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Happy New Year!

I updated my webpage of envirionment-related scholarships, grants, & awards: www.aerinjacob.ca/funding--awa...

It includes:
* science
* action & policy
* communication
* travel awards
* international tho' emphasis on N Am, Africa, & women

Please share.

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Funding & awards
A list of conservation-related scholarships, fellowships, funding, and awards.
www.aerinjacob.ca
January 3, 2025 at 11:00 PM
aerinj.bsky.social
Terrific list of conservation-related funding opportunities, made by @society4conbio.bsky.social:

docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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Award, Fellowship and Grants Opportunities
Award, Fellowship and Grant Opportunities Below is a list of some of the ongoing award, fellowship and grant opportunities that we thought our members might be interested in. Use the hyperlinks to ju...
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January 30, 2025 at 6:33 PM
rickmarriner.com
Happy New Year! Incredible resource—thank you for supporting future environmental leaders.

Funding like this fuels the change we need. Sharing widely to help amplify impact!

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#EnvironmentalLeadership
#ScienceForChange
aerinj.bsky.social Aerin Jacob, PhD @aerinj.bsky.social · Jan 3
Happy New Year!

I updated my webpage of envirionment-related scholarships, grants, & awards: www.aerinjacob.ca/funding--awa...

It includes:
* science
* action & policy
* communication
* travel awards
* international tho' emphasis on N Am, Africa, & women

Please share.

#ConservationFunding
Funding & awards
A list of conservation-related scholarships, fellowships, funding, and awards.
www.aerinjacob.ca
January 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Senators are demanding answers on funding delays that could jeopardize crucial conservation projects and efforts to protect endangered species.

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#US #CitizenPortal #GovernmentTransparency #WildlifeProtection #USSenate #ConservationFunding
Senators question funding delays for conservation projects during committee meeting
Senators demand clarity on delayed funds impacting conservation efforts and project timelines.
citizenportal.ai
May 22, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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After watching Saving Walden's World, Samantha Burns reflect on how corporate interests infiltrate government policies...
#SavingWaldensWorld #SamanthaBurns #SmallFarmersMatter #ConservationFunding #XercesSociety #ProtectInsects #FoodJustice #LandAndLife #CorporateAccountability #FarmingForTheFuture
October 14, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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An exciting step forward! The #CaliFund is a major milestone in #ConservationFunding, showing how digital genomic data can help preserve biodiversity. A great leap for global environmental protection! 🌍💡 #CBD @fao.org @bmel.de @bmzclimate.bsky.social @bmz-digital.global
jochenflasbarth.bsky.social Jochen Flasbarth @jochenflasbarth.bsky.social · Feb 25
In Rom ist heute bei der in Kolumbien im letzten Herbst vertagten #Weltnaturkonferenz der sogenannte #CaliFund offiziell beschlossen worden. Zur #Naturschutzfinanzierung werden hierin Gelder eingezahlt für die Nutzung digitaler Geninformationen biologischer Ressourcen. Ein großartiger Fortschritt!
February 26, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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📢Fondation Franklinia have opened a call for project proposals for threatened trees of the Mediterranean basin. 🌍 Deadline for submission is midnight CET March 25th, 2026.

Click the link for more information: 🔗https://fondationfranklinia.org/en/call-for-proposals-open/

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February 18, 2026 at 10:42 AM
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Minnesota's DNR is proposing a game-changing vehicle-registration add-on that could revolutionize outdoor funding and make accessing parks and wildlife areas more affordable than ever!

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DNR pitches vehicle-registration "outdoor recreation endorsement" to fund parks and conservation
Minnesota DNR presented a proposal for an opt-in vehicle-registration endorsement that would replace some park stickers, reduce per-user fees over time and distribute revenues across parks, wildlife, forests and enforcement; DNR recommended statutory protections and outlined a phased fee plan.
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February 27, 2026 at 12:17 PM
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In a tense 3-2 vote, Collier County commissioners have taken the first step toward potentially acquiring the controversial 166.63-acre Smith property, igniting a fierce debate on conservation versus taxpayer costs.

