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Comment by Elizabeth Asahi Rising-Sun Sato on May 4, 2009 at 2:43pm

Thanks Stacy: I will definately check out your website and send any grants I find your way.

Comment by Stacy Bayton on May 4, 2009 at 2:18pm

Dearest Elizabeth-

Hello my friend! Do not worry, I visit often and am eternally grateful for the information you share. So please keep at it. I am in the throws of launching our first fundraising campaign for NaturalEarth. Our new website will be www.mynaturalearth.org and that will be coming soon, yeah! Anyway, just wanted to let you know that the information you share is appreciated and that you are appreciated. Thanks so much!!!!

Comment by Elizabeth Asahi Rising-Sun Sato on October 9, 2008 at 6:52pm

Thanks Jaime for the information about the Karle Scholorship and US Fund grants. You are so wonderful!

Comment by Elizabeth Asahi Rising-Sun Sato on August 27, 2008 at 12:20am

http://www.dwcf-rfp.com/

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY FOR A DISNEY WORLDWIDE CONSERVATION FUND AWARD

Welcome! You must have a login and password in order to complete this application, as the DWCF process is by invitation only. Invitations go out in November 2008.

If you have been provided this information, please do not share it with other organizations unless you are collaborating on the proposal. You must be a US non-profit organization to apply, or have a US partner who will apply in collaboration with you.

The Process



Ongoing:
Emails of inquiry can be sent to Claire.michael@disney.com with a short overview of your proposed project with information applicable to our stated criteria. You must include your objectives in the areas of field research, community involvement, education, animal welfare where applicable and long term conservation impact.

November 1st 2008:
A request for proposals will be emailed to all organizations receiving funding in the prior year and to all approved inquiries. We recommend you contact us no later than January 1st 2009 for an invitation to apply.

January 21st 2009:
Applications are due by 6:00 pm EST. The DWCF application process is open from receipt of the invitation in November 2008 through January 21, 2009. An application may be submitted only within that window. See the Application Instructions or Frequently Asked Questions* links for more information.

*We strongly encourage you to read the Frequently Asked Questions section for useful information on your application.


Criteria

The Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund Awards were established to promote and enable wildlife conservation through partnerships with scientists, educators and organizations committed to preserving earth's biodiversity.


Our interests are in furthering the support of established conservation PROGRAMS -- particularly those long-term in nature -- that preferably have all of these components:

contain a strong in situ component (scientific field studies)

promote education, awareness and training in country (education programs

demonstrate a marked benefit to in country participants, habitats and species by working with local communities, regional/national NGO's or governments that directly impact the initiative

the principle investigator affirms that the welfare of the animals identified in this study is not compromised. Specifically, the principle investigator affirms that
Capture/restraint techniques minimize stress and the potential for physical injury or psychological harm;

Immobilization/anesthesia is done under the direct supervision of a veterinarian or other trained professional

Exposure to noxious stimuli and presumptive negative effects are minimized with administration of anesthetic and/or analgesic agents where appropriate
We also consider initiatives or PROJECTS that focus in any of the three areas described above and that may lead to a more established overall conservation program or support such a program.

Get started by logging in now and creating an application cover sheet.


Rapid Response Funding



Emergency funding is also provided in times of environmental or conservation crisis or need. Each year the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund sets aside dollars in a Rapid Response Fund to respond to crises. These awards are capped at $5,000 and can be applied for throughout the year. Use the link on the right menu for the application.


Conservation Hero Fund



If your organization has been funded by the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund before, you can nominate a conservation hero year round. The evaluation will take place in accordance with the normal grant cycle with decisions announced in June. For more information on the guidelines, the award and the application you can use the link on the right menu.


Worldwide Outreach



The Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund is a part of Worldwide Outreach of the Walt Disney Company

Dedicated to making the dreams of families and children a reality through focused public service initiatives, community outreach and volunteerism in areas including learning, compassion and the environment.
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Application Information

Application Instructions
Frequently Asked Questions
Rapid Response Program

Emergency Application Form
Conservation Hero Program

Nomination Guidelines and Application

Comment by Elizabeth Asahi Rising-Sun Sato on August 27, 2008 at 12:18am

http://www.preserveamerica.gov/

Comment by Elizabeth Asahi Rising-Sun Sato on August 27, 2008 at 12:13am

http://www.nyfa.org/login.asp?id=8

About NYFA
NYFA's mission is to empower artists at critical stages in their creative lives. NYFA is the largest provider of grants, services, and information to artists working in all disciplines in the United States.

