- ROUND 2 FY08 Conservation Partnership Grant Program Application
- Haymarket People’s Fund
- HABITAT IMPROVEMENT FUNDING AVAILABLE
- Special Issue of MassLand Weekly E-News: JOBS, JOBS, JOBS – AND GRANTS, GRANTS, GRANTS!
ROUND 2 FY08 Conservation Partnership Grant Program Application – NOW AVAILABLE
Application Deadline: January 9, 2008
The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) is pleased to announce the release of the FY08 Conservation Partnership grant program Request for Response (RFR). This grant program provides funding to assist not-for-profit corporations in acquiring interests in land suitable for conservation or recreation purposes.
The maximum grant award for a single project is $60,000. The maximum reimbursement amount available for a single project is 50% of the total project cost. Qualified applications will be selected on a competitive basis. Up to $550,000 in total grant assistance will be made available during this grant round. There is no guarantee that monies will be awarded.
Potential projects fall into one of two categories:
1.) Land or a conservation restriction purchased by an eligible Applicant
2.) Land or a conservation restriction gift donated to an eligible Applicant
Applications for these grants will be accepted from qualified IRS 501(c)(3) organizations that have been formed for one of the purposes described in Section 4 of Chapter 180 of the General Laws. An organization must have 501(c)(3) status at the time an application is submitted.
The RFR, application form, rating system, and program timeline are available on the Comm-PASS website at http://www.comm-pass.com/. Application deadline is 3 p.m. January 9, 2008.
GRANT WORKSHOPS:
T.B.A. – Please check the Comm-PASS website for information about upcoming grant workshops.
Applicants may submit questions to Christy Edwards at christy.edwards@state.ma.us until 12:00 noon Friday, December 2007. Answers to questions will be posted on Comm-PASS.
Comm-PASS Instructions:
1.) On the Comm-PASS home page (http://www.comm-pass.com/) click on the “Solicitations” tab in the upper left corner of the page
2.) On the “Browse Solicitations” page select “Search for a Solicitation”
3.) In the “Search by Keyword” section at the top of the page, type “Conservation Partnership” in the “Keywords” search field
4.) This search should yield five results. Click on the sentence on the top of the page that says: “There are 5 Solicitation(s) found that match your search criteria”
5.) On the next page you will see five entries. Be sure to select the information for the Round 2 grant by clicking on the little pair of spectacles on the far right-hand side of the OPEN “Conservation Partnership Grant” entry. (Title: FY 08 Conservation Partnership: Round 2)
6.) On the next page click on the tab that says “Specifications”
7.) The grant RFR is the only document currently posted in this section but information about upcoming workshops, answers to questions, and amendments to the RFR (if needed) will be posted here as well. Please check this page frequently for any new postings. To view and print any document posted in this section just click on the spectacle icon.
Christy Edwards
Land and Forest Policy Coordinator
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
100 Cambridge Street, Suite 900
Boston, MA 02114
617-626-1151 (office)
617-626-1181 (fax)
The Massachusetts Watershed Coalition ….Creating a Network of Watershed Partners.
Haymarket People’s Fund
http://haymarket.org/grantinfo.pdf
This funding source could be a good fit for modest-sized grassroots groups working on environmental justice or similar issues. Note that Haymarket does not require grant recipients to have IRS tax-exempt (§501(c)(3)) status. Call 617-522-7676 or e-mail info@haymarket.org to request a Sustaining Grant Application or for more info.
Here’s a few excerpts from that web page:
Haymarket People’s Fund is an anti-racist and multi-cultural foundation committed to strengthening the movement for social justice in New England. Through grant making, fundraising and capacity building we support grassroots organizations that address the root causes of injustice.
Haymarket also organizes to increase sustainable community philanthropy throughout the region.
Haymarket envisions a world free of racism and other oppressions:
l Where peace and cooperation flourish
l Where people are valued and respected for their gifts and able to bring their whole selves to humanity
l Where vibrant communities thrive and different cultures are celebrated
l Where abundant resources and opportunities are equally shared and distributed while honoring the earth and all within it
Haymarket believes that community organizing is the most effective strategy for achieving our vision of an equitable, peaceful and humane world. By organizing, we mean efforts led by those most affected by injustice that focus on two things: the root causes of the problems facing them and changing the institutions and structures of power that keep injustice in place .
Haymarket currently offers two kinds of grants – Sustaining Grants and Urgent Response Grants — for social justice organizing work happening in the New England region (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont or more than one state). We are committed to supporting both urban and rural organizing across the region, and to funding start up and emerging organizations as well as groups that have a long history of grassroots organizing. We make grants for both general operating support and project work.
You do not have to have 501(c)(3) tax exempt status from the IRS or a fiscal sponsor in order to get a grant from Haymarket. You can apply if your work falls within what the IRS defines as charitable or educational tax exempt activities.
Timeline: – Proposals must be in our office by 5:30 pm on Monday, December 3, 2007.
Postmark dates are not relevant.
The Massachusetts Watershed Coalition ….Creating a Network of Watershed Partners.
