Kalamazoo Valley Chapter - Stanley Weber Projects Fund

Overview

Stanley Weber was a long-time member of the Kalamazoo Valley Chapter Trout Unlimited. Stan was part owner of Lew Hubbard’s Men’s Clothing Store and an avid troutsman. He had property on the Boardman River near Traverse City and spent most of his summers there. After his retirement Stan spent the winter months fishing in Florida. Stan passed away in 1998 and named the chapter as a beneficiary of his estate. The Stanley Weber Projects Fund was established in his memory and provides funds to organizations for the betterment of conservation and coldwater fisheries.

Purpose of the fund

* The Stanley Weber Projects Fund values projects that benefit the conservation, preservation and restoration of coldwater fisheries and their habitats. The fund also supports education of the public on these issues.
* Each year, the fund makes grants totaling no more than $5,000.
* The fund requests recognition of its grants through acknowledgement of the Stanley Weber Projects Fund and Kalamazoo Valley Chapter Trout Unlimited on plaques placed on site or announcements made in the local media.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

* Projects should not discriminate in hiring staff or providing services on the basis of race, gender, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, age, national origin or disability.

Ineligibility

* The fund generally does not support:
* Individuals.
* Ongoing operating expenses of established institutions.
* Promotional films, videos or television projects.
* Political projects or those that are related primarily to a political cause.
* Religious organizations for religious purposes.
* Sabbatical leaves or scholarly research.
* Travel, tours and trips, or the underwriting of conferences.
* Venture capital for competitive profit-making activities.