Funding Amount

Full tuition scholarships available

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Other requirements

  • Professionals whose goal is to start or augment their business with beaver coexistence skills

Overview

Program Provider: OAEC WATER Institute in partnership with Beaver Institute

Award Type: Full tuition scholarships (for limited time)

Geographic Scope: California statewide

Focus Areas:

  • Training professionals in beaver coexistence skills
  • Building career pathways in beaver coexistence
  • Supporting professionals starting or augmenting businesses with beaver coexistence services

Program Structure:

  • Part 1: 40-hour online training
  • Part 2: Mentorship and hands-on work with four coexistence strategies
  • Intensive Component: 4-day hands-on training (late August/early September 2025)

Eligibility:
Professionals whose goal is to start or augment their business with beaver coexistence skills

Outcomes:
Completion leads to qualification as Beaver Institute Certified Beaver Coexistence Professional, eligible to join California's official list of qualified professionals

Email: [email protected]

Note: Available for limited time only with full tuition scholarships

How to Apply

How to Apply

1. Review the Business Track directions at the Beaver Institute partner website
2. Submit application through the Beaver Institute portal
3. Contact Dr. Grey Hayes to schedule an appointment to discuss program fit
- Phone: (707) 874-1557 ext. 133
- Email: [email protected]

Program Requirements

  • Complete Part 1: 40-hour online training
  • Complete Part 2: Mentorship and hands-on work with four coexistence strategies
  • Recommended to start Part 1 soon if interested in the intensive August/September 2025 training

Available Resources

  • Webinar recording available (May 21, 2025) introducing California's Beaver Coexistence Training and Support Program
  • Technical assistance available through the California Beaver Help Desk
  • WATER Institute resources on beaver coexistence strategies

What Occidental Arts and Ecology Center actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2020 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Grants in 2020
3
Total given
$64K
Median grant
$5,000
Range
$100–$59K
  • By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: Berkeley, CA; Oakland, CA; Sebastopol, CA.

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IRS Form 990 filing, 2020. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Workforce development
  • Startups
  • Small businesses

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