Mountain Equipment Coop – Capacity Building Grants

To strengthen the effectiveness of conservation organizations. Relevance to Guardian Watchmen program: Capacity building for Guardian Watchmen programs on fundraising, leadership, communications. Regional Guardian Watchmen gatherings.

Regional Contact: 

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

Grant Focus: 

To strengthen the effectiveness of conservation organizations. Evaluation Criteria
•    Your organization has established a strong record in environmental conservation.
•    The project leverages the ability of the organization or network to pursue conservation goals through investment in technology or training and development of people.
•    The project focuses on increasing strategic or operational effectiveness.
•    A plan is in place to sustain your organization's increased capacity.
•    Training and human resources development projects will build skills and knowledge of key staff, exceptional volunteers or board members in areas such as:
          * Leadership skills
          * Strategic planning
          * Governance
          * Fundraising or financial management
          * Communications or marketing

Relevance to GW Programs: 

Capacity building for Guardian Watchmen programs on fundraising, leadership, communications.

Application Deadline: 
September 10, 2012
Granting Amounts: 

$5000 to $35,000

Special Notes: 

On-line application. Must set up a membership for the organization: please call the Service Centre. Note: March 10th and September 10th deadlines.