From Mass Wildlife News:
HABITAT IMPROVEMENT FUNDING AVAILABLE
MassWildlife’s Landowner Incentive Program (LIP) will be accepting grant applications October 26th through December
21st, 2007 from private landowners, sportsmen’s clubs, land trusts and non-profit groups interested in improving wildlife
habitat on their properties. LIP is designed to reimburse private landowners up to 75% of the cost of managing lands to
improve habitat for declining wildlife species across the Commonwealth. The focus of these grants will be on maintaining
grasslands and creation of young tree and shrubland habitats. Grant application criteria and other details will available
at that time on MassWildlife’s webpage listed below. State and municipal agencies are not eligible for this funding, but
can direct inquiries to other MassWildlife habitat programs.
Since its first round of grants in 2005, 108 applicants have received funding from MassWildlife’s LIP on properties from
Cape Cod to the Berkshires. A total of 7,100 acres of habitat improvement benefiting over 122 at-risk wildlife species
has been funded. Habitat projects range from enhancing beaches for shorebird breeding habitat protection to grassland-
bird breeding or rare turtle habitat maintenance.
The goals of the Landowner Incentive Program are:
– Identify and reclaim appropriate sites for management of declining habitats, particularly grasslands, old field and early-
successional forests, wetlands, coastal habitats and pine barrens.
– Manage and control exotic and invasive plants – Enhance wildlife habitat for species-at-risk. A species-at-risk is defined
for LIP as any fish or wildlife species that is federally or state listed as threatened or endangered, is a candidate for
listing as threatened or endangered, or is listed on the MassWildlife Official State Rare Species List.
– Provide technical and financial assistance and guidance to landowners on how to manage their property for wildlife.
For more details, check the LIP web page: http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/habitat/grants/lip/lip_home.htm
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IN THIS ISSUE
SPECIAL ISSUE – JOBS, JOBS, JOBS – AND GRANTS, GRANTS, GRANTS!
“A human being must have occupation if he or she is not to become a nuisance to the world.”
— Dorothy L. Sayers (1893-1957), British mystery writer & translator —
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1) Grants – State Conservation Partnership Grants for Land Trusts!
2) Grants – Wildlife Habitat Improvement Funding (LIP) for Land Trusts!
3) Grants – “Living Lands” Biodiversity Grants for Land Trusts!
4) Grants – Lists of Grantmaking Foundations and Nonprofit Investors
5) Fellowship – Environmental Leadership Program New England Fellowship
6) Fellowship – Switzer Environmental Fellowships for Graduate Students
7) Job Opening – Executive Director, Sheriff’s Meadow, Vineyard Haven
8) Job Opening – Land Protection Specialist, Sudbury Valley Trustees
9) Job Opening – Executive Director, Monadnock Conservancy, NH
10) Job Opening – Community Conservation Coordinator, TTOR
11) Job Opening – Land Protection Specialist, TNC Western MA
12) Job Opening – Land Conservation Associate, Mt. Grace LCT, Athol
13) Job Opening – Sr. Project Assoc., Trust for Public Land, Boston
14) Job Opening – Office Manager, Trust for Public Land, Portland ME
15) Job Opening – GIS & Conservation Info Manager, TNC, Concord NH
16) Job Opening – Jobs at Major New England Conservation Employers
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1) CONSERVATION PARTNERSHIP GRANTS FOR LAND TRUSTS!
FISCAL YEAR 2008 ROUND 2 NOW AVAILABLE
From Bernie McHugh, Mass. Land Trust Coalition and Christy Edwards, EEA
Hi, Folks –
The purpose of the Conservation Partnership Grants is to assist not-for-profit corporations in acquiring land and interests in lands suitable for
conservation or recreation. EEA Secretary Ian Bowles has announced a 2nd round of FY08 Conservation Partnership Grants for land trusts. This is
great news and we want to make sure that we thank the Secretary and our friends at EEA for making this happen. The program and application
process are described below.
We really want to make sure that this next round is successful and get as many land trusts as possible submitting applications, so MLTC and EEA
are working together to set up three regional informational sessions on the Conservation Partnership Grants application process. These will be in
western MA (probably Pittsfield), Worcester County, and in MetroWest, all right after Thanksgiving. We’ll send out the dates and venues as soon
as we have them. PLEASE TRY TO HAVE SOMEONE FROM YOUR BOARD OR STAFF ATTEND A MEETING!
Grants awarded in FY06 and FY07 averaged $36,000 and you can see a list of those projects (and the program’s statutory language) at:
http://www.mass.gov/envir/dcs/conservation/default.htm
There is up to $550,000 available for this round – more than FY 06 & FY07 combined!
I STRONGLY URGE EVERY MASS. LAND TRUST TO LEARN ABOUT THIS PROGRAM! Participating in it is one of the best possible ways to strengthen
the critical public-private partnership between the state conservation agencies, non-profit land trusts, and the donors and foundation’s who
support our work.
Best, Bernie McHugh
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ROUND 2 FY08 Conservation Partnership Grant Program Application – NOW AVAILABLE
Application Deadline: January 9, 2008
The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) is pleased to announce the release of the FY08 Conservation
Partnership grant program Request for Response (RFR). This grant program provides funding to assist not-for-profit corporations in acquiring
interests in land suitable for conservation or recreation purposes.
