APPLYING FOR A GRANT
Grant Guidelines
The Saint Paul Bird Alliance (SPBA) provides grants—up to $3,000—to 501(c)3 organizations proposing projects that align with and advance our mission:
To engage a diverse community in enjoying, understanding, and protecting birds and the habitats all living beings need to thrive.
Priority is given to projects or activities in Ramsey and Washington Counties that are designed to support one or more of three critical areas of emphasis in SPBA’s work:
- Engagement: projects and activities that spark a passion for birds and their habitats in people from diverse communities and engage people in work to protect birds and their habitats.
- Conservation: projects and programs that directly protect, expand or restore habitat that helps birds and all living beings thrive.
- Advocacy: projects, programs, and activities that seek to improve local, state, or federal policies and programs in ways that more effectively protect birds and improve their habitats.
Applicants must complete and submit a grant application form. In it, you will be asked to detail how your mission and proposed project or activity align with SPBA’s mission and one or more of SPBA’s three critical areas of emphasis.
Applications must be received by February 15 or September 15. Please email your application form to general@saintpaulbirdalliance.org.
The SPBA Board will review applications at the April and November Board meetings. The Board may approve total or partial funding, decline the application, or request more information about your application.
We appreciate your interest in protecting birds and the habitats all living things need to thrive.
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 |
| February 15 | April Board meeting |
| September 15 | November Board Meeting |
