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Call For Proposals
2012 Environmental Grant Program
Sociedad de Audubon Mexico |
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Call for Proposals
Sociedad de Audubon is accepting proposals for support and funding of environmental projects with grants of $10,000 to $50,000 pesos. Priority will be given to projects that reflect the mission of Sociedad de Audubon and promote environmental sustainability in the region through projects that are innovative, educational and of benefit to the quality of life in the San Miguel de Allende environs. |
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About Audubon
- The Sociedad de Audubon Mexico is the only Audubon in Mexico
- In 2012 we are entering into our 45th year of continuous work in the area of San Miguel de Allende.
- We are an NGO registered and in good standing with the Federal Government of Mexico and the State of Guanajuato.
- Our Vision – To become the most effective advocate for the protection and appreciation of birds and all other elements of nature in the San Miguel de Allende area and environs.
- Our Mission – To actively promote and encourage the appreciation and protection of birds, their habitat and all other elements of nature. We will do this by raising public awareness, working with Government and other organizations, increasing citizen stewardship and raising funds to support our programs and projects.
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Goals of the Grant Program
We are committed to protecting the regional ecology of the broader San Miguel de Allende area by addressing environmental threats, promoting environmental sustainability, protecting wildlife and their habitat, conserving finite natural resources and promoting sustainable and environmentally smart development.
- We believe this can best be achieved through education, consciousness raising and programs that will lead to behavioral change and sustainable environmental practices resulting in a healthier regional ecology.
- We will support those programs that in our judgment best achieve these goals.
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Deadlines
- Audubon will make grants twice yearly.
- Proposals for the spring will be due on April 1st and fall proposals are due October 1st.
- The Grant Program Committee will review all proposals and request an interview with applicants whose proposals best meet the Request for Proposal guidelines as determined by the committee. An interview does not mean a proposal will be awarded a grant.
- Notification of projects selected for awards will be made within 30 days of the deadlines.
- We will consider proposals for support of up to 50,000 pesos for a six-month period.
- All grants will be for a six-month period. We will consider continuing support through future grants based on achievement during the initial and subsequent six- month grant cycles.
- All awards will be made at the sole discretion of the board of directors of Sociedad de Audubon Mexico and the judgment of the board will be final.
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Criteria for Evaluation of Proposals
1. Does the project address the region’s most critical environmental issues?
2. How successfully will the project address the stated goal?
3. Are the project’s methods well defined, actionable and its goals achievable?
4. How effectively can the project be monitored, measured and reported?
5. Does the organization have a documented history of successfully meeting its stated objectives?
6. Which projects will provide the greatest return for the money granted? |
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Guidelines for Content of Proposals
1. The name and stated purpose of your organization.
2. The name of the titular head of your organization and that of the project leader if different.
3. Contact Information for the above people (including phone and email)
4. Name and description of the project, including the following:
•Need that the project addresses
•Specific goals and planned outcomes of the project
•Methods of evaluation and progress reporting
•Systemic change and measurable results expected as the outcome
•Time line of the project, if new, or history if ongoing
•Planned use of volunteers, paid personnel, etc. if applicable
•Project budget with detailed information outlining how and when funds will be spent
5. The number of people who will be effected by project and the specific geographic area affected if known
6. Brief history and success of similar projects your organization has undertaken
7. Skills, prior experience and other qualifications of project leaders
8. Date project is to start (if not within 30 days of Grant award, why?)
9. Completion Date (Final report due within 30 days of completion of project or grant period, whichever comes first
10. Amount requested in Mexican Pesos (or US Dollars)
11. Amount of any Matching Grant(s) in Mexican Pesos (or US Dollars)
12. Other funding and sources of support, if applicable
13. An attached copy of the organization’s most current financial statement
14. Current annual budget for organization
15. Brochures, newsletters, newspaper clippings, etc. that will help us understand your organization better
16. Any additional information that may assist in the consideration of your application |
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Terms of the Grant
- Grant monies shall be used only as outlined in the proposal, any other purpose must be approved in advance and in writing by Audubon.
- Any grant money not spent as outlined by the proposal for any given grant cycle, or remaining at the conclusion of the project will be returned to Audubon at the time of the final report and accounting.
- Funds from the grant may not be used for overhead or operational expenses such as rent or utilities of the organization.
- All funds must be spent on the approved project.
- The grantee will provide a final report in English and or Spanish, according to the guidelines set forth. Facturas and photographs of the project will be included in this report.
- Announcements, published articles and other printed material referencing the project by the grantee or authorized by them, will acknowledge Audubon as a funding source.
- Audubon will have the right to reference the project funded and the organization in their internal and external communications
- The grant proposal will be submitted both via email and with one hard copy delivered separately by the due date.
- The proposal must be signed by person responsible for the project and the titular head of the organization (if not the same)
- The board of Sociedad de Audubon Mexico reserves the right to make modifications to this document as needed and to make exceptions to the guidelines outlined in this document.
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Final Report Guidelines
A Final Report to Audubon will be a condition of the grant. It will include the following information and accompanying photographs at the conclusion of the project or end of the 6-month cycle of funding, whichever comes first.
1. Name of the Organization and Project
2. Project Summary
3. Start and completion date.
4. Description of outcome and measurable impact of the project, including number of people benefiting, environmental benefit
5. A final financial report for the project and accompanying facturas in the name of the organization, with itemization of name of issuer, amounts, date and purpose.
6. Photos of the project from inception to completion.
7. Name of Project head or representative, title, date and signature |
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Submission Information
- All submissions are due by April 1st or October 1st as appropriate
- All submissions must be sent two ways
-By email to sociedadaudubon@gmail.com
-Hard copy delivered to Whynman, Box 547B La Connexion
- Any questions concerning the development of proposals or this document should be directed to sociedadaudubon@gmail.com. They will be answered promptly
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| Thank you for your interest, |
Linda Whynman
President |
Susanna Turino
Grant Program Committee Chair |
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