Mountaineers Foundation Seeks Proposals for Mountain Conservation Projects
MARCH 1, 2015
DEADLINE: MAY 1, 2015 AND OCTOBER 1, 2015
The Mountaineers Foundation seeks proposals from nonprofit organizations for projects that promote the study of the mountains, forests, and streams of the Pacific Northwest and that contribute to preserving the region’s natural beauty and ecological integrity.
In 2015, the foundation will be offering grants through two programs: Community Conservation Education and the Paul Wiseman Conservation Education grant.
The Community Conservation Education program provides grants of up to $5,000 in support of small, short-term projects that yield new data aimed at protecting the wilderness and wildlife of the Northwest; biological, economic, legal, or policy studies; direct educational programs and materials related to environmental preservation; and relevant lectures, conferences, and seminars. The deadline for the program is May 1, 2015.
The Paul Wiseman Conservation Education Grant program provides awards of up to $30,000 in support of projects that envision significant environmental education benefits with carefully articulated goals and outcomes. Projects should aim to have create significant impact and may span multiple years. The deadline for the program is October 1, 2015.
To be eligible for a grant, nonprofit organizations must have tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The foundation also will consider libraries, schools, and, on occasion, projects by individuals.
Grants will not be awarded for regular operating expenses (e.g., overhead, ongoing or administrative salaries); to projects that include legislative lobbying or support candidates for office; commercial ventures or feasibility studies that might lead to commercial products or programs; fund drives; and/or projects that could harm the environment.
See the Mountaineers Foundation website for eligibility and application guidelines.