Wildlife Conservation Youth Camp Impact in Montana
GrantID: 77485
Grant Funding Amount Low: $5,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $30,000
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Grant Overview
Montana's Outcome_first approach targets measurable increases in youth participation in wildlife monitoring projects across 16 counties east of the Continental Divide. State wildlife agency counts show elk and pronghorn populations in these counties grew 14 percent between 2018 and 2023, yet hunter-education enrollment among residents aged 14-18 declined 9 percent over the same span.
Target Outcomes in Montana's Eastern Front The primary metric is documented completion of at least one field data collection module per participant, logged through the Montana Natural Heritage Program's mobile application. Secondary metrics track the percentage of participants who submit at least two species observations verified by agency biologists within 12 months of camp attendance.
Why These Outcomes Matter Locally Montana's 1.1 million residents are spread across 147,000 square miles, producing the lowest population density in the contiguous United States. Youth in counties with fewer than 3 residents per square mile have limited exposure to professional conservation roles. Tracking observed outcomes therefore directly addresses documented gaps in the next generation of seasonal wildlife technicians, a workforce segment that currently shows 28 percent vacancy rates during peak field seasons.
Implementation Requirements Proposals must list exact GPS coordinates for planned field sites on public land, obtain written concurrence from the relevant regional wildlife manager, and attach a data-sharing agreement with the Montana Natural Heritage Program. Budgets may include vehicle mileage at the state rate of $0.67 per mile but must demonstrate that no single site exceeds 120 miles from the nearest participating school to control fuel and supervision costs. Unlike Idaho applications, Montana reviewers require evidence that all activities occur on lands with existing public access easements and that participant data will be uploaded to the state's open GIS portal within 30 days of collection.
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