Overview
The NCCFFF Conservation Grant Program is open to NCCFFF affiliated clubs in Northern California and Northern Nevada. All conservation projects which support the FFF Moto of "All Fish, All Waters" are eligible for consideration.
2010 Grant Program
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Evaluation Criteria
NCCFFF Conservation Grants typically range from $500 to $5000, however larger or smaller awards may also be considered. NCCFFF Conservation Grants are awarded based on the following evaluation criteria:
1) Project provides tangible benefit to fish and fisheries habitat in Northern California and Northern Nevada.
2) Project accomplishes specific goals and objectives.
3) Potential to involve and mobilize members of the sponsoring NCCFFF affiliated club.
4) Potential to educate NCCFFF members and the general public about the importance of the resource being protected.
5) Project focuses on an issue which is of strategic importance to the NCCFFF.
6) Timeliness of the project and reasons why the project should be conducted now.
7) Availability of matching funds through sponsoring club or other funding source.
Applying For a NCCFFF Conservation Grant
Conservation Grant applications are reviewed twice a year. Applicants are encouraged to apply by the following deadlines:
TO BE ANNOUNCED
Under special circumstances where the timely implementation of a grant proposal requires more immediate funding, specific proposals may be considered under a different timeline if the applicant makes a strong case for why this is necessary.
Applicants are encouraged to apply using the Application Form provided.
return completed forms to:
NCCFFF Conservation Grant Application Form
Past Awards
California Golden Trout Project - $5000 matched with an additional $10000 from partners.
Fly Fishers for Conservation (Fresno) - $5000 Big Creek Meadow Restoration.
NCCFFF Steelhead Committee - $5000 for Alameda Creek Barrier Removal.
San Jose Flycasters - $5000 for Uvas Creek Barrier Removal.
California Watershed Coalition and San Jose Flycasters - $5000 to Advocate for Urban Watershed Restoration.
Tracy Flyfishers - $500 for On Stream Aquatic Education for Children.
Pacific Coast Flyrodders - $250 for Signage for Smith River Salmon Regulations.
