URGENT RESEARCH PAPER

Sponsor # 1

Potential Sponsor’s Name:

National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association Grant Program

Funder’s Web Address:

http://www.nwrawildlife.org/page/Research_Grants

Project Name:

N/A

Contact Person:

Name: Dr. Daniel R. Ledwig

Address: NWRA, Central Office, 2625 Clearwater Road, Saint Cloud, MN 56301

Phone: 320-230-9920

Email: N/A

Description and Objectives of Current Funding Priorities (target population, problem, and purpose) Related to the Needs of the Nonprofit

Mission

“The National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association is devoted to promoting and enhancing the profession of the wildlife restoration and rehabilitation and its commitments to protecting and preserving the natural ecosystem”.

Vision

“The wildlife rehabilitation and NWRA as a profession are respected and recognized around the world”.

Goals and Objectives

1. Improve and enhance Animal Care

· Distinguish new, and refine the current, wildlife rehabilitation techniques and methodologies (e.g., nutritional, medicinal, or confining strategies).

· Create and approve new wildlife diagnostics and treatments.

2. Assess and Evaluate Wildlife Health

· Research medicinal conditions that influence local wildlife.

· Evaluate the effects of medicinal treatments and diagnostics on wildlife.

· Compile biomedical wellbeing parameters of local wildlife species.

I am researching the topic related to “Epidemiology of Box Turtle Adenovirus-I in Eastern Box Turtles (Terrapenecarolinacarolina)” as it would assist my center to elevate the quality of work.

Restrictions on Funding:

No restrictions on academic level

Average Size of Grants or Range of Funding:

· 1-2 grants up to $1000 to small projects

· An individual project may be funded up to $6,000 (US dollars)

Granting Period for Average Grants:

2 years

Eligibility Requirements for Funding:

No restrictions

Preferred Method of Initial Contact:

Through website application and post box

Proposal Sections and Guidelines

· Title of the Preproposal (under 100 characters). The title should plainly depict the task or project.

· Information of Applicant(s): Name, mailing address, affiliation, email address, and phone number for standard investigator, affiliation, and name for all of the co-investigators.

· Objectives and Hypothesis. A document or report in which the hypothesis is stated explicitly and particular aims and points are given. The document/report ought to be under three pages length.

Deadlines

15th December

Keywords

Medicine, wildlife, wildlife education, education, rehabilitators, wildlife rehabilitators, wildlife health, wildlife care, wildlife Care in Captivity, animal care.

Source: NWRA Research Grants - National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association. (2018). Nwrawildlife.org. Retrieved from http://www.nwrawildlife.org/page/Research_Grants

Sponsor # 2

Potential Sponsor’s Name:

National Geographic Society

Funder’s Web Address:

https://www.nationalgeographic.org/grants/

Project Name:

1. Early Career Grant

2. Exploration Grant

3. Requests For Proposals

Contact Person:

Name: Edwin W, Snider, Secretary

Address: Headquarters, National Geographic Society, Grant Programs, 1145 17th Street N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20036-4688

Phone: (202) 857-7439

Email: [email protected] , [email protected]

Description and Objectives of Current Funding Priorities (target population, problem, and purpose) Related to the Needs of the Nonprofit

Mission

“The National Geographic Society is a worldwide philanthropic/not-for-profit organization focused on exploring and protecting/securing our planet”.

Vision

“We support several conservation and research programs and projects across the world every year and motivate new generations through our resources and instruction/educational initiatives”.

Goals & Objectives

The goals and objectives of the grant program is to:

· Attract and support/help exceptional leaders and innovators.

· Generate new insight and knowledge to deliver on the mission and vision of the society and bring an all-around diverse team/group of grantees into the community of explorers.

· Attract, coach, develop and retain high performance team members, enabling them to hoist their level of performance and responsibility.

· Early Career Grants are intended to offer less experienced people a chance to lead the project.

The purpose related to the needs of my non-profit organization is that I am researching the topic related to “Epidemiology of Box Turtle Adenovirus-I in Eastern Box Turtles (Terrapenecarolinacarolina)” as it would assist my center to elevate the quality of work. The grants from National Geographic Society would further strengthen our position in achieving our goals in preservation of Eastern Box Turtles.

Restrictions on Funding:

· No restrictions on academic level except the applicant for the grant program must be 18 years old.

· The applicant team must have successfully competed similar type of projects to which they are applying for.

Average Size of Grants or Range of Funding:

· Early Career Grants: $5000 - $10,000

· Exploration Grants: $10,000 to $30,000

· Unspecified grants: $1000 - $150,000

Granting Period for Average Grants:

· Early Career Grants & Exploration Grants: 6 months to 1 year

· Unspecified Grants: up to 2 years

Eligibility Requirements for Funding:

· All applications must be submitted through the National Geographic Society online application system.

· The applicant must present a media and final report from any past grants for which the applicant were the leader in applying to lead a new project.

· All applicants must be no less than 18 years of age at the time they submit an application. There is no upper age restriction for Early Career Grants.

· The applicants are precluded from participating in any grant-funded project with any organization or individual who is on the Specially Designated National list maintained by the United States Treasury.

· Applicants are in charge of securing every fundamental permits and consenting to the ethics policy of National Geographic Society.

