Deadline: 31-Dec-21
The Montana Chapter of the Wildlife Society is seeking applications for the Small Grant Program 2022 to encourage and support effective wildlife management in Montana by fostering development of current and future wildlife professionals, providing science-based information for policy and education, and communicating and collaborating with conservation organizations and the public.
Goals
Through its grant program, the Chapter aims to provide funding for a variety of projects that are consistent with Chapter goals:
- To develop and promote sound stewardship of wildlife resources and of the environments upon which wildlife and humans depend;
- To undertake a role in preventing human-induced environmental degradation
- To increase awareness and appreciation of wildlife values; and
- To seek the highest standards in all activities of the wildlife profession.
Core Values
The Montana Chapter of The Wildlife Society also seeks to adopt and embrace these five core values:
- Sound stewardship of wildlife and habitat including the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation;
- Dedicated, passionate, and responsible wildlife professionals;
- A diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, and individuals unified behind their core mission;
- Integrity and ethical conduct; and
- A land ethic influenced by informed public input
Funding Information
The small grants award will be divided into two categories, with up to $1,000 awards available for each category
- Scientific Research (up to $1,000)
- Education and public outreach (up to $1,000)
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible uses of the funds include supplies, equipment for schools and nonprofit organizations, printing and communications. Ineligible uses include salaries, stipends, per diem and personal equipment. Students, wildlife professionals, and nonprofit organizations that are active in wildlife conservation are eligible to apply.
For more information, visit https://mttws.org/awards/