Calls for stations to register for the program are sent out in February and in the early spring we offer a Matching Program Workshop so stations can meet each other, talk ideas/interests/priorities and identify which stations they most want to partner with so the Matching Committee can make the matches!

• The years are generally organized as follows:
  • Year 1 - Planning/Implementation
  • Years 2 and 3 - Implementation/Deliverables to the OBFS community

Stations will be matched by the International Committee and the matched stations will have three years and a budget of up to US $5,000 each year. Groups will not get more than US$15,000 over the three years and there will be no more than 3 funded groups in a given year. The matching program committee facilitates the partnerships but each team works independently.

Monies can be used for (suggestions):

• Travel
• Equipment that could be used between stations (ie trail cameras, microphones, field kits)
• Honorariums for Knowledge Contributors, Translators
• Funds for printing and/or graphic designers

Past Groups have created some useful resources and projects for member stations.

• You can find an outreach guide in the Member Resources section of the website (view documents under Field Station Resources).
• There is a folder of resources for developing data for public interpretation.
• An ongoing  camera trap project will be available for members soon!

Have questions? Contact IC leadership at international@obfs.org.