Arizona Game & Fish (AZGFD) Heritage Fund THE HERITAGE FUND IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
AZGFD Heritage Grant Workshop •Welcome •Introductions •Overview •Important information •Application HOW-TO •Questions THE HERITAGE FUND IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
Heritage Fund “Grants Program” The Heritage Fund “Grants Program” was established in 1992 by the Arizona Game and Fish Commission The Heritage Grants Program benefits communities statewide and supports critical conservation programs throughout Arizona Since Inception, the Department has awarded over 800 Heritage Grants totaling more than $16,000,000 Heritage grants are funded solely through the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Heritage Fund If the Department does not receive its full allocation of Heritage dollars, available funding for grants may be reduced. THE HERITAGE FUND IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
Heritage Grant Eligible Applicants Federal, Tribal, State or Local governments; public school districts and charter schools Non-profit organization 501(C) are now eligible without a government sponsor THE HERITAGE FUND IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
Heritage Grant Sub-categories and Dollars Available Environmental Education $ 16,000.00 Outdoor Education $ 16,000.00 Schoolyard Habitat $ 30,000.00 Urban Wildlife $100,000.00 Public Access $ 50,000.00 IIAPM $200,000.00 THE HERITAGE FUND IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
Heritage Grants Awarded 2017 Grant Cycle $Avail/Award #Apps/Award Environmental Ed $ 16k/$16k 23/5 Outdoor Ed $ 16k/$16k 20/9 Schoolyard $ 30k/$29.8k 13/3 Urban $100k/$100k 26/7 Public Access $ 50k/$50k 6/2 IIAPM $200k/$124,159 8/4 In 2017 we received 96 applications and 30 Grants were Awarded – 31% success rate THE HERITAGE FUND IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
2017 Heritage Grant DEADLINE DATE Tuesday, October 31, 2017 by 5:00 p.m. Arizona Game and Fish Department Phoenix Office 5000 W. Carefree Highway Phoenix, AZ 85086 THE HERITAGE FUND IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
Heritage Grant Submittals Hard Copy Applications - One original and one copy Signature on the application must be an individual who has signature authority Electronic applications are accepted-MUST be received by the DEADLINE date and time. (Scanned or Electronic Signatures are accepted) Note: if emailing proposal we highly recommend applicant confirms receipt by calling 623-236-7530 Faxed copies will not be accepted. THE HERITAGE FUND IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
AGFD Heritage Grants ALL Grant applicants must submit by Deadline Date Four-page application (EE, OE, Schoolyard, Urban, Public Access & IIAPM) ALL supporting documents are required with initial application. Heritage Grant application materials and forms can be found at www.azgfd.gov/w_c/heritage_apply.shtml THE HERITAGE FUND IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
Heritage Grant Pre-Screening EE, OE, Schoolyard, Urban, Public Access & IIAPM Pre-screen criteria: Eligible Applicant Proposal must meet one or more of the Goals, Objectives or Priorities listed within the respective Funding Window Application must have authorized signature All OE proposals must include a Field-trip itinerary All proposals that meet the pre-screen criteria will transition to the grant Review and Scoring process THE HERITAGE FUND IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
Heritage Grant Review & Scoring Scoring Teams are established for each fund sub- category Teams comprised of 3-5 members (with 2-3 AGFD and 1-2 Heritage Public Advisory Committee members) Teams evaluate proposals using evaluation criteria listed on Page-8 of the Heritage grants manual THE HERITAGE FUND IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
Heritage Grant Review & Scoring Each proposal is reviewed & scored based on its own merit Each proposal evaluated against evaluation criteria and assigned a score by each scoring team member Compiled scores highest-to-lowest in rank-order Scoring team recommendations are presented to AGFD Executive Staff for review, discussion and approval then the Director for final approval THE HERITAGE FUND IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
Heritage Grants Funding Window (FW) • FWs for each fund Sub-Category are reviewed & approved by our Department annually • Approved FWs cannot change during Heritage grant cycle • All Proposals Must meet one or more FW Goals, Objectives or Priorities to be Eligible THE HERITAGE FUND IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
