Columbus Audubon sponsors a Conservation Grant program to support conservation projects and research in Columbus and central Ohio. Since its start in 2013, our Conservation Grants program has awarded well over $20,000 in grants. Columbus Audubon accepts a new round of competitive grant applications every fall. Those wishing to apply for a grant need to fill out a grant application.  For more information, choose a topic from the menu to the right. Columbus Audubon offers the Conservation Grant Program to support the conservation of Ohio’s native bird species through habitat management efforts, habitat protection (through easements or acquisition) and scientific research. Preference will be given to projects that occur within central Ohio, have an outreach component, and support Nat