Apply for a field grant.
For graduate and undergraduate students conducting waterfowl research. $250 per award. Reviewed on a rolling basis when calls are open.
From contribution to award.
Step 01 · Threshold
Coffee purchases and direct contributions accumulate. The pool grows publicly.
Step 02 · Call opens
Once the pool hits $250, a Call for Proposals opens. Eligible students can submit a proposal.
Step 03 · Award + transparency
Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis. The recipient, project title, and amount are posted publicly.
Who can apply
Applicants must be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student during the proposed work period. Projects must be conservation-relevant and tied to field-based research, monitoring, or habitat work involving waterfowl or wetlands.
What we fund
Field supplies, monitoring materials, scouting and tech essentials, field travel, conference travel and registration, data and mapping, and other direct field expenses tied to the project.
How we evaluate
Proposals are evaluated on scientific merit, conservation impact, feasibility within budget and timeline, and direct connection to fieldwork and deliverables.
Before you apply.
- Have a 500+ word proposal ready (objectives, methods, deliverables).
- Have CV link, advisor contact, and project title in front of you.
- Letters of recommendation are optional but encouraged.
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