APPLYING FOR A GRANT
Grant Guidelines
Saint Paul Bird Alliance provides grants to nonprofit organizations in support of our mission:
The Saint Paul Bird Alliance’s mission is to engage our community in enjoying, understanding, and protecting birds and the habitats all living beings need to thrive.
Grants typically are for $500-$2000 and are awarded to projects or activities in areas such as
- Environmental Education
- Habitat restoration, preservation, or expansion
- Supporting opportunities for birders and birding trip leaders
- Diversifying participation in birding and nature activities
- Providing nesting support or native plants
- 501(c) (3) organizations
Preference is given to activities and efforts in Ramsey and Washington Counties that further our focus areas of education, conservation, and policy/advocacy.
Past recipients include Urban Bird Collective, Frogtown Green, Carpenter Nature Center, Osprey Wilds, University of Belize, Red-headed Woodpecker Project, Minnesota Breeding Bird Atlas, and Friends of Sax-Zim Bog. Multi-year grant applications are welcome for ongoing projects.
Grantees are expected to complete a brief annual report on project activities and provide a short article with pictures for our newsletter, The Cardinal.
Application Timeline
Grant applications are reviewed twice per year. Notification will be made to the applicant by the second week of the month reviewed.
| Application Received By | Application Reviewed |
| January 15 | March Board meeting |
| September 15 | November Board Meeting |
