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| Program Name |
Orchard Foundation |
| Program Information |
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| Sponsor(s) (fed, state, etc.): |
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| Program Description / Purpose: |
In addition to other areas, the Foundation funds environmental programs that deal with air quality, biodiversity, fresh and coastal waters, forests, toxic substances and pollution prevention. Advocacy projects are strongly encouraged and given preference. Generally, the Foundation only funds projects in New England and New York. |
| Program Requirements / Restrictions: |
Areas not funded include general citizen organizing and public awareness-building projects, environmental education projects (for adults or children), ocean fisheries, growth management and sprawl, energy (except for dams), animal rights, animal hospitals or rehabilitation centers, species specific projects, scientific research, and land acquisition. |
| Program Active: |
Yes |
| Program Website: |
http://www.orchardfoundation.org |
| Other Information: |
For guidelines and more information, see website. |
| Eligibility Information |
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| Eligible State(s): |
| Maine |
| Connecticut |
| Massachusetts |
| New Hampshire |
| Rhode Island |
| Vermont |
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| Geographic Scope: |
Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont (very infrequently in Connecticut and Rhode Island). |
| Award Information |
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| Assistance Type: |
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| Resources Available: |
Varies. Average one-year grant ranges from $3,000 to $15,000. |
| Application Information |
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| Application Deadline: |
Multiple: Concept Letters due March 1, September 1. |
| Application Available Online? |
Yes |
| Selection Priorities / Criteria: |
The Orchard Foundation favors organizations with a demonstrated competency in specific skills such as litigation, technology, scientific advocacy, or coalition building. |
| Contact Information |
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| Primary Contact: |
Brigitte L. Kingsbury
Executive Director
Orchard Foundation
PO Box 2587
South Portland, ME 04116-2587
Phone: (207) 799-0686
Fax:
Email: orchard@maine.rr.com
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| Example of Funded Projects |
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New York Rivers United, Restoring Running Rivers Program: $10,000 for first installment of a $30,000, three-year grant to restore natural flows to dry and altered rivers beds in New York State.
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| Topic Areas |
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| Air Quality & Climate Change | Solid & Hazardous Waste |
| Coastal Waters | Wildlife & Natural Communities |
| Environmental Advocacy | Lakes |
| Forests & Forestry | Rivers |
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| Education & Outreach | Capacity Building |
| Habitat Restoration | Conservation |
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| Last Updated: |
1/12/2009 |