Grants
In order to preserve birds and ecosystems for future generations, we must be willing to work toward a better future. That is why Louisville Audubon provides grants for organizations working to conserve our local environment. We encourage groups to apply that are interested in birding and environmental conservation, restoration and education.
To apply for a grant from the Louisville Audubon Society, download the grant application form below.
LAS Grant Application 2020
Louisville Audubon Society
2018 Grant Requests Summary
LAS GRANT REVIEW COMMITTEE
TAVIA CATHCART BROWN, MATT LAHM
We had a total of five grant requests submitted for review, which were received from the following organizations. Here is a summary of their requests, followed by the amount we decided to award each organization.
Oldham County Conservation District- Oldham Co. Monarch Butterfly Program
The request from the Oldham Co. Conservation District for LAS Grant Funding was $2,331.18 (total project cost is $4,662.36). This program was created in 2005 and OCCD provides the program to local schools, home schools, and occasional scout troops to educate, and raise awareness of, the life cycle and conservation threats contributing to the decline of Monarch butterfly populations nationwide. We decided to fund this project for $750 because of the importance educating children on the importance of building community relations, biodiversity, pollinators, and being proactive land stewards to support habitat for wildlife.
Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission- Grassland bird habitat restoration at Bouteloua Barrens State Nature Preserve
The request from KSNPC for LAS Grant Funding was for $1,475 (total project cost is $3,775). The 260 acre preserve at Bouteloua Barrens in Lincoln County is one of the largest native grass habitats in central Kentucky, and is threatened by encroaching cedar/woody stem trees that threaten several rare plant and animal species dependent upon grassland habitat. We agreed that the project was a priority due to the importance of preserving habitat and the mission of the KSNPC.We decided to fund this request in the amount of $1,000.
Kentucky Natural Lands Trust-Pine Mountain Wildlands Corridor Project
The request from KNLT for LAS grant funding was for $2000 (total project cost for protection of two land tracts totaling ~360 acres is $430,000). KNLT is focused on connecting existing protected areas along Pine Mountain. Pine Mountain is 180,000 acres, 110,000 acres in Ky., and is the largest intact ecosystem remaining in Kentucky and connects protected land in Tennessee and Virginia. Pine Mountain is home to nearly 1/7 (100) of the states’ rare plant and animal species. Because of the necessity to create and protect more contiguous quality habitat and the mission of the KNLT, we decided to fund this project for $1,250.
Passionist Earth and Spirit Center-Earth & Spirit Center Bird Habitat Enhancement
The request from Passionist Earth & Spirit Center for LAS Grant Funding was for $1,450 (total project cost is $1,450). They are seeking funding to support biodiversity and enhance their bird habitat on their 27 acre campus in the Highlands by constructing and installing bird nest boxes and planting native plant species that will support bird populations. Furthermore, they also plan to utilize this property to educate and promote sustainable, environmental stewardship. With Passionist & Earth and Spirit Center being a local organization that has goals that align closely with that of LAS, we decided to fund this project for $1,000.
Explore Kentucky Initiative (EKI)-City of Glasgow: Beaver Creek Blueway Trail/Stream corridor clean up
The request from the City of Glasgow/EKI for LAS Grant Funding was for $1,000 (total project cost of $3,400). The City of Glasgow and EKI have partnered together on a project to conduct a stream corridor clean up and create a 27 mile, blueway trail along Beaver creek, a tributary of the Barren River. This project does offer some indirect benefits that are aligned with the LAS Mission, but the goals of the project will primarily benefit members of the community by attracting paddlers/tourism. Therefore, we have decided to fund this project for $500.
To apply for a grant from the Louisville Audubon Society, download the grant application form below.
LAS Grant Application 2020
Louisville Audubon Society
2018 Grant Requests Summary
LAS GRANT REVIEW COMMITTEE
TAVIA CATHCART BROWN, MATT LAHM
We had a total of five grant requests submitted for review, which were received from the following organizations. Here is a summary of their requests, followed by the amount we decided to award each organization.
Oldham County Conservation District- Oldham Co. Monarch Butterfly Program
The request from the Oldham Co. Conservation District for LAS Grant Funding was $2,331.18 (total project cost is $4,662.36). This program was created in 2005 and OCCD provides the program to local schools, home schools, and occasional scout troops to educate, and raise awareness of, the life cycle and conservation threats contributing to the decline of Monarch butterfly populations nationwide. We decided to fund this project for $750 because of the importance educating children on the importance of building community relations, biodiversity, pollinators, and being proactive land stewards to support habitat for wildlife.
Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission- Grassland bird habitat restoration at Bouteloua Barrens State Nature Preserve
The request from KSNPC for LAS Grant Funding was for $1,475 (total project cost is $3,775). The 260 acre preserve at Bouteloua Barrens in Lincoln County is one of the largest native grass habitats in central Kentucky, and is threatened by encroaching cedar/woody stem trees that threaten several rare plant and animal species dependent upon grassland habitat. We agreed that the project was a priority due to the importance of preserving habitat and the mission of the KSNPC.We decided to fund this request in the amount of $1,000.
Kentucky Natural Lands Trust-Pine Mountain Wildlands Corridor Project
The request from KNLT for LAS grant funding was for $2000 (total project cost for protection of two land tracts totaling ~360 acres is $430,000). KNLT is focused on connecting existing protected areas along Pine Mountain. Pine Mountain is 180,000 acres, 110,000 acres in Ky., and is the largest intact ecosystem remaining in Kentucky and connects protected land in Tennessee and Virginia. Pine Mountain is home to nearly 1/7 (100) of the states’ rare plant and animal species. Because of the necessity to create and protect more contiguous quality habitat and the mission of the KNLT, we decided to fund this project for $1,250.
Passionist Earth and Spirit Center-Earth & Spirit Center Bird Habitat Enhancement
The request from Passionist Earth & Spirit Center for LAS Grant Funding was for $1,450 (total project cost is $1,450). They are seeking funding to support biodiversity and enhance their bird habitat on their 27 acre campus in the Highlands by constructing and installing bird nest boxes and planting native plant species that will support bird populations. Furthermore, they also plan to utilize this property to educate and promote sustainable, environmental stewardship. With Passionist & Earth and Spirit Center being a local organization that has goals that align closely with that of LAS, we decided to fund this project for $1,000.
Explore Kentucky Initiative (EKI)-City of Glasgow: Beaver Creek Blueway Trail/Stream corridor clean up
The request from the City of Glasgow/EKI for LAS Grant Funding was for $1,000 (total project cost of $3,400). The City of Glasgow and EKI have partnered together on a project to conduct a stream corridor clean up and create a 27 mile, blueway trail along Beaver creek, a tributary of the Barren River. This project does offer some indirect benefits that are aligned with the LAS Mission, but the goals of the project will primarily benefit members of the community by attracting paddlers/tourism. Therefore, we have decided to fund this project for $500.