March 1, 2021
The Allegheny Group Sierra Club’s Huplits Wildlife Grants Committee is seeking grant proposals to help protect animal wildlife and wildlife habitat in Pennsylvania. Approximately $75,000 will be available for the 2021 Huplits Wildlife Grant Competition. Seven (7) grants were awarded in last year's (2020) competition, totaling $78,925.
Application Guidelines
- We seek projects that directly impact wildlife in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on a regional or statewide level.
- A proposal may involve public education, grassroots campaign organization, litigation, land acquisition,or research that directly focuses on protecting Pennsylvania wildlife, its habitat, and preventing cruelty to animals.
- Projects will be funded for no more than two years. Under special circumstances a project may be extended.
- An organization is ineligible in 2021 if it seeks additional funding for continuation of the same project awarded past grant money and 1) has not provided prompt 6-month updates in regards to their recent Huplits Grant expenditures or 2) have not expended more than 50% of their Huplits Grant monies by May 1, 2021.
- Grants may be sought by Sierra Club entities within Pennsylvania.
- Non-Sierra Club organizations with projects in Pennsylvania may apply for a grant; however, preference will be given to proposals that work in partnership with Sierra Club and are aligned with the goals of local PA Sierra Club Groups and/or Sierra Club Pennsylvania Chapter.
- Applications seeking Sierra Club preference must be accompanied by a supporting letter from their local PA Sierra Club Group Chair.
- All proposals should include a copy of their IRS501(c)(3) designation letter.
- All proposals should be submitted in WORD format and include the overall purpose and goal of the project, objectives, major activities, resources required, specific timelines, a detailed budget, and a contact person’s name, address, phone number and email.
DEADLINE: Submit proposals no later than May 1, 2021 to Barb Grover (Huplits 2021 Committee Chair) via e-mail at barbgroverHuplits2021@gmail.com If you have any questions, contact Barb via email or call 412-521-9526.