· If the applicant are awarded a grant, the National Geographic Society will require a couple of materials and documents from the applicants to get the grant started and release the funds.

· Amid the application procedure, the applicant will be requested to include and categorize the expected outputs and results of the project.

Preferred Method of Initial Contact:

Through online application system

Proposal Sections and Guidelines

· Background and Relevance: 500 words

· Goals and Objectives: 300 words

· Methodology: 750 words

· Results: 300 words

· Capacity Building : 200 words

· References and works cited

Deadlines

Exploration Grant 

April 3 (decision by July 31st) October 3, (decision by January 31st)

 Early Career Grant September 24 (decision by November 30) November 29 (decision by February 28) January 3 (decision by April 30)

Keywords

Wildlife, medicine, geography, education, wildlife education, wildlife rehabilitation, wildlife care, wildlife health, animal care, Wildlife Care, research study.

Source: National Geographic Society: Current Grant Opportunities. (2018). Nationalgeographic.org. Retrieved from https://www.nationalgeographic.org/grants/grant-opportunities/

Sponsor # 3

Potential Sponsor’s Name:

National Science Foundation

Funder’s Web Address:

https://www.nsf.gov/

Project Name:

Graduate Research Fellowship Program

Contact Person:

Name: Program Director

Address: National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22314

Phone: (703) 292-5111

FIRS: (800) 877-8339

TDD: (703) 292-5090 or (800) 281-8749

Email: [email protected] , [email protected] , [email protected]

Description and Objectives of Current Funding Priorities (target population, problem, and purpose) Related to the Needs of the Nonprofit

Mission

“To promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare: and to secure the national defense: and for other purposes”. – Retrieved From: The National Science Foundation Act of 1950 (P.L. 81-507)

Vision

“A Nation that creates and exploits new concepts in science and engineering and provides global leadership in research and education”. – Retrieved From "Investing in Science, Engineering and Education for the Nation's Future" NSF Strategic Plan for 2014-2018

The purpose related to the needs of my non-profit organization is that I am researching the topic related to “Epidemiology of Box Turtle Adenovirus-I in Eastern Box Turtles (Terrapenecarolinacarolina)” as it would assist my center to elevate the quality of work. The grants from National Science Foundation would further strengthen our position in achieving our goals in preservation of the Eastern Box Turtles.

Restrictions on Funding:

· US Citizenship

· Graduating College Seniors

· Science and engineering

· Academic and GRE achievement

Average Size of Grants or Range of Funding:

550-750 grants of $1025 per month and $ 6000 tuition payment for 3 years.

Granting Period for Average Grants:

· Depends on the program.

· Life Sciences, Geo Sciences Grant Program – up to 1 year

· NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program – 2 years

Eligibility Requirements for Funding:

· Graduating College Seniors

· US Citizenship

· Academic and GRE achievement

· Science and engineering

Preferred Method of Initial Contact:

Unless specified in an NSF program solicitation, proposals to NSF must be submitted electronically via either the NSF Fastlane System or Grants.gov.

Proposal Sections and Guidelines

· “Proposals submitted via Fastlane should be prepared and submitted in accordance with the general guidelines contained in the NSF Proposal & Award Policies Procedures Guide (PAPPG)”. The complete text of the PAPPG is available electronically at: https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=papp.

· Proposal Complete Guidelines: https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/policydocs/pappguide/nsf15001/gpg_print.pdf

· “Proposers are reminded to identify the program solicitation number in the program solicitation block on the NSF Cover Sheet for Proposal to the National Science Foundation. Compliance with this requirement is critical to determining the relevant proposal processing guidelines. Failure to submit this information may delay processing”. From https://www.nsf.gov/funding/preparing/

Deadlines

Continuous acceptance and change with specific program.

· Life Sciences, Geo Sciences Grant Program – From October 22 – December 31st

· NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program – May 15th – August 15th

Keywords

Animal Preservation, Geo Sciences education, Box Turtles Preservation, Wildlife Care in Captivity, wildlife health, wildlife care, animal care, Biology, research, Wildlife, medicine, wildlife education,.

Source: US NSF - About Funding. (2018). Nsf.gov. Retrieved from https://www.nsf.gov/funding/aboutfunding.jsp

Source: About - NSF Graduate Research Fellowships Program (GRFP). (2018). Nsfgrfp.org. Retrieved from https://www.nsfgrfp.org/general_resources/about

Sponsor # 4

Potential Sponsor’s Name:

Slocum-Lunz Foundation, Inc.

Funder’s Web Address:

http://www.slocum-lunz.org/

Project Name:

Slocum-Lunz Foundation Scholarships/Grants

Contact Person:

Name: Amy Dukes - Chairman

Address: Slocum-Lunz Foundation, Inc. C/O Denise Sanger, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, P.O.Box 12559, Charleston, SC 29412-2559.

Phone: (803)-796-6350

Email: [email protected]

Description and Objectives of Current Funding Priorities (target population, problem, and purpose) Related to the Needs of the Nonprofit

Mission

“The Slocum-Lunz Foundation is a charitable, non-profit corporation whose purpose is the advancement of scientific knowledge and education through the support of students of marine biology and related natural sciences.  It awards small research grants to students enrolled in South Carolina institutes of higher education”. From: http://www.slocum-lunz.org/

Goals & Objectives

· The grants are provided to the students as well as the non-profit organization to keep the educational and research projects regarding preservation of marine life running and intact.