The maximum grant award for a single project is $60,000. The maximum reimbursement amount available for a single project is 50% of the total
project cost. Qualified applications will be selected on a competitive basis. Up to $550,000 in total grant assistance will be made available
during this grant round. There is no guarantee that monies will be awarded.
Potential projects fall into one of two categories:
1.) Land or a conservation restriction purchased by an eligible Applicant
2.) Land or a conservation restriction gift donated to an eligible Applicant
Applications for these grants will be accepted from qualified IRS 501(c)(3) organizations that have been formed for one of the purposes described
in Section 4 of Chapter 180 of the General Laws. An organization must have 501(c)(3) status at the time an application is submitted.
The RFR, application form, rating system, and program timeline are available on the Comm-PASS website at <http://www.comm-pass.com/>.
Application deadline is 3 p.m. January 9, 2008.
GRANT WORKSHOPS:
TBA. – Please check the Comm-PASS website for information about upcoming grant workshops.
Applicants may submit questions to Christy Edwards at <mailto:christy.edwards@state.ma.us> until 12:00 noon Friday, December 2007. Answers
to questions will be posted on Comm-PASS.
Comm-PASS Instructions:
1.) On the Comm-PASS home page (<http://www.comm-pass.com/>) click on the “Solicitations” tab in the upper left corner of the page
2.) On the “Browse Solicitations” page select “Search for a Solicitation”
3.) In the “Search by Keyword” section at the top of the page, type “Conservation Partnership” in the “Keywords” search field
4.) This search should yield five results. Click on the sentence on the top of the page that says: “There are 5 Solicitation(s) found that match your
search criteria”
5.) On the next page you will see five entries. Be sure to select the information for the Round 2 grant by clicking on the little pair of spectacles
on the far right-hand side of the OPEN “Conservation Partnership Grant” entry. (Title: FY 08 Conservation Partnership: Round 2)
6.) On the next page click on the tab that says “Specifications”
7.) The grant RFR is the only document currently posted in this section but information about upcoming workshops, answers to questions, and
amendments to the RFR (if needed) will be posted here as well. Please check this page frequently for any new postings. To view and print any
document posted in this section just click on the spectacle icon.
Christy Edwards
Land and Forest Policy Coordinator
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
100 Cambridge Street, Suite 900
Boston, MA 02114
617-626-1151 (office)
617-626-1181 (fax)
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2) HABITAT IMPROVEMENT FUNDING AVAILABLE
MassWildlife’s Landowner Incentive Program (LIP) will be accepting grant applications October 26th through December 21st, 2007 from private
landowners, sportsmen’s clubs, land trusts and non-profit groups interested in improving wildlife habitat on their properties. LIP is designed to
reimburse private landowners up to 75% of the cost of managing lands to improve habitat for declining wildlife species across the
Commonwealth.
The focus of these grants will be on maintaining grasslands and creation of young tree and shrubland habitats. Grant application
criteria and
other
details will available at that time on MassWildlife’s webpage listed below. State and municipal agencies are not eligible for this
funding,
but can
direct inquiries to other MassWildlife habitat programs.
Since its first round of grants in 2005, 108 applicants have received funding from MassWildlife’s LIP on properties from Cape Cod to the
Berkshires. A total of 7,100 acres of habitat improvement benefiting over 122 at-risk wildlife species has been funded. Habitat projects range
from enhancing beaches for shorebird breeding habitat protection to grassland-bird breeding or rare turtle habitat maintenance.
The goals of the Landowner Incentive Program are:
– Identify and reclaim appropriate sites for management of declining habitats, particularly grasslands, old-field and early-successional forests,
wetlands, coastal habitats and pine barrens.
– Manage and control exotic and invasive plants – Enhance wildlife habitat for species-at-risk. A species-at-risk is defined for LIP as any fish or
wildlife species that is federally or state listed as threatened or endangered, is a candidate for listing as threatened or endangered, or is listed
on the MassWildlife Official State Rare Species List.
– Provide technical and financial assistance and guidance to landowners on how to manage their property for wildlife.
For more details, check the LIP web page: http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/habitat/grants/lip/lip_home.htm
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3) “LIVING LANDS” BIODIVERSITY GRANTS FOR LAND TRUSTS!
Defenders of Wildlife’s “Living Lands Program” announces the 2008 round of pilot project funding for land trusts. The Living Lands Program seeks
to support and increase the capacity of the land trust community to conserve biodiversity on private lands and is providing small grants (up to
$10,000) for projects with significant biodiversity values. Application deadline is January 15th.
If you have any questions or know of someone else who would like to sign up to receive Living Lands project updates, please contact Aimee
Weldon at 202-772-3265 or aweldon@defenders.org
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4) LISTS OF FOUNDATIONS & NONPROFIT INVESTORS:
Janet Curtis, Policy Coordinator for Environmental Justice and Urban Environments in Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA)
has just compiled a great list of non-profit grantmakers. Below Janet’s list, you’ll find additional funding resources compiled by our good friends
at the Riverways Program of the Dept. of Fish and Game. Thanks to all!
