GVAS mission statement: The Grand Valley Audubon Society strives to foster an appreciation for birds and other wildlife, preserve a diversity of habitats, and provide a sustainable healthy environment through education, research and individual action.
The Grand Valley Audubon Society offers two grant opportunities to the community.
The Rich Levad Research Grant will support research and conservation projects up to $1250.
The Education Grant will support the attendance of one youth (12-17 year olds) to the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies Summer Camp for up to $750.
Education Grant Guidelines
Complete a one-page cover letter with your name, age, why you would like to attend the RMBO Summer Camp, what skills you might obtain during the camp, and how that will impact your future interests. The deadline for cover letters is April 1st and decisions will be announced prior to the May monthly meeting. Cover letters should be addressed to Cary Atwood, President of GVAS, at gvas.executivecoordinator@gmail.com. Please indicate that it is an Education Grant application in the subject line of the email.
Rich Levad Research Grant Guidelines
All grant applications must follow the guidelines below and be received by April 1st. Applicants will be notified of their application status prior to the May monthly meeting. Applications should be sent to Cary Atwood, President of GVAS, at gvas.executivecoordinator@gmail.com. Please indicate that it is an Levad Grant application in the subject line of the email.
Grant Application
The Grand Valley Audubon Society offers two grant opportunities to the community.
The Rich Levad Research Grant will support research and conservation projects up to $1250.
The Education Grant will support the attendance of one youth (12-17 year olds) to the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies Summer Camp for up to $750.
Education Grant Guidelines
Complete a one-page cover letter with your name, age, why you would like to attend the RMBO Summer Camp, what skills you might obtain during the camp, and how that will impact your future interests. The deadline for cover letters is April 1st and decisions will be announced prior to the May monthly meeting. Cover letters should be addressed to Cary Atwood, President of GVAS, at gvas.executivecoordinator@gmail.com. Please indicate that it is an Education Grant application in the subject line of the email.
Rich Levad Research Grant Guidelines
All grant applications must follow the guidelines below and be received by April 1st. Applicants will be notified of their application status prior to the May monthly meeting. Applications should be sent to Cary Atwood, President of GVAS, at gvas.executivecoordinator@gmail.com. Please indicate that it is an Levad Grant application in the subject line of the email.
- Research must be in support of the GVAS mission statement.
- The research must be conducted on the western slope of Colorado.
- Proposals must consist of a one-page cover letter, as well as a grant application no longer than 3 pages that includes the project description and methods, timeline, budget, and budget justification.
- Funds may be used for travel, project costs, and supplies, but not for wages or overhead expenses.
- Preference will be given to proposals that most advance the GVAS mission.
- If awarded a grant, awardees must submit a final report by Jan 1 of the following year and a description of the project and results for the Chukar Chatter.
Grant Application
- Cover Letter: (one-page maximum) Brief description of the research project and why it is important, as well as how it relates to the mission of the Grand Valley Audubon Society, and names of investigators and their qualifications.
- Grant Proposal: (three-page maximum) Proposal should include objectives, project description/rationale (including references to relevant literature), methods, timeline, and budget (including budget justification).