A. D. Latornell Conservation Symposium Grant Brochure [PDF - 61 KB]
A. D. Latornell Conservation Symposium Grant Application Form [PDF - 218 KB]

In 2011 funds raised during the 2010 Dream Auction will provide opportunities for 17 grant recipients to participate in Ontario’s premiere conservation symposium.

The A.D. Latornell Conservation Symposium Grant was established in memory of A.D. Latornell to provide support for students and active members of the conservation community so that they may attend the annual A.D. Latornell Conservation Symposium. Eligibility is determined on the basis of the criteria outlined below.

The grant includes: one three (3) day registration package, meals and 2 nights accommodations at the Nottawasaga Inn. Successful applicants will be asked to double up for accommodations due to limited room availability. Transportation is not included.

• Applicants must be able to declare and demonstrate that without the grant they would be unable to attend the symposium.
• Applicants must submit a complete application including one letter of reference prior to the application deadline. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
• Successful applicants must commit to full symposium attendance. Grants are not transferrable to other individuals.
• Successful applicants must complete and return an evaluation following the symposium.

1. Students registered in an Ontario university or college.
2. Individuals affiliated with an Ontario not-for profit/community conservation organization including volunteers, interns and contract employees.
3. Applicants must be 19 years of age or older.
4. Individuals who have not been a past grant recipient.
5. Generally applicants should be living, working or studying in Ontario. Up to two grants may be made available for non-Ontario applicants that are students at a Canadian university or college or are affiliated with a Canadian not-for profit/community conservation organization.

Priority will be given to applicants from organizations, universities or colleges that have not previously participated. If the grant program is over-subscribed no more than two participants from any one organization, university or college may receive grants.

To apply for grant support, you must

1. Complete the application form. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
2. Provide one reference
   • If a student: letter of reference from a supervising professor, including contact information.
   • If from a not-for profit/community conservation organization: letter of support from the organization head, including contact information.

The application form and reference letter are to be submitted electronically to latornellgrant@ormf.com with the applicant's name in the subject line on or before midnight September 19, 2011.

Many positive comments about the symposium have been received from previous grant recipients. The A.D. Latornell Conservation Symposium Steering Committee, on behalf of all grant recipients, thanks everyone who has contributed to the success of our Dream Auctions.

“The 2010 A.D. Latornell Symposium Grant made it possible for me to attend this wonderful opportunity to network with, and gain inspiration from, individuals and organizations tackling the urgent issue of biodiversity conservation in Ontario's watersheds.”

Dianne Watkins, BurlingtonGreen Environmental Association

“For an individual in the not-for-profit sector the Latornell Symposium was an excellent professional and personal development opportunity. Without the Grant Program I would not have had the financial means to attend. The symposium was an excellent opportunity for me to learn more about current environmental issues, new ideas for engaging the public and build partnerships with likeminded individuals/ organizations.“

Alix Taylor, Peterborough Green-Up

“The people you meet, the quality of the presenters and the organization of the conference makes this one of the best conferences in Ontario.“

Allen MacPherson, Kawartha Trans Canada Trail Association

A.D. Latornell Conservation Symposium Steering Committee
C/O Lisa Turnbull
Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation
The Gate House
13990 Dufferin Street North
King City, Ontario
L7B 1B3
905-833-5733 extension 23
latornellgrant@ormf.com

Application Deadline: September 19, 2011. Successful applicants will be notified by October 3, 2011.