· The grants are provided in order to preserve the natural wide life all across United States of America.

The purpose related to the needs of my non-profit organization is that I am researching the topic related to “Epidemiology of Box Turtle Adenovirus-I in Eastern Box Turtles (Terrapenecarolinacarolina)” as it would assist my center to elevate the quality of work. The grants from Slocum-Lunz Foundation would further strengthen our position in achieving our goals in preservation of the Eastern Box Turtles. Because of the organizations vast association with the knowledge, information and educational program regarding marine biology it will help our organization’s research project to excel in the right direction.

Restrictions on Funding:

No restrictions on academic level as well as for small businesses and non-profit organizations.

Average Size of Grants or Range of Funding:

Individual and unspecified grants up to $1200.

Granting Period for Average Grants:

N/A

Eligibility Requirements for Funding:

· Applicant/Student should be enrolled in South Carolina institutes of higher education.

· Grants are awarded to the applicants related to the marine sciences and other related natural sciences research projects and programs.

Preferred Method of Initial Contact:

Through post box and email address given above.

Proposal Sections and Guidelines

Proposal guidelines are in the following link: http://slocum-lunz.org/pub/Slocum-Lunz_GrantApplicationForm_2015_v2.pdf

The complete proposal package must include the following:

A. The Slocum-Lunz Application form, which consists of:

1. Signature and Title Page (one page)

2. Abstract Form (should not be longer than 1 page, written in the terms of laymen)

B. Proposed Study Plan: Should be prepared as follows: All of the abbreviations and acronyms properly defined; written at a level that can be understood by a Marine Scientist who may not necessarily be specialist in the applicant’s field; and the proposal must not exceed 6 pages (single spaced); and must include the following sections:

1. Introduction

2. Hypotheses and Objectives

3. Methods

4. Anticipated Results and Benefits

5. Literature Cited

6. Budget

C. Curriculum Vitae (should not be longer than 2 pages, and provide a list of Graduate Courses completed or being taken; a certified transcript is not required, but should at least include GPA)

D. Two (2) Letters of Recommendation (one from major advisor)

Deadlines

February 2018

Keywords

Animal Preservation, Geo Sciences education, Box Turtles Preservation, Wildlife Care in Captivity, wildlife health, and wildlife care, animal care, Biology, research, Wildlife, medicine, wildlife education.

Source: Welcome | Slocum-Lunz Foundation. (2018). Slocum-lunz.org. Retrieved from http://slocum-lunz.org/

Sponsor # 5

Potential Sponsor’s Name:

Oak Ridge Associated Universities

Funder’s Web Address:

https://www.orau.org/

Project Name:

Graduate and Postgraduate Research Program, Fellowship Program

Contact Person:

Name: David Duncan, Vice President

Address: ORAU Scientific Assessment and Workforce Development, P.O. Box 117, MS-36, Oak Ridge, TN 37831-0117

Phone: (865)-576-3424

Fax: (865)-5760-3816

Email: [email protected]

Description and Objectives of Current Funding Priorities (target population, problem, and purpose) Related to the Needs of the Nonprofit

Mission

“To advance national priorities and serve the public interest by integrating academic, government, and scientific resources globally”. From: https://www.orau.org/about-orau/mission.aspx

Vision

“To be the recognized, preferred leader when national and global priorities require innovative scientific and technical solutions”. From: https://www.orau.org/about-orau/mission.aspx

Values

· Customer Service: We are mission focused to exceed or meet the needs of our customers.

· Agility: We will adjust rapidly to changing situations, priorities and needs.

· Diversity: We utilize and appreciate individual differences to create innovative solutions.

· Innovation: We will constantly strive to find creative solutions, drawing upon the resourcefulness of our universities, partners and employees.

· Employees: We strive to create a culture of personal growth and empowerment where our employees are recognized and valued for their contributions.

Target Population

The target population of ORAU grant and funding programs are the graduate, undergraduate students as well as small nonprofit organization working in the field of life sciences, geo sciences and wildlife preservation.

The sponsor funds different types’ of wildlife projects such as research in wildlife medicine, education, and rehabilitation. The grants from ORAU would further strengthen our position in achieving our goals in preservation of the Eastern Box Turtles. Because of the organizations vast association with the knowledge, information and educational program regarding marine biology it will help our organization’s research project to excel in the right direction.

Restrictions on Funding:

No restrictions on academic level

Average Size of Grants or Range of Funding:

Unspecified number of grants of $20,000 - $41, 000 for 1 - 3 year.

Granting Period for Average Grants:

2 to 3 year

Eligibility Requirements for Funding:

· “Applications must be submitted by the applicant or organization at any ORAU institution in good standing (i.e. required reports and membership fees for existing award programs are current).

· Each applicant or organization may submit one request within ORAU’s fiscal year (Oct. 1 - Sept. 30).

· A representative from ORAU must be invited to the event and will attend, if possible”.

Retrieved From: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/vpr/award-ops/downloads/ORAU-EventsSponsorshipProgram2013.pdf

Preferred Method of Initial Contact:

Through website application and post box. OR

Application Form submitted to ORISE via Zintellect.

