The Iowa Ornithologists' Union (IOU), founded in 1923, encourages interest in the identification, study, and protection of birds in Iowa and seeks to unite those who have these interests in common. The Projects Committee reviews requests for funding from various entities for bird-related activities. These may include providing match money for habitat acquisition, projects to improve important bird habitats, publishing related to birding in Iowa, research projects, or anything else that meets the mission of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union.
The deadline for these funding requests is March 31. Applications will be subsequently reviewed and evaluated by the Projects Committee, which will make recommendations for funding to the Executive Board. Distribution of approved funding will occur after approval by the Board.
The Iowa Ornithologists' Union stipulates that those receiving funds acknowledge financial support from the IOU in all published material associated with the project. Acknowledgement of the IOU on the project itself is expected. Additionally, one paper or report on the project must be submitted to the Projects Committee for publication in the IOU journal, Iowa Bird Life, or the IOU website as appropriate. The Projects Committee may consider a presentation in lieu of a written article.
