Collaborative Funding Guidelines
Collaborative funding from National Audubon Society to Chapters is now in its third year. Collaborative funds are specifically for projects undertaken by a Chapter that advance the missions of both the Chapter and the National Audubon Society. I encourage you to apply, especially if you did not do so last year.
Audubon California will administer a simple grant program to distribute collaborative funds in the state. For fiscal year 2007- 08, there is a total of $25,000 in collaborative funding available to the Chapters of California. We will be making 10-15 grants of $1,500 to $2,500.
The process for granting funds was created with the input from chapter leaders representative of the five Audubon Council regions in California. In year three of collaborative funding we are keeping the process the same as last year, as it seemed to agree with most chapter leaders.
Please keep in mind as you design your grant proposals that priority will be given to projects that directly engage volunteers and the community. I will remind you that a repeatedly expressed need of Audubon Chapters is to expand our volunteer base and identify a succession of leadership for each chapter.
Suitable grant proposals should fit into one of the four following project categories:
- Chapter Outreach Project: This category is designed for proposals that expand Audubon's visibility in the community. It could be volunteer recruitment, publicity for public events and activities, or a media outreach program. It must be clearly stated how these activities will promote Audubon’s profile and reach out to new Audubon leaders.
- Chapter Advocacy Project: This category is designed for proposals to organize grassroots actions and lobbying activities. Possible projects include projects organized around regional, state, or national conservation priorities which protect birds, other wildlife and/or their habitats in your community. Workshops sessions based on conservation issues would be eligible for these funds to help train new volunteers to be activists.
- Chapter Education Project: This category is designed for proposals to expand educational programs on a local level. Activities can range from in-school, on-site, or center related programs linked to conservation outcomes, leadership development and political/voter participation.
- Chapter IBA/Habitat project: This category is designed for proposals for any habitat related project at an IBA site [link IBA page] or other high priority bird habitat, such as ecosystem restoration or citizen science projects or the development of a habitat conservation plan. Projects must include a component to augment chapter capacity and/or training elements.
Preference will be given to proposals which incorporate one or more of the following themes: (a) capacity building; (b) joint Chapter involvement [or participation]; (c) measurable benefit to bird habitat (d) projects that build membership activism and diversity and Audubon’s profile; (e) projects in districts without a strong conservation constituency.
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To apply for a grant, you need to:
- Fill out a “2008 Collaborative Funding Program Application Form”
- Write a one-two page (maximum) project proposal that includes: background information, project description, plan and expected results, timeline, and the project’s conservation outcomes to you and others.
- Include a project budget.
One proposal per chapter. The deadline to apply is October 1, 2007. All grants will be made by October 30, 2007. All grant funds must be expended by June 30, 2008. By applying for a grant, you agree to complete the final report form by August 1, 2008. To be considered for funding your chapter must have completed the 2007 Annual Reporting. Chapters
Last years funded projects are listed below along with an example of a strong grant proposal and all forms can be viewed and printed from the links on the left side of this page.
Kindest regards,
Chapter Coordinator
Audubon California
Contact info: (510) 601-1866 x 3 or email ceyzaguirre@audubon.org.
Collaborative Funding Grants Awarded 06-07
In the second year of Collaborative Funding for California Audubon Chapters, we are pleased to have granted 11 chapters with funding to take on new projects in education, outreach, and habitat conservation. We received 16 applications this year down from 19 last year. We worked to balance funding large and small chapters as we recognize their differences in capacity. We encourage all chapters to apply again next year. Thank you to everyone who submitted a proposal.
- Conejo Valley - Nature Fair and Education Project $2,500.00
- Eastern Sierra - Mono Basin Willow Flycatcher Project $2,500.00
- Golden Gate - Outreach and Diversity Enhancement Program $2,500.00
- Kern - Web Site Establishment/Development $500
- LA & Santa Monica Bay - Least Tern/Snowy Plover Monitoring & Education Programs $2,500.00
- Napa Solano - Community Nesting Box Construction $1,789.00
- Sacramento - Binocular Purchase for Inner City Children's Nature Programs $1,850.00
- San Bernardino - San Jacinto Wildlife Area Conservation Plan $2,500.00
- Santa Barbara - Eyes in the Sky/Meet Your Wild Neighbor $2,500.00
- Santa Clara Valley - Burrowing Owl Recovery Study $2,474.00
- Wintu Audubon - Shasta County Birding Trail Brochure $2,500.00
Collaborative Funding Grants Awarded 05-06
In our first year of offering Collaborative Funding to California Audubon Chapters, we received 23 proposals. With careful consideration we were able to fund 16 projects. We worked to balance funding large and small chapters as we recognize their differences in capacity. We encourage all chapters to apply again next year. With advance knowledge of a small grants program, chapters will have more time to plan for the coming Collaborative Funding Program. Thank you to everyone who submitted a proposal.
- Ventura Audubon Outreach Programs $2,500
- Arroyo Hondo Preserve Riparian Habitat Restoration Project- Santa Barbara AS $2000
- Seasons of Nature Family Education Program- Sea and Sage $2000
- Saving a Threatened Species on a Urban Seashore- Santa Monica Bay AS $500
- Save Camarillo Regional Park- Conejo Valley AS $1000
- Big Morongo Canyon Preserve- San Bernardino Valley AS $2,500
- CA Least Tern IBA/Habitat and Education Project- San Diego AS $1,649
- Funding Outdoor Education Transportation in Culturally Diverse, Poor, Rural School District- Peregrine AS $1,500
- Cobb Estate Nature Trail- Pasadena AS $1,500
- Friends of Coyote Hills- Ohlone AS $1,000
- Richardson Bay Audubon Center and Sanctuary Uplands Habitat Restoration Project- Marin AS $2,445
- Symposium on Avian Influenza- Yolo AS $2,500
- Rebooting Sequoia and Reaching Out- Sequoia AS $2,500
- Website Development and Public Relations for April 2006 Heron Festival Marketing Outreach- Redbud AS $1,700
- Altacal Membership Brochure- Altacal AS $1,000
- Volunteer Engagement Project- Golden Gate AS $500
Audubon California
4225 Hollis Street
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 601-1866 extension 3
(510) 601-1954 Fax
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