Grant Application

Please read the grant guidelines carefully before filling out grant application. Supporting materials and supplemental information can be sent to info@watermanfund.org with your project name clearly stated on all materials.

Contact Information Project Administrator Organization Address Address2 Daytime Telephone Evening Telephone Non-Profit Government Agency Grant requested

Project Details 1. Abstract: Please provide a title and a one paragraph description of your project and a one paragraph description of how the project helps meet the mission of the Waterman Fund. 2. Description and Location: Tell us what you plan to do and why in 1500 words or less. Please provide maps and use photos as appropriate. Describe your objectives, methods, materials, strategies, or techniques. Describe the educational component of your project. Tell us how this project involves the alpine zone (as defined by the Waterman Fund). For research projects, please include background information, including a literature review. 3. Results: Tell us briefly what successful completion of this project will look like and how it will further alpine stewardship. For research projects, what might be the on-the-ground implications for alpine stewardship? 4. Documentation: Tell us how this project will be documented and reported. 5. Schedule: Describe start date, key milestones for field work, and the projected end date for final reports. 6. Budget: Include fund match amounts and sources (25% required) 7. Qualifications : Describe your knowledge, skills, experience and tell us why you can accomplish this project. For research projects, please include a resume (up to 2 pages) describing your education, research experience, and a list of up to five pertinent publications. 8. Commitment: Briefly describe yourself or your organization and any long-term commitment you have to alpine stewardship and to this project. If this is a pilot or starter project, what goals or plans do you have to fund it on a continuing basis? 9. Permissions and Support: Attach a letter of permission to conduct the project from the land managing agency. Attach three letters of support for your project. Permission and support may be combined in one letter from the land managing agency. Support letters may be from agencies, organizations, or other researchers or research advisors. Research projects will be strengthened with a letter of support from a land managing agency; this letter of support should address how your research can be used to further alpine management and stewardship.