Lafayette County Bluebird Society Legacy Fund
This grant funds bird conservation, preservation, and education projects—especially those involving research or citizen science—in southwest Wisconsin, with preference for Lafayette County and bird-focused organizations.
Funder: Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (Annual grant application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,500 per project; typically one-year awards
Summary: Supports bird conservation, preservation, and education projects in southwest Wisconsin, prioritizing Lafayette County and bird-focused organizations.
Description
The Lafayette County Bluebird Society Legacy Fund, managed by the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, provides annual grants to support bird conservation, preservation, and education projects within the Driftless Area counties of southwest Wisconsin. The fund gives preference to initiatives that include Lafayette County and to organizations whose primary mission is bird conservation. Projects involving citizen science and academic studies that advance bird conservation are also eligible for consideration. Grant applications are reviewed by an advisory board of community volunteers.