Environmental Education (EE) Funding Window $16,000 CRITERION 1: Educator Professional Development Partnerships. The emphasis of this criterion is to provide funds to off-set costs associated with Department-sponsored educator professional development training. These costs may include teacher leave time, substitute teacher fees, facility rentals, related classroom materials, and more. The training may be orientated toward a specific school or district, Arizona County or college/university pre-service program. Preference will be given to continued and sustained training, as opposed to one-time workshops. Professional development must focus on Arizona wildlife species and emphasize one or more of the specific topics listed in E.E. Funding Windows: CRITERION 2. North American Model of Wildlife Conservation Education and Outreach- To develop and implement unique projects that can educate the general public on the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. CRITERION 3. Developing Natural Resource Stewards- To fund collaborative multi-agency/organization projects that use outdoor recreation as the foundation to develop public appreciation and stewardship of natural resource conservation. THE HERITAGE FUND IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Guidelines Focus on wildlife species native to Arizona Must impact Arizona schools and students Should span academic disciplines and grade levels Continued/sustained training preferred vs. one-time workshops Enhance public awareness / safeguarding natural resources THE HERITAGE FUND IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY !
OUTDOOR EDUCATION (OE) Funding Window $16,000 CRITERION 1. Arizona Outdoor, Nature-Based Field Trip Experience - to get students into nature to explore habitats and wildlife first hand. CRITERION 2. Outdoor Programs at the Hirsch Conservation Education Area Field-Trip - to bring students to the BASF Biscuit Tank. THE HERITAGE FUND IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
Heritage OE Guidelines OE proposals must also include field-trip itinerary Projects must be closed in one year Funds can only be used to cover transportation and substitute teacher fees and resource costs necessary to carryout the activities Should include pre/post activities to ensure learning continues beyond the individual field-trip Applicants seeking AGFD on-site support for both classroom presentation and hands-on activity must specify this within their application proposal THE HERITAGE FUND IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
SCHOOLYARD HABITAT Funding Window $30,000 CRITERION 1: Development of New Wildlife Habitats on School sites. CRITERION 2: Enhancement or Restoration of Heritage Funded Schoolyard Habitat . THE HERITAGE FUND IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
Schoolyard Guidelines Must involve students in all project phases Must demonstrate long-term use and sustainability Development, design, construction and habitat site protection are all fundable costs Funds are primarily intended to be used for wildlife habitat improvements and should not be used for items considered decorative or ornamental Proposal must include a map/design and a sample list of native plants that will be in your habitat THE HERITAGE FUND IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
Heritage SCHOOLYARD Habitats Projects should promote wildlife and habitat education through project design Desert tortoise enclosure THE HERITAGE FUND IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
Heritage SCHOOLYARD Habitats Funds used to purchase scientific equipment, tools, computers, optics, etc. is an allowable expense however, these should be reasonable in scope compared to the overall requested budget Students should be active participants from initial design and implementation to final evaluation and project closure
Ineligible Projects Research without direct application to wildlife or wildlife habitats Picnic areas, playgrounds and parks Trails not related to wildlife or wildlife habitats Interpretive materials relating to history or archaeology General landscaping or vegetable garden projects THE HERITAGE FUND IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
URBAN WILDLIFE Funding Window $100,000 CRITERION 1: Human/Wildlife Conflicts : Projects that reduce risk of critical incident conflicts. CRITERION 2: Watchable Wildlife Viewing : Wildlife- focused festivals, programs, workshops. CRITERION 3: Wildlife Corridors/Habitat Conservation: Projects supporting and/or promoting urban smart growth efforts and projects that would study impacts to wildlife of new/proposed urban development. CRITERION 4: Urban and Community Fishing Waters: Projects to improve sport fishery populations and enhance fish habitats. THE HERITAGE FUND IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
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