The Iowa Ornithologists' Union (IOU), founded in 1923, encourages interest in the identification, study, and protection of birds in Iowa and seeks to unite those who have these interests in common. The Projects Committee reviews requests for funding from various entities for bird-related activities. These may include providing match money for habitat acquisition, projects to improve important bird habitats, publishing related to birding in Iowa, research projects, or anything else that meets the mission of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union.
The deadline for these funding requests is March 31. Applications will be subsequently reviewed and evaluated by the Projects Committee, which will make recommendations for funding to the Executive Board. Distribution of approved funding will occur after approval by the Board.
The Iowa Ornithologists' Union stipulates that those receiving funds acknowledge financial support from the IOU in all published material associated with the project. Acknowledgement of the IOU on the project itself is expected. Additionally, one paper or report on the project must be submitted to the Projects Committee for publication in the IOU journal, Iowa Bird Life, or the IOU website as appropriate. The Projects Committee may consider a presentation in lieu of a written article.
Address the following in your request Give name of person or organization requesting funds
Give name of contact person, phone number, and e-mail address if available
Give the title of project to be funded
Describe the project site
Give the start and end dates for project
Briefly describe the project goals
Describe how the project will benefit or increase our understanding of Iowa birds
Describe how the project will be accomplished
List the various permits or approvals needed and whether obtained
List the personnel involved with project, their role and qualifications
List any other organizations involved and their role
Give the amount of funding desired
Describe in detail how these funds will be used
List additional funds needed
List additional funding sources and amounts secured
Please complete the following form and attach a PDF of your application.