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#CollierCounty #FL #ConservationFunding #CitizenPortal
Commission narrowly greenlights appraisals and Phase I study for contested Sable Palm (Smith) property
Following extended public testimony and debate over restoration costs and conservation value, the board voted 3–2 to advance a contested 166.63‑acre Smith property from staff's C ranking toward an A‑list acquisition by funding appraisals and a Phase I environmental assessment using Conservation Collier funds.
citizenportal.ai
May 22, 2026 at 6:40 AM
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A $225,000 investment from Lucas County has generated over $4.7 million in external grants for conservation efforts, but continued funding is critical to sustain these vital programs.

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Budget hearings: Soil & Water, OSU Extension present funding needs; commissioners press state for greater support
At 2027 budget hearings, Lucas Soil & Water highlighted a $225,000 county investment that staff said helped leverage $4.7 million in external grants; OSU Extension outlined three staffing/funding options and warned a 13% reduction would cut services. Commissioners urged coordinated state advocacy.
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September 19, 2026 at 1:55 PM
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A new Senate Bill in Maryland aims to safeguard $25 million annually for vital land preservation programs, crucial for fighting against the irreversible loss of farmland to development.

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Conservation groups push to restore diverted land‑preservation funds; sponsors say bill preserves long‑term conservation tools
SB 424 would prevent the diversion of $25 million annually from the land preservation special fund to the general fund for FY2027–FY2029 and keep those dedicated transfer‑tax dollars in the preservation fund. A broad coalition of land trusts, farm bureaus and local groups urged a favorable report, warning that the diversion undermines long‑term conservation and farmland preservation.
citizenportal.ai
February 26, 2026 at 10:31 AM
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Wyoming lawmakers are taking a significant step towards protecting wildlife by advancing a new funding plan that could reshape the future of conservation in the state.

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Committee advances placeholder funding plan for proposed Wildlife Legacy Fund
Lawmakers approved moving forward with a placeholder mechanism that would dedicate a portion of severance-tax revenues above consensus forecast to a proposed Wyoming Wildlife Legacy Fund, leaving the final target corpus to be set at a later meeting. The committee carried 27 LSO 0058 to November for additional drafting.
citizenportal.ai
September 10, 2026 at 2:53 AM
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The National Park Foundation just infused over $5.5 million into vital conservation projects, paving the way for hands-on impact in our beloved parks!

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#US #CommunityEngagement #VolunteerOpportunities #ConservationFunding #CitizenPortal #NationalParks
National Park Foundation says it deployed $5.5 million to support corps projects
Tracy Ritchie of the National Park Foundation told a National Park Week webinar that the foundation recently allocated over $5.5 million through its most recent RFP to support corps and field projects nationwide.
citizenportal.ai
September 4, 2026 at 3:48 PM
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Florida's Avon Park is pioneering a groundbreaking Wildlife PES program that rewards landowners with up to $97 per acre for enhancing wildlife corridors—could this model reshape conservation funding?

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#OviedoSeminoleCounty #FL #EcosystemServices #ConservationFunding
Avon Park sentinel PES cited as higher‑paying, stackable model in Florida pilot
Speakers described a new PES enrollment for the Avon Park Air Force Range sentinel landscape with reported payments of about $33–$97 per acre per year and eligibility across Highlands, Polk, Okeechobee and Osceola counties.
citizenportal.ai
September 3, 2026 at 6:46 AM
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St. Johns County just voted to put a groundbreaking $100 million conservation bond on the November ballot, aiming to protect our natural treasures and enhance recreational spaces!

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Commission votes 3–2 to place $100 million conservation bond on Nov. 3 ballot
After extensive public comment from conservation groups and residents, the board voted 3–2 to adopt a resolution placing a general‑obligation bond question (up to $100 million, paid by a 0.15‑mill levy) on the November 3 ballot to fund land acquisition and protection administered through the county's LAMP program.
citizenportal.ai
August 22, 2026 at 6:18 PM
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The Personnel & Budget Committee has just recommended a substantial $7.94 million budget for FY2027, paving the way for critical conservation initiatives in the Pinelands.

