Research proposals should seek to expand our understanding of the coast redwood, giant sequoia, or the ecosystems in which they are key components. Grants are awarded to study redwood biology, redwood ecosystem maintenance or restoration, potential effects of global climate change, and/or sustained public use for redwood areas. Applied research or research that informs redwood conservation, restoration and/or public use is welcome.
One of Save the Redwoods League's objectives is to widely disseminate the results of completed studies. Applicants are expected to provide a final report, suitable for posting on the League's Web site, and a synopsis suitable for a broad public audience.
In 2010, Save the Redwoods League must receive applications on or before November 5. Individual requests to the League should not exceed $15,000 and matching funds are encouraged. Grant proposals will be reviewed in November and decisions announced shortly thereafter. Grant applicants will only be accepted from qualified organizations such as a school, university, or public charity. The League cannot provide grants to individuals, for-profit organizations, or organizations engaged in lobbying. Grant reports are expected within 13 months from the date the work is started. Proposals to take advantage of unanticipated events may be considered outside the regular grant cycle. Please contact us directly to discuss this.
Please contact Laura Kindsvater at (415) 820-5826 or lkindsvater@savetheredwoods.org to discuss your project before submitting your proposal.
All applicants must download and complete the application form:
2010 application in MS Word
2010 application PDF
Where possible, please submit completed applications in Adobe PDF format (MS Word also acceptable). Application materials submitted by mail should be stapled in upper left corner and should be suitable for black-and-white reproduction.
Include Your W-9 form. Attach one completed federal W-9 form, "Request for Taxpayer identification Number and Certification," with an original signature. The form is attached to paper copies of these guidelines, or may be downloaded from http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf. Scanned PDF copies are acceptable.
Proof of Tax-Exempt Status: Nonprofit organizations must include their IRS letter certifying tax-exempt status in the application package. The League may confirm the current status using IRS publication 78. All nonprofits and other charitable organizations must be registered with the State Attorney General's Registry of Charitable Trusts. Please include your CT number on the application form. Find your CT number.
Send your proposal to Laura Kindsvater at lkindsvater@savetheredwoods.org. If necessary, proposals may also be mailed to:
Save the Redwoods League
114 Sansome Street, Suite 1200
San Francisco CA 94104-3823
Attn: Laura Kindsvater, Research Grants
We will acknowledge receipt of your proposal by e-mail or postcard within two weeks. If you do not receive an acknowledgment, please contact us.
Checklist for application package
___ Cover letter
___ Completed application form
___ Narrative pages
___ Budget Sheet
___ Proof of nonprofit status (if applicable)