Valder Conservation Grants

Students grants are available from the Waikato Branch of the Royal Forest & Bird Protection Society Inc. Usually $1,000-2,000 is given to individual projects. These grants are open to all students, especially for conservation projects to be undertaken in the coming year. The grants could help to fund research, practical projects, or advocacy for conservation. There is no restriction on the type of project, provided that it contributes to conservation. Relevance to the Waikato-Coromandel region, however, would be helpful, and highest priority will be given to local projects.

The grants will pay for:

Travel (in petrol vouchers), boat and helicopter hire, consumables, and equipment.

The grants will not pay for:

Food, fees, equipment that the University should have, accommodation, or thesis production.

Guidelines for proposals:

· Supports the achievement of national F&B objectives

· Contributes to Waikato F&B priorities and ongoing projects

· Supports protection of endangered species throughout NZ

· Provides opportunities for F&B members to get involved

· Assists general awareness of conservation issues

See your supervisor before submitting an application. Students will present their results to the Waikato Branch when their research is completed.

Closing date for applications: last day in September

THERE IS NO APPLICATION FORM. Send three copies of your proposal, together with a budget, to:

Secretary

Waikato Branch

Royal Forest & Bird Protection Society Inc

PO Box 11-092

Hillcrest

Hamilton