PLJV/ConocoPhillips Grants
The Playa Lakes Joint Venture announces the availability of funding for projects which address the PLJV mission within the Joint Venture's boundaries. The PLJV supports and promotes habitat conservation for wintering, migrating and breeding birds that occur on playa lakes, saline lakes, marshes, riparian areas and associated uplands in portions of Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
A limited amount of funding is available annually for project proposals in three categories: habitat conservation, research and education/outreach that address the stated PLJV priorities for each (see below). Funding is limited to no more than $25,000 per project per year. Proposals need to indicate a minimum of a 1:1 match, with preference given to projects with higher levels of matching funds. Awarded funds are available on a reimbursement basis only and must be spent by Dec. 31, 2012, although extensions may be granted upon request. If approved, progress reports must be submitted biannually (June 1 and Dec. 31) until project completion when a final report is required. Proposals will first be reviewed at the state level, after which proposals are forwarded to the Joint Venture. A team, composed of members of the Management Board, staff and the Science Advisory Team (SAT) will review and rank proposals. The team will make recommendations to the PLJV Management Board, which makes funding decisions at its winter meeting January, 2011.
To submit an application to the PLJV, download the proposal instructions (see below), prepare the proposal, and send an electronic copy (MS Word) to the appropriate state representative by November 15. Early submittal allows your representative time to review the proposal, suggest modifications if needed, and acquire state-level approval. Your state representative will then submit your proposal by December 15 to the PLJV staff for distribution to the appropriate PLJV team. Late proposals, or proposals that do not follow guidelines, will NOT be accepted - no exceptions! Applicants will be notified of funding decisions shortly after the winter Management Board meeting.
Proposal Instructions, Report Form and State Rep. Info:
For Habitat Projects:
For Education/Outreach Projects :
For Research Projects: