When is the deadline for Birdathon Grant Program?

The deadline is February 25, 2027.

Birdathon Grant Program

Q: How much funding does Birdathon Grant Program provide?

Birdathon Grant Program provides $500 - $5,000 (typically $1,000 - $2,000, larger amounts considered for major projects) in funding.

AMOS W BUTLER AUDUBON SOCIETY

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Funding Amount

$500 - $5,000 (typically $1,000 - $2,000, larger amounts considered for major projects)

Deadline

February 25, 2027

323 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Birdathon Grant Program

Funder: Amos Butler Audubon Society (ABAS)

Geographic Scope: Central Indiana and habitats important to Central Indiana birds

Mission Alignment: Grants support ABAS's mission of promoting the enjoyment and stewardship of the birds of Central Indiana.

Funding Focus Areas

Research projects related to birds of Central Indiana
Public education related to birds of Central Indiana
Enjoyment of the natural environment related to birds of Central Indiana
Stewardship of the natural environment related to birds of Central Indiana
Preservation or restoration of natural habitats in Central Indiana or habitat important to the birds of Central Indiana

What ABAS Does NOT Fund

not

Birdseed
Food, snacks, refreshments
Reimbursements
Per diem expenses
Other exclusions and exceptions determined case-by-case

Eligibility

Proposal must be submitted on organization's letterhead
Must be signed by chief executive officer or equivalent

Award History

Since 1987, the Birdathon has raised over $550,000 for avian research, education, land purchase, and habitat restoration.

Contact Information

Donna McCarty ABAS Birdathon Grants Coordinator 5520 Spindle Tree Rd Indianapolis, IN 46268 Email: donnalmccarty@me.com

Mailing Address:
Amos Butler Audubon Society
PO Box 80024
Indianapolis, IN 46280

How to Apply

Application Process

Submission Format:

Submit both electronically and hard copy

Use organization's letterhead

Signed by chief executive officer or equivalent

Maximum three single-spaced pages (12pt font)

Detailed budget with justifications (not part of three-page limit)

Deadline: February 25 at 5:00 pm EST (hard copies must be postmarked by February 25)

Required Content

Begin proposal with bullet points:
1. Organization name
2. Proposal title
3. Amount requested
4. Brief summary

Narrative section must include:
1. Brief description of your organization
2. Prior ABAS funding history (if applicable)
3. Clear description and evidence of need being addressed
4. Explicit explanation of which of the five ABAS mission aspects you are addressing
5. Description of how you will address the need with sufficient detail to assess feasibility
6. Project timeline
7. Explanation of why your organization is appropriate to meet these needs
8. Plans for long-term funding and/or maintenance of the proposed project
9. Other sources of funding already secured
10. Measurable results you will report to ABAS (including how many people/organisms/acres will be served)
11. How ABAS will be recognized (signs, press releases, news articles, etc.)
12. Detailed budget with justifications