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Wildlife Forever Challenge Grants
Deadline: 1 July 2008
Description: Grants from Wildlife Forever are targeted for habitat restoration and acquisition, research and management, and educational projects. Special emphasis is placed upon grassroots programs that involve local conservation, sportsmen's or outdoor recreation groups. Wildlife Forever grants are challenge grants and funds must be matched on at least a one-to-one basis from a third-party donor and sent through Wildlife Forever. Wildlife Forever favors supporting projects in the following areas: Enhancing wildlife and fish populations through acquisition, research, & management; Conserving and enhancing wildlife and aquatic habitat; Promoting wildlife and fish habitat and quality; Watchable Wildlife related projects. Wildlife Forever Challenge Grants are open to all North American wildlife projects by nonprofit conservation organizations and government agencies. Sportsmen's Challenge Grants are part of a fund designed to help small conservation projects in local communities. Friends’ Challenge Grants are part of a fund designed to help conservation projects on National Wildlife Refuges. "Friends Groups" of specific Refuges are encouraged to apply.

Kushlan Research Award in Ciconiiform Research and Conservation
Deadline: 15 July 2008
Description: The goal of the Kushlan Research Award in Ciconiiform Biology and Conservation is to encourage significant scientific advances in the biology, ecology, or conservation biology of wading birds (i.e. herons, storks, ibises, and their taxonomic allies). These grants are open globally to any student, professional, or amateur. Depending on the scientific merit of the competition, awards will be offered in most years - one or more awards from $1,000 to $7,000 will be made.

North American Wetlands Conservation Act Program
Deadline: 1 August 2008 (U.S. Standard Grants); TBA 2008--usually in November (U.S. Small Grants); TBA June 2009 (Mexican 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. And be sure to check out the Playa Lakes Joint Venture's Timeline for preparing a NAWCA Proposal. 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).

Wilburforce Foundation
Deadlines: 29 August 2008
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.

The Christensen Fund
Deadline: 31 August 2008; 31 March 2009
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.

USFWS Tribal Wildlife Grants
Deadline: 2 September 2008
Description: The Tribal Grants Program provides funds to Federally-recognized tribes to develop and implement programs for the benefit of wildlife and their habitat, including species of Native American cultural or traditional importance and species that are not hunted or fished. Activities may include, but are not limited to, planning for wildlife and habitat conservation, fish and wildlife conservation and management actions, fish and wildlife related laboratory and field research, natural history studies, habitat mapping, field surveys and population monitoring, habitat preservation, conservation easements, and public education that is relevant to the project.
We are especially interested in Tribal priorities, concerns, and approaches to the emerging science and potential impacts of climate change.

Wildlife Without Borders
Deadline: 1 October 2008 (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.

Fund for Wild Nature
Deadline: 1 November 2008, 1 February 2009; 1 May 2009; 1 November 2009
Description: The Fund for Wild Nature provides money for campaigns to save and restore native species and wild ecosystems, including actions to defend wilderness and biological diversity. The fund supports advocacy, litigation, public policy work, development of citizen science, and similar endeavors. The fund does not support basic scientific research, private land acquisition, individual action or study, or conferences, and rarely supports proposals from organizations with annual budgets greater than $250,000. The fund will only support media projects that have a clear strategic value and a concrete plan for dissemination of the final product. The fund gives special attention to ecological issues not currently receiving sufficient public attention and funding. The fund seeks proposals with visionary and yet realistic goals to create tangible change. All proposals must be highly cost effective and be for projects in the United States, Canada, or Mexico.

Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act
Deadline: 13 November 2008
Description: We are pleased to announce the 2008 Request for Proposals under the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act. The 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.

EPA Broad Agency Announcement for Conferences, Workshops, and/or Meetings
Deadline: 9 December 2008
Description: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)solicits applications from eligible applicants for the planning, arranging, administering and/or conducting of conferences, workshops, and/or meetings that focus on research to protect human health and safeguard the environment. Specifically, EPA is interested in supporting scientific and technical research conferences that address the following research program areas: (1) human health; (2) ecosystems; water and security; (3) economics and sustainability; (4) air and global climate change; and (5) technology.