Resources and Grants from Janet Curtis at EEA:
Bank of America Foundation: Foundation focus is on “neighborhood excellence” giving in four general categories: Community Development,
Education, Health and Human Services, and Arts and Culture. http://www.bankofamerica.com/foundation/
Ben and Jerry’s Foundation: The Ben & Jerry’s Foundation offers competitive grants to nonprofit, grassroots organizations throughout the United
States which facilitate progressive social change by addressing the underlying conditions of societal and environmental problems.
http://www.benandjerrys.com/foundation/
Cabot Family Charitable Trust: The Trust makes grant awards to nonprofit organizations working in the Arts & Culture, Education & Youth
Development, Environment & Conservation, and Health & Human Services. http://www.cabwel.com/index.htm
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation: The Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of people’s lives through grants supporting the performing
arts, environmental conservation, medical research, and the prevention of child maltreatment, and through the preservation of the cultural and
environmental legacy of Doris Duke’s properties. http://www.ddcf.org/
Fidelity Foundation: Foundation investments are designed to encourage the highest standards of management and long-term self-reliance in
nonprofit organizations. Grants are awarded in the following areas: Arts and Culture, Community Development and Social Services, Health, and
Education. http://www.fidelityfoundation.org/index.html
Fields Pond Foundation: The mission of Fields Pond Foundation is to provide financial assistance to nature and land conservation organizations
that are community-based and that serve to increase environmental awareness by involving local residents in conservation issues.
http://fieldspond.org/welcome.html
Ford Foundation: Program areas include: Asset Building and Community Development, Peace and Social Justice, and Knowledge, Creativity and
Freedom. http://www.fordfound.org/
Hannaford Charitable Foundation: Giving areas: Health & Welfare, Educational Institutions, Civic & Cultural Organizations, and other local
charitable organizations. http://www.hannaford.com/Contents/Our_Company/Community/giving/foundation.shtml
Henry P. Kendall Foundation: The Foundation provides funding for general operating needs and for specific programs and initiatives. Activities
funded include: advocacy, public education, policy research and analysis, on-the-ground resource management experiments, and institutional
development. http://www.kendall.org/
Hyams Foundation: The Foundation’s mission is “to increase economic and social justice and power within low-income communities in Boston and
Chelsea, Massachusetts. http://www.hyamsfoundation.org/
Jessie B. Cox Charitable Trust: The Trust funds projects in New England in the areas of health, education, and the environment.
http://www.hemenwaybarnes.com/selectsrv/jbcox/cox.html
John Hancock – Community Relations: The mission of John Hancock in the community is to provide the greatest level of support for Boston youth
and families most in need. http://www.johnhancock.com/about/community/com_corpgiving.jsp
Norman Foundation: The Foundation’s charter permits it to support virtually any activity recognized as charitable by federal and state law.
Specific areas of interest include: Civil Rights, Environmental Justice, and Economic Justice. http://www.normanfdn.org/
Omidyar Network: Foundation supports institutions and structures that foster conditions for individuals to improve the quality of their lives.
These conditions include equal access to information, resources and tools, the ability to connect to others with shared interests, and a sense of
ownership over outcomes. http://www.omidyar.net/index.php
Prudential Foundation: The Prudential Foundation provides support to innovative direct-service programs that address the needs of our
communities in two areas: education and economic development. http://www.prudential.com/view/page/public/12373
Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation: The Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life in
greater Boston. http://www.smithfamilyfoundation.net/index.htm
Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation: The Switzer Foundation fosters environmental by awarding academic fellowships and project grants,
sponsoring professional development activities, and fostering its growing network of Switzer Fellows, environmental practitioners, and
organizations. http://www.switzernetwork.org/home.html
Skoll Foundation: The Foundation’s mission is to advance systemic change to benefit communities around the world by investing in, connecting,
and celebrating social entrepreneurs. http://www.skollfoundation.org/
State Street Foundation: The focus of State Street’s Community Affairs is supporting and strengthening non-profit and charitable organizations
where the company operates by providing funding through State Street’s Global Philanthropy, United Way and Matching Gift programs. The three
main areas of focus are: Human Services; Educational Programs; and Community Improvement and Development.
http://www.statestreet.com/company/community_affairs/overview.html
Surdna Foundation: The Foundation makes grants in the areas of environment, community revitalization, effective citizenry, the arts and the
nonprofit sector, with annual grantmaking of approximately $37 million. http://www.surdna.org/
The Barr Foundation: The Foundation is committed to enhancing the quality of life for all of Boston’s citizens with primary areas of emphasis one
education and the environment. http://www.barrfoundation.org/index.html
The Boston Foundation: The Foundation supports a broad range of activities that strengthen communities in the Greater Boston Area
<http://www.tbf.org/fund/fund-L2.asp?id=768> including: economic development, housing & community development, and urban environments.
