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KIRTLAND BIRD CLUB of Northeast Ohio

OHIO AVIAN PROJECT INITIATIVE 

A Grant Program Sponsored by the Kirtland Bird Club
 

According to the American Bird Conservancy, numerous studies have shown an alarming decline in migratory songbirds and that “populations of once-common migratory birds such as the Cerulean Warbler have declined by 82% and the Rusty Blackbird has declined by over 90%.” How should the Kirtland Bird Club (KBC), with a mission dedicated to “the serious study of ornithology” respond?

One approach was suggested by Scott Weidensaul, who in his “A Brief History of American Birding” wrote that his hope “for the future is a fusion of the science of birds with the love of chasing them, the best of the ornithologist and the lister, with a vehement commitment to avian well-being binding those approaches together.”  

Recognizing the desire of the KBC membership to increase knowledge of birds in Ohio and refusing to stand by while our modern day Passenger Pigeons pass the way of that once-common species, the Kirtland Bird Club is happy to announce the launch of an annual funding program called the “Ohio Avian Project Initiative”. This program will provide annual support of grants from $250 to $1,000 to avian research, education and conservation projects in the state of Ohio. Preference will be given to projects that focus on bird species designated as “species of concern” by state and national organizations. A five member committee will be responsible for soliciting appropriate projects, reviewing proposals and making funding recommendations to the KBC membership for a vote every March.  

The process timeline is as follows:
  • September: Determination of funds available to award 
  • October:  Accept prequalification applications through website 
  • November to  December:  Invite proposals via standard web format 
  • January  Committee reviews proposals and decides on award(s) to propose to membership 
  • February Motion made by the committee at February KBC meeting to award the grant(s) 
  • February Motion publicized in KBC’s Spring Newsletter 
  • March KBC membership votes on motion at the March meeting     

Grantees will be required to submit a written report describing their use of grant funds and the results of their work for publication in the Cleveland Bird Calendar and/or the Kirtland Warbler newsletter. In addition, they are encouraged to share the results of the funded project at a KBC membership meeting.

Interested parties click HERE to download a Pre-qualification Application. 
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Snowy Owl
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Northern Saw-whet Owl
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Buff-breasted Sandpiper

our mission

The mission of the Kirtland Bird Club is to bring people of Greater Cleveland and beyond together to learn about, enjoy, and support birds through observation, study, and advocacy..

KIRTLAND BIRD CLUB of Northeast Ohio    |  CLEVELAND, OH
Founded in  1940

www.kirtlandbirdclub.org

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CONTACT US
  • HOME
  • CALENDAR
  • ACTIVITIES
    • MONTHLY PROGRAMS
    • FIELD TRIPS
    • CLEVELAND LAKEFRONT PRESERVE BIRD SURVEYS
    • CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT >
      • 2022 Cleveland Christmas Bird Count
      • Past Christmas Bird Count Results
      • About Christmas Bird Counts
      • Christmas Bird Count Records
    • OAPI - Ohio Avian Project Initiative >
      • ABOUT OAPI - APPLY
      • Past OAPI Grants
    • Cleveland Bird Calendar
  • ABOUT
    • ABOUT US
    • KBC OFFICERS & COMMITTEES
    • KBC NEWSLETTER
    • ABOUT OUR NAME
    • CONTACT US
  • SUPPORT KBC
    • BECOME A MEMBER
    • DONATE
  • KBC Archives
    • Birding While Black Archive
    • Past Speaker Meetings
    • Past Bird ID Programs
    • Past Field Trips
    • PAST NEWSLETTERS
    • PAST MEETING MINUTES
    • Cleveland Bird Calendar Archive >
      • VOLUMES 100 - 111 / YEARS 2004 - 2015
      • VOLUMES 090 - 099 / YEARS 1994 - 2003
      • VOLUMES 080 - 089 / YEARS 1984 - 1993
      • VOLUMES 070 - 079 / YEARS 1974 - 1983
      • VOLUMES 060 - 069 / YEARS 1964 - 1973
      • VOLUMES 050 - 059 / YEARS 1954 - 1963
      • VOLUMES 040 - 049 / YEARS 1944 - 1953
      • VOLUMES 030 - 039 / YEARS 1934 - 1943
      • VOLUMES 020 - 029 / YEARS 1924 - 1933
      • VOLUMES 010 - 019 / YEARS 1914 - 1923
      • VOLUMES 001 - 009 / YEARS 1905 - 1913
    • Old News
    • PHOTO GALLERY
  • For New Birders
  • Backyard Birding
  • Native Plants
  • The Bird-Friendly City
  • NE Ohio Bird Coalition - for Habitat and Safety
  • Bird Science
  • Injured, Ill, Dead, or Abandoned Birds
  • Links to Other Birding Organizations