Proposal Sections and Guidelines

Phase 1 Meeting: “After preliminary discussion, an exploratory project meeting is held between ORAU program staff and university partner to discuss the proposed project, identify possible funding sources, and outline roles and responsibilities”

Phase 2 Joint ORAU/University Project: “For Phase 2 competition, an ORAU-prepared application is submitted”.

Phase 3 Joint Proposal: “Support for preparation of a major joint proposal. Preliminary studies performed in one-year projects form the basis of external proposals for significant funding. Results in submission of an external collaborative proposal

· Funding support for preparation of a major joint proposal.

· Funds based on need and as agreed upon.”

Retrieved From: https://rgs.usu.edu/rd/orau-funding/

Deadlines

· Cycle 1 deadline: Sept. 1

· Cycle 2 deadline: March 1

Keywords

Wildlife, medicine, education, wildlife education, wildlife rehabilitators, rehabilitators, wildlife care, wildlife health, animal care, Wildlife Care in Captivity

Source: Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) - Oak Ridge, TN. (2018). Orau.org. Retrieved from https://www.orau.org/default.aspx

Sponsor # 6

Potential Sponsor’s Name:

The Spencer Foundation

Funder’s Web Address:

https://www.spencer.org/

Project Name:

Small Research Grants

Lyle Spencer Research Awards

Contact Person:

Address: The Spencer Foundation, 625 North Michigan Ave, Suite 1600, Chicago, IL 60611

Phone: (312)-337-7000

Fax: 312-337-0282

Lyle Spencer Research Awards

Name: Annie Brinkman, Grants Manager.

Phone: (312)-274-6511

Email: [email protected]

Small Research Grants

Name: Amy Dray, Program Director

Program Administrator: Annie Brinkman

Email: [email protected]

Description and Objectives of Current Funding Priorities (target population, problem, and purpose) Related to the Needs of the Nonprofit

Mission Statement

“All the Spencer dough was earned, improbably, from education. It makes sense, therefore, that much of this money should be returned eventually to investigating ways in which education can be improved, around the world. Broadly conceived, wherever learning occurs." – by Lyle M. Spencer (Founder)

From: https://www.spencer.org/mission

“The Small Research Grants program is intended to support education research projects with budgets of $50,000 or less. In keeping with the Spencer Foundation’s mission, this program aims to fund academic work that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived”. Retrieved From: https://www.spencer.org/small-research-grants

“Historically, the work we have funded through these grants has spanned, a range of topics and disciplines, including education, psychology, sociology, economics, history, and anthropology, and they employ a wide range of research methods. The following examples of recently funded small grants illustrate the diversity of what we support:

· An experimental study of how college students use visual representations in solving math problems

· A study exploring the process of racial and rural identity formation among African American high-school students who attend de facto segregated schools in the rural South

· A mixed-methods study focusing on the different types of knowledge novice and experienced teachers draw on in teaching for reading comprehension”. Retrieved From: https://www.spencer.org/small-research-grants

Restrictions on Funding:

· “Small Research Grant budgets are limited to $50,000

· Small Research Grant budgets may not include indirect cost charges.

· PIs and Co-PIs may only hold one active research grant from the Spencer Foundation at a time. Simultaneous submissions to the Foundation from PIs and Co-PIs are discouraged due to this policy”.

Retrieved From: https://www.spencer.org/small-research-grants-eligibility-and-process

Average Size of Grants or Range of Funding:

Funding of $50,000 or less.

Granting Period for Average Grants:

Roughly 80 grants per year.

Eligibility Requirements for Funding:

· “Principal Investigators (PIs) and Co-PIs applying for a research grant must have an earned doctorate in an academic discipline or professional field, or appropriate experience in an education research-related profession.

· The PI must be affiliated with a college, university, school district, non-profit research facility, or non-profit cultural institution that is willing to serve as the fiscal agent if the grant is awarded. The Spencer Foundation does not award grants directly to individuals.

· Proposals are accepted from the U.S. and internationally, however all proposals must be submitted in English and budgets must be proposed in U.S. Dollars”. Retrieved From: https://www.spencer.org/small-research-grants-eligibility-and-process

Preferred Method of Initial Contact:

Online application.

Link for the Online Application Form: https://www.spencer.org/apply

Proposal Sections and Guidelines

Step 1 – Registration

Step 2 - My Profile

Step 3 - New Proposal

Proposal Summary

“This section asks for some basic information about the project.

1. Project Title

2. Requested Amount – auto-populated after the budget form is completed

3. Research Area – choose the area that most closely aligns with your proposed project (see the Program Statement for further information)

4. Start Date – should be at least 5 months after the proposal deadline and start on the first day of the starting month

5. End Date – should fall on the last day of the ending month

6. Number of months of the project – auto-populated based on the start and end date. Projects can be anywhere from 1 to 5 years long.

7. Proposal Summary - a brief summary of the project, word limit 200.”

Retrieved From: https://www.spencer.org/small-research-grants-application-guidelines

Deadlines

Currently receive over 800 proposals per year, and have been able to fund roughly 10% of them.

· May 1, 2018.

· August 1, 2018.

· November 1, 2018.

· February 1, 2019.

