American Bird Conservancy
American Bird Conservancy (ABC) is an international 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1994 that conserves wild birds and their habitats across the Americas, using science-driven programs, partnerships, and advocacy to protect species at risk.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-mid conservation NGO, land trust, university research group, or similar charity running explicit bird-conservation projects in the Americas with measurable outcomes and capacity to manage project grants.
Good Fit
- • Project explicitly focused on bird conservation or habitat protection
- • Work located in states where awards have been made (examples include VA, PA, TX, ID, HI)
- • Clear project plan with monitoring and measurable conservation outcomes
- • Capacity to manage grant budgets in the ranges observed (many grants fall between low tens of thousands and several hundred thousand)
- • Partnerships with larger conservation organizations or research institutions
- • Ability to receive grants as a charity, university, land trust, or contracted service provider
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year reached recipients in 25 states, with roughly 81% of dollars going outside the foundation state; the footprint is national (and consistent with ABC's international mission).
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 64 distinct recipients, including charities, universities, land trusts, government entities, and service contractors, and 50 of those were new in that year, indicating a broad and diverse recipient set for the funder's scale.
New Applicants
Direct behavioral evidence supports newcomer access: 50 new recipients were funded in 2024 and only 14 were repeat grantees across three observed years; additionally a public Seed Grant application form and named grants staff are listed, suggesting realistic entry routes for unfamiliar applicants.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
