Habitat Projects: Request for Funds*

Criteria

Gung-ho But No Dough

If your funds don't match your enthusiasm, CWF can give you a boost. Do you qualify for assistance from our Habitat fund? Chances are you do, provided that your wildlife project meets certain criteria. Of course, cleaning or beautifying an area isn't enough. You have to explain how wildlife will benefit. To apply for funding, use the Habitat Projects Registration Form and keep the following points in mind:

The federation will only consider applications for funding that demonstrate student initiative in all phases of a project to ensure that learning outcomes are met.

Any grade - from kindergarten up to and including high school - is eligible. Youth groups supervised by qualified leaders are also eligible.

Funds are available for the purchase of non-capital equipment and supplies needed specifically for Habitat projects; for example, plants, trees, seeds, hardware, and lumber. Transportation costs are not covered.

Plantings must consist of native vegetation.

Funding is limited to a maximum of $200 per class and $500 per school.

Funding is not retroactive: projects must be registered with CWF before they can be considered for financial support.

Please apply only for the amount of money you need. Try calling on volunteers, getting your community involved, or having students bring what they can, such as hand tools or rakes, from home.

The Habitat fund selection committee meets in April/May and October/November and evaluates all applications according to a point system. Special consideration is given to the age level and number of students involved in a project, its complexity, and the extent of community and/or volunteer support.

Groups supported by the Habitat fund must provide follow-up photos, slides, or written descriptions of completed projects. Long-term projects are eligible for funding each year, as long as follow-up is provided for each phase completed.