against other projects submitted for PCA. Grant applicants are contacted by NFWF or the panel during the process if additional information or clarification is required. Within the limits of available funds for PCA, the highest ranked projects are funded. The challenge grants are then awarded by the end of May (First Cycle) and the end of November (Second Cycle). |
| Contact: |
For more information about the grant program, contact the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. |
| URL: |
http://www.nps.gov/plants/index.htm |
| Source of info: |
Plant Conservation Alliance |
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| Raptor Research Foundation, Inc. - Stephen R. Tully Memorial Grant |
| Funding area: |
Research, management and conservation of birds of prey. Research grants. |
| Funding level: |
$500 |
| Restrictions: |
Intended for those with limited funds (i.e., students, amateurs). |
| Application process: |
Deadline: 10 September. Submissions in English. 3 copies of CV, study plan (no more than 5 pages total) and budget. |
| Contact: |
Dr. Clint Boal (Chair, Selection Committee), Texas Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, BRD/USGS, Texas Tech University, 15th Street & Boston, Ag Science Bldg., Room 218, Lubbock TX 79409- 2120 USA
Tel: +1 806 742 2851
Email: clint.boal@ttu.edu
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Dr. David E. Andersen (Chair, Nomination Committee), Minnesota Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, University of Minnesota, 200 Hodson Hall, St. Paul, MN 55108 USA
Tel: +1 612 626 1222
Email: dea@umn.edu |
| URL: |
http://biology.boisestate.edu/raptor/ |
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Simbiotia - University of Wisconsin, Madison |
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| Rufford Small Grants |
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Rufford Small Grants (RSGs) are awards offered in association with the Whitley Laing Foundation. They were launched in 1999 and already in excess of 300 have been given. They are aimed at small conservation programmes and pilot projects and are not designed to be a small part of a large undertaking. RSGs are available to individuals and small groups. It is hoped that many recipients of RSGs will progress in their field and go on to apply for the main Whitley Award. |
| Funding level: |
These grants are not necessarily one-off - RSG winners may also apply for Continuation Grants of up to £5,000. |
| Restrictions: |
Applications from non first world areas are strongly encouraged. Grants are not normally offered in response to applications for funding for attending conferences and seminars, nor for academic research projects of purely data gathering expeditions. |
| Application process: |
Applications are reviewed twice annually (deadlines at the end of January and July) and can be made at any time. Following these deadlines, the applications are assessed and notification is usually made within three months. The official application form must be used and recipients of grants must supply updates of their projects during the year, and a formal report on completion - copies of these may be published on the website. Projects of about a year's duration are generally favoured, although each application is assessed on its own merit and the project length can be flexible. |
| Contact: |
The website gives good details and includes a downloadable application form. |
| URL: |
http://www.whitleyaward.org/ |
| Source of info: |
Rufford Small Grants |
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| Turner Endangered Species Fund |
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This private, non-profit charity dedicates itself to conserving biodiversity by ensuring the persistence of imperiled species and their habitats. Emphasis on carnivores, grasslands, plant-pollinator complexes, and species that historically ranged onto properties owned by R.E. Turner. |
| Funding level: |
Contact the Foundation for further details. |
| Restrictions: |
Contact the Foundation for further details. |
| Application process: |
Contact the Foundation for further details. |
| Contact: |
1123 Research Drive, Bozeman MT 59718, USA
Tel: +1 406 556 8500
Fax 556-8501
Email: tesf@montana.net
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| URL: |
http://tesf.org/tesf/ |
| Source of info: |
Turner Endangered Species Fund |
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| Whitley Laing Foundation |
| Funding area: |
The Foundation offers a wide range of awards for nature conservation projects world wide. These are aimed at pragmatic, sustainable and long lasting nature conservation work generally emphasising the benefits of wildlife and habitat conservation to the local communities in which its applicants work. Smaller-scale "any-time" awards are offered by the closely associated Rufford Small Grants. |
| Funding level: |
Five annual awards of £30,000 and one Gold award of £60,000 |
| Restrictions: |
The Foundation prefers to focus its resources on projects outside the first world, where funding is often hardest to raise. |
| Application process: |
Please make your submission by emailing the application form (click here to download a form) to info@whitleyaward.org. |
| Contact: |
The Whitley Laing Foundation, 50 Queensdale Road, London W11 4SA, UK
Fax: +44 20 7603 3935
Tel: +44 20 7602 3443
Email: info@whitleyaward.org |
| URL: |
http://www.whitleyaward.org/ |
| Source of info: |
The Whitley Laing Foundation |
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| The William H. & Mattie Wattis Harris Foundation |
| Funding area: |
The Arts, Environmental Conservation, Preventative Health Care & Population Issues, and Education & Development. |
| Funding level: |
Maximum $5,000 per grant |
| Restrictions: |
Concentrates on the Western United States, including the Rocky Mountains and intermountain regions. Must be housed by a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt organisation. No individual scholarships or student loans; no religious organisations. May solicit funds only once every 3 years. No faxed applications. |
| Application process: |
Deadline: early summer for decisions made at Oct/Nov. Meeting. 2-page letter of inquiry, signed by an officer of the organisation, and including amount requested, intention of grant, intended result, duration, funding strategy and budget for project, organisation's budget for current year, confirmation of 501 (c) (3) status. |
| Contact: |
The Willam H. & Mattie Wattis Harris Foundation, Marbeya Business Park, Suite B-118, 6655 West Sahara, Las Vegas, Nevada 89102, USA
Tel: +1 702 253 1317
Fax: +1 702 253 0548 |
| URL: |
None available. |
| Source of info: |
The Harris Foundation |
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