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Last edited: 8/23/07

 

WSO Youth Grant Program

 

The WSO Youth Grant Program is set up to enrich and stimulate activities and research related to the study of birds. The program recognizes the importance the youth of our state have in fostering and enhancing their birding expertise. Please note that the grants must be submitted by the students.

Criteria for the WSO Youth Grant Program:

  • eligible applicants must be students in grades K-12 who are residents of Wisconsin.
  • proposals may be submitted in the area of Bird Research or Bird Education.
  • focus on the precise needs of your endeavor; set realistic desired outcomes.
  • proposals must be received by the WSO Youth Education Coordinator by April 1 and/or October 1 of the calendar year.
  • grant monies will not be in excess of $250.00 per individual grant.

The WSO requires a written summary of your project or activity to be submitted to the WSO Board of Directors within two months after completion. This summary will appear in The Badger Birder (WSO monthly newsletter).

Barbara Duerksen, WSO Youth Education Coordinator
(608-538-3820, bduerksen@mwt.net)

  
Youth Grant Application


     Your Name: _____________________________________________

     Address: _______________________________________________

     City, Zip: _____________________________________________

     Home Phone: ____________________________________________


     Co-applicant: __________________________________________

     Address: _______________________________________________

     City, Zip: _____________________________________________

     ________________________________________________________
                                       Signature of Applicant


     Project / Activity Name: _______________________________

     ____ Bird Research         ____ Bird Education



     Project / Activity Description: 
     What do you want to do and how are you going to do it?
     (Include prior birding experiences that you have had.)





     Outcomes: 
     As a result of this project/activity, what do you wish to
        accomplish? (List at least two, but no more than five
        desired results.)





     Grant Request $____________  List itemized expenses below:



     Send grant application to:
            Barbara Duerksen
            WSO Youth Education Coordinator
            17494 Merry Hill Rd.
            Richland Center, WI 53581

            Or email to bduerksen@mwt.net