Funding Sources for SJV Partners

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Federal Grants Database
Rolling Deadlines

The Christensen Fund
Deadline: 31 August 2011
Description: The Christensen Fund makes grants to organizations that work towards maintaining the rich diversity of the world—biological and cultural—over the long run, including the persistence and adaptation of indigenous systems for managing landscapes that sustain cultural and biological value and diversity.

Acres for America
Deadline: 1 September 2011 (pre-proposal); 1 November 2011 (full proposal); 1 April 2012 (pre-proposal); 1 November 2012 (full proposal)
Description: Acres for America is a partnership between Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. The Acres for America program was established to provide funding for projects that conserve important habitat for fish, wildlife, and plants through acquisition of interest in real property. The goal of the Acres for America program is to offset the footprint of Wal-Mart's domestic facilities on at least an acre by acre basis through these acquisitions.

North American Wetlands Conservation Act Program
Deadline: 27 October 2011 (U.S. Small Grants); 1 June 2011 (Mexican Standard Grants); TBA 2012 (U.S. Standard Grants);
Description: The North American Wetlands Conservation Act provides matching grants to private or public organizations or to individuals who have developed partnerships to carry out wetlands conservation projects in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The program provides US, Mexican, and Canadian Standard Grants (between $50,000 and $1,000,000) and US Small Grants (up to $75,000). For more details on how to apply, visit the NAWCA section of the SJV website. Important note: Anyone considering applying for a U.S. grant should coordinate their application with SJV Science Coordinator Carol Beardmore (602-242-0524 ext. 248). The SJV will need to be involved not only to provide guidance but also because we rank all applications that are submitted (Mexican applicants do not need to coordinate with the SJV, although we are happy to provide assistance).

Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act
Deadline: 1 November 2011
Description: The Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act establishes a matching grants program to fund projects that promote the conservation of these birds in the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Projects may include activities to benefit bird populations and their habitats, research and monitoring, law enforcement, and outreach and education. All grant requests must be matched by partner funds at least 3:1. Partner funds from a U.S. federal source may be involved in the project, but are not eligible as match.

Wildlife Without Borders
Deadline: 1 March 2011 (Latin American and Caribbean); 1 October 2011 (Mexico; proposals must be submitted to both the USFWS and SEMARNAT)
Description: The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's Wildlife Without Borders-Mexico Program is currently soliciting proposals for projects that address the conservation and sustainable use of Mexico's wildlife and plant resources. Of particular interest are projects that strengthen Mexico's capability to conserve and use sustainably its biological resources, contribute to the integration of environmental concerns with sustained development processes, and results in specific and measurable on-the-ground management actions. VIsit the Wildlife Without Borders-Mexico Program grant application website for the official Request for Proposals and Assistance Awards Guidelines.

National Forest Foundation Mid-capacity Assistance Program
Deadline: 14 June 2011
Description: The Community Assistance Program (CAP) is designed to promote the creation of locally based organizations or groups seeking to resolve natural resource issues through a collaborative process. The program provides support in the form of start-up funds for newly forming (or significantly re-organizing) groups or nonprofit organizations that intend to proactively and inclusively engage local stakeholders in the community in forest management and conservation issues on and around National Forests and Grasslands. CAP awards provide collaborative groups with start-up grants of $5,000 to $15,000, as well as basic tools and guidance, to enable them to resolve differences and play a more active role in the sustainable management of nearby National Forests, Grasslands and surrounding communities.

The Ramsar Small Grants Fund
Deadline: 30 June 2011
Description: The Ramsar Small Grants Fund was established as a mechanism to assist developing countries and those with economies in transition in implementing the Convention and to enable the conservation and wise use of wetland resources. Suitable project proposals are those which contribute to the implementation of the Convention's Strategic Plan for the conservation and wise use of wetlands; provide emergency assistance for Ramsar sites; or provide 'preparatory assistance' to allow non-Contracting Parties to progress toward accession.

Captain Planet Foundation
Deadline: 30 September 2011; 31 December 2011; 31 March 2012; 30 June 2012
Description: The Captain Planet Foundation will fund projects that promote understanding of environmental issues, focus on hands-on involvement, involve children and young adults 6-18 (elementary through high school), promote interaction and cooperation within the group, help young people develop planning and problem solving skills, include adult supervision, commit to follow-up communications with the Foundation. The Foundation only funds projects to organizations or sponsoring agencies that are exempt from federal taxation under the Internal Revenue Code Section 501. Grants typically range from $250-$2500 USD. In an effort to conserve paper the Captain Planet Foundation requires grant applicants to apply for funding using the online application form. Should you have any questions regarding the grant application or the small grants program, please contact the Foundation.