National Forest Foundation Matching Awards Program
Deadline: 15 December 2008
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 believes that communities should play a significant role in determining the future of National Forests and Grasslands. The NFF is intersted in action-oriented projects that enhance the viability of natural resources while considering benefits to, and the involvement of, surrounding communities. The NFF will accept applications from non-governmental, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on or adjacent to National Forests and Grasslands throughout the United States to implement on-the-ground conservation and restoration projects. All grants awarded by the NFF require at least a 1:1 match of non-federal funds.

NSF Informal Science Education Grants
Deadline: December 18, 2008 (Full Proposal)
Description: The ISE program invests in projects that develop and implement informal learning experiences designed to increase interest, engagement, and understanding of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) by individuals of all ages and backgrounds, as well as projects that advance knowledge and practice of informal science education. Projects may target either public audiences or professionals whose work directly affects informal STEM learning. ISE projects are expected to demonstrate strategic impact, innovation, and collaboration.

ROLLING DEADLINES

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.

Passed Deadlines

William Belton Fund
Deadline: 30 September 2006
Description: American Bird Conservancy's William Belton Fund, the Americas’ longest running bird conservation grants program, will again provide support for projects to conserve Critically Endangered and Endangered bird species across Latin America and the Caribbean in 2006. Up to twenty grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded, but larger grants will also be considered. For additional details, please visit the website or contact Dr. Robert Chipley.

Research Grant Program To Strengthen Wildlife Habitat Protection
Deadline: 10 July 2006 (letter of intent)
Description: The first Requests for Proposals (RFPs) by the new Wildlife Habitat Policy Research Program (WHPRP) will be issued on June 12, 2006 by the National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE). The program is supported by a four year grant by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation (DDCF). Reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of this conservation challenge, the program will support research in law, economics, social sciences, natural sciences, and public policy. Topics of interest include: (1) valuation of ecosystem services and estimations of the costs and benefits of habitat conservation; (2) syntheses of what is known about the impacts of climate change on habitat and wildlife; and (3) review of the State Wildlife Action Plans to determine the conservation priorities indicated by them.

Conservation Partnership Initiative Grants
Deadline: 27 April 2007
Description: CPI is a voluntary program established to foster conservation partnerships that focus technical and financial resources on conservation priorities in watersheds and airsheds of special significance.  Under CPI, funds are awarded to State and local governments and agencies; Indian tribes; and non-governmental organizations that have a history of working with agricultural producers.

Wildlife Action Opportunities Fund
Deadline: 2 August 2007 (pre-proposals due)
Description: The Wildlife Conservation Society is pleased to announce a Request for Proposals for grants under its newly created Wildlife Action Opportunities Fund. Made possible through the generosity of the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, the Wildlife Action Opportunities Fund will distribute $2 million over the next two years to support 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organizations working to implement State Wildlife Action Plans in any of the 50 states or six U.S. territories. Awards through the Wildlife Action opportunities Fund will be made in the range of $20,000 to $200,000. Priority will be placed on projects that are feasible and practical in 1-2 year time periods, are closely aligned with goals of State Wildlife Action Plans, involve multiple organizations, and may serve as models for conservation that can be replicated elsewhere. Grants are limited to nonprofit conservation organizations with approved IRS 501(c)3 status for projects in the 50 U.S. states or six U.S. territories with Wildlife Action Plans. The Fund is unable to make grants to public agencies or for-profit corporations. 

USFWS Private Stewardship Grants
Deadline: 14 February 2007
Description: The Private Stewardship Program provides grants and other assistance on a competitive basis to individuals and groups engaged in local, private, and voluntary conservation efforts that benefit federally listed, proposed, or candidate species, or other at-risk species. Diverse panels of representatives from State and Federal Government, conservation organizations, agriculture and development interests, and the science community assess applications and make recommendations to the Secretary of the Interior, who awards the grants. A 10% match of cash or through in-kind contributions is required. The program is available to private landowners and their partners.

bp Research Fellowship Program
Deadline: 15 March 2008
Description: The Research Fellowship Program (RFP), administered by the Wildlife Conservation Society-International Conservation’s Training & Capacity Building Program, is now receiving some support from the BP Conservation Programme. It is a small grants program designed to build capacity for the next generation of conservationists through supporting individual field research projects that have a clear application to the conservation of threatened wildlife and wildlife habitat. RFP seeks projects that are based on sound and innovative conservation science and that encourage practices in conservation that can contribute to sustainable development in their home country. Most of the grantees are professional conservationists from the country of research and/or post-graduates pursuing a higher degree. The WCS RFP supports field research in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, as well as Native Americans (US) who intend to conduct work on native lands on issues of direct relevance to wildlife. Grants are for up to $25,000 dollars, with an average of $11,000.

