Amplifying Stewardship: Building Networks for Positive Change
Purpose of SERAL Grant
To support initiatives that provide actionable solutions to land stewardship challenges. Projects may include workshops on practical issues or developing resources like websites to promote stewardship initiatives. The intent is to equip participants with the tools and understanding necessary to take concrete actions that could benefit the environment and foster stewardship initiatives.
Grant Overview
Eligibility Criteria
Open to individuals, community groups, and organizations working on not-for-profit land stewardship initiatives.
Application Requirements:
Application Form
Basic information (e.g., organization and contact details).
Project Statement
We invite you to apply for the SERAL grant for Amplifying Stewardship: Building Networks for Positive Change.
As part of this application, we request a concise 500-word summary of your proposed project, focusing on the key objectives and goals you plan to achieve. Please explain how your project, through individual actions or workshops, will create networks that amplify positive change in land stewardship, wildlife conservation, or related areas. Describe how the grant funding will help you implement your project, overcome challenges, and expand its impact. Your summary should also outline the anticipated outcomes and the benefits of your project in creating interconnected networks of change, in line with the purpose of the grant.
Applicants should clearly describe:
Project Overview: A summary of the proposed project, including its objectives and goals.
Actions or Workshops: Specific actions, workshops, or initiatives that will be undertaken.
Use of Grant Funds: How the grant will be used to support the project and help overcome any challenges.
Anticipated Outcomes: The expected results or benefits from the project, including any contribution to a broader community or environmental
Letters of Recommendation
Applicants must submit one letter of recommendation from someone familiar with their work, such as a mentor, community leader, or expert in the field.
Selection Criteria
Merit and Passion
Project Relevance: Alignment with the goals of the grant, particularly in addressing land stewardship or wildlife conservation challenges, with an emphasis on creating lasting impact and extending the benefits through networks.
Outcomes: Clear, measurable outcomes that demonstrate how the project will benefit the environment or community, with potential for broader application or replication.
Feasibility: A realistic plan with achievable goals, timelines, and resource requirements, ensuring the project can be successfully implemented and have a meaningful effect.
Innovation: Introduction of new or creative solutions to land stewardship or wildlife management issues that can be shared and applied by others.
Budget and Resource Allocation: A transparent budget that outlines how the grant will be used effectively to support project goals, ensuring resources are directed toward activities that maximize the project's impact.
Amplifying Stewardship
Award can be used for building networks for positive change, including workshops and event costs, educational resources, research and planning, equipment and supplies, community engagement, technology development, capacity building, and analysis and monitoring.
Thank you
Thank you for your time and for sharing your project with us. We look forward to reviewing your application and learning more about your dedication to inspiring positive change.
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