We believe that the attainment of a sustainable community is based upon understanding and addressing the complex interrelationships that exist within our natural, economic, and social environments. The Center, in seeking to foster sustainable vitality for Cape Cod, hopes that our progress may serve as a model for other communities. Call for additional information. The Center, in cooperation with other organizations, sponsors programs with groups working to define and implement sustainable development. The focus for the general grants program is limited to serving the residents of Barnstable County.
Preference is given to challenge grants and specific program initiatives.
The specific grant initiatives for 2001 include water quality projects, computers for kids, issues affecting the gay and lesbian communities, and technical assistance programs for nonprofit organizations. Aquaculture, Barnstable County, Biology, Cape Cod, Coastal Issues, Ecology, Educational Services, Environmental Issues, Erosion, Fisheries, Geology, Natural History. A nonprofit organization with more than 1.5 million supporters worldwide that works to improve the welfare of wild and domestic animals throughout the world by reducing commercial exploitation of animals, protecting wildlife habitats, and assisting animals in distress. We seek to motivate the public to prevent cruelty to animals and to promote animal welfare and conservation policies that advance the well-being of both animals and people. With headquarters on Cape Cod and offices in 12 countries, IFAW has a staff of more than 200 experienced campaigners, legal and political experts, and internationally-acclaimed scientists.