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Habitat restoration Fund Grants

HELP US build BIRD-FRIENDLY COMMUNITies
NOMINATE YOUR PARK OR GREENSPACE FOR A HABITAT RESTORATION FUND Grant PROJECT

PictureLittle Creek Horse Farm, in DeKalb County, was the recipient of the 2019 Habitat Restoration Grant. Photo by Gabe Andrle.
Throughout our state  reside wildlife that are dependent on a healthy, native ecosystem, and of those most prominently recognized are birds. Once plentiful, resident and migratory birds have succumbed to population declines due to habitat loss and degradation as a result of rapid, sprawling development. However, we are learning more and more that conservation works. The 2016 State of the Birds Report found that where public awareness grows and habitats are preserved and managed, bird populations rebound.

Georgia Audubon and its partners play an important role in creating bird resiliency in the Southeast. Through our collaborative conservation and engagement programs, we are building places where birds and people thrive. Thanks to a generous gift to Georgia Audubon in 2018 from an anonymous donor honoring Doug Downing, we were proud to establish the Habitat Restoration Fund.
 
The Habitat Restoration Fund aims to increase high quality habitat for birds while also increasing community partnerships and educational outreach. Modeled after our other habitat restoration projects, the Habitat Restoration Fund invites community groups, friends groups, municipalities, and other property managers to apply for this competitive opportunity to receive consulting and services to restore critical habitat. This can include removal of invasive, exotic plant species, installation of bird-friendly native plants, garden/habitat design services, bird monitoring, and community programs. In 2019, two project sites were chosen; Henderson Park in Tucker and Candler Park in Atlanta.  In 2020, Little Creek Horse Farm in DeKalb County received the grant. The ultimate goal is for the project to meet the criteria of Georgia Audubon’s Wildlife Sanctuary Program.

Please look for more information in the months to come about the 2021 grant.

Click to Download List of Criteria

Eligibility
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COVID-19 Update:  The application process for the habitat restoration grant has been delayed due to COVID-19. We anticipate rolling out this year's program in Fall 2020. Please check back later for updates and for an updated application. Thanks for your patience.

Properties must meet the following criteria:
  • The property must be accessible to the public and located in one of the following counties: Carroll, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding, Rockdale, or Spalding.
  • The property should have a dedicated management group, such as a park manager or management team, friends’ group, formal neighborhood group, or other similar groups with access to the property.
  • The group must be familiar with the local municipal or other park/land improvement process and be able to navigate this process with Atlanta Audubon.
  • The project area must be at least 50 square feet large to meet the minimum criteria for the Atlanta Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary certification program but no larger than 3 acres.

Guidelines

We are seeking proposals that create resiliency for both wildlife and the local community, as well as those that strengthen the network of Georgia Audubon Wildlife Sanctuaries. The Habitat Restoration Fund project will include the following components provided by Georgia Audubon:
  • Professional invasive, exotic plant removal;
  • Bird-friendly, native plant installation;
  • Birds species abundance monitoring;
  • Seasonal on-site bird banding;
  • Volunteer work days and community science monitoring;
  • Community outreach programs at project site and nearby facilities as appropriate; and
  • Georgia Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary Certification.

A set of conservation and community involvement criteria will be used to evaluate project applications including amount and type of exotic, invasive plants, proximity to waterways or wetlands, amount of unique or impaired bird habitat, public accessibility, existing bird data, community impact and reach, educational opportunities, and ability and willingness of continued community participation past the initial project timeline. The project application asks the applicant to address each of these areas. Including a map of the project location in your application is helpful.

We are looking for projects that are going to make an impact for birds and for people. Projects with strong community and educational opportunities are of great interest.

To understand more about Georgia Audubon’s habitat programs, we suggest you review the following information as you craft your proposal.
  • Georgia Audubon’s Wildlife Sanctuary Certification Program
  • Recommendations for Best Management Practices for a Healthy Environment for People, Birds, and Wildlife
  • Georgia Audubon’s Habitat Restoration Projects

Schedule
COVID-19 Update:  The application process for the habitat restoration grant has been delayed due to COVID-19. We anticipate rolling out this year's program in Fall 2020. Please check back later for updates and for an updated application. Thanks for your patience.

How to Apply

Please check back for updates on the 2020 application process.

Questions

​Please direct questions about this opportunity to Adam Betuel, Director of Conservation via email or by phone at 678-973-2437.
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Past Grant Recipients

2019 Recipient
  • Little Creek Horse Farm, DeKalb County
2018 Recipients
  • Candler Park Conservancy​
  • Henderson Park, DeKalb County
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4055 Roswell Road, NE
Atlanta, GA  30342
​678-973-2437
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  • Conservation
    • Climate Change
    • Wildlife Sanctuary Program >
      • Wildlife Sanctuary Requirements
      • Sanctuary Resources
    • Habitat Restoration >
      • Habitat Restoration Fund
      • Piedmont Park Exhibitat
    • Project Safe Flight
    • Lights Out Georgia
    • Species of Concern >
      • Ruby-throated Hummingbird
      • Chimney Swift
      • Wood Thrush
      • Brown-headed Nuthatch
    • Advocacy >
      • Okefenokee Swamp
    • Plants for Birds >
      • Plant Sales
    • Coffee and Chocolate
  • Education
    • For Youth >
      • Atlanta Urban Ecologists
      • Atlanta Urban Ecologists II
      • Georgia Audubon Bird Stories
      • Homeschool
      • Scouts
      • Youth Birding Competition
      • Camp Talon
    • For Educators >
      • School Programs
      • Learning About Birds Curriculum
      • Professional Development
      • Connecting Students with STEM Through Birds
      • Resources
    • Adult Education >
      • Workshops
      • Master Birder Program
    • Community Outreach
    • Hummingbird Ambassador Programs
    • Scholarships
    • Digital Resources
  • Go Birding
    • Field Trips
    • Injured/Orphaned Birds
    • Birding Sites in Georgia
    • Travel >
      • St. Marks NWR & Wakulla Springs 2021
      • Oaxaca Mexico 2021
      • Dauphin Island 2021
      • Maine 2021
      • North Dakota 2021
      • Utah 2021
      • Winter in the Lower Rio Grande Valley
      • Jamaica 2021
      • Northern Minnesota 2022
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