VBS New & Refurbished Trails Grant Application

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Applicant Name*

First NameLast Name

Street Address*

City*

State*

Zip Code*

County*

Phone Number*

Email*

example@example.com

Is applicant a VBS member?*

YesNo

Is this a new or refurbished trail?*

New trailRefurbished trail

Is this trail in an urban area?*

YesNo

Has the VBS County Coordinator been involved in your planning?

YesNo

Name of your VBS County Coordinator

Please explain how your County Coordinator has been involved.

Is this trail on private property or public property?*

Private propertyPublic property

Name of Property*

Street address*

City*

State*

County*

Zip Code*

Contact Person*

Property Type*

Are there any other organizations involved in this project?*

YesNo

Names of other organizations

Are there any other sources of funding available for this project?*

YesNo

Names of other funding sources

Number of nest boxes planned*

Number of poles and nest guards*

Describe the project, including plans for monitoring the nest boxes from April 1 through August 31 of each year and reporting the activity to the VBS County Coordinator. *

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

Please download the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between VBS and the Grant Recipient. Fill out the MOU, obtain signatures, then upload a copy of the completed MOU below.

Applications will not be accepted without a completed Memorandum of Understanding.

Please upload a copy of the completed and signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).*

Please upload any other documents or files in support of your application.

Total estimated cost of the project*

Total Grant amount requested*

Please note the following requirements:

The Grant Coordinator will determine if nest box materials will be provided directly to the applicant and/or if VBS will reimburse the applicant for the purchase of nest box materials.
The total cost of each complete nest box set-up (box, pole, 2 predator guards and all hardware) should not exceed $70.00.
The preferred nest box design is the “Carl Little” design described on the VBS Web Site. The Grant Coordinator must approve any deviation from this design.
Please carefully review this application, then apply by clicking the Submit button below.

If you have any questions, please contact Grant Coordinator Valerie Kenyon Gaffney at vkg3105@gmail.com.

Thank you for submitting an application!