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In this edition, we highlight examples of small grant activities, share information about the Great Backyard Bird Count, feature two recent studies using eBird data, and encourage land trusts and their partners to submit small grant proposals by March 1, 2026.

In this edition, we announce the opening of our 2026 small grant RFP and provide information about the application process. Proposals are due by 11:59 p.m. on March 1, 2026.

In this edition, we encourage applications to our small grant RFP in 2026, highlight a recent article in the New York Times about the Listen Up Collaborative, feature two upcoming webinars, share an article from the Connecticut State of the Birds 2025, and more!

In this edition, we highlight our new video library, announce an acoustic monitoring webinar, share research on bird responses to fire, feature resources on bird safe design, and more!

In this edition, we announce the 2025 small grant awardees and share descriptions of the work they are doing to restore and manage bird habitat and build partnerships and capacity in the land trust community.

In this edition, we share information from the State of the Birds 2025, highlight a study using acoustic monitoring technology, feature a new booklet about grassland birds and a seminar about conservation through birds, and more!

In this edition, we highlight examples of small grant activities, share resources to learn more about the program, and welcome proposal submissions until March 1.

Land trusts and their partners are invited to apply to the 2025 Cornell Land Trust Small Grant Program, which will award $260,000 to as many as 14 projects throughout the country. This program provides funding opportunities to facilitate impactful projects that accelerate and amplify land stewardship and bird conservation on land trust properties and easements.

In this edition, we encourage applications to our small grant RFP in 2025, highlight a resource from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, share information about the North American Grasslands Conservation Act, feature a small grant success story, and more!

In this edition, we highlight the ways the Cornell Lab is turning science into action, share a new website from Burning for Birds, explain changes to small grants in 2025, feature updates to our website, and more!

In this edition, we announce the 2024 Cornell Land Trust Small Grant awardees and describe some of the work they are doing to help create bird-friendly habitat and build capacity and partnerships in the conservation community.

In this edition:
• New Workshop Guide
• Birding Hotspots Website
• Wings in the Woodlands
• Burning for Birds StoryMap
• New Conservation Research
• BirdCast Migration Maps