The Cedar Tree Foundation: The Foundation’s grant making focuses on the following areas of concern: Sustainable Agriculture, Environmental
Education, and Environmental Health. Particular considerations given to proposals demonstrating strong elements of environmental justice, and
conservation – does not accept unsolicited proposals. http://www.cedartreefound.org/index.html
The Compton Foundation: The Foundation focuses most of its grantmaking in the areas of Peace & Security
<http://www.comptonfoundation.org/peace.html>, Environment & Sustainability <http://www.comptonfoundation.org/environment.html>, and
Population & Reproductive Health <http://www.comptonfoundation.org/population.html> , with a special emphasis on projects that explore the
interconnections between these categories. http://www.comptonfoundation.org/
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation: The Foundation works to improve the lives of children, enable the creative pursuit of science, advance
reproductive health, and conserve and restore the earth’s natural systems. http://www.packard.org/home.aspx
The Home Depot Foundation: The Home Depot Foundation is dedicated to creating healthy, livable communities through the integration of
affordable housing built responsibly and the preservation and restoration of community trees.
http://corporate.homedepot.com/wps/portal/!ut/p/.cmd/cs/.ce/7_0_A/.s/7_0_11S/_s.7_0_A/7_0_11S
The John Merck Fund: The John Merck Fund fosters innovative advocacy and problem solving in the fields of Developmental Disabilities,
The Merck Family Fund: grants are awarded to advance the Foundation’s two primary goals: to restore and protect the natural environment and
ensure a healthy planet for generations to come and to strengthen the social fabric and the physical landscape of the urban community.
http://www.merckff.org/index.html
The New Balance Foundation: Funding areas include: Childhood Obesity, Health and Human Services, Education and Athletics, Arts and Culture,
and Environment. http://www.newbalancefoundation.org/index.htm
The Rockefeller Foundation: Foundation initiatives are largely focused in a small group of areas: Global Health, Agricultural Productivity,
Innovation for Development, Economic Resilience, and Urban Life. http://www.rockfound.org/index.shtml
Timberland, Co.: Timberland’s Community Investment Program is an integrated approach to meeting community challenges by investing company
resources through a combination of time, finances, and in-kind support. Timberland focuses its grant program on two areas: Volunteerism and
Environmental Responsibility. http://www.timberland.com/timberlandserve/timberlandserve_index.jsp
Resources and Grants from the Riverways Program:
The Environmental Support Center’s (http://www.envsc.org/) Leadership and Enhanced Assistance Program (LEAP) is a two-year program that
helps groups “leap” forward to achieve significant internal goals. Participating groups receive funding for consultants and training and support
from ESC staff and opportunities to network with peer organizations from other parts of the country. LEAP’S application deadline this year is
Friday November 16, 2007. A three-person leadership team from the participating organizations attends a two and a half-day Orientation
Workshop, where they assess their organization’s strengths and weaknesses, receive training on how to lead organizational change, and learn
from other environmental activists. After the orientation, the participating groups receive up to $10,000 to help with expenses related to large
organizational development issues. For more info, see: http://www.envsc.org/leadership-and-enhanced
The National Estuary Program Community-based Restoration Partnership invites proposals for its citizen-driven habitat restoration projects – on-
the-ground activities within watersheds of the National Estuary Programs. For Mass, that includes the Massachusetts Bays
(http://www.mass.gov/envir/massbays/), Buzzards Bay (http://www.buzzardsbay.org/), and Narragansett Bays (http://www.nbep.org/) Programs
and watersheds that restore marine, estuarine, and riparian habitats benefiting living marine resources and foster local stewardship of the
coastal environment. Eligible applicants are defined broadly to include municipalities, community associations, cooperatives, civic groups and
other NGOs. The deadline for proposals is November 16, 2007. [Letters of intent, sent to Ms. Lore H. O’Hanlon at ecolore@aol.com, were due
10/5/07 so you may want to call Ms. O’Hanlon at (434) 964-1968 to see if it’s still OK to apply.] For more information: http://www.mass.gov/czm/wrp/education/update_archives/2007_10_files/anepcrpyr1_proposal_guidelines.pdf
The Laura Jane Musser Fund: Environmental Initiative encourages communities throughout the United States to use a consensus-based approach
to environmental decision-making. Under this initiative, grants are provided through two distinct programs. The Environmental Stewardship
Program supports projects that work to manage resources of ecological, economic, or aesthetic value, and that include a broad range of
community members and stakeholders involved in both the planning and implementation of the project. The Environmental Dispute Resolution
Program supports projects that engage in a collaborative process in order to build consensus instead of confrontation, so parties may be able to
resolve a conflict and move forward without resorting to litigation. The application deadline for both programs is November 28, 2007. Go to:
http://www.musserfund.org/enviro.php or contact Mary Karen Lynn-Klimenko at (612) 825-2024 or ljmusserfund@earthlink.net for more info.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Division of Bird Habitat Conservation (DBHC) administers the North American Wetlands Conservation Act
(NAWCA)’s Small Grants Program, which funds the protection, restoration, and/or enhancement of wetlands that serve as critical waterfowl and
other bird habitat. Grant requests may not exceed $50,000, and funding priority is given to projects that have a grantee or partners that have not
participated in a NAWCA-supported project before. The application deadline is Friday, November 30th. More info is available on-line at
http://www.fws.gov/birdhabitat/Grants/NAWCA/Small/index.shtm or by contacting the Small Grants Program Coordinator, Rodecia McKnight, at
rodecia_mcknight@fws.gov or (703) 358-2266.
