George and Laura Appell Award for the Conservation of Biodiversity in Maine's Mountains
Funding Amount
$10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
George and Laura Appell Award for the Conservation of Biodiversity in Maine's Mountains
Purpose: This award acknowledges and celebrates an individual or organization who has consistently worked over time to discover and conserve the biodiversity of the Maine Appalachian Mountain Corridor.
Award Amount: $10,000, made possible by the generosity of the Appell Family. The award is made directly to the awardee to continue their work on behalf of biodiversity in Maine's Mountains.
- Research
- Land conservation
- Advocacy
- Leadership
- Philanthropy
Focus Areas
The award recognizes and honors significant work in:Work must conserve and protect the forests, waters, ecosystems, and wildlife of the Maine Appalachian Mountain Corridor.
Geographic Scope
Maine Appalachian Mountain CorridorAbout the Award
The award honors the lives of Dr. George Appell and his wife Laura, field anthropologists and long-time residents of the Maine Mountain region, for their love of the region's natural habitat and their conservation work. While their work and interest was international in scope, their deep commitment to conserving the Maine Mountain region led to the creation of the Maine Mountain Collaborative.Contact
Bryan Wentzell (implied contact for Maine Mountain Collaborative grants/awards)How to Apply
- Nominations are submitted via Nomination Form
- Based on historical data, nominations were due November 2 for the 2022 award cycle
- Specific current deadline and detailed application steps not provided in website content
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