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Sponsor # 1

Potential Sponsor’s Name:

National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association grant program

Funder’s Web Address:

(http://www.nwrawildlife.org/.)

Project Name:

NA

Contact Person:

Name: Dr. Daniel R. Ledwig

Address: Willowbrook Wildlife Haven, P.O. Box 2339, Glen Ellyn, IL 6018 – 2339

Phone: (312) 790-4900, ext. 283 Fax:

Email:

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 (NWRA) is dedicated to improving and promoting the profession of wildlife rehabilitation and its contributions to preserving natural ecosystems.

Vision

The National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association and wildlife rehabilitation as a profession are recognized and respected worldwide.

The sponsor funds different types’ of wildlife projects such as research in wildlife medicine, education, and rehabilitation.

I am researching the topic related to “Epidemiology of Box Turtle Adenovirus-I in Eastern Box Turtles (Terrapene carolina carolina)” 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

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 Preproposal (less than 100 characters). The title must clearly describe the project.

· Applicant(s) Information. Name, affiliation, mailing address, phone number, and email address for principle investigator, name and affiliation for all coinvestigators. 

· Hypothesis and Objectives. A document in which the hypothesis is explicitly stated and specific aims are given. The document should be under three pages in length.

Deadlines

December 15

Keywords

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

Source: Adapted from Mikelonis, Betsinger, and Kampf (2003), p. 93, pp 98-99.

Sponsor # 2

Potential Sponsor’s Name:

National Geographic Society

Funder’s Web Address:

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

Project Name:

No individual program

Contact Person:

Name: Edwin W, Snider, Secretary

Address: Committee for Research and Explorations, 17th and M Streets, NW,

Washington DC, 20036

Phone: (202) 857-7439 Fax:

Email:

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 global nonprofit organization committed to exploring and protecting our planet. 

Vision

We fund hundreds of research and conservation projects around the world each year and inspire new generations through our education initiatives and resources. 

I am researching the topic related to “Epidemiology of Box Turtle Adenovirus-I in Eastern Box Turtles (Terrapene carolina carolina)” 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:

Unspecified grants up to $1000 - $150,000

Granting Period for Average Grants:

3 years

Eligibility Requirements for Funding:

No restrictions

Preferred Method of Initial Contact:

Through online application

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

Standard Grant 

October 3 (decision by January 31) January 3, (decision by April 30)

 Early Career Grant

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

Keywords

Wildlife, Geography, education, wildlife education, wildlife rehabilitation, wildlife care, wildlife health, animal care, Wildlife Care, research study

Source: Adapted from Mikelonis, Betsinger, and Kampf (2003), p. 93, pp 98-99.

Sponsor # 3

Potential Sponsor’s Name:

National Science Council

Funder’s Web Address:

(https://www.nsf.gov/funding/aboutfunding.jsp)

Project Name:

Graduate Research Fellowships

Contact Person:

Name: Program Director

Address: 1800 G Street, NW, Room 630, Washington, DC 20550

Phone: (202) 357-7856 Fax:

Email:

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

Mission

The National Science Foundation funds research and education in most fields of science and engineering. It does this through grants, and cooperative agreements to more than 2,000 colleges, universities, K-12 school systems, businesses, informal science organizations and other research organizations throughout the United States. The Foundation accounts for about one-fourth of federal support to academic institutions for basic research.

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

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

Eligibility Requirements for Funding:

US Citizenship, Graduating College Seniors, Science and engineering, academic and GRE achievement

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.

· 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.

Deadlines

Continuous acceptance and change with specific program, need to check on website

Keywords

Wildlife, medicine, education, wildlife education, Biology, wildlife care, wildlife health, animal care, Wildlife Care in Captivity, research

Source: Adapted from Mikelonis, Betsinger, and Kampf (2003), p. 93, pp 98-99.

Sponsor # 4

Potential Sponsor’s Name:

Slocum-Lunz Foundation, Inc.

Funder’s Web Address:

(http://slocum-lunz.org/application)

Project Name:

(Slocum-Lunz Foundation Scholarships/Grants)

Contact Person:

Name: Junior Chairman

Address: Scholarship Committee, P.O.Box 12559, Charleston, SC 29412-2559.

Phone: (803) 796-6350 Fax:

Email:

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.

I am researching the topic related to “Epidemiology of Box Turtle Adenovirus-I in Eastern Box Turtles (Terrapene carolina carolina)” 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:

Unspecified grants up to $1200

Granting Period for Average Grants:

NA

Eligibility Requirements for Funding:

Students should be enrolled in South Carolina institutes of higher education.

Preferred Method of Initial Contact:

Through post box

Proposal Sections and Guidelines

Full research proposal.

Deadlines

January15

Keywords

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

Source: Adapted from Mikelonis, Betsinger, and Kampf (2003), p. 93, pp 98-99.

Sponsor # 5

Potential Sponsor’s Name:

Oak Ridge Associated Universities

Funder’s Web Address:

(http://www1.udel.edu/research/preparing/oakridgeassociated.html.)

Project Name:

(Graduate and Postgraduate Research Program)

Contact Person:

Name: Dr. Daniel R. Ledwig

Address: University Program Division, P. O. Box 117, Oak Ridge, TN 37831-0017

Phone: (615) 576-1089 Fax:

Email:

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.

Vision

To be the recognized, preferred leader when national and global priorities requires innovative scientific and technical solutions

The sponsor funds different types’ of wildlife projects such as research in wildlife medicine, education, and rehabilitation.

I am researching the topic related to “Epidemiology of Box Turtle Adenovirus-I in Eastern Box Turtles (Terrapene carolina carolina)” 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:

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

Granting Period for Average Grants:

1 year

Eligibility Requirements for Funding:

No restrictions

Preferred Method of Initial Contact:

Through website application and post box

Proposal Sections and Guidelines

Full proposal

Deadlines

Depends on program

Keywords

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

Source: Adapted from Mikelonis, Betsinger, and Kampf (2003), p. 93, pp 98-99.

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.