Riverways’ Adopt-A-Stream Program is currently soliciting project ideas for river and stream protection projects as part of its Stream Team
Implementation Awards program. Proposals may seek up to $10,000 in funding. Please read the Request for Responses (RFR) posted at
http://www.massriverways.org/ or http://www.comm-pass.com/ (RIV-AAS-08) for more details. Project submissions are due on Friday, November
30th. The projects must be completed by June 30, 2008. Contact Rachel Calabro at (617) 626-1549 or Rachel.calabro@state.ma.us for more info.
The Laguna Beach, CA-based Marisla Foundation’s environmental grants focus on the preservation of species and habitat – especially marine
resources. It aims to fund projects designed to preserve natural resources and to foster community involvement. The Foundation will fund non-
profit organizations, capacity building, education, land acquisition, scientific research, general purposes, multi-year grants, operating costs, pilot
projects, and seed money. Contact the Foundation directly [H.M. Bedolfe, Environmental Program Director, at (949) 494-0365 or (714) 494-8392
(fax)] for more details on the application process and upcoming proposal deadlines.
http://www.redlodgeclearinghouse.org/resources/fund_dyn.cfm?id=227
The Google Grants in-kind (i.e., free) advertising program supports §501(c)(3) non-profit organizations sharing the company’s philosophy of
community service to help the world in areas such as science and technology, education, global public health, the environment, youth advocacy,
and the arts. Google Grants utilizes the company’s advertising to help non-profits seeking to inform and engage their constituents on-line. Your
organization’s ads appear beside related Google search results, people click on your ads and are then connected to your organization’s web page.
You will be able to view the number of times your ad was viewed (an impression), the number of clicks to your ad, etc. You can even track
conversions, such as donations, newsletter signups, and volunteer registrations! Go to http://www.google.com/grants for more info.
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5) ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION OPEN
The Environmental Leadership Program is excited to announce the expansion of its Greater Boston Regional Network to include all six states of
New England: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. To reflect our expanded geographic region we
have renamed the network the New England Regional Network.
Applications are now being accepted for the 2008 Class of the New England Regional Network!
This is a great opportunity for you and/or others to apply for the Training Series for Emerging Leaders and become a part of our vibrant and
dynamic community! The application deadline for the New England Regional Network is January 4, 2008.
What does it cost?
Due to generous grants from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, an anonymous foundation and individual donors, the yearlong program is
free to participants!
Who are we looking for?
We seek emerging leaders from non-profits, business, government, indigenous affairs and higher education with approximately three to ten years
of experience in the environmental and social change fields. We define “environmental” broadly to include public health, transportation policy and
planning, economic development and broad-based community organizing. We will award 20-25 individuals with the opportunity to join the
Fellowship Class of 2008 and receive top-notch professional development training.
What are the training topics?
Training topics include leadership development, diversity, strategic communications, coalition building and public writing. Fellows also participate
in discussions on the current state and future of environmental politics and practices; the role of all types of diversity in the environmental field;
and the complexities of stimulating public dialogue, negotiating institutional politics and building diverse coalitions. In addition, associates
engage in peer-learning sessions on current environmental issues, discussions with established environmental leaders and conversations about
leadership. Retreats also provide participants with opportunities for personal reflection and play a critical role in helping Fellows form a
collaborative and supportive peer network.
For information, go to: http://www.elpnet.org/greaterbostonnetwork/process.php
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6) SWITZER ENVIRONMENTAL FELLOWSHIPS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
The Robert & Patricia Switzer Foundation identifies and nurtures environmental leaders who have the ability and determination to make a
significant impact, and supports initiatives that will have direct and measurable results to improve environmental quality. The Foundation
accomplishes this by awarding academic fellowships and project grants, sponsoring professional development activities, and fostering a growing
network of Switzer Fellows, environmental practitioners and organizations. More details about the Switzer Foundation Fellowship and related
programs can be found on our website, www.switzernetwork.org.
The Foundation invites applications from highly talented graduate students in New England and California for Switzer Environmental Fellowships
for the 2008-9 academic year. The award amount is $15,000. Twenty fellowships will be awarded to assist graduate students in a broad range
of environmental science and related fields. Candidates for the Switzer Fellowship are chosen not only for their excellence in academic and
scientific work, but also on their true dedication to aggressively pursue practical solutions to environmental problems. Please note that
nominations will not be required this year, and the deadline for applications is February 1, 2008. For more info, go to
http://www.switzernetwork.org/fellowship-guidelines.html or contact Don Brackett at (207) 338-5654.
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7) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SHERIFF’S MEADOW, VINEYARD
Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation (SMF), the largest private holder of conservation land on Martha’s Vineyard, seeks an Executive Director (ED). The
ED is responsible for the leadership of SMF as well as defining its vision and long-term goals. The ideal candidate will have a commitment to and
passion for conservation. The ED must be dynamic and creative and able to provide effective leadership to the staff, the Board of Directors and
the Island community. The ED is expected to lead SMF’s development activities so proven talent for fundraising is a must. Strong management
and organizational skills as well as a working knowledge of conservation tools are required.
Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Qualified candidates should send a cover letter and resume to John Schaefer, chairman of
the SMF search committee, johnschaefer8@yahoo.com or 3 East 77th Street, NY, NY 10075. A full job description is available to
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8) LAND PROTECTION SPECIALIST, SUDBURY VALLEY TRUSTEES
Sudbury Valley Trustees, a regional land trust, seeks an experienced professional to convey SVT’s passion for land protection to landowners and
communities. The Land Protection Specialist identifies and assists landowners seeking to protect their land through conservation easements,
gifts and bequests, or sale to conservation partners.
The Land Protection Specialist will initiate and cultivate relationships with landowners and conservation partners in order to identify potential
land conservation projects, negotiate all aspects of land conservation transactions, manage all logistics of multi-party real estate transactions,
contracts, and budgets, actively participate in fund raising, and help to review and improve policies and practices related to land conservation at
SVT.
Qualifications: Graduate degree in natural resource management, business or public administration, or related field – or Bachelors degree and
three years experience in land conservation and/or real estate transactions; understanding of Massachusetts land conservation methods and
procedures; ability to perform financial analysis of tax-benefits and real estate development pro forma; familiarity with GIS technology.
40 hours, competitive salary with benefits.
To apply: Send letter and resume to:
By email: svt@svt.web.org
By mail: LPS Search, Sudbury Valley Trustees, 18 Wolbach Road, Sudbury, MA 01776.
Deadline for applications is November 16, 2007
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9) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MONADNOCK CONSERVANCY, NH
The Monadnock Conservancy is a regional land trust covering thirty-five towns in the Monadnock Region of Southwestern New Hampshire. Founded
in 1989, the Conservancy holds some 125 easements on more than 10,000 acres and has dozens of new projects underway at any one time. In
addition to individual landowner projects, the Conservancy is working on three landscape scale initiatives and a region wide town conservation
partnership. The Conservancy is in the final stages of a major capital campaign and was selected for the first pilot round by the Land Trust
Accreditation Commission. We have a very strong five-person staff, a knowledgeable and energetic Board of Trustees and more than 1000
members. We are seeking an Executive Director who would bring a passion and commitment to our mission and who would thrive in a team
oriented environment. Candidates should have strong inter-personal and communication skills and significant experience in the not-for-profit
sector.
Letters of interest, resumes and three professional references should be mailed via USPS to our Board President:
John Kieley, 1 Holt Lane, Temple, NH 03084. The deadline is November 23, 2007.
Visit our web site at www.monadnockconservancy.org.
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10) COMMUNITY CONSERVATION COORDINATOR, TTOR
The Trustees of Reservations is seeking qualified applicants for a Community Conservation Coordinator for the Narragansett and Lower Taunton
River watersheds in southeastern Massachusetts. The Coordinator will 1) build conservation capacity at the municipal level, 2) coordinate local,
volunteer-led campaigns to adopt local conservation funding measures, 3) facilitate the identification of conservation priorities, and 4) oversee
the conservation of priority properties in partnership with local land trusts, municipalities, and other partners. Applicants should have Bachelors
or Masters degree in natural resource management, regional planning or related field, preferably with three years related work experience in land
conservation and/or community organizing; demonstrated organizing skills, communication (writing and public speaking), negotiation, leadership,
interpersonal, and teamwork skills. The ability to manage several projects concurrently is essential. Computer and cartographic skills, preferably
GIS and GPS, are preferred. Background in both natural and cultural resources is desirable as is familiarity with southeastern Massachusetts. For
a full job description, see www.thetrustees.org <http://www.thetrustees.org/>.
To apply send cover letter with salary requirements, resume, writing sample, and three references to: Conservation Coordinator Search, The
Trustees of Reservations, Doyle Conservation Center, 464 Abbott Avenue, Leominster, MA. Email: gslack@ttor.org. No phone calls or faxes,
please.
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11) LAND PROTECTION SPECIALIST. TNC, WESTERN MA
The Nature Conservancy (Boston) is recruiting for a Land Protection Specialist who will handle Western MA and be based in the Chester office.
Details are on www.tnc.org/careers
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12) LAND CONSERVATION ASSOC., MOUNT GRACE LCT, ATHOL
Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust (MA) seeking Land Conservation Associate (LCA). The LCA is a member of the Conservation Team and is
responsible for managing the department database, providing project and departmental support. Ability to manage several projects concurrently
is essential. The LCA processes landowner inquiries and project leads, assists with conservation project assessment, coordinates diligence tasks,
maintains project documentation to departmental standards, and provides general administrative and project support. The position requires
strong interpersonal skills and knowledgeable interaction with landowners, attorneys, government officials, appraisers, surveyors, foresters and
other consultants. The LCA is supervised by the Conservation Director and may supervise volunteers. Applicants will have, at minimum, a college
degree in a natural resources, regional planning, or paralegal related field, with a minimum of two years experience in an office environment,
preferably in a non-profit or land conservation related field and a genuine enthusiasm for conservation, familiarity with land conservation
techniques and conservation laws, and ability to work independently. Strong database management skills required (MS Access). GIS software
skills are desirable. Send cover letter, resume and references or further inquiries to: cormier@mountgrace.org or 1461 Old Keene Rd, Athol MA
01331. No phone calls, please. Applications will be accepted until November 30.
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13) SR. PROJECT ASSOCIATE, TPL BOSTON
TPL Job Opening, 10/18/2007, Northeast Region, Boston, MA. The Senior Project Associate provides administrative support and project
coordination to the project management staff to aid their efforts to preserve open space and environmentally sensitive lands utilizing nonprofit
land acquisition techniques (Job #991C)
For complete description and application instructions, go to:
http://tpl.org/tier3_cd.cfm?content_item_id=21864&folder_id=176
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14) OFFICE MANAGER, TPL, PORTLAND ME
The Office Manager is responsible for the overall management, performance and cost-effectiveness of all administrative functions in office. Tasks
include administrative support, mail, letter and grant writing, meeting schedules, and office maintenance.
