[mou] MOU grants

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Each year, the MOU considers funding requests for bird-related projects. In 
2006, partial funding was provided for the Big Stone Shorebird Workshop, 
the Raptors in the Classroom program, and the Western Great Lakes Owl 
Monitoring Survey. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $2000. Other examples 
of previous grants include such projects as aerial tracking of shore birds, 
bird banding studies, and the Cats Indoors program.
         Individuals or organizations who are undertaking projects in 
Minnesota which increase our understanding of birds, promote preservation 
of birds and their natural habitats, or increase public interest in birds, 
may submit grant applications to the MOU. Application information may be 
obtained by emailing: grants@moumn.org
         The deadline for receipt of grant applications is February 1, 
2007. Funding recipients will be notified by April 2007.