Audubon Wildlife Fund Grants

Purpose: Support research and education projects directed toward wildlife habitat conservation in Montana. Funds are awarded from earnings generated by the Audubon Wildlife Fund of Montana, a permanent endowment.

Geographic Scope: Montana

Eligible Applicants: Individuals or nonprofit organizations

Project Focus Areas:

• Wildlife habitat conservation
• Conservation, enhancement, and public appreciation of Montana's wildlife and natural communities
• Research and education projects
• Projects involving nongame wildlife (birds to invertebrates) and their habitats
• Projects emphasizing research, educational, and/or recreational value

Preferences:

• Projects involving nongame wildlife and their habitats
• Small nonprofit organizations
• Research projects
• Graduate students

Eligible Uses of Funds:

• Mileage
• Supplies
• Equipment for schools or nonprofit organizations
• Printing
• Communications

Ineligible Uses:

• Salaries
• Stipends
• Per diem
• Personal equipment

Background: For more than 25 years, Montana Audubon has awarded grants to organizations in support of research and education projects directed toward wildlife habitat conservation.

Timeline:

• Applications due: January 15 (annual)
• Grant winners announced: March
• Project reports due to Montana Audubon: October 1

Requirements: Grant recipients must submit a brief project report on project status and use of funds to Montana Audubon by October 1 following the grant year.

Application Process

Submission Method: Email

Deadline: Wednesday, January 15 (annual)

Email Address: [email protected]

Subject Line: "AWF 2025 Grant Application" (or current year)

Required Materials:

• Proposal materials submitted via email

Review Process:

• All proposals reviewed and scored by a committee appointed by the Montana Audubon Board of Directors
• Winners announced in March

Post-Award Requirements:

• Brief project report on project status and use of funds due to Montana Audubon by October 1