Chicago Ornithological Society (COS) offers annual mini-grants to local educators and organizations working on youth driven community projects furthering bird conservation, education, and advocacy.
Donor Name: Chicago Ornithological Society
State: Illinois
City: Chicago
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/16/2025
Size of the Grant: Less than $1000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Funding Information
The total amount available for each annual cycle is up to $1,000, which is awarded to one grantee per year.
Eligibility Criteria
Representatives or educators at a school or community organization, or individual adults, are eligible to apply in partnership with students ranging from 1st grade through high school.
Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated according to the project’s alignment with the goals of the grant and supporting factors as listed below:
- Project will advance the appreciation and/or conservation of birds in Chicago.
- Project will produce measurable impacts (conservation value, public engagement etc.) based on the nature of the project.
- Project is replicable, has growth potential, and/or can be built on further in the future.
- Project can be realistically completed within the timeline proposed.
- Project demonstrates creativity, innovation, and originality.
- There is a plan in place for maintenance and continued life of the project beyond its year of completion (or this is not necessary due to the nature of the project).
- Project is truly student-driven.
- Project impacts or inspires local youth to be interested in birds.
For more information, visit Chicago Ornithological Society.
