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Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation
Bill Duncan

Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation

Aug. 1, 2019
By MCFH

Story summary:

  • The Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation provides funding for projects that meet conservation and outdoor recreation goals of the organization.

Quick Facts

MCHF Mission
To advance the conservation and appreciation of forest, fish and wildlife resources by applying financial resources to priorities of the MO Dept. of Conservation in collaboration with donors and partners. 

Eligibility
Missouri Department of Conservation, Local governments, Nonprofits 

What do they fund?
Projects which promote conservation including species and natural community management and restoration, stream quality, forest management, and watershed health.

Projects that promote hunting, fishing, and other outdoor skills. 

Length of funding
One year 

Amount of funding
Typically, $500 - $5,000

Match 
Preferred 

Timing
Deadlines are March 1 and October 1, annually

About

The Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation (MCHF) funds projects that are aligned with the missions and objectives of the MCHF and Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC).

Projects must meet immediate conservation and outdoor recreation needs. Projects that have financial support from several partners are preferred.

Also preferred are projects that address targeted conservation needs within Conservation Opportunity Areas, priority streams, areas with high outdoor recreation potential or help Missourians with limited opportunities to learn about the fish, forest or wildlife resources of the state.

The Foundation will consider funding:

  • Projects that contribute to MDC’s conservation priorities.
  • Projects which promote conservation including species and natural community management and restoration, stream quality, good forest management practices, and watershed health.
  • Projects that promote hunting, fishing, and other outdoor skills, and recruit new outdoor users.
  • Projects that promote awareness, understanding and appreciation for Missouri’s natural resources and conservation heritage.
  • Projects which have high visibility for the MCHF and MDC.

Projects which attract and engage new and existing partnerships and leverage funds.

 Project Examples

MDC Summer Day Camps

MDC Summer Day Camps offers opportunities for minority and disabled children to participate in different activities such as archery, canoeing, hiking, bird identification, reptile and amphibian programs, and much more.

MOTUS Wildlife Tracking System

Track migratory wildlife. MOTUS Wildlife Tracking System technology is a powerful asset to research more about bird and bat species that migrate through, breed in, or overwinter in Missouri.

More Info/Resources

Contact Info

Organizations seeking funding can contact the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation at the following:

Phone: 573.634.2080
Mail:  P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102
Email: mchf@mochf.org

Consult your community’s attorney and financial advisors prior to moving forward with any of these funding options. Any reference in this website to any person, or organization, or activities, products, or services related to such person or organization, or any linkages from this website to the website of another party, do not constitute or imply the endorsement, recommendation, or favoring of companies or organizations.
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