Small Grants Program

Arctic Audubon Society’s Small Grants Program funds conservation related projects that support our mission to protect Alaskan ecosystems by encouraging research, education, and management that will contribute to appreciation and good stewardship of our natural heritage.

Current Applications are due March 15, 2010.

Grants of $500 to $2,000 are awarded to successful applicants. Projects should enhance the understanding and conservation of Alaska’s wildlife and/or ecosystems. Projects dedicated to increasing public awareness and knowledge of conservation issues are also considered. Students and student organizations are encouraged to apply, including junior and senior high school students as well as undergraduate and graduate level college students.

Since 2004, Arctic Audubon has provided grants for research on:
· shorebird behavior in staging areas on the North Slope,
· tracking bats in Interior Alaska,
· determining the genetic status of McKay’s Bunting,
· winter roosting strategies of the Black-capped Chickadee in Interior Alaska.

A request for proposals is announced early each calendar year with applications due by mid-March. Direct questions or submit applications to Arctic Audubon Society, Small Grants Program, PO Box 82098, Fairbanks AK 99708 or via email to arcticaudubon@gmail.com.

Applicants should submit a cover letter introducing themselves, a single page description of the project, a budget, and a timeline for completion. Successful recipients will be expected to submit a report of outcomes and be willing to give a short presentation on the project (if requested).

Arctic Audubon Society is a nonprofit conservation organization based in Fairbanks, Alaska. As a chapter of the National Audubon Society, Arctic Audubon’s region encompasses the area north of the Alaska Range, including the North Slope and the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

Arctic Audubon Society’s Small Grants Program is funded by money raised through the annual Farthest North Birdathon and individual donations. We invite individuals and businesses to support and expand our Small Grants Program by making tax-deductible donations. Checks should be made payable to Arctic Audubon Society Small Grants Program and sent to Arctic Audubon Society, PO Box 82098, Fairbanks, AK 99708.