Keywords

· Significance of research questions

· Appropriateness of research design

· Adequacy of budget and time-line

· Potential of the principal investigator(s) to conduct a study of high quality

Source: Spencer | Investing in education research for the purpose of making education better. (2018). Spencer.org. Retrieved from https://www.spencer.org/

Sponsor # 7

Potential Sponsor’s Name:

Disney Conservation Fund

Funder’s Web Address:

https://www.thewaltdisneycompany.com/environment/

Project Name:

Disney Conservation Fund: Rapid Response Grants

Contact Person:

Address: 500 SOUTH BUENA VISTA STREET, BURBANK, CA 915216441

Phone:1-855-553-4763

Fax: 1-215-553-5402

Email: [email protected]

Description and Objectives of Current Funding Priorities (target population, problem, and purpose) Related to the Needs of the Nonprofit

Mission

“At Disney, our commitment to environmental stewardship focuses on using resources wisely as we operate and grow our business. We also provide philanthropic grants and expertise to save wildlife, inspire action, and protect the planet”. Retrieved From: https://www.thewaltdisneycompany.com/environment/

“The Disney Conservation Fund provides support to organizations helping animals during emergencies and natural disasters through its Rapid Response Fund.

The awards are capped at $5,000 and can be applied for throughout the year. Past examples of support include firefighting equipment to control wildfires in orangutan habitat and veterinary care for endangered turtles rescued from the illegal wildlife trade”. Retrieved From: https://www.instrumentl.com/grants/disney-conservation-fund-rapid-response-grants

The purpose related to the needs of my non-profit organization is that I am researching the topic related to “Epidemiology of Box Turtle Adenovirus-I in Eastern Box Turtles (Terrapenecarolinacarolina)” as it would assist my center to elevate the quality of work. The grants from Disney Conservation Funds would further strengthen our position in achieving our goals in preservation of the Eastern Box Turtles. Because of the organizations vast association with the knowledge, information and educational program regarding marine biology it will help our organization’s research project to excel in the right direction.

Restrictions on Funding:

No restrictions on academic level as well as non-profit organization

Average Size of Grants or Range of Funding:

Grant amount: Up to US $5,000

Granting Period for Average Grants:

1-2 years

Eligibility Requirements for Funding:

“Proposal eligibility is considered against the following criteria:

· Predictability: Address an immediate/emergency need facing animals (wild or domestic) or habitat that cannot be deferred to the annual review process

· Urgency: We define "emergency" as an unforeseen circumstance. How predictable was/is the threat? Has the threat significantly increased in severity in recent days/weeks?

· Reversibility: Is the conservation impact of the threat reversible? Will the impact be very difficult / impossible to reverse if not tackled within days/weeks?

· Probability of Success: Have a high probability of immediate positive impact and demonstrate the proposed solution will be successful in the current situation.”

Retrieved From: https://www.instrumentl.com/grants/disney-conservation-fund-rapid-response-grants

Preferred Method of Initial Contact:

Through Online Application at: https://www.thewaltdisneycompany.com/environment/#disney-conservation-fund

Proposal Sections and Guidelines

“A successful proposal/application will include the following components:

· Clearly explain negative results if funding is not provided

· Propose a clear and efficient budget

· Contribute to the protection of animals and/or the conservation of endangered or threatened species in the wild and/or their habitat

· Contribute to the well-being of domestic animals in the case of large-scale disasters

· Engage local partners to help accomplish the work

· Be conducted or supported by a credible US 501 (c) (3) organization.”

Retrieved From: https://www.instrumentl.com/grants/disney-conservation-fund-rapid-response-grants

Deadlines

No Specific Deadlines 

Keywords

Wildlife, Box Turtles, Grants for Wildlife, Wildlife Habitat, Conservation Funds, Wildlife Preservation Research Projects

Source: The Walt Disney Company. (2018). The Walt Disney Company. Retrieved from https://www.thewaltdisneycompany.com/

Sponsor # 8

Potential Sponsor’s Name:

Fund for Wild Nature

Funder’s Web Address:

http://www.fundwildnature.org/

Project Name:

Fund for Wild Nature Grant

Contact Person:

Address: The Fund for Wild Nature, PO Box 2507, Sebastopol, CA 95473

Email: [email protected]

Description and Objectives of Current Funding Priorities (target population, problem, and purpose) Related to the Needs of the Nonprofit

Mission

“The Fund for Wild Nature invests in bold grassroots organizations and innovative conservation efforts that meet emerging needs for protecting biodiversity and wilderness.” Retrieved From: http://www.fundwildnature.org/about-the-fund/our-mission.html

Guiding Principles

“The Fund for Wild Nature believes that healthy ecosystems are too essential to be sacrificed. Increasingly rare, wild areas constitute the main reservoirs of biodiversity, and provide key spiritual and scientific reference points for our understanding of the planet's wondrous cycles of birth, life, death and decay.

The Board's ideology is rooted in biocentrism and the belief that the human experience has become increasingly distressed as society has disconnected from Nature and attempted to control natural systems for shortsighted consumption. We may perceive comfort and convenience, but the waste we leave degrades our quality of life and inflicts a great deal of suffering on the other life with which we share the Earth. When we realize our kinship with other life forms, we rediscover our natural, wilder selves.” Retrieved From: http://www.fundwildnature.org/about-the-fund/our-mission.html

The purpose related to the needs of my non-profit organization is that I am researching the topic related to “Epidemiology of Box Turtle Adenovirus-I in Eastern Box Turtles (Terrapenecarolinacarolina)” as it would assist my center to elevate the quality of work. The grants from “Funds for Wild Nature” would further strengthen our position in achieving our goals in preservation of the Eastern Box Turtles. Because of the organizations vast association with the knowledge, information and educational program regarding marine biology it will help our organization’s research project to excel in the right direction.

