Watchable Wildlife Conservation Trust Grants
The Watchable Wildlife Conservation Trust is a donor-advised fund developed in cooperation with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. The purpose of the Trust is to fund those projects that emphasize non-consumptive use of wildlife, expand wildlife conservation efforts, and broaden public support for conserving Alaska's wildlife resources.
Guidelines
Areas of Interest
- Interpretation (e.g., signage, viewing guides, media programming)
- Education (e.g., curriculum development or publication development and distribution)
- Facilities construction
- Applied ecosystem research
- Projects involving a state wildlife sanctuary
Favored Strategies
- Encouraging broader awareness and understanding of environmental laws and regulations
- Promoting citizen participation in wildlife viewing
- Supporting the social and/or economic values of non-consumptive wildlife use
- Creating and distributing replicable educational materials
- Developing viewing opportunities
- Acquiring critical wildlife habitats
- Encouraging cooperation between organizations/agencies
- Leveraging other project funds
Ineligible Requests
- Projects outside the state of Alaska
- General operating support
- Litigation or lobbying
- Endowments
- Scholarships
Who May Apply
As a 501(c)(3) public foundation, ACF accepts requests for funding from incorporated, tax-exempt organizations, non-incorporated organizations, and individuals.
To qualify for consideration, prospective grantees must demonstrate that their project, in addition to meeting Trust requirements, is congruent with ACF's larger overall mission: to protect Alaska's intact ecosystems and promote sustainable livelihoods for all Alaskan communities and peoples. Please note: For projects working with a state wildlife sanctuary, please contact the sanctuary manager prior to submitting a proposal to ACF. For more information, see "How to Apply" below.
When to Apply
The Watchable Wildlife Conservation Trust makes grants once per calendar year. The next deadline is November 1, 2009. The Trust generally funds projects in the $1,000 to $4,000 range.
How to Apply
First, please submit a brief inquiry (a paragraph in length) to ACF to determine if the project fits within the grantmaking program. Inquiries should be emailed to: grants@alaskaconservation.org
Please note: For projects working with a state wildlife sanctuary, please contact the sanctuary manager prior to submitting a proposal to ACF. AKDF&G can be reached at 907-267-2100.
If invited to submit a proposal, ACF requests the following information:
- A cover page that includes the organization name, project title, contact names, phone and fax number, e-mail address, the amount requested, and a one-paragraph project abstract.
- A letter of approval from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (for sanctuary-based projects only).
- A proposal narrative, no more than five pages in length, that includes a brief organizational history, project background, plan of action, timeline, products or outcomes, method of evaluation, and any additional sources of support.
- A proposal budget (including budget narrative) and organizational operating budget for the current year (do not include in-kind contributions as a cash item).
- IRS tax determination letter if a tax-exempt organization or Social Security number if an individual.
- Financial statements and the most recent audit, if applicable.
- A list of the organization's current Board of Directors, including occupation of each Board member, city and state of residence, and current service on other boards, if applicable.
- A list of organization staff.
Please email your complete proposal with attachments to: grants@alaskaconservation.org
After reading this information, should you have any questions, please contact ACF at 907-276-1917.
