ENVIRONMENTAL GRANTS
Photo: Patricia Andersen
Thorn Creek Audubon Society donates financial assistance, not to exceed $500 per organization, to local organizations involved in environmental education, habitat restoration and/or wildlife protection and management. When deciding on whether your organization can successfully qualify and receive a Grant from Thorn Creek Audubon, please read our mission statement carefully to be sure your grant request fits our mission.
The mission of the Thorn Creek Audubon Society is to promote the enjoyment and appreciation of birds, to educate adults and children concerning our natural environment, to preserve, protect, and restore wildlife habitat, and to create awareness of local conservation issues.
The Grant Program and other chapter projects are supported by Thorn Creek Audubon member dues and contributions
Grant applications are considered quarterly. Deadlines are: February 15, May 15, August 15, and November 15
SOME OF OUR RECENT GRANTS
DIVERSIFYING WILDLIFE HABITAT AT SOUTH SUBURBAN COLLEGE Read
WILDLIFE HABITAT EXPANSIONS AT PRAIRIE STATE COLLEGE AND HOMEWOOD SD 153 WILLOW SCHOOL Read
BARTEL GRASSLANDS IMPROVEMENTS Read
NEOLA STREET COMMUNITY GARDEN - PARK FOREST Read
BIRD CONSERVATION NETWORK (BCN) BREEDING BIRD SPECIES DATA ANALYSIS Read
VILLAGE OF PARK FOREST – SUSTAINABILITY GRANT
PARK FOREST LIBRARY – BIRD SANCTUARY GARDEN GRANT
HOMEWOOD IZAAK WALTON PRESERVE – CHIMNEY SWIFT TOWER GRANT
HOMEWOOD SCIENCE CENTER – NATIVE PLANT GARDEN GRANT
PARK FOREST-CHICAGO HEIGHTS SCHOOL DISTRICT 163 – RECYCLING PROGRAM GRANT
STILLMAN NATURE CENTER
THORN CREEK NATURE CENTER – ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS MATERIALS GRANT
