The Bulletin Newsletter from the San Francisco Bay Joint Venture – August 12, 2015

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August 12, 2015
  Prop 1 funding solicitations are out!
Several of our partners who manage the distribution of Proposition 1 funding have have finalized their guidelines and are accepting proposals in the coming weeks.  Applications for the California Department of Fish & Wildlife(CDFW) Restoration Grants Program and Delta Quality and Restoration grants are due on the 16th of September while applications for both the State Coastal Conservancy (SCC) watershed and ecosystem protection projects funding and the Wildlife Conservation Board California Stream Flow Enhancement program are due on September 30th.  All information regarding requirements, eligibility and application processes can be found on their websites (as linked above).  Webinars helping guide applicants through the process will be offered by CDFW on August 12 and SCC on 8/25. Additionally, the comment period for the Ocean Protection Council‘s draft guidelines on their share of the Prop 1 funding are now posted on their website and due August 21.
IN THIS ISSUE
   Enhanced Presentation Skills for Scientists
On September 2nd the SFBJV will host two presentation skills workshops with Ethan Rotman, founder of ISpeakEASY.  Ethan has been helping people improve their speaking skills for more than 25 years.  In these workshops you will work on one of your upcoming presentations and hone your skills to deliver a more engaging talk and/or convey complex information in a simple yet complete manner.  For more information visit our events page.
GRANTS with deadlines 
By August 15
Coastal Program at San Francisco Bay
This is a technical assistance and cooperative agreement, not a grant program. Main focus in 2015 is on the outer San Mateo and Marin Coasts and coastal watersheds.By Sept 16

Proposition 1 Restoration Grant Programs
These funds available through the California Dept of Fish and Wildlife from the voter approved Prop 1 of November 2014 are now soliciting applications.By Sept 30
Proposition 1 Funding – State Coastal Conservancy 

The first of four solicitation rounds for these funds intended to “Protect Rivers, Lakes, Streams, Coastal Waters and Watersheds” for fiscal years 2015/2016 will be followed by more at the end of December, March and June.

Proposition 1 California Stream flow Enhancement Program
These funds will be awarded to programs that provide support for anadromous fish; support for special status, threatened, endangered or at risk species; provide wildlife corridors; provide resilience to climate change.

By November 1
National Estuarine Research Reserve Graduate Research Fellowship Program
This is one of the largest graduate programs supported by NOAA whereby fellows conduct research within a National Estuarine Research Reserve and gain hands-on experience with reserve staff and participate in their host reserve’s research, education, stewardship and training programs. Includes a stipend of $20,000.

By November 5
North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) Small Grants Program
Projects in the Small Grants program must involve long-term protection, restoration, and/or enhancement of wetlands and associated uplands habitats for the benefit of all wetlands-associated migratory birds.  Anyone within the JV region considering applying should contact Beth Huning, SFBJV Coordinator.

Ongoing Grants

Many of our funding source links have no deadlines, are cyclical or ongoing, please visit our grants page for more information.

    JOBS with deadlines for applying
By August 16 –  Conservation Management Specialist, The Tamalpais Lands Collaborative
By September 4
Director, The San Francisco Estuary Partnership
      OPEN until filled
Contracts and Grants Manager
Audubon California
Associate Scientist
Ocean Science Trust
Senior Planner
Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority

Center for Biological Diversity – Climate Law Institute
Tides Center Marine Education
Intern
San Francisco Bay Joint Venture
job opportunities are updated frequently, please visit our jobs page to stay current!

     EVENTS – find all the upcoming events we know about here
August 
IN THE NEWS
MEDIA
Act now to protect San Francisco Bay
San Jose Mercury News, August 6, 2015

Sea Level Rise Threatens Development
SF Public Press, July 29, 2015
Napa County strings together a living riverCalifornia Waterblog, July 29, 2015
Coho salmon return to Mendocino County watershed
The Press Democrat – July 17
Tomales Bay Revival – The Ripple Effects of Restoration

Bay Nature Magazine – July through September
Beth Huning – Coordinator
Sandra Scoggin – Assistant Coordinator
Caroline Warner – Public Outreach Coordinator
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