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PROJECT GRANTS & FUNDING
Select from the list below to read reports from our Project Grant Awardees:
- Susan H. Craig -
CFO Grant: results of Loggerhead Shrike Banding in South Texas – December 26, 2010 through January 11, 2011.
YOUTH BIRDERS
Select from the list below to read reports from our Youth Birders:
- Saraiya Ruano -
Report From the 2010 CFO Convention Trip. - Elise M. S. Becker -
Report From ABA's 2005 Young Birder Track held in Tucson, AZ. Elise is the first recipient of CFO's Youth Scholarship Fund, which helped her attend this event.
CFO GRANTS & FUNDS
The CFO has a limited amount of money for grants to qualifying individuals or organizations, for projects that will have a lasting benefit to Colorado birds, and the habitats upon which they rely. CFO grants fall into three categories:
CFO PROJECT FUND
Overview
The CFO Project Fund has a limited amount of money for grants to qualifying individuals or organizations, for projects that will have a lasting benefit to Colorado birds, and the habitats upon which they rely. Grants typically range from $600 to $1500, although we will consider partially funding grants. Often CFO Project Fund grants are considered as matching funds for other larger grants. The Project Fund Committee requires that the recipients of funding publish a short year-end summary of their funded work in Colorado Birds: The Colorado Field Ornithologists' Quarterly and/or present some of their findings at the CFO convention the next calendar year.
Proposal Contents:
- Organization/Individual Information: name, address, email, and telephone number.
- Summary of Organization/Individual applying for the Grant – organization history and mission or individual experience
Description of the project:
- What will be done
- Rationale and/or need (explaining how the project will support the Mission of CFO)
- Project goals and measurable objectives
- Who will direct the project and who will actually do the work
Timetable:
- All projects must have an anticipated starting and completion date. Projects should be realistic in terms of time required to complete project.
Complete Budget that includes:
- Financial and volunteer resources from other sources
- Items/equipment/labor that the project requires
- Amount requested from CFO and exactly what CFO funding will be used for
- Travel expenses and equipment readily available from private sources (such as camera, spotting scopes and office equipment) are usually not funded
Grant Schedule:
- All applications must be postmarked no later than December 1st.
- Successful applicants will be notified after the March CFO Board Meeting.
- Following completion of the project, the applicant must submit a final report, in writing by February of the next calendar year. (This report should include a full description of the project activities and an accounting of money spent.)
Attachments are optional. Please limit attachments to material that you believe will help the Project Fund Committee to better understand your organization or project.
» Click this link to read our Project Fund Guidelines
» For further information and application procedures contact the CFO Special Funds Chair
CFO YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Overview
The CFO Youth Scholarship Fund provides financial help for young CFO members to attend summer camps, workshops, and training programs that introduce them to science and nature through the study of birds. If you or someone you know is qualified to apply for this scholarship, please fill out the application form and send to Bill Kaempfer at the address listed on the form.
» Download the Youth Scholarship Application. Application deadline is March 31
» Please contact the CFO Special Funds Chair for more information.
CFO GENERAL FUND
The CFO General Fund is an unrestricted resource. CFO can donate money to important conservation issues, help publish books about birding in Colorado or honor individuals for sharing their birding skill and knowledge. With Board approval, the General Fund is always used to promote birding and conservation in Colorado.
» Please contact the CFO Special Funds Chair for more information.