Non-profit Organization Grants

Non-profit Organization Grants

Funder: Sierra Foothills Audubon Society (SFAS)

Purpose: Support community-based projects that enhance public awareness of bird populations and the complex food webs which support them, and promote conservation of their habitats

Geographic Scope: Northern California (Nevada, Placer, Yuba, Plumas, and El Dorado Counties)

Eligibility

• Non-profit organizations
• Must have a clear project plan that aligns with SFAS mission to educate the public about conserving and restoring natural ecosystems that focus on birds and their habitats
• Objectives should be measurable and achievable within 12 months of approval

Eligible Funding Uses

• Bird boxes
• Binoculars
• Field guides
• Transportation costs
• Online training packages from Cornell Labs
• Materials from the National Audubon Society
• Research expenses
• Project materials and supplies
• Other direct project costs

Review Process

• Applications accepted on or before January 31st
• Reviewed within 60 days of submission
• An itemized budget must be submitted with the application
• Post-purchase receipts will be required with the grant final report
• SFAS Education Committee evaluates proposals based on alignment with SFAS goals and cost-benefit ratio