Nature of Learning Grants
Deadline: 15 June 2007
Description: The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (Foundation), in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) National Wildlife Refuge System and the National Conservation Training Center (NCTC), and National Wildlife Refuge Association, is pleased to solicit applications from organizations interested in initiating The Nature of Learning in their communities.  The Nature of Learning is the FWS National Wildlife Refuge System’s community-based environmental education initiative that seeks to: use National Wildlife Refuges as outdoor classrooms to promote a greater understanding of local conservation issues; encourage an interdisciplinary approach to learning that seeks to enhance student academic achievement; utilize field experiences and student-led stewardship projects to connect classroom lessons to real world issues; and involve a partnership among local schools, community groups, natural resource professionals and local businesses. Start-Up grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded on a competitive basis to support initial expenses associated with new programs .  As part of the Start-Up grant, $1,500 must be obligated toward an introduction to The Nature of Learning course during the first year.  Follow-Up grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded on a comprehensive basis to provide continued support to existing The Nature of Learning Programs. 

The Ramsar Small Grants Fund
Deadline: 30 June 2007
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 2003-2008 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. Complete information and required forms are now available on the Ramsar website. The Secretariat's regional teams also offer an advisory service to help with the preparation of suitable proposals, for which drafts should be submitted to the Senior Regional Advisors by 30 April 2007.

AZ Game and Fish Department Wildlife Conservation Fund
Deadline: 15 August 2007
Description: The Arizona Game and Fish Commission announces the availability of a new grant program, the Wildlife Conservation Fund (WCF) Grant Program, that supports projects that help conserve, enhance and restore Arizona’s diverse wildlife resources and habitats for present and future generations. Eligible applicants include any agency of the state or any political subdivision, Indian tribe, or nonprofit organization exempt from federal income taxation under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code for the purpose of conservation of wildlife or wildlife habitat, or acquisition of real property that is wildlife habitat. The Arizona Game and Fish Department is providing $300,000 total for Fiscal Year 2008 (2007-08). Project proposals will only be accepted for the following types of projects: habitat improvement, including aquatic; shooting sports; access to wildlife-related recreation; hunter and angler recruitment and retention; Wildlife health and disease
new watchable wildlife opportunties; information and education on nuisance wildlife; wildlife population research.

Arizona Game and Fish Commission Local Sportsmen’s Group Grant Program
Deadline: 15 August 2007
Description: This program awards grant funds to eligible local sportsmen’s group projects through a competitive application process each year. The focus of projects eligible to receive grant funds is determined annually by the Arizona Game and Fish Department and may change from year to year. The focus for the 2007-08 grant year will be projects that promote or facilitate hunter, angler, shooter or trapper recruitment and retention. For the 2007-08 grant year, the total grant funding available is $50,000. Sportsmen’s groups may apply for single or multiple grants; more than one grant may be awarded to the same group (must be stand-alone projects). To be eligible to receive a Local Sportsmen’s Group Grant during the 2007-08 grant year, a group must be a local Arizona-based sportsmen’s group with a focus on hunting, fishing, shooting or trapping. For the 2007-08 grant year, the project must promote or facilitate hunter, angler, shooter or trapper recruitment or retention. Examples of possible projects include (but are not limited to): small game camps; fishing clinics; beginning shooter programs; and educational outreach. Grant dollars cannot be used for activities such as group banquets, raffle prizes, trophy hunting competitions, for-profit projects, or for the purchase of hunting or fishing licenses, tags or stamps.

Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund Grants to States and Territories
Deadline: 24 August 2007
Description: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking proposals from states and U.S. territories interested in obtaining federal grant assistance to acquire land or conduct planning for endangered species conservation efforts. For fiscal year 2008, the President's budget request for the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund would provide approximately $80 million in grant funding for conservation planning activities and habitat acquisition for federally protected species. The Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund is authorized under Section 6 of the Endangered Species Act and provides grants to states and territories to support participation in a wide array of voluntary conservation projects for species on the Federal list of threatened and endangered species, as well as for species that are either candidates or have been proposed for listing.

Legacy Resource Management Program
Deadline: 15 September 2007 (preproposal due); 15 November 2007 (full proposals due)
Description: This program assists DoD in protecting and enhancing resources while supporting military readiness. A Legacy project may involve regional ecosystem management initiatives, habitat preservation efforts, archaeological investigations, invasive species control, Native American consultations, and/or monitoring and predicting migratory patterns of birds and animals.

Tourism Cares Worldwide Grant Program
Deadline: 1 October 2007
Description: Tourism Cares’ Worldwide Grant Program distributes charitable grants to worthy tourism-related non-profit organizations worldwide for capital improvements or appropriate.  The 2007 Worldwide Grant Program goals for grantmaking call for a balanced distribution to U.S. and non-U.S. recipients.  Based on merit and availability of funds, grants up to $100,000 will be considered.

USDA State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement
Deadline: 1 November 2007
Description: State Acres For Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE) allows producers to install practices that benefit high priority State wildlife conservation objectives through the use of targeted restoration of vital habitat. This cooperative conservation effort is based on locally developed conservation proposals that address the highest priority wildlife objectives in the State before the practice may be implemented. SAFE provides an opportunity to develop grassroots cooperative conservation projects to address high priority wildlife needs through habitat restoration. The practices must be used to address wildlife habitat that can be enhanced through the restoration of eligible cropland through CRP. Enrollment is available under continuous signup criteria. SAFE practices can be used to restore the following: threatened and endangered species habitat, habitat for species that have suffered a significant population decline, including: species such as Lesser Prairie Chicken, Sharp-Tailed Grouse, or Northern Bob White, or habitat for species that provide significant social or economic value to the community. Note: This includes restoration of habitat for game species, such as pheasant or quail habitat, salmon or steelhead stream habitat, or for other economically significant species. SAFE practice proposals must afford measurable and tangible benefits to the desired species. Additional information sheet available from Environmental Defense.

Musser Fund
Deadline: 28 November 2007
Description: Grants are available to promote collaborative process in environmental decision making. The Laura Jane Musser Fund proposes to assist public or not-for-profit entities to initiate or implement projects in rural areas to undertake consensus-based activities in environmental stewardship or dispute resolution. State and Federal agencies based in the U.S. are encouraged to apply. Grants maximum is $35,000.

Ramsar Small Grants Program
Deadline: 30 November 2007
Description: Environmental Concern Inc. has one-time, limited funds to distribute through a grants program to support the designation of US Ramsar Sites and promote Wetlands Communication, Education, and Public Awareness programs/initiatives associated with current U.S. Ramsar sites. Non-profits, institutes of higher education, schools, local governments, and state governments are eligible to apply for one-year awards. Grants will be limited to projects that focus specifically on the following program areas: Developing new US Ramsar Designations, Promote communications, education, or public awareness activities at or related to U.S. Ramsar sites. Download a grant application here. Download an application here.

Bureau of Reclamation Water Conservation Field Services Program
Deadline: 14 December 2007
Description: The Bureau of Reclamation, Phoenix Area Office is requesting proposals to fund projects for activities in support of its Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) within the Phoenix Area Office boundaries. The area includes most of Arizona except northwest Arizona, and the areas along the Colorado River which are served by other Reclamation offices. More information is available at http://www.usbr.gov/lc/region/g4000/wtrconsv.html. The primary purposes or four major components of the WCFSP are to: (1) Assist in developing effective water management and conservation plans; (2) Encourage and promote implementation of water efficiency measures; (3) Demonstrate conservation technologies; and (4) Promote and support water education and training.

