The Bulletin Newsletter from the San Francisco Bay Joint Venture – August 12, 2015
THE BULLETIN
timely news from the SFBJV
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.
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
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.