Comment by Elizabeth Asahi Rising-Sun Sato on August 27, 2008 at 12:11am

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/field/grants-programs/waitt-grants-application.html

The National Geographic Society/Waitt Grants Program funds projects that require venture capital, supporting exceptional projects while foregoing a time-consuming peer-review process. NGS/Waitt grants are able to fund "proof of concept" research for applicants at an earlier stage in their careers than other NGS grant programs. Special emphasis is placed on expedited grant processing and turnaround. The selection committee endeavors to have funding decisions made within eight weeks of application submission. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Funding is not restricted to United States citizens. Applicants planning work in foreign countries should include at least one local collaborator as part of their research teams. The selection committee will not consider applications seeking support solely for laboratory work or archival research. While grants are awarded on the basis of scientific merit and exist independent of the National Geographic Society's other divisions, grant recipients are expected to provide National Geographic with rights of first refusal for popular publication of their findings.

This grant program does not pay educational tuition, nor does it offer scholarships or fellowships of any kind.

Eligibility
Applicants are not required to have advanced degrees to be eligible for funding, though they will be required to show a commensurate level of expertise and experience. Applicants must have an affiliation with an educational organization or other institution.

Previous grantees must first comply with all prior reporting and financial-accounting obligations before submitting applications for additional support.

Grant Amounts
National Geographic Society/Waitt grants are awarded on a rolling basis and range from U.S. $5,000-$15,000. There is no set quantity of grants awarded, but budget constraints keep the number to approximately a hundred per year.

Grant Restrictions
National Geographic Society grants may not be used for indirect costs, overhead, and other expenses not directly related to the project. Fringe benefits are also excluded, as are salaries.

Funds may not be used for travel to scientific/professional meetings or conferences, legal actions, land acquisition, endowments, construction of permanent field stations, or publishing research results. Tuition costs are not allowable.

Grant recipients are expected to provide the National Geographic Society with rights of first refusal for popular publication of their findings.

Obtaining an Application Form
Applying for a grant from the National Geographic Society/Waitt Grants program is a straightforward and quick process. Simply click on the link below to get started and within eight weeks, the selection committee will send a decision to the project director.

Comment by Elizabeth Asahi Rising-Sun Sato on August 27, 2008 at 12:06am

Capacity building refers to activities that improve an organization’s ability to achieve its mission or a person’s ability to define and realize his/her goals or to do his/her job more effectively.

For organizations, capacity building may relate to almost any aspect of its work: improved governance, leadership, mission and strategy, administration (including human resources, financial management, and legal matters), program development and implementation, fundraising and income generation, diversity, partnerships and collaboration, evaluation, advocacy and policy change, marketing, positioning, planning, etc. For individuals, capacity building may relate to leadership development, advocacy skills, training/speaking abilities, technical skills, organizing skills, and other areas of personal and professional development.

There is a large range of capacity building approaches--a continuum--that includes peer-to-peer learning, facilitated organizational development, training and academic study, research, publishing and grantmaking.

Capacity building also takes place across organizations, within communities, in whole geographic areas, within the nonprofit sector, and across the sectors. It involves individuals and groups of individuals, organizations, groups of organizations within the same field or sector, and organizations and actors from different fields and sectors.

Comment by Goddess Diana on August 26, 2008 at 6:08pm

Thank you Goddess Elisabeth for all this useful information. Wow!!! What a wonderful resource you are.

What is capacity building? I am a virgin when it comes to this dimension of busy-ness. Tee hee!!!

And I am so grateful and blessed to have this wise women wisdom here.

Keep sharing, my sister.

Wishing you,
Peace & Love, Just Because,
Goddess Diana

Comment by Elizabeth Templeton on August 26, 2008 at 12:16pm

Elizabeth:
You are a wealth of information. This information is invaluable and very current unlike some of the websites and books I have read that purport to be "up-to-date."

Congrats on your hard work being that pebble in a pond of water, watch for the ripples to grow!

ET

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