EPA U.S.-Mexico Border Environmental Education Program Grants
Deadline: 15 December 2007
Description: The Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Air and Radiation is soliciting proposals from eligible U.S. entities capable of designing and implementing a US-Mexico Border Environmental Education Program to provide both undergraduate and graduate students in science, engineering, and other relevant fields with financial support to encourage students to undertake air quality-related research and training on air quality issues characteristic of those found in the US-Mexico border region.

EPA Environmental Education Grants
Deadline: 20 December 2007
Description: This document solicits grant proposals to support environmental education projects that promote environmental stewardship and help develop aware and responsible students, teachers, and citizens. This grant program provides financial support to seed innovative projects that design, demonstrate, or disseminate environmental education practices, methods, or techniques. Any local education agency, college or university, state education or environmental agency, nonprofit
organization as described in Section 501(C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or noncommercial educational broadcasting entities as defined and licensed by Federal Communications Commission may submit a proposal. Applicant organizations must be located in the United States or territories and the majority of the educational activities must take place in the United States; or in the U.S. and Canada or Mexico; or in U.S. Territories.

USDA International Science and Education (ISE) Competitive Grants Program
Deadline: 17 January 2008
Description: Cooperative State Research, Education, and ExtensionService (CSREES) requests applications for the International Science and Education Competitive Grants Program (ISE) for fiscal year (FY) 2008 to support research, extension, and teaching activities that will enhance the capabilities of American colleges and universities to conduct international collaborative research, extension and teaching. CSREES anticipates making approximately $1,900,000 available for ISE awards, including an estimated $950,000 in FY 2008 funds. This notice identifies the objectives for ISE projects, the eligibility criteria for projects and applicants, and the application forms and associated instructions needed to apply for an ISE grant. CSREES additionally requests stakeholder input from any interested party for use in the development of the next RFA for this program.

NORTH STAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSMITTER GRANT PROGRAM
Deadline: 4 February 2008
Description: North Star Science and Technology, LLC and American Bird Conservancy announce the 6th annual North Star Science and Technology Transmitter Grant Program. North Star will award a total of eight satellite transmitters (Argos Platform Transmitter Terminals (PTTs) to one or two recipients (8 PTTs to one project or 4 PTTs to each of two projects). PTTs are powerful, cutting-edge tools for the study of bird migration that greatly extend the range over which individual birds can be tracked. The program is open to projects throughout the world. Research that contributes to our knowledge of avian biology and that provides data useful for bird conservation, particularly of threatened species, will receive preference in the selection process. American Bird Conservancy (URL: http://www.abcbirds.org) will handle the proposal submission process, review proposals, and select the winning projects. Any further questions about the program can be directed to GEORGE E. WALLACE, American Bird Conservancy (PH: 540-253-5780; FX: 540-253-5782).

National Forest Foundation Wilderness Stewardship Challenge
Deadline: 8 February 2008
Description: In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Wilderness Act, the U.S. Forest Service issued a Stewardship Challenge, calling for all Wilderness Areas in the National Forest System to meet baseline standards by 2014. The NFF, as the official nonprofit partner of the Forest Service, will increase the resources available to meet this challenge by providing matching grants of up to $50,000 to nonprofit partners to implement on-the-ground conservation projects that directly benefit Wilderness Areas within the National Forest System. Successful projects will do the following: (1) Implement measurable on-the-ground restoration or monitoring projects in designated U.S. Forest Service Wilderness Areas; (2) Support one or more elements of the U.S. Forest Service Wilderness Stewardship Challenge; (3) Carry out ecosystem restoration-related work that supports the strategic goals of the NFF and the U.S. Forest Service; (4) Include a high level of community involvement, participation and support for the project; (5) Enhance the capacity of local group involvement in the effective stewardship of Wilderness Areas; (6) Be applicable to other Wilderness Areas through easily transferable projects and/or monitoring plans in multiple areas and sharing of lessons learned; and (7) Be completed within one year of the award date.

Bureau of Reclamation Lower Colorado Region and Yuma Area Water Conservation Program
Deadline: 15 February 2008
Description: The objective of this request for proposals is to invite eligible applicants to leverage their money and resources by cost sharing with Reclamation on projects/activities that make more efficient use of existing water supplies through water conservation and efficiency. Projects/Activities will be selected through a competitive process that will focus on achieving the outcome identified in this solicitation.

