PRATT — Grant funding is available to anyone working on, or looking to implement, projects focused on wildlife diversity and native non-game wildlife species. The grants will be awarded through the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism’s (KDWPT) Chickadee Checkoff Program. Grant proposals will be accepted through May 31, 2018. For a complete list of the eligibility requirements, and to view a current list of priority projects, download the grant guidance document at http://ksoutdoors.com/Services/Wildlife-Diversity/Chickadee-Checkoff/Chickadee-Checkoff-Small-Grants-Program.

By making small grants available each year, KDWPT is able utilize the talents and expertise of people outside of the department to complete a wide variety of educational, research-based, and habitat projects, as well as the monitoring of nongame wildlife and critical habitats.

For 38 years, wildlife and wildlife enthusiasts have benefited from this unique program. Visit the link above, or contact KDWPT’s Ecological Services section today at (620) 672-5911 to see if your work qualifies.

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