DFC: Conservation Grants

The DFC Conservation Grants support projects aimed at preserving aquatic ecosystems in arid regions. Grants, up to $1,000, are available to DFC members and can fund direct conservation activities, research, and outreach. Proposals are accepted year-round, and recipients must present their findings at the DFC symposium. Selection criteria include alignment with DFC's mission, benefit to species, potential impacts, and applicant credentials. Larger grants may be awarded under special circumstances.

NOTE:  Proposals should be submitted by the deadline above and decisions will be made by March 31. Proposals may be submitted after this period, however awards will depend on availability of funds.
The Desert Fishes Council (DFC) Conservation Grants Program has been established to support projects that contribute to preserving the biological integrity of aquatic ecosystems and their associated life forms in arid regions, in accordance with the mission of the Council. Projects can include direct conservation activities, research, outreach, or equipment needed for these activities.  Grant funds are dependent on annual interest available from the DFC Conservation Account, distribution of General Funds and donations. Multiple grants may be awarded annually in amounts of up to $1,000. Larger grants may be considered under special circumstances. Grants may be awarded individually only to DFC members in good standing.
Recipients are expected to present a paper at an annual DFC symposium on the project in which the funds are used. DFC support should be recognized in publications and presentations. Proposals are accepted year around.
Selection criteria will include:
applicability to the DFC mission, benefit to subject species,status of subject species,potential for long-term beneficial impacts, probability of success,applicant credentials and career stage, availability of alternative funding sources, andsignificance of the funding to applicant/project

Eligibility

Grants may be awarded individually only to DFC members in good standing.
You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Grants will be awarded only to DFC members in good standing.

Ineligibility

This grant is not intended to pay for salary. DFC does not cover overhead.Members of the current selection committee and their dependents/students are not eligible for grants.