State Capacity Grants
The PLJV Capacity Grant Program was initiated in 2002 to provide member states additional resources to deliver habitat conservation projects that address PLJV priorities. The grants are intended to increase the ongoing capacity of states to develop and deliver habitat projects, rather than directly support habitat, research, and/or education/outreach projects. PLJV encourages grantees to identify bottlenecks in habitat delivery within their state and think about projects/programs that remove or lessen these bottlenecks. Successful state capacity grants result in sustainable local conservation partnerships that implement projects contributing to PLJV habitat objectives. Grants are awarded on an annual basis. Proposals for 2010 are due from states Nov. 13 with awards announced by the middle of December.
Capacity Grant Request for Proposals (RFP) is generally announced in the late summer or early fall. Capacity Grant proposals must be run through your state wildlife agency. Contact your state wildlife agency PLJV Management Board member to get started. For additional information, contact Christopher Rustay, Conservation Delivery Leader for the PLJV at (505) 243-0737 or via email.