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.

2006-2007 Grant Program

The NCCFFF Conservation Grant Program is currently soliciting proposals from affiliated clubs under the 2006-2007 conservation budget.

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:

November 15, 2006 (Decision Expected by January 15, 2007)

March 30, 2007 (Decision Expected by June 15, 2007)

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: Mark Rockwell, vpconservation,

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.