You can read the full RFP here: https://www.pollinator.org/pollinator.org/assets/generalFiles/2024-25-Lepidoptera-Grant-RFP.pdf

 

Priority Areas

The Lepidoptera Task Force has identified the following priority areas for funding, although well-written proposals on other topics will also be considered. Projects may fall into multiple categories.

• Community Grant: Projects should focus on community engagement and education. Examples of projects include:
  • Youth or school programs
  • Neighborhood beautification or education
  • Engagement with local stakeholders such as agricultural producers or municipalities
  • Training programs
  • Community Lepidoptera monitoring program
• Habitat Implementation Grant: Projects should include the installation of native nectar and host plants that support Lepidoptera.
• Research Continuation Grant: Given the 1-year performance period, most likely new research projects will not be able to generate findings; however, funding to complete existing research projects may be suitable. Examples of research topics related to conservation include:
  • Lepidoptera reintroductions
  • Captive rearing methods
  • Plant pollinator preference
  • Phenological studies
  • Impacts of climate change
  • Pesticide toxicity

 

Eligibility

Nonprofits, NGOs, educational institutions, and students are encouraged to apply. Government agencies and for-profit companies are not eligible. Focused, targeted projects with a high likelihood of providing tangible results that can be applied to improving Lepidoptera conservation are preferred. Proposals providing valuable additions to previously funded projects will be considered but results must be distinct. Proposals that focus on political efforts such as lobbying, litigation, and petitions are not eligible. Principal investigators of all funded projects will be expected to present their final report to the Lepidoptera Task Force and are encouraged to serve on the Task Force in the future.

Please note: One time at the midpoint of the grant-cycle, grantees will be asked to provide in-progress photos or videos, and/or a short written description of their project to be utilized by the grant program’s funders and by Pollinator Partnership/NAPPC. Grantees can work with the Lepidoptera Task Force to meet this requirement in a manner that makes sense for them. 

 Proposal Requirements: 

• Proposal title and project team with contact information including email(s), physical mailing address, and telephone number(s).
• Priority area focus/foci.
• Three-page project description maximum, with sufficient background and description of methods (12-pt font, single spaced, with page numbers; references are not included in this page limit).
• Detailed budget. As a non-profit organization, the Pollinator Partnership/NAPPC does not pay overhead on funded grants.
• Project timeline by month (March 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026).
• Project team qualifications including a two-page (maximum) resume of the primary applicant(s).
• Please explain if the proposal is under consideration by other funding organizations.

DECLARATION

I confirm that the information given on this form is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true and accurate. I understand that if I have given misleading information on this form, this will be sufficient grounds for terminating my application.

I agree that the information provided on this form may be shared with members of the NAPPC Lepidoptera Task Force and Pollinator Partnership.

Please call 415.362.1137 or email reed@pollinator.org for any questions.