Audubon Wildlife Fund Grants

Audubon Wildlife Fund Grants

Funder: Montana Audubon

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

Contact: [email protected]

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.