The Mini-Grant committee is now accepting applications for the 2015 awards. The program is designed to help fund projects in Connecticut which specifically benefit Connecticut's birds. Successful applications in past years have been for such items as materials for 10 Kestrel nest boxes ($500.00), a raptor enclosure