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#NJ #ConservationFunding #CitizenPortal #NewJerseyCommission #StateRevenue #BudgetTransparency
Personnel & Budget Committee recommends $7.94M FY2027 operating budget to full Pinelands Commission
The committee voted to recommend the FY2027 budgets — an operating budget of $7,935,438 plus separate Pinelands Conservation, Fenwick Preservation and Katie Fund budgets — to the full Pinelands Commission after staff reviewed revenues, state chargebacks and major program priorities.
citizenportal.ai
August 19, 2026 at 4:37 PM
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Together, we're helping conserve BC's fish, wildlife, and habitats for future generations.

📸 Project 2-803 Harrison Lake

#BCNature #ConservationFunding #WildlifeResearch #FieldSeason #HCTF
August 18, 2026 at 4:30 AM
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Residents are demanding answers about the mysterious ownership of the New York Military Academy site and the potential impact of proposed zoning changes on their community's green spaces.

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#CornwallOrangeCounty #NY #ConservationFunding #ZoningReform #CitizenPortal
Residents press town on who owns NEMA and why zoning is changing
Several citizens asked who owns the New York Military Academy property and why the plan proposes changing its zoning; speakers urged the board to verify ownership, applicant intent and to pursue open‑space funding to protect green space.
citizenportal.ai
August 12, 2026 at 3:54 AM
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Exciting developments are underway in Beaufort County as Jasper County steps up with $2 million to support crucial conservation efforts and upcoming project closures!

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Committee hears project updates; Jasper County funds Chelsea closing, committee recommends bond approach
Staff reported on multiple project updates including Simmons easement and a Chelsea closing expected by Aug. 7 with Jasper County contributing $2 million; the committee voted to recommend that county council discuss bond issuance with Jasper County to support conservation pipeline funding.
citizenportal.ai
July 18, 2026 at 2:59 AM
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The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is rolling out a new $10.50 annual permit for public lands, sparking a heated debate on conservation funding and access fees for outdoor enthusiasts.

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Arkansas Game and Fish Commission requires $10.50 annual permit for AGFC-owned public lands
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has begun requiring a $10.50 annual permit for certain public lands it owns, covering activities such as bird-watching, kayaking and hiking; exemptions include people under 16 and holders of hunting or fishing licenses, and the commission said it will allow a temporary grace period for enforcement.
citizenportal.ai
July 11, 2026 at 1:27 AM
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Alachua County is taking bold steps to protect conservation funding by revising Amendment 1, sparking a crucial debate on its future.

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#AlachuaCounty #FL #LegislativeReform #CommunityInvolvement #ConservationFunding #CitizenPortal
Commission agrees to circulate county attorney's Amendment 1 draft language to conservation stakeholders
After debate about strategy and legal options, the board agreed to send the county attorney's draft language revising Amendment 1 to conservation organizations and the Water and Land Legacy Committee for consideration of a repeal‑and‑replace or other corrective approach.
citizenportal.ai
May 11, 2026 at 7:10 AM
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Manatee County is exploring new revenue options to fund parks and conservation, but what will it mean for your taxes?

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Manatee County hears Trust for Public Land feasibility study on options to fund parks and conservation
The Trust for Public Land presented a draft feasibility study outlining bonds, a property‑tax millage and a sales‑tax option to fund parks and conservation in Manatee County; staff will commission voter polling and return in the summer with recommendations.
citizenportal.ai
May 7, 2026 at 10:08 AM
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Budget pressures in Waushara County could threaten vital conservation jobs and halt a $20,000 watershed program, raising alarms about the future of local land preservation.

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#WausharaCounty #WI #ConservationFunding #CitizenPortal #BudgetPressure #IntergovernmentalAgreements
Waushara County conservation staff warn budget strain could force staff cuts, delay $20,000 watershed payment
County conservation staff told the committee that an impending budget squeeze could force cuts to locally funded positions and prompted discussion of dropping a $20,000 annual intergovernmental payment; the committee tabled the membership decision to allow further review and outreach.
citizenportal.ai
July 3, 2026 at 6:38 AM
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Vernon County officials are racing against time to secure critical conservation funding as they tackle urgent issues like flood mitigation and property acquisitions.

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#VernonCounty #WI #CitizenPortal #VernonCountyConservation #ConservationFunding #FloodMitigation
County officials advocate for increased conservation funding at budget listening session
County leaders push for higher DATCP funding for conservation programs and flood mitigation efforts.
citizenportal.ai
April 11, 2025 at 1:46 PM