For complete description and application instructions, go to:
http://tpl.org/tier3_cd.cfm?content_item_id=21877&folder_id=176
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15) GIS/CONSERVATION INFO MGR, TNC, CONCORD NH
GIS & Conservation Information Manager. Concord, New Hampshire
The Nature Conservancy seeks an individual to manage the compilation, assembly, storage, maintenance, retrieval, and use of digital data,
reports, and other conservation information for the New Hampshire Chapter. Primary responsibilities include: managing and operating the
Chapter’s Geographical Information System; gathering information, conducting digital data analysis and modeling, and preparing reports and map
products for a variety of purposes including ecoregional and conservation area planning, land protection and stewardship, communications/
outreach, and fundraising; assisting with landowner inquiries; assisting with GIS-based measures of conservation progress; maintaining
organized paper map and aerial photo files; and managing the Chapter’s use of GPS technology. The Nature Conservancy is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.
Holly Summers
Director of Operations
Phone: (603) 224-5853 Ext. 11
Fax: (603) 228-2459
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16) JOBS AT MAJOR CONSERVATION EMPLOYERS IN NEW ENGLAND
Current listings are on their websites.
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The Trustees of Reservations
http://www.thetrustees.org/pages/796_jobs_listing.cfm
Mass Audubon
http://www.massaudubon.org/Jobs/jobs_index.php
The Trust for Public Land
http://tpl.org/tier2_cl.cfm?folder_id=202
The Nature Conservancy
http://nature.org/cgi-bin/zope.pcgi/careers/jobs.html
Appalachian Mountain Club
http://www.outdoors.org/about/employment/
Mass. Association of Conservation Commissions
(posts jobs with local Conservation Commissions)
http://www.maccweb.org/resources_jobs.html
New England Wild Flower Society
http://www.newfs.org/about/opportunities
Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests
http://forestsociety.org/aboutus/employment.asp
Maine Land Trust Network
http://www.mltn.org/view_jobs.php
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Nationwide Land Trust Job Postings
Land Trust Alliance
http://lta.org/resources/ltjobs.htm
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Massachusetts State Environment and Conservation Agencies
All state agency openings are listed on the “Commonwealth Employment Opportunity (CEO)” website at:
https://jobs.hrd.state.ma.us/recruit/public/3111/index.do
Department Of Agricultural Resources (DAR)
Department Of Conservation And Recreation (DCR)
Department Of Environmental Protection (DEP)
Department Of Fish And Game (DFG)
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA)
Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife)
Natural Heritage and Endangered Species program (NHESP)
Riverways Program
Geographic Information Services (MassGIS)
Massachusetts State Colleges and Universities
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Environment and Conservation Agencies in Other N.E. States
Connecticut Dept. of Environmental Protection (DEP)
http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2699&q=323350&depNav_GID=1511
Connecticut Dept. of Agriculture (DOAG)
http://www.ct.gov/doag/cwp/view.asp?a=1406&q=260136
Maine Dept. of Conservation (DOC)
http://www.maine.gov/doc/jobs/index.shtml
Maine Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (IF&W)
http://www.maine.gov/ifw/employment/index.htm
Maine Dept. of Environmental Protection (DEP)
http://www.maine.gov/dep/mdepjobs.shtml
Maine Natural Areas Program
http://www.mainenaturalareas.org/docs/employment/
New Hampshire Dept. of Environmental Services (DES)
http://www.des.nh.gov/employ.htm
New Hampshire Fish and Game Dept. (F&G)
http://wildlife.state.nh.us/Inside_FandG/human_resources.htm
New Hampshire Division of Forests & Lands
http://www.dred.state.nh.us/divisions/forestandlands/jobs/index.htm
New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
http://www.dec.ny.gov/about/27863.html
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
http://nysparks.state.ny.us/agency/employ/
Adirondack Park Agency (APA)
Rhode Island Dept. of Environmental Management (DEM)
http://www.dem.ri.gov/jobs/index.htm
Rhode Island Division of Parks & Recreations (RIPARKS)
http://www.riparks.com/employment.htm
Vermont Agency of Natural Resources (ANR)
Home page: http://www.anr.state.vt.us/
Jobs at State of Vermont Dept. of Human Resources
http://www.vermontpersonnel.org/jobapplicant/index.php
Vermont State Parks Jobs: http://www.vtstateparks.com/htm/employment.cfm
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Jobs with Federal Agencies
(more coming soon)
http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/
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