2023 Chapter/Section Development Grant

2023 SWS Chapter/Section Development Grant

The SWS Board of Directors is pleased to offer a Development Grant to Chapters and Sections in order to expand programs and membership in keeping with our mission to promote understanding, conservation, scientifically based management, and sustainable use of wetlands throughout the world. The term of the grant is two years; amounts up to $4,000 will be considered. Up to two winners will be selected each year. Chapters and Sections can apply for the Grant by completing this online application where they must outline their objectives.

Selection of Chapters and/or Sections to receive funding is based on demonstration of need, quality of proposal, statement of objectives, and likelihood of success. Grant money will be transferred to the Chapter/Section account on an incremental basis. The Chapter president and treasurer/Section Chair will be responsible for sending an annual report to the BOD and the SWS Awards Committee detailing how the money was spent and how goals have (or have not) been met. There will be an opportunity for explanation after one year if goals have not yet been met. A final report will be due at the end of the grant period.

Application deadline: March 31, 2023

Chapter/Section Name *

Applicant Full Name *

Email Address *

Provide a detailed description of the reasons why support is needed. *

0/700 words

Provide a brief overview of the Chapter’s/Section's financial situation over the past four years. *

0/300 words

Provide a description of attempts made by the Chapter/Section to generate funds on their own and an explanation of why they were unsuccessful and are unlikely to be successful in the future without supplemental funding. *

0/1000 words

Provide a detailed description of the proposal objectives and how they are linked to SWS goals and objectives as outlined in the SWS 2020-2025 strategic plan:

Goal 1: Communication
Promote wetland science and stewardship so that wetlands are understood and their importance recognized.

Goal 2: Education & Research
Foster high-quality wetland research and education opportunities for all stakeholders, support public awareness of wetlands, and provide support for education and outreach efforts.

Goal 3: Global Reach
Support advancements in wetland science and practice worldwide.

Goal 4: Membership
Build and maintain one of the leading wetland science organizations in the world. Ensure that the growth and development of SWS are sustainable and inclusive of diverse backgrounds, ethnicity, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, and geography. *

0/1000 words

Provide a description and detailed timetable of promotional activities; initiatives; development of materials; and a list of anticipated results and an explanation of why these would have a good chance of success over the two-year period. Note: the Chapter/Section will receive an initial funding disbursement of up to 60% of the total and subsequent disbursements of the remaining funds will be awarded upon successful review of accomplishments/progress. *

0/1000 words

Provide an itemized breakdown of costs for activities in comparison with the expected benefits, i.e., positive trends in membership and revenue generation. *