This grant supports conservation efforts for three migratory shorebirds—the American oystercatcher, whimbrel, and red knot—along the Atlantic flyway. Funded activities include monitoring and tracking, habitat management, designating new shorebird reserve sites, and addressing knowledge gaps in non-breeding populations in Brazil, Argentina, and Chile. Awards range from $75,000 to $200,000 over one to three years.
Eligible applicants include US nonprofits, government agencies, tribal organizations, schools, and international organizations. Applicants must focus on conservation of migratory shorebirds along the Atlantic flyway.
