Amos W. Butler Audubon Society
Funding Guidelines


The Amos W. Butler Audubon Society (AWBAS) provides funds for projects that support the Society's Mission.

Please submit requests for funding to Donna McCarty, Birdathon Chair, here.

Mission Statement:
Our mission is to promote the enjoyment and stewardship of the birds of Central Indiana.

To be considered for funding, your proposal must focus on birds or other wildlife and address at least one of the following:

· Public understanding of the natural environment
· Enjoyment of the natural environment
· Stewardship of the natural environment
· Preservation or restoration of natural habitats in Central Indiana or habitats important to birds of Central Indiana

Your proposal should be submitted on your organization's letterhead and be signed by the chief executive officer. Your proposal must be no longer than three single-spaced pages (12pt. font).

Begin your proposal with the following bullet points:

· Organization name
· Proposal title
· Amount requested
· Brief summary

Then write the narrative to include the following:

· A brief description of your organization
· Have you received funding from AWB Audubon before? Explain.
· A clear description and evidence of the need your request is intended to address. Be explicit regarding which of the four aspects of the AWB Audubon mission you are addressing.
· A description of how you will address this need. Supply sufficient detail to allow us to assess the feasibility of your project.
· Timeline
· Why is your organization the appropriate group to meet such needs?
· What are your plans for long-term funding and/or maintenance of the proposed project?
· What other sources of funding have you secured?
· What measurable results will you report to AWB Audubon?
· How many people (organisms, acres, etc.) will be served?
· How will AWB Audubon be recognized? (e.g. signs, press releases, news articles, etc.)
· Detailed budget with justifications (not part of the three page limit)

If you are approved to receive funding from AWBAS, you will be required to submit a project completion report including details on the use of funds and measured results. More information about preparing this report will be supplied upon your receipt of the funds.

Click here for a copy of the Amos W. Butler Audubon Society Proposal Review Sheet