James E. Brown Forest Education Grant
Thanks to the non-profit Tillamook Forest Heritage Trust, an annual grant is now available to help teachers, interpreters, community groups or others involved in education projects and activities relating to the Tillamook State Forest.
What is it for?
Helping people better understand and appreciate the Tillamook State Forest through educational and interpretive experiences and tools.
Who is Eligible?
Teachers, schools, school districts, ESDs, extension agents, or other local governments that will be developing programs and activities primarily related to learning about the Tillamook State Forest; non-profit organizations (certified by the IRS as 501(c)(3) tax deductible charitable organizations) which provide interpretation or education services or resources related to learning about the Tillamook State Forest.
Process and Timing
- Grant applications are due to the Tillamook Forest Heritage Trust by Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at 5:00 pm. Electronic submissions only. Send applications to cseely@odf.state.or.us..
- The Board of Trustees and a review committee reviews all grant proposals. A final determination on grant awards is made in mid-January 2012.
- The Trust will feature the selected project(s) during the 2012 Arbor Week (April 1-7).
For more information, contact the Tillamook Forest Heritage Trust at (503) 945-7318.