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<\/p>\nThe Washington Native Plant Society (WNPS) Conservation Committee is accepting grant applications for projects that will restore, improve, or support on-the-ground, native plant ecosystems in Washington.\u00a0 Successful projects must provide public benefit and align with the WNPS Conservation Principles.<\/p>\n
Proposals for grants up to $2000 will be considered. Partial funding may be\u00a0offered at the discretion of WNPS.\u00a0Funds are awarded based on our determination of which projects bring the most benefit to Washington’s native plants and native plant habitats. Preference may be given to students, first time recipient team projects, or chapters and organizations with limited financial resources. Underserved communities and geographic distribution will be considered.<\/p>\n
Grant requests from WNPS members on behalf of WNPS chapters, organizations, or individual projects are eligible. Projects may be on public or private land.<\/p>\n
Grant applications for 2024 will be accepted through midnight, March 1.\u00a0 Award Responses will be sent by Apil 1st to celebrate Washington State’s Native Plant Appreciation Month.\u00a0 The Conservation Committee Budget for 2024 Grant Cycle is $8,000.\u00a0<\/strong>Thank you WNPS Endowment Fund Donors and WNPS State Board of Directors for your support of this program.<\/em><\/p>\n Questions? Please contact Becky as below.\u00a0 Email (or call) Becky, with WNPS Conservation in the subject line.<\/p>\n Becky Chaney<\/strong> \u00a0<\/p>\n Preference may be given to students, first time recipient team projects, or chapters and organizations with limited financial resources.\u00a0 If possible, grant awards will be distributed geographically across the state.<\/p>\n PLEASE NOTE: The grant payment for funded projects will be paid when the project is completed and a final report and all receipts are submitted.\u00a0 The final report should be 300-500 words in length and include photo documentation suitable for publication.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n The Education Committee encourages educators throughout our state to develop projects that educate students and the public about native plants and plant habitats. Grants are available to WNPS members for amounts between $500 and $2000 for education projects that further the goals of the Society. These grants are funded by WNPS member contributions to support academic\/classroom projects or activities that encourage students to learn about Washington\u2019s native flora, and public education projects linked to gardens, museums, parks and other public displays of or about native plants. Teachers who have been granted awards can serve as mentors for other teachers hoping to do similar projects in their school districts.<\/p>\n This is a competitive grant process. All education grant applications are reviewed carefully by the Education Committee and awarded based on consideration of factors such as the greatest educational benefits, geographical representation, and feasibility of project completion. Preference may be given to students, first time recipient team projects, or chapters and organizations with limited financial resources. The 2024 budget is $8000, which may be dispersed to fund between 4 and 8 grants depending on funding requests.\u00a0Applications for 2024 grants are due on March 1, 2024.<\/strong><\/p>\n
<\/strong><\/p>\nFor Applicants:<\/h3>\n
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Conservation Committee Chair<\/em>
(425)880-4220
conservation@wnps.org<\/a><\/p>\nProposals will be evaluated based on:<\/h2>\n
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