Φriginal – Grants

2020 Grant Applications must be submitted by December 11, 2020 December 18, 2020

Please submit your application materials online here.

Download a PDF version of our 2020 Grant RFP here.

 

Purpose and Intent
The Oregon Chapter of the Wildlife Society (ORTWS) awards small grants in support of wildlife outreach and education in the Pacific Northwest, consistent with our mission and goals. The mission of ORTWS is to serve and represent wildlife professionals in all areas of wildlife conservation and resource management. The Chapter fulfills its mission through:
  1. Developing and maintaining a program that facilitates professional development of natural resources professionals,
  2. Promoting stewardship of wildlife and their habitats through the use of sound ecological information,
  3. Increasing awareness and appreciation of wildlife, and
  4. Developing an active and diverse membership and maintain an organization that provides excellence in member services.

 

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.

 

Funding Availability and Guidelines

Funding is competitive, and awards typically range from $200-$1,000 (US dollars). Proposals are reviewed by the ORTWS grants committee and recipients are approved by the ORTWS board prior to notification.   Applicants will be notified of funding decisions shortly before the next annual meeting.  Funds must be deposited within two months of receipt.  All funded projects must be completed by the end of the calendar year in which the funding is granted.

Grant Review Criteria

  • Consistency with ORTWS mission and goals
  • Impact on outreach and education related to wildlife
  • Appropriate audience for the work (e.g., members of the public, students)
  • Feasibility of the project (does the timeline and workload seem realistic)
  • Appropriateness of budget
  • Demonstration of a clear link to Oregon or the Pacific Northwest (preferred)

 

Examples of Previously Funded Projects

  • Funding for student chapters for educational trips related to wildlife management and conservation
  • Support for a research conference organized by graduate students
  • Support for special symposia or other activities related to the TWS national meeting
  • Outreach workshops and activities to schoolchildren

 

Proposal Format

Your application materials should include:

  • Project Title
  • Applicant’s Name, Address, Phone Number, E-mail Address, Affiliation
  • Scope and Objectives – Provide a description of project background and objectives. Specifically explain how the project relates to the Chapter’s mission and goals (250 words max)
  • Project Implementation – Provide a brief summary of how project objectives will be accomplished (250 words max)
  • Expected Outcomes – Provide a description of anticipated products or outcomes of the project (250 words max)
  • Budget and Timelines – Provide an itemized budget, showing cost-sharing (if applicable), and time schedule for the project. Funds may not be used for purchasing equipment or for paying salaries. Requests for mileage and per diem will not exceed Federal Government rates at the time of application

 

Note: Applications from previous recipients of funding will not be considered if a report for the previous funding is overdue or was not received (see below).

 

Reporting

A final brief written report (with photos) must be submitted to secretary@ortws.org no more than 30 days after completion of the project. The report should specify when, where, how, and by whom funds were used, with a clear description of the outcomes of the event (numbers of people involved, etc.). High quality versions of photographs must be available on request by ORTWS for publishing on ORTWS website or social media.