Chapter Grant Application NOW OPEN!

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📣 Chapter Grant Application NOW OPEN!

SCB North America Chapters in good standing are able to submit this application for grant funding during the following funding cycles: Fall Funding (Aug – Sept 2026) and Spring Funding (Jan – Feb 2027).

Funding requests can be made in the $250-500 range, with up to $1000 disbursed per funding cycle. Decisions for each funding cycle will be announced around the corresponding Chapters Business Meeting in Fall 2026 & Spring 2027.

Chapters whose funding request has been approved will need to have a representative present at the Chapters Business Meeting in order for funding to be disbursed. If no representative is able to attend, then the Chapter will need to submit a letter to the SCBNA Chapters Representative (chapters@scbnorthamerica.org) with a detailed explanation.

Apply here: https://forms.gle/KEjVNNzXSs9U8fEW8

9/22 Register! Chapters Business Meeting

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Calling ALL CHAPTERS! 💐

Join us for our Fall Business Meeting on Tuesday, 9/22, from 6-7 PM CDT, to discuss recent updates to our Chapters-related work, including funding opportunities and our Spring Chapters Summit. Note that attendance at the meeting is required should you choose to submit an application for one of our Chapter grants.

If you have any questions about the meeting, please reach out to mail@scbnorthmerica.org. An agenda will be sent out ~48 hrs in advance of our meeting to registered attendees.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3-BAsgZuRtyaIJHK6AKrAA#/registration

2/17 Join us at Chapters Business Meeting!

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Join Chapter leaders across our Region for a one-hour meeting next Tuesday, where we will discuss recent updates to our Chapters-related work!

⭐️ new funding opportunities for Chapters & changes to our annual Chapter registration process

⭐️ a Q&A session for you to provide comments/feedback regarding our support for programming and governance at the Chapter level

If you have any questions about the meeting, please reach out to mail@scbnorthmerica.org. An agenda will be sent out ~48 hrs in advance of our meeting to registered attendees.

Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/cdubjF2NRl2aE3sp-A3zgA#/registration

UPDATED: Upcoming Chapters Deadlines

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UPDATED DEADLINE: Attention all SCBNA Chapters and Chapter Leaders! 📣

Per our annual processes, all SCBNA Chapters are required to complete a registration form to ensure proper standing and maintenance of Chapter information while facilitating support of Chapter-centric programs.

The ANNUAL REGISTRATION FORM (2026) is REQUIRED and due prior to Friday, Jan 30th. ⏰ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZn7TzlnH968QhpKkeW02eAwzoBo3r7H6Hnvn2m-aEacYhMw/viewform

Spring funding grant application for chapters is due on Saturday, Feb 28th. You must attend the February Chapters Meeting (Feb 17 @ 6-7 PM CDT) to be eligible for the grant application. ⏰ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctFPWVrIXq_BtKg-UFO8EYAEzCftEBpH91jvSJdhI6JyUm5Q/viewform

It should take you no more than 20-30 minutes to complete either form.

#GivingTuesday NOW OPEN for Early Donations!

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#GivingTuesday is a global celebration of generosity. At the Society for Conservation Biology North America (SCBNA), it’s a day made for celebrating our diverse community of conservation students and professionals!

This year, more than 1300 members and non-members have taken part in programming – including our first-ever Conservation Forum, skill-building webinars, and online workshops – and more continue to engage as volunteers and leaders across our key programmatic areas: Conservation Policy, Student Affairs, DEIJ, Education, Chapters, and Conferences.

SCBNA’s GivingTuesday campaign is now OPEN for EARLY DONATIONS! You can give anytime until Tuesday, Dec 2! ❤️ Help us raise $2,500 to support our programs and grants: https://members.conbio.org/SCBCore/Fundraising/Donate_Now.aspx?itemid=sect_scbna

Join our Fall Chapters Business Meeting

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Calling ALL CHAPTERS!

Join us for our Fall Business Meeting on Monday, 9/8, from 6-7 PM CDT, to discuss recent updates to our Chapters-related work, including new funding opportunities for Chapters, and go over changes to our annual Chapter registration process.

We will also host a Q&A session to receive comments/feedback from Chapters regarding our work, and better understand how to support programming and governance at the Chapter level.

If you have any questions about the meeting, please reach out to mail@scbnorthmerica.org. An agenda will be sent out ~48 hrs in advance of our meeting to registered attendees.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yfXfzj52T7im085OVKzdJA#/registration

Summer 2025 Newsletter Now LIVE!

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Our Summer 2025 Newsletter is NOW LIVE!

Find a variety of engagement opportunities in this issue, including:

Registering for the Conservation Education Forum (August 5 & 6, 2025)

Following us on our new LinkedIn account

Joining the NACCB 2026 Organizing Committee and/or the newly revamped Chapters Committee

Reading about our Actions in Defense of Scientific Integrity, Spring online programming future events, crowdsourcing surveys, board member updates, and 10-year anniversary!

 

Read it here: https://conbio-northamericansection.informz.net/InformzDataService/OnlineVersion/Pub/bWFpbGluZ0luc3RhbmNlSWQ9OTQzNjQyMg==

Celebrating SCBNA’s 10 Year Anniversary

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2025 marks SCBNA’s 10th year of providing an environment that welcomes, supports, and empowers diverse students and professionals to contribute, advance, and apply conservation science! ✨

From organizing our biennial conference, NACCB (North America Congress of Conservation Biology), to leading conservation initiatives across our seven committees (Chapters, Communications, Conferences, Education, EID, Policy, & Student Affairs), we look forward to continuing to deliver critical impact with our members!

Get involved with our initiatives TODAY

Join the SCBNA Chapters Committee!

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The SCBNA Chapters Committee is CALLING FOR NEW MEMBERS!!!

By joining, you will help shape:

➡️ a diversity of local chapter initiatives and events

➡️ participation in local policy work

➡️ chapter member travels to sectional and global meetings

➡️ organizational structure to local chapters

 

Interested? Contact us at mail@scbnorthamerica.org

Learn more about the committee: https://scbnorthamerica.org/index.php/north-america-chapters/

Nominations Open! 2025 SCBNA Board of Directors

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Nominations are sought for the following SCBNA board positions to begin their terms on July 1st, 2025:

  • Equity, Inclusion, Diversity Officer (3-year term)
  • Vice President for Education (3-year term)
  • Student Representative (3-year term)
  • Chapter Representative (3-year term)

Position descriptions: https://scbnorthamerica.org/index.php/board-of-directors/

Nomination form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOX_qUh-tlPxufRuMYv5XZfeHYgS2rKJSNeW6uyiqyRhGZHg/viewform?usp=dialog NOMINATION DEADLINE: April 30, 2025

 

FINAL SELECTION (per SCBNA Bylaws): Following approval of candidates by the SCBNA Board of Directors, a voting form will be sent out to SCBNA Members in early May, with final vote tallies counted in late May and announcement of new Board Members made in early June.

Nominees must be members in good standing with the Society for Conservation Biology as well as members of the North America Region. In addition, we encourage nominations of candidates from both the US and Canada to achieve geographic diversity in our board representation.

SCBNA is led by a board of directors that is nominated and elected by its members. We are especially interested in increasing equity and inclusion at all levels, including on the board, and we encourage nominations of individuals from historically underrepresented groups. Every board member attends one in-person meeting (financial support for travel is available) and 4-5 virtual SCBNA Board meetings per year plus performs committee work (e.g., meetings, writing). As a reminder, nominees can become members of SCB/SCBNA at no cost with our new Associate Membership option.

Please email mail@scbnorthamerica.org with any questions.