Deadline: 17-Dec-21
The Oregon Chapter of the Wildlife Society (ORTWS) has announced Small Grants in support of Wildlife Outreach and Education in the Pacific Northwest.
The mission of ORTWS is to “inspire, empower, and enable Oregon’s students, early-career and established wildlife professionals to conserve diversity, sustain productivity, and promote science-based management through the participation and leadership of an open and inclusive community of members.”
Through the grant program, ORTWS has provided funding for a variety of projects including workshops, birding festivals and other educational events, publication of symposia proceedings, media production for educational purposes, professional development opportunities, and more. Grant funds are not intended to support field research.
Mission
They aim to fulfill this mission through:
- Developing and maintaining a program that facilitates professional development of natural resources professionals,
- Promoting stewardship of wildlife and their habitats through the use of sound ecological information,
- Increasing awareness and appreciation of wildlife, and
- Developing an active and diverse membership and maintain an organization that provides excellence in member services.
Funding Information
Funding is competitive, and awards typically range from $200−$1,000 (US dollars)
Grant Review Criteria
When reviewing grant applications, the ORTWS grant committee will take the following topics into consideration. Please incorporate any applicable information into your application materials:
- Consistency with ORTWS mission and goals
- Impact on outreach and education related to wildlife conservation
- Demonstration of a clear link to furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion within the field of wildlife conservation
- Demonstration of a clear link to Oregon or the Pacific Northwest
- Feasibility of the project (does the timeline and workload seem realistic)
- Appropriateness of budget
- Financial need of the applicant
For more information, visit https://ortws.org/opportunities/grants/