Gordon Wilson Fund

The Kentucky Ornithological Society offers the Gordon Wilson Fund to support the publication of The Kentucky Warbler, ornithological research, and fellowships in Kentucky. Grants up to $5,000 are available, with preference given to Society members. Applicants must be 21 or older. Applications can be submitted anytime, with a six-week review period. A final report is required upon project completion. This position is full-time and based in Kentucky.
This fund was established in honor of Dr. Gordon Wilson, respected Kentucky ornithologist and one of the three founders of The Kentucky Ornithological Society.

Fund purpose

Funds are available to provide funding to assist in the publication of The Kentucky Warbler, to finance and publish ornithological research in Kentucky, and to provide fellowships and scholarships for the study of ornithology. Maximum grant awarded is $5,000.

Eligible Applicants

Members of The Society will receive preference for funding, but others are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be 21 years of age or identify a person 21 years of age or older who will accompany the proposer.

Application Due Date

Applications may be submitted for consideration for funding at any time, and should be submitted to the chair of the committee. Please allow up to six weeks for review and a preliminary response. A final response will be provided following the spring or fall Society meeting of the Board.

What To Submit

A completed application form, along with the supplemental documentation listed in the instructions, should be submitted to the chair of the committee. The application form and submission instructions can be found in the application packet.

Reporting Requirements

A one-page report describing the outcomes must be submitted upon completion of the project.