Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: HawkWatch International
\nLegal Name (if Different):
\nAlso Known As:
\nMailing Address: 2240 South 900 East
\nCity: Salt Lake City
\nState: UT
\nPostal Code: 84106
\nMain Phone: 8014846808
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: www.hawkwatch.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 85-0358519
\nOrganization Tax Status: 5o1c3<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 2\/20\/26
\nRequested Amount: 5000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Closing the Nature Gap in the Coastal Bend
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
Many communities face systemic barriers to accessing nature and environmental education, particularly low-income, immigrant, and refugee populations. HawkWatch International (HWI) is working to bridge this \u201cNature Gap\u201d\u2014the inequity in access to outdoor experiences\u2014by providing free and low-cost, immersive learning experiences with our live Raptor Ambassadors. Our Nature Gap programming directly brings conservation education to communities, intentionally reducing significant barriers and ensuring that all individuals, especially those from underserved populations, have access to high-quality STEM education. Up until last year, these programs have exclusively taken place in Utah, where they reach nearly 10,000 learners per year.<\/p>\n
Leveraging expenses dedicated to an existing birding festival, HWI tested the idea of bringing Nature Gap programs on the road by bringing its Raptor Ambassadors to the Coastal Bend of Texas. We saw incredible demand for these programs, and in just three days, we served nearly 1,000 learners. Many more could have been served if we had more time.<\/p>\n
The requested $5,000 in funding will allow us to expand our reach in the fall of 2026 and engage approximately 2,000 learners, primarily from under-resourced backgrounds. Funds will support educational materials, travel costs, and the care of our Raptor Ambassadors. Partnering with the Hermanowski Foundation will help us meet this growing need, eliminate further barriers to environmental education, and inspire the next generation of conservation leaders.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: 10500<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Potential: Flint Hills Natural Resources; Committed: Hazel Rocks Fund<\/p>\n
Project Duration: Fall 2026
\nGeographical Area Served: Coastal Bend, Texas (Great Corpus Christi area)
\nAge Group To Be Served: School-aged children (K-12)<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
\nContact First Name: Kirsten
\nContact Last Name: Elliott
\nContact Title: Development & Communications Director
\nContact Phone: 801-484-6808
\nContact Email: kelliott@hawkwatch.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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