FAQs

As an employee of a Conservation Alliance member, your participation is key to achieving conservation solutions that protect land, water, wildlife, and people. We’ve assembled a list below of some of the frequently asked questions about the grant-giving and ballot process.

 

Q: My company is not listed on the ballot. What should I do?

A: Only employees of Conservation Alliance member companies are able to cast their ballot for grant projects. If you do not see your company listed, this means either your company’s membership is not current or there is an issue within our database. Please contact kim@conservationalliance.com if you believe your company should be listed or learn more about how your company can join.

 

Q: How are ballots calculated?

A: All employees of Conservation Alliance member companies can vote for up to 10 projects they would like to see funded each grant-giving cycle. At the end of the voting period, votes from all employees of each Alliance member will be tallied to determine the member company’s final ballot. The projects that receive the most votes, based on all member company ballots, will receive a Conservation Alliance grant. 

 

Q: Can I find out what projects my company voted for?

A: Yes. Just contact kim@conservationalliance.com for information on how many people voted, who voted, and what projects were chosen by your company. 

 

Q: When will I know which projects were selected for grant funding? 

A: We will announce grantees approximately two-three weeks after voting has closed. The Conservation Alliance will also provide a toolkit that will highlight how to talk about and share the news of recent grant winners. 

 

Q: How often do employees of Alliance members vote on project funding? 

A: Grants are voted on and distributed to organizations twice a year. Employees vote for the Winter grant cycle projects during February and the Summer grant cycle projects during August. 

 

Q: Can my company nominate a group or project to apply for Conservation Alliance funding?  

A: Yes! Each member company may nominate two groups to apply for funding during the nomination period. We accept nominations each April and October. We send nomination forms to the primary contacts at each member company each funding cycle. If you did not receive a nomination form or would like to request a nomination form, contact kim@conservationalliance.com.