Blackland Prairie Chapter Project Grant Application

Statement of Purpose

The Grant Committee of the Blackland Prairie Texas Master Naturalist Chapter provides funding to Chapter Members for projects and programs that support the Chapter’s motto of education, restoration, and conservation, and align with the Texas Master Naturalist (TMN) Program Mission Statement:

The Texas Master Naturalist Program’s mission is to develop a corps of well-informed volunteers to provide education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities for the State of Texas.

Types of grants to be awarded

  • Micro Grant up to $500.00 reimbursement*

*Please note, at the discretion of the Grant Committee and with the approval of the Board, grant allocations may be awarded at higher levels or for multi-year opportunities.

Project Eligibility

  • Grant proposals must outline innovative and comprehensive project(s) consistent with the TMN Program Mission Statement.
  • The project must provide for education, restoration, and preservation in Collin, Hunt, or contiguous counties.
  • The project applicant must be a Blackland Prairie Chapter member in good standing and a certified Master Naturalist.
  • The project must demonstrate a well-thought-out plan and leadership.
  • Members of the Grant Committee may submit grant applications for their projects, but must recuse themselves from participating in the committee’s assessment of their project.
  • Members of the Board of Directors may submit grant applications for their projects, but must recuse themselves from participating in the Board’s voting to approve funding of their project.
  • If applying for continued funding for an ongoing BPTMN-approved grant project, the applicant must schedule a site visit or touch base with the Grants Committee.

Grant Administration

  1. Grants will be awarded in January and July of each year. Update reports are due to your BPTMN Grant Committee/Board Member liaison quarterly.
  2. Grant awardees must electronically acknowledge a grant award letter outlining the project agreement with the Chapter and the method of reimbursement.
  3. Update reports are due to the BPTMN Grant Committee/Board member liaison quarterly.
    • January grant award due dates are April 5th, July 5th, and October 5th, with the final report due January 5th. If the project concludes prior to the end of the award period, a final report may be submitted earlier than January 5th.
    • July grant award dates are October 5th, January 5th, and April 5th, with the final report due July 5th. If the project concludes prior to the end of the award period, a final report may be submitted earlier than July 5th.
    • Update reports should include expenditure receipts, reimbursement forms, project images, and project summaries. All receipts must be submitted prior to submitting the one-year report.
    • Update reports may be used in “Shaking the Trees” and the chapter’s newsletters.
  4. Expenditures incurred prior to the grant award date will not be reimbursed by the Chapter.
  5. Project reimbursements cannot be made if quarterly reporting requirements have not been met.
  6. Once approved, a project may not be changed without Board approval.
  7. It is the grantee’s responsibility to update the Grant Committee regarding any changes in the implementation of the grant project, including
    • Revision of original work plan.
    • Late quarterly report.
    • Delays in purchasing supplies or materials.
    • Inability to complete the project.
  8. Unspent funds; and/or
  9. Award recipients are encouraged to participate in a presentation to the Chapter in some form, ex. new member orientation, chapter meeting presentation, deep dive, walking tour, field trip, etc.
  10. Chapter projects may also be considered by the Board for submission to the state TMN program’s annual Project Fair.

The open application period is in the spring and fall. Please check our calendar for dates.

Do you have additional questions? Contact [email protected] to reach out to the grant committee.

Link to Supplemental Information Sheet

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