Restrictions on Funding:

· They do not fund projects outside Canada, United States of America, or their federally recognized territories.

· Funded organizations are required to be tax exempt non-profits under the federal tax laws of Canada or the United States (I.R.S. 501(c) (3).

Retrieved From: http://www.fundwildnature.org/proposal-dates-a-guidelines/dates-a-guidelines.html

Average Size of Grants or Range of Funding:

Up to $3000.

Granting Period for Average Grants:

Fund for Wild Nature Grant is funded for at least 1 year to 2 years.

Eligibility Requirements for Funding:

· “Funded organizations are required to be tax exempt non-profits under the federal tax laws of Canada or the United States (I.R.S. 501(c) (3) or the Canadian equivalent).

· If your project is fiscally sponsored, the same requirements apply to your sponsor.

· If your project is not clearly and directly connected to these priorities, please explain the link.

· We will only consider one proposal per year per grantee.

· In the event your organization decides to apply for a new grant shortly before the one year anniversary of your previous grant, you must submit your final report contemporaneously (or early) so that the board may evaluate the previous project”.

Retrieved From: https://www.instrumentl.com/grants/fund-for-wild-nature-fund

Preferred Method of Initial Contact:

Receive Application Forms with Proposal at [email protected]

Proposal Sections and Guidelines

Proposal narrative (no more than five pages):

“The narrative must include all of the following, as succinctly as possible:

· Description of Activity- Complete details of the project's specific elements.

· Need - Explain why this project is important, its time urgency and how it will positively impact the current situation.

· Qualifications - Describe the participant(s) in the project and organization. Provide examples of previous organizing and achievements.

· Work Plan - Show a clear, concise, realistic timeline, with specifics of how you will accomplish goals.

· Expected Outcome - State the anticipated results, and clearly explain how you will evaluate them’.

Retrieved From: http://www.fundwildnature.org/proposal-dates-a-guidelines/application.html

Deadlines

Keywords

Convening Grants, Publication Grants, Archaeology Grants, Wildlife Grants, Wildlife Project Funding 

Source: Fund for Wild Nature. (2018). Fundwildnature.org. Retrieved from http://www.fundwildnature.org

Sponsor # 9

Potential Sponsor’s Name:

The Denver Foundation: Lauren Townsend Memorial Wildlife/Scholarship Fund

Funder’s Web Address:

http://www.denverfoundation.org/

Project Name:

Lauren Townsend Memorial Wildlife Fund Grants

Contact Person:

Address: 55 Madison St, 8th Floor, Denver, CO 80206

Phone: (303)-300-1790

Email: [email protected]

Description and Objectives of Current Funding Priorities (target population, problem, and purpose) Related to the Needs of the Nonprofit

Mission

“We inspire people and mobilize resources to strengthen our community”.

‘The mission of The Denver Foundation is to inspire people and mobilize resources to strengthen our community. Since 1925, The Denver Foundation has helped generous people like you to be catalysts for good by building charitable legacies.” Retrieved From: http://www.denverfoundation.org/About/About-The-Denver-Foundation

Vision

“We envision a community where all residents in Metro Denver have the opportunity for a high quality of life, including but not limited to:

· Education

· Employment

· Food, clothing, and shelter

· Health

· Rich cultural offerings

· Safety

· The ability to give of themselves and connect with their community.”

Retrieved From: http://www.denverfoundation.org/About/About-the-Denver-Foundation/Mission-Vision-Values

Values

1. Leadership

We listen to and learn from our community. We address the root causes of community problems and mobilize resources for the common good.

2. Equity

We strive for equity and we focus primarily, but not exclusively, on people who are disadvantaged.

3. Inclusiveness

We practice and champion inclusiveness in our community. We honor the diverse strengths, needs, voices, and backgrounds of all members of our community.

4. Accountability

We serve as stewards for our community investments and honor the charitable intentions of our donors to meet current and future community needs. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of ethics, integrity, service, and fiduciary responsibility.

Retrieved From: http://www.denverfoundation.org/About/About-the-Denver-Foundation/Mission-Vision-Values

The purpose related to the needs of my non-profit organization is that I am researching the topic related to “Epidemiology of Box Turtle Adenovirus-I in Eastern Box Turtles (Terrapenecarolinacarolina)” as it would assist my center to elevate the quality of work. The grants from “The Denver Foundation: Lauren Townsend Memorial Wildlife/Scholarship Fund” would further strengthen our position in achieving our goals in preservation of the Eastern Box Turtles. Because of the organizations vast association with the knowledge, information and educational program regarding marine biology it will help our organization’s research project to excel in the right direction.

Restrictions on Funding:

No Restrictions

Average Size of Grants or Range of Funding:

$25,000 to $8 million for more than 100 nonprofits in Metro Denver

Granting Period for Average Grants:

Every year 1 to 2 times

Eligibility Requirements for Funding:

· The Fund awards grants to nonprofit organizations nationwide that focus on animal welfare or wildlife preservation.