Five Star Restoration Grants
Deadline: 15 February 2008
Description: The Five Star Restoration Program brings together students, conservation corps, other youth groups, citizen groups, corporations, landowners and government agencies to provide environmental education and training through projects that restore wetlands and streams. The program provides challenge grants, technical support and opportunities for information exchange to enable community-based restoration projects.

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG)
Deadline: 20 February 2008
Description: The purpose of CIG is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies while leveraging Federal investment in environmental enhancement and protection, in conjunction with agricultural production. CIG projects are expected to lead to the transfer of conservation technologies, management systems, and innovative approaches (such as market-based systems) into NRCS technical manuals or guides, or to the private sector. CIG funds projects targeting innovative on-the-ground conservation, including pilot projects and field demonstrations.

Southern California Area Office Water Conservation Field Services Program
Deadline: 29 February 2007
Description: The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) Southern California Area Office is requesting proposals to fund projects for activities in support of its Water Conservation Field Services Program within the Southern California Area. The SCAO’s service area includes all of southern California south of the Tehachapi Mountains, east of the Sierras except for the Imperial, Coachella, and Colorado River Valleys. The objective of this announcement is to invite agricultural and municipal and industrial water user entities, States, local governments, universities, and non-profit organizations that have a connection with a Reclamation Project; and tribes supported by the SCAO in order to leverage their money and resources, by cost sharing with Reclamation, on projects/activities that make more efficient use of existing water supplies through water conservation and efficiency throughout the geographic area served by the SCAO. Priority will be give to proposal benefits targeting landscape (outdoor) agricultural management programs or industrial process improvement/audit programs water savings that are quantifiable and sustainable. In particular, the program looks for projects that address one or more of the following: (1) water management and conservation planning activities; (2) demonstration or research of innovative technologies in water
management and water conservation; (3) indoor water savings; (4) outreach or training activities (Target audiences can include district water users, with focus on education in a conference/workshop setting and/or the general public, including students, with focus on water resources education)

Acres for America
Deadline: 1 April 2008 (preproposal); 1 June 2008 (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. Applicants are urged to contact the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation regional director in their area to discuss project ideas prior to submitting preproposals.

National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Program
Deadline: 27 June 2008
Description: The National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program provides States with a means of protecting and restoring these valuable resources. Projects can include (1) acquisition of a real property interest (e.g., easement or fee title) in coastal lands or waters from willing sellers or partners (coastal wetlands ecosystems) for long-term conservation or (2) restoration, enhancement, or management of coastal wetlands ecosystems for long-term conservation. Examples of restoration efforts that could be funded include: Restoring wetland hydrology by plugging drainage ditches, breaking tile drainage systems, installing water control structures, dike construction, or re-establishing historic connections with waterways, planting native vegetation, and removal of exotic plants and animals that compete with native fish and wildlife and alter native habitats.

Arizona Bird Conservation Initiative
Deadline: 30 June 2008
Description: Arizona Bird Conservation Initiative (ABCI) and the Arizona Game and Fish Department are pleased to announce the availability of State funds for bird conservation work, and hereby request grant proposals. Proposals should address specific priority actions as identified in the Arizona Partners in Flight Bird Conservation Plan (APIF Plan). The APIF Plan identifies priority species and habitats, and establishes objectives for bird populations and habitats in Arizona. It also delineates specific areas of concern for management, inventory/monitoring, research, and education that should be addressed in Arizona by land managers, wildlife managers, and scientists. Proposals that address priority objectives of any of the four major bird initiatives (National Shorebird Conservation Plan, North American Waterfowl Management Plan, Partners in Flight, and the North American Waterbird Conservation Plan) and/or the regional joint venture plans (Sonoran and Intermountain West) may also be considered, when there’s a demonstrable benefit to birds in the state of Arizona. Application must be submitted electronically to Edwin Juarez. The application package will be posted on the Department's website at within a few days. The APIF Plan is also available for download at this site.

Captain Planet Foundation
Deadline: 30 June 2008
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 Taryn Murphy, CPF's program director.