Joseph and Joan Cullman Conservation Grants

The Joseph and Joan Cullman Conservation Grants, supported by the Northern New York Audubon, focus on funding projects that promote the conservation and enjoyment of birds in Northern New York. This program encourages graduate students, researchers, and environmental organizations to apply, although it is currently on hiatus for 2025. The grants aim to enhance public awareness of bird species and their habitats through research and outreach activities.

NOTE: The Cullman Grant Program will be on a one-year hiatus, and no requests for proposals will be solicited, nor awards granted for the 2025 program year. The program will resume in 2026.
Northern New York Audubon Cullman Grant Guidelines
Since 2008, the generosity of the Cullman Foundation, with additional support for Northern New York Audubon (NNYA), has made it possible for NNYA to distribute funding for projects beneficial to bird species or promoting the enjoyment of birds occurring in the Adirondack Mountains, Lake Champlain Valley and St. Lawrence River Valleys of northeastern New York State. The NNYA Cullman Grants support research on the natural history and conservation of birds in northeastern New York, and education and outreach activities that increase public awareness and appreciation of birds and their habitat.

Eligibility

Graduate students, researchers, teachers, environmental educators, environmental organizations, and citizen-science program leaders are encouraged to apply for Cullman Grants.Funds may be used for salaries, stipends, materials, and expenses that support the specific project for which funding is requested.

Ineligibility

Overhead expenses cannot be covered by funds from this grant.Previously-funded applicants who have not submitted final reports are not eligible until a final report is submitted.