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The Columbus Audubon Conservation Grant Program provides funding to nonprofits, businesses, educational institutions, and individuals pursuing innovative conservation strategies in central Ohio. Projects must align with the National Audubon Society's conservation initiatives and focus primarily on central Ohio communities and ecosystems. Columbus Audubon has awarded over $20,000 to conservation projects to date.
The 2025 grant winners, announced for projects beginning in 2026, include wetland wildlife programming, bird-friendly backyard habitat initiatives, and migration monitoring research. Eligible organizations are encouraged to submit projects that demonstrate innovative, community-grounded conservation approaches. Applications are reviewed annually.
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Conservation Grants Overview - Columbus Audubon Conservation Grants Overview Conservation Grant Recipients Congratulations to our 2025 Grant Applicant Winners! These conservation projects will be funded by Columbus Audubon in 2026. We are thrilled to be supporting these exceptional projects: Wildlife in Wetlands: A Seasonal Story Trail at Sawmill Wetlands.
Organization: Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed (FLOW) Bird-Friendly Westerville: Building Backyard Bird Sanctuaries and Education Outreach. Organization: Sustainable Westerville In addition, we will be funding a project out of the Dick Tuttle Memorial Fund for the following: Tracking the Journey: Expanding Motus Migration Monitoring Along Ohio’s I-70 Corridor. Organization: Clark State College Thank you to everyone who applied.
Our conservation grant application is available annually and will open again in the fall of 2026. ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————- Columbus Audubon offers a Conservation Grant program to support the conservation of Ohio’s native bird species. Since its start in 2013, our Conservation Grants program has awarded over $40,000 in grants .
Columbus Audubon accepts a new round of competitive grant applications every fall. Those wishing to apply for a grant need to fill out a grant application. Purpose of Columbus Audubon Conservation Grants The purpose of these grants is to support the conservation of Ohio’s native bird species through habitat management efforts, habitat protection (through easements or acquisition) and scientific research.
Preference will be given to projects that occur within central Ohio, have an outreach component, and support National Audubon Society’s Bird-Friendly Communities initiative. We are also looking for projects that do not primarily cover salaries, and that do not cover overhead costs. The Bird-Friendly Communities initiative is aimed at helping people to make bird-friendly lifestyle choices in their homes, backyards, and communities.
Qualifications and Additional Information Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, businesses, clubs and organizations not registered as 501(c)(3), educational institutions, and individuals. Grant requests can be made for up to $5000 for 501(c)(3)non-profit organizations and educational institutions, and up to $2500 for businesses, clubs and organizations not registered as 501(c)(3), and individuals.
Conservation of birds, other wildlife, and their habitats has been a vital part of the mission of Columbus Audubon for over 100 years. In this spirit, Columbus Audubon offers a conservation grant program to support the conservation of Ohio’s native bird species. The Conservation Grant Program offers financial support for innovative habitat management, habitat protection, and scientific research projects, especially in central Ohio.
Funding is open to non-profit organizations, businesses, clubs, educational institutions, and individuals. Grant applications are now closed for 2025. The next application period will be in the fall of 2026.
To apply for a Columbus Audubon Conservation Grant, download and complete a grant application in Microsoft Word format . Submit Completed Grant Application The Conservation Grant Program is supported by fundraising efforts such as the Birdathon. To all members who support these fundraisers: thank you.
Your contributions are put to good use. Franklinton Farms: Chimney Swift Tower Franklinton Farms was awarded a $600 Conservation Grant for Bird Conservation Through Avian Architecture at Franklinton… Millions of birds die each year colliding with glass windows and doors. Lights Out!
in… Ensuring a Bright Future for the “Swamp Candle” at Hoover NP At Hoover Nature Preserve in Delaware County, it’s hard to miss the “sweet, sweet, sweet,… Conservation Grants: Chris Tonra Dr Chris Tonra of The Ohio State University studies Prothonotary Warblers nesting in the Columbus… The Dawes Arboretum 100-Box Bluebird Trail Gus Workman, Eagle Scout, ran a project to upgrade and replace 100 nesting boxes for… You can contact the Conservation Grants Team using the form below.
If you are submitting a Conservation Grant Application, please be sure to attach it .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Non-profits, businesses, educational institutions, and individuals. Projects must primarily focus on innovative conservation strategies within central Ohio, aligning with the National Audubon Society's initiatives. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows unspecified (over $20,000 awarded to date). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Columbus Audubon Conservation Grant Program is funded by Columbus Audubon. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Ohio. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs that funds the acquisition and development of public parkland and outdoor recreational facilities. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts cities of any size and towns with 35,000 or more year-round residents that have an established park or recreation commission and an approved Open Space and Recreation Plan. Smaller communities may qualify under small town, regional, or statewide provisions. Awards reach up to $425,000, with a deadline of July 8, 2025. The program supports community green space, conservation, and recreational access across the Commonwealth.
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