Virginia Society of Ornithology News
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Youth Engagement Grants
Virginia Society of Ornithology Offers $4,500 in Youth Engagement Grants
WHAT: The Virginia Society of Ornithology is pleased to offer $4,500 in grant opportunities for youth engagement in birding and ornithology.
VSO’s Youth Engagement Committee is sponsoring four grant categories this year:
- Two $500 grants available to VSO member clubs for founding or expanding youth programs;
- Five $100 grants available to bird- or nature-related clubs at Virginia colleges and universities;
- Four $500 grants available to bird- or nature-related clubs at Virginia high schools;
- Two $500 grants available to high school bird research projects
WHEN: Grant applications are open now and will close on Nov. 15, 2026. VSO’s Youth Engagement Committee will announce decisions by Dec. 1, 2026.
WHERE: Applications can be completed and submitted online at Youth Engagement Page on the VSO Web Site