Sounds Conservancy Grants Program
For students planning summer research work along the Long Island and New England coasts, funds are available through the Sounds Conservancy Grant program. Application deadline is March 15th. See details following and on the web under grants at: http://www.qlf.org/programs/programs.html
The Sounds Conservancy Grants Program
The Sounds Conservancy Grants Program is dedicated to supporting the conservation and restoration of the sounds of Long Island, Fishers Island, Block Island, Rhode Island, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket and their adjacent coastlines in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island.
Program Objectives
The program encourages and supports projects which lead to: i) greater public awareness and understanding of our coastal resources and environmental quality needs; ii) improved marine resource management and coastal management policies; iii) a better understanding and management of our region’s coastal fisheries and their habitats: iv) new careers, job opportunities, and enterprises in the environmental and economic sectors of marine-related industries.
Who is Eligible for Grants
All university, college, and high school students, private individuals, and nonprofit organizations whose projects are within the region described above are eligible.
Size and Use of Grants
Grants average $1,000 and will not exceed $2,500. Applicants are encouraged to seek other sources of funding to share project costs. A small portion of the grant may be reserved until the final report is submitted. Funds provided may cover such costs as: purchase of materials and equipment, travel, fees for computer time, and publication and printing.
Awarding of Grants
The Selection Committee will award grants on the basis of: program objectives, originality of proposal, perceived usefulness of the proposed research or product, qualification of the applicant, and budget availability. For a list of recent grants, check the QLF website (www.QLF.org) under Programs and Activities.
Application Procedures
To apply, submit only the following:
Application form (type or print neatly and detach, copies accepted);
One-page project summary (no more than 400 words) which should include the project’s objective, problem description, and strategy as well as who stands to benefit and how the results will be shared;
One-page income and expense budget;
One-page resume of the applicant.
See web site ( http://www.QLF.org/programs/grants.html) for details. Applications must be postmarked by March 15th. Applicants will be notified of the Selection Committee’s decision by April 15th.
For additional applications or to discuss a project prior to submitting an application, contact QLF.
The Sounds Conservancy Grants Program
Quebec Labrador Foundation
Atlantic Center for the Environment
55 South Main Street
Ipswich, Massachusetts 01938-2396
sounds@QLF.org
(978) 356-0038
The Sounds Conservancy Grants Program is dedicated to supporting the conservation and restoration of the sounds of Long Island, Fishers Island, Block Island, Rhode Island, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket and their adjacent coastlines in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island.
Program Objectives
The program encourages and supports projects which lead to: i) greater public awareness and understanding of our coastal resources and environmental quality needs; ii) improved marine resource management and coastal management policies; iii) a better understanding and management of our region’s coastal fisheries and their habitats: iv) new careers, job opportunities, and enterprises in the environmental and economic sectors of marine-related industries.
Who is Eligible for Grants
All university, college, and high school students, private individuals, and nonprofit organizations whose projects are within the region described above are eligible.
Size and Use of Grants
Grants average $1,000 and will not exceed $2,500. Applicants are encouraged to seek other sources of funding to share project costs. A small portion of the grant may be reserved until the final report is submitted. Funds provided may cover such costs as: purchase of materials and equipment, travel, fees for computer time, and publication and printing.
Awarding of Grants
The Selection Committee will award grants on the basis of: program objectives, originality of proposal, perceived usefulness of the proposed research or product, qualification of the applicant, and budget availability. For a list of recent grants, check the QLF website (www.QLF.org) under Programs and Activities.
Application Procedures
To apply, submit only the following:
Application form (type or print neatly and detach, copies accepted);
One-page project summary (no more than 400 words) which should include the project’s objective, problem description, and strategy as well as who stands to benefit and how the results will be shared;
One-page income and expense budget;
One-page resume of the applicant.
See web site ( http://www.QLF.org/programs/grants.html) for details. Applications must be postmarked by March 15th. Applicants will be notified of the Selection Committee’s decision by April 15th.
For additional applications or to discuss a project prior to submitting an application, contact QLF.
The Sounds Conservancy Grants Program
Quebec Labrador Foundation
Atlantic Center for the Environment
55 South Main Street
Ipswich, Massachusetts 01938-2396
sounds@QLF.org
(978) 356-0038