· Organizations with 501(c) (3) tax-exempt status that focus on animal welfare or wildlife preservation are eligible to apply for funding.

· Grant requests must be for programs operating in the United States.

· Agencies that have received awards in the past are welcome to apply again.

Retrieved From: https://www.instrumentl.com/grants/lauren-townsend-memorial-wildlife-scholarship-fund

Preferred Method of Initial Contact:

Online Application Form at http://www.denverfoundation.org/Nonprofits/Apply-for-a-Grant/Online-Grant-Application-Overview

Proposal Sections and Guidelines

After first considering how strongly a proposal fits our strategies and aligns with our core values, we then

evaluate every grant request according to the following criteria:

· Soundness of fiscal, strategic, governance, and program delivery practices.

· Past success, demonstrated impact, or strong potential of impact.

· Use of relevant evaluation to assess progress toward meeting goals.

· Openness to collaboration and being part of a broader approach to improving the lives of residents.

· Uniqueness of programs or services.

Retrieved From: http://www.denverfoundation.org/Portals/0/Uploads/Documents/TDF%20Grant%20Guidelines%202018%20v.%202.3%20-Final%20-%2011-7-2017.pdf

Deadlines

Application Deadlines

February 1, 2018 by 5 pm

August 1, 2018 by 5 pm

Notification Time Line

Late June

Late December

Keywords

Convening Grants, Publication Grants, Archaeology Grants, Wildlife Grants, Wildlife Project Funding 

Source: Denver Foundation > Home. (2018). Denverfoundation.org. Retrieved from http://www.denverfoundation.org/

Sponsor # 10

Potential Sponsor’s Name:

SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund

Funder’s Web Address:

https://swbg-conservationfund.org/en/grant-seekers

Project Name:

SWBG: Conservation Fund Grant

Contact Person:

Address: SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund, 9205 South Park Center Loop, Suite 400, Orlando, FL 32819.

Email: [email protected]

Description and Objectives of Current Funding Priorities (target population, problem, and purpose) Related to the Needs of the Nonprofit

Mission

“To work with purpose and passion on behalf of wildlife and habitats worldwide, encouraging sustainable solutions through support of species research, animal rescue and rehabilitation and conservation education.” Retrieved From: https://www.instrumentl.com/grants/seaworld-busch-gardens-conservation-fund

“The Fund works with organizations, individuals and experts in the U.S. and around the world to identify the most pressing challenges facing wildlife. The Fund then awards grants to projects focused on protecting wildlife, people and places in ways that are sustainable and long-term. In collaboration with the SeaWorld, Busch Gardens and Discovery Cove parks, the Fund also works to increase global awareness of wildlife and inspire everyday actions that can help animals survive and thrive.

The Fund has 4 major areas of focus:

· Species research

· Habitat protection

· Conservation education

· Animal rescue and rehabilitation”.

Retrieved From: https://www.instrumentl.com/grants/seaworld-busch-gardens-conservation-fund

The purpose related to the needs of my non-profit organization is that I am researching the topic related to “Epidemiology of Box Turtle Adenovirus-I in Eastern Box Turtles (Terrapenecarolinacarolina)” as it would assist my center to elevate the quality of work. The grants from “SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund” would further strengthen our position in achieving our goals in preservation of the Eastern Box Turtles. Because of the organizations vast association with the knowledge, information and educational program regarding marine biology it will help our organization’s research project to excel in the right direction.

Restrictions on Funding:

The proposal for getting funds should be in the below mentioned specific areas:

Species Research: Marine Fish Sustainability, Species Research: African Mammals, Species Research: Marine Mammals, Species Research: Penguins and Alcids, Animal Rescue/Rehab: Wildlife Trade, Animal Rescue/Rehab: Sea Turtles, Conservation Education: Nature Deficit Disorder.

Average Size of Grants or Range of Funding:

Unspecified grants up to $10,000- $ 100,000

Granting Period for Average Grants:

2 years

Eligibility Requirements for Funding:

· “The project must perfectly align with one of the Conservation Fund’s priorities listed under ‘Overview’.

· The fund supports projects around the world.

· The Fund accepts online applications from 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations based in the U.S., non-U.S. based non-profit organizations and non-governmental organizations, governmental entities, accredited universities and research centers, and AZA- or AMMPA-accredited institutions.

· The fund does not financially support student work--while the Fund acknowledges that university/college students working on projects as part of a degree (e.g., thesis research) contribute significantly to baseline data, grant making preference is given to projects using applied research toward specific wildlife conservation outcomes/goals”.

Retrieved From: https://www.instrumentl.com/grants/seaworld-busch-gardens-conservation-fund

Preferred Method of Initial Contact:

Through online application at https://app.wizehive.com/appform/login/swbgcf2018

Proposal Sections and Guidelines

· Background and Relevance: 500 words

· Goals and objectives: 300 words

· Methodology:750 words

· Capacity building: 200 words

· Results: 250 words

· Finally, References and works cited

Retrieved From: https://swbg-conservationfund.org/en/grant-seekers

Deadlines

April 30, 2018 will be considered for funding in the last two quarters of 2018

Keywords

Wildlife Funding, Convening Grants, Publication Grants, Archaeology Grants, Wildlife Grants, Wildlife Project Funding, Habitat Preservation.

