How much funding does James A. Kushlan Research and Conservation Fund provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for James A. Kushlan Research and Conservation Fund?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Who is eligible for James A. Kushlan Research and Conservation Fund?

Eligible applicants: Individuals. Geography: Massachusetts.

How often is James A. Kushlan Research and Conservation Fund offered?

James A. Kushlan Research and Conservation Fund runs on an annual cycle.

James A. Kushlan Research and Conservation Fund

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: September 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Individuals
Eligibility: open to anyone (individuals or organizations) without restriction as to credentials/affiliation, with Caribbean applicants given preference; no matching funds required.

Geography

Massachusetts

Overview

One of BirdsCaribbean's three named Research & Conservation grant funds. The James A. Kushlan Research and Conservation Fund awards a competitive grant every year (since 2023) for biological, ecological and conservation research on waterbirds — any bird reliant on wetland/marine habitats, including seabirds — in the Caribbean; studies of rare, endemic, resident and at-risk species are prioritized. Eligibility: open to anyone (individuals or organizations) without restriction as to credentials/affiliation, with Caribbean applicants given preference; no matching funds required. Applicants must be paid or sponsored BirdsCaribbean members at time of application (general guidelines). A BirdsCaribbean Grant Proposal Submission 2026 form is used.

How to Apply

Apply via https://www.birdscaribbean.org/birdscaribbean-grants/james-a-kushlan-research-and-conservation-fund/. Eligibility, program scope and (where stated) timing are detailed in the overview.

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What Birdscaribbean actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2021 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Grants in 2021: 1
Total given: $23K
Median grant: $23K

0% of its 2021 grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, where this grant's project is located.
By dollars: Florida 100%. Top recipient cities: Green Cove Springs, FL.