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James A. Kushlan Research and Conservation Fund

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

James A. Kushlan Research and Conservation Fund

Funder: BirdsCaribbean
Website: birdscaribbean.org

Background

Established through the direct generous donation of Dr. James A. Kushlan, a distinguished ornithologist, writer, educator, and conservationist with long ties to BirdsCaribbean. Dr. Kushlan has served as president of the American Ornithologists' Union (now American Ornithological Society) and Waterbird Society, and founded numerous conservation initiatives.

Goal

The fund supports biological, ecological and conservation research on waterbirds in the Caribbean region. Waterbirds are defined as any species of bird reliant on wetland or marine habitats, including seabirds.

Eligibility

Open to: Anyone (individuals or organizations) without restriction as to academic credentials or affiliation
Priority: Applicants from the Caribbean will be given consideration over other nationalities
Focus: Studies on rare, endemic, resident, and at-risk species and studies leading to their conservation in the Caribbean will be prioritized

Use of Funds

Any costs associated with research are eligible
Project does not require matching funds
Examples: field supplies, equipment, travel, living expenses

Requirements

Awardees must submit a report to BirdsCaribbean's Grant Committee one year from project start date
Must submit a blog article about the work for the broader community
For two-year projects: second annual report required
Encouraged to present results at the biennial International Conference of BirdsCaribbean
Encouraged to publish in the Journal of Caribbean Ornithology
All presentations and publications must acknowledge both the James A. Kushlan Research and Conservation Fund and BirdsCaribbean

Contact

info@birdscaribbean.org

Geographic Scope

Caribbean region

Recent Award Winners (2023-2024)

Ailen Anido - Avifauna of Las Balsas wetland, Gibara, Holguín, Cuba (2024)
Susana Aguilar - Update of the status and trends of American Flamingos in Cuba (2024)
Yanelis Sánchez - Characterization of aquatic birds in San Miguel de Parada Fauna Refuge (2024)
Jethro van't Hul - Enhancing conservation initiatives for Red-billed Tropicbirds in Boven National Park, St. Eustatius (2024)
Ivalut Ruiz - First Field Inventory of the Avifauna in Los Colorados' Archipelago, northwestern Cuba (2023)

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Check announcement: Monitor BirdsCaribbean's website, blog posts, and social media for announcements of when the fund is open for grant applications

2. Review guidelines: Consult BirdsCaribbean's general Grant Application Guidelines (available on their website)

3. Prepare application materials: Follow the guidelines and prepare your proposal

4. Submit application: Send to info@birdscaribbean.org

5. Reporting requirements (if awarded):
- Submit progress report one year from project start date
- Write blog article about the work for the broader community
- For two-year projects: submit additional annual report in year 2
- Present results at biennial BirdsCaribbean International Conference (encouraged)
- Publish in Journal of Caribbean Ornithology (encouraged)