James A. Kushlan Research and Conservation Fund

Fact (page-stated): 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 (page-stated): 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). Fact (page-stated): a BirdsCaribbean Grant Proposal Submission 2026 form is used. Assumption: the specific open/close dates and award amount are announced via the Foundation's pages/blog and are not fixed on this page.