Project Proposals

PROGRAM INTENT

The California Deer Association is a non-profit conservation organization dedicated to improving deer herds and habitat in California and educating the public on the wise use of renewable resources. We are interested in allocating funds for projects that have immediate impact and can illustrate long-term benefit for deer or their habitat in areas that allow public access for hunting or general use. We do not intend to pay salaries, administration costs or maintenance on a completed project. This will be the responsibility of the agency or person involved, but we do reserve the right to monitor all completed projects that receive CDA money to ensure that they are being maintained in proper condition. 

All projects will be evaluated against other projects within their respective categories based on CDA project proposal ranking criteria. Once approved, projects shall work within budget unless prior, written approval has been provided by the CDA project committee.

Funds approved and allocated by the California Deer Association will be forwarded by directive letter to the local district representative who submitted the Project Proposal Request. These funds will be allocated, as needed, by the originating agency after having signed a Collection Agreement or a Memorandum of Understanding for the project including payments directly to material suppliers. After completion of the project, the agency must submit a Project Completion Report complete with outreach information, pictures and an article for publication in our newsletter. 

We look forward to working with you on the approved projects and are confident that our combined efforts will result in the improvement of California deer herds and their habitat plus the public’s awareness of our contributions to California deer.

supplemental forms

  • Application
  • Budget Analysis
  • Project Completion Report

FUNDING TIMELINE

CDA Project Timeline
Date Event
January 15 Call for Proposals
January 16 - March 31 Submission of Proposals
April 30 Proposals reviewed
June 1 – June 30 CDA Project Proposal Committee recommend projects and prioritize for the Board of Directors Approval
July 15 Projects submitted to CDA Board of Directors.
August 1 Approvals/Rejections are communicated. Upon approval, CDA requests a completed Collection Agreement
September 1 Collection Agreement Due
September 15 Funding is awarded. If the project is delayed, CDA needs notification in writing for the potential to reserve funds.
As appropriate Project Completion report due

PROPOSAL RANKING CRITERIA

  • Project produces recognizable results with a high probability of success
  • Project addresses the limiting factors for the herd(s)
  • Cost share dollars available from other sources (In-kind; currently funded; applied for)
  • Project has high visibility and recognition for CDA
  • Project benefits a herd that is publicly accessible
  • Project mentioned, either specifically or generally, in the appropriate deer herd management plan
  • Subject Property contingent to Public Land or used by deer herds migrating to public domain
  • Acreage affected and deer population estimates
  • Encroachment threat
  • Long term plan for management and costs of up-keep
  • Project has reasonable potential to provide information that will affect land use or management programs
  • Information gathered has statewide implications
  • Cost share dollars available from other sources (In-kind; currently funded; applied for)
  • High probability of success
  • Project addresses the limiting factors for the herd(s)
  • Project has general appeal/application with high visibility and recognition for CDA
  • Purchase and use of this equipment significantly increases research or habitat potential in given area
  • Equipment has potential for statewide use
  • Cost share dollars available from other sources (currently funded; applied for; in-kind)
  • Addresses expected useful life of the equipment
  • Use of this equipment addresses the limiting factors for the herd(s)
  • Project has general appeal/application
  • Cost share dollars available from other sources (currently funded; in-kind; applied for)
  • Project has high visibility and recognition for CDA
  • Project/information encourages and promotes public awareness of California Deer issues

PROJECT PROPOSAL APPLICATION

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PROPOSAL REQUEST REQUIREMENTS

1.1 Issue(s) to be Addressed - Benefit to Deer Herds/Wildlife: Describe the need/issue the project will address and how it will benefit deer and other wildlife.


1.2 Project Description: Description of project, including the background or historical baseline. In addition, if the project (or portion thereof) occurs on public land (state or federal), address the Environmental Documentation requirements to implement said project. This includes what has been already completed and what (if any) needs to still be completed. This will come directly from the agency and includes documents covering NEPA, CEQA, and archeological surveys/clearances for the proposed action. Also include the point of contact information for the agency.

1.3 Expected Results: Describe expected results or outcome of finished project and how it will affect deer and other wildlife. These are performance metrics used to measure the success of the project.

1.4 Specific use of CDA funds for this project: Describe specific use of CDA Funds for project and complete Budget Analysis worksheet.

1.5 Projected Annual Maintenance (if applicable): Cost: (est.) $ Describe annual upkeep for project (estimate). Agency/Organization must maintain project after initial implementation.


2. Budget

2.1 Budget Analysis: CDA does not pay salaries, administration, or maintenance costs. Provide a cost breakdown of project to include, but not limited to: Supplies/materials, equipment, Contractor expenses, Labor rate, travel rate, etc.

2.2 Matching Funds Provide a description of Matching Funds for the proposed project.


3. Additional Information

3.1 Maps/Photos Provide pre-site photos and site maps of project area, area of treatment, etc.

3.2 Additional Information/attachments Provide any additional information for your project.

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