Source: Home: SWBG: Conservation Fund Grant. (2018). SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment. Retrieved from https://swbg-conservationfund.org/en

Elements

Prompts

YES, NO, or NOT SURE.

Suggestions?

Context, Audience, and Purpose

Do the listings in the database respond to the needs of the nonprofit? If not, which ones should be omitted?

YES

Organization and Content Development

Does the document contain all required parts? If not, what needs to be added?

YES

Does the writer provide enough information about funding opportunities? What information is missing?

YES

Visual Design and Formatting

Does the writer use a consistent typeface and type size (at least an 11-point font; no more than 2 different fonts)?

YES

Are the major divisions clear visually (headings and space between paragraphs)?

YES

Does the use of font treatments (bold, underline (only with links), italics, or color) enhance readability and aesthetics?

NOT SURE

Do margins (1inch), visual columns, and white space around headings enhance navigation, readability, and aesthetics?

YES

Does the document have a header or a footer with a page number and the writer’s last name (NOTE: Click Different First Page to remove the number from the first pages.)?

YES

Style and Editing

Is the database easy to read and scan?

YES

Does the writer organize paragraphs effectively with clear topic sentences and supporting details (4-6 sentences in each paragraph)?

YES

Are there any problems with style, grammar, punctuation, or mechanics?

YES

Deliverables in one file

· Memo

· Appendix with 10-15 catalog entries

· Peer review form that you have completed for another student in class

· Document Checklist

· Final Grading Rubric

Context, Audience, and Purpose

· Your documents respond to the assignment description for Unit 2.

· The appropriate level of detail is given (appropriate assessment of audience's knowledge and concerns).

· The documents focus on the reader's needs, not the writer's needs.

Organization and Content Development

· The memo discusses the funding sources (agencies and private foundations) included in the appendix.

· All catalog entries are sorted by sponsor types.

Visual Design and Formatting

· Pages look neat. The documents are single-spaced. The applicant uses a readable and consistent font.

· Major divisions are clear visually (space between paragraphs).

· The appearance of headings and subheadings establishes a hierarchy among parts.

· The use of treatments (bold, underline (only with links), italic, or color) enhances readability and aesthetics.

· Margins (1 inch), columns, and negative space around headings enhance navigation, readability, and aesthetics.

· The use of lists is helpful and appropriate to the audience.

· The document, except the first page, has a header or a footer with a page number and your last name.

· All pages, except the first one, are numbered.

· The document is written in a traditional memo format with an appendix.

· All direct quotations are listed in quotation marks.

Style and Editing

The writer

· has used paragraphs effectively (1 idea per paragraph; 4-6 sentences per paragraph).

· has used vocabulary appropriate to the audience.

· has used correct grammar and punctuation (plus no misspellings or typos).

Projected Grade and Comments

Comment:

Issues of Grammar and Mechanics:

· Comma splices or fused sentences

· Fragments

· Missing commas with introductory clauses and elements

· Typos, misspelled words or misused words

· Other:

NOTE: If one (or several) of these boxes is checked or highlighted, you need to submit at least one set of completed exercises (located in BLACKBOARD LEARN) targeting the corresponding problem with your revisions. Copy and paste them at the end of your revised copy of the assignment, after the Grading Rubric. I will add 1% bonus point per assignment if all your exercises are completed correctly.

Criteria

Exemplary

Competent

Adequate

Inadequate

Unacceptable

Decision-makers …

· will be very pleased with your research and will be able to easily select the most appropriate sponsors

· will be satisfied with your research and will be able to select sponsors, but may ask for clarifications

· will have some difficulties understanding your descriptions and will ask you to conduct further research

· will not understand your document

· will disregard the document

because your work …

Context, Audience, and Purpose

· Demonstrates a thorough understanding of context, audience, and purpose that is responsive to the assigned tasks and focuses all elements of the work.

· Demonstrates mostly thorough consideration of context, audience, and purpose and a mostly clear focus on the assigned tasks.

· Demonstrates some awareness of context, audience, purpose, and to the assigned tasks, e.g., begins to show awareness of audience's perceptions and assumptions.

· Demonstrates minimal attention to context, audience, purpose, and to the assigned tasks.

· Is either mostly incomplete or does not satisfy any criteria for the assignment.

Organization and Content Development

· Presents the conventional information for the genre.

· Presents most of the conventional information for the genre.

· Presents some of the conventional information for the genre.

· Lacks the conventional information for the genre.

Visual Design and Formatting

· Demonstrates detailed attention to and successful execution of a wide range of conventions particular to a specific writing task including visual design and formatting.

· Demonstrates consistent use of important conventions particular to a specific discipline and/or writing tasks, including visual design and formatting.

· Follows some expectations appropriate to a specific discipline and writing tasks for basic visual design and formatting.

· Attempts to use a consistent system for basic presentation.

Style and Editing

· Is accurate and grammatically correct.

· Is mostly accurate and grammatically correct, with some minor problems.

· Is somewhat accurate, but has major grammatical errors and other problems.

· Is inaccurate and grammatically incorrect, with major problems.

Final Grade

A

B

C

D

F

Plus

Full

Minus

100 99 98 97

96 95 94 93

92 91 90

89 88 87

86 85 84 83

82 81 80

79 78 77

76 75 74 73

72 71 70

69 68 67

66 65 64 63

62 61 60

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