Mountain Equipment Coop – Research

To support wilderness conservation and sustainable recreational land use. Funding for small research projects on species at risk, traditional use studies, etc.

Regional Contact: 

1.888.847.0770 (Canada and USA)
604.876.6221 (Vancouver area and international)

Grant Focus: 

To support the protection of ecologically significant cores and corridors.

Evaluation Criteria:   
•    The project has been initiated by or is undertaken in collaboration with an environmental and/or recreation community organization.   
•    The project has grassroots support.
•    Urgency of, and need for, research is demonstrated. 
•    Project goals are attainable within a one-year grant term. 
•    Your research leader is experienced, qualified, and will enhance credibility of the project. 
•    The research is rigorous and results are measurable.
•    A strong plan is in place to: Disseminate results; Use the research to support the work of other ENGOs; Influence land-use decisions and outcomes

Relevance to GW Programs: 

Small research projects on species at risk, traditional use studies, etc.

Application Deadline: 
March 10, 2012
Granting Amounts: 

$5,000 to $20,000

Special Notes: 

March 10th and September 10th deadlines.