Watchable Wildlife Conservation Trust Grants
The Watchable Wildlife Conservation Trust is a donor-advised fund developed in cooperation with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. The purpose of the Trust is to fund those projects that emphasize non-consumptive use of wildlife, expand wildlife conservation efforts, and broaden public support for conserving Alaska's wildlife resources.
Grantmaking Focus
Areas of Interest
- Interpretation (e.g., signage, viewing guides, media programming)
- Education (e.g., curriculum development or publication development and distribution)
- Facilities construction
- Applied ecosystem research
- Projects involving a state wildlife sanctuary
Favored Strategies
- Encouraging broader awareness and understanding of environmental laws and regulations
- Promoting citizen participation in wildlife viewing
- Supporting the social and/or economic values of non-consumptive wildlife use
- Creating and distributing replicable educational materials
- Developing viewing opportunities
- Acquiring critical wildlife habitats
- Encouraging cooperation between organizations/agencies
- Leveraging other project funds
Ineligible Requests
- Projects outside the state of Alaska
- General operating support
- Litigation or lobbying
- Endowments
- Scholarships
Who May Apply
As a 501(c)(3) public foundation, ACF accepts requests for funding from incorporated, tax-exempt organizations, non-incorporated organizations, and individuals.
To qualify for consideration, prospective grantees must demonstrate that their project, in addition to meeting Trust requirements, is congruent with ACF's larger overall mission: to protect Alaska's intact ecosystems and promote sustainable livelihoods for all Alaskan communities and peoples. For projects working with a state wildlife sanctuary, contact the sanctuary manager prior to submitting a proposal to the Watchable Wildlife Conservation Trust. All other applicants should contact ACF staff.
When to Apply
The Watchable Wildlife Conservation Trust makes grants once per calendar year. The next deadline is October 1, 2007. Prospective grantees should contact ACF to determine if the project fits within the grantmaking program and when to submit their proposal. The Trust generally funds projects in the $1,000 to $4,000 range.
How to Apply
ACF requests the use of recycled paper. Proposals should include the following:
- A cover page that includes the organization name, project title, contact names, phone and fax number, e-mail address, and the amount requested.
- A one-paragraph project abstract.
- A proposal narrative, no more than five pages in length, that includes a brief organizational history, project background, plan of action, timeline, products or outcomes, method of evaluation, and any additional sources of support.
- A proposal budget (including budget narrative) and organizational operating budget for the current year (do not include in-kind contributions as a cash item).
- IRS tax determination letter if a tax-exempt organization or Social Security number if an individual.
- Financial statements and the most recent audit, if available.
- A list of the organization's current Board of Directors, including occupation of each Board member, city and state of residence, and current service on other boards.
- A list of organization staff.
- A letter of approval from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (for sanctuary-based projects only). AKDF&G can be reached at 907-267-2100.
Please send one unbound, single-sided original to:
Alaska Conservation Foundation
Attn: Grantmaking Committee
441 West Fifth Avenue, Suite 402
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Phone: 907-276-1917
Proposals received via fax or e-mail will not be accepted.