National Forest Foundation Matching Awards Program
Deadline: 18 July 2011
Description: The National Forest Foundation (NFF) engages America in community-based and national programs that promote the health and public enjoyment of the 193-million-acre National Forest System and administers private gifts of funds and land for the benefit of the National Forests. The NFF Matching Awards Program (MAP) provides matching funds for direct on‐the‐ground and citizen‐based monitoring projects benefitting America’s National Forests and Grasslands. A common thread connecting NFF program areas is an interest in action‐oriented projects that enhance the viability of natural resources while benefitting and directly engaging surrounding communities. Successful projects will support the major strategic initiatives and current priorities of the NFF and the U.S. Forest Service. Priority will be given to action-oriented projects that proactively address at least one of the programmatic emphasis areas through on-the-ground conservation projects or citizen-based monitoring. Projects must have significant community involvement or civic engagement in the pre-implementation, implementation, or post-implementation phases. Environmental education, kiosks and signage are not program priorities and will only be considered as minor, critical components of larger projects.

TogetherGreen Conservation Leadership Fellowships
Deadline: 2 May 2011
Description: The Conservation Leadership program seeks to recognize and nurture individuals from across the country who is contributing to environmental conservation and restoration. Each year 40 promising and proven leaders will receive professional development opportunities, a $10,000 grant to help support an innovative Conservation Action Project, and an opportunity to network with a cadre of committed leaders.

TogetherGreen Innovation Grants
Deadline: 2 May 2011
Description: The TogetherGreen Innovation Grants Program supports creative and ambitious projects that engage diverse communities and find innovative solutions to environmental challenges. Each year, TogetherGreen grants fund projects that (1) conserve or restore habitat and protect species, improve water quality or quantity, and reduce the threat of global warming; (2) engage new and diverse audiences in conservation actions; and (3) inspire and use innovative approaches and technologies to engage people and achieve conservation results. Innovation Grants awards go to organizations in the Audubon network, working with partners in their communities, who have the passion, commitment, and vision to move people to take action and achieve lasting conservation results.

ROLLING DEADLINES

Wilburforce Foundation
Deadlines: Various
Description: Wilburforce Foundation is dedicated to protecting nature's richness and diversity through funding programs that help preserve our remaining wild places. We focus our funding on organizations that work to protect habitats that are critically important to sustaining abundant ecological communities in Western Canada and the Western United States.

Patagonia Foundation
Deadline: Rolling
Description: Patagonia funds organizations that identify and work on the root causes of environmental problems and approach issues with a commitment to long-term change. Because we believe that true change will occur only through a strong grassroots movement, our funding focuses on organizations that build a strong base of citizen support. We look for innovative groups that produce measurable results, and we like to support efforts that force the government to abide by its own – our own – laws. Most grants are in the range of $3,000 to $8,000.

Arizona Partners For Fish and Wildlife
Deadline: Rolling
Description: This program of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service focuses on protecting, restoring, and enhancing wetland and streamside (riparian) habitats that will benefit Federal trust species, federally listed threatened and endangered species, waterfowl, shorebirds and migratory songbirds. The Service will provide technical and financial assistance to Arizona landowners who voluntarily want to increase the value of their lands as wildlife habitat. For questions, comments and/or more information, contact Kris Randall, Arizona Partners for Fish and Wildlife Coordinator or visit the program website.

National Forest Foundation Community Assistance Program
Deadline: Rolling
Description: The National Forest Foundation established the Community Assistance Program (CAP) to promote the creation of locally-based, collaborative natural resource partnerships which seek to build ecological, social and economic sustainability. The program will support newly-forming or re-organizing nonprofit organizations that are in need of start-up funds for capacity building that intend to proactively and inclusively engage the local community in forest management and conservation issues on and around National Forests and Grasslands. CAP awards provide collaborative groups with start-up grants of $5,000 to $15,000, as well as basic tools and guidance, to enable them to resolve differences and play a more active role in the sustainable management of nearby National Forests, Grasslands and surrounding communities. CAP will support the organizational and technical assistance needs of newly forming or reorganizing, multi-party collaborative groups that act as problem-solvers, bringing diverse members of the community together to address specific issues related to community-based forest stewardship, recreation, watershed restoration, and wildlife habitat, through constructive dialogue and hands-on involvement. Organizations applying for funding through CAP will be considered based on need and will not be required to match the NFF funds. CAP funds can be used for a wide range of tools, including: technical assistance, training, consultants, community outreach, obtaining 501(c)(3) status, group facilitation, basic start-up and operating costs, materials and equipment, program development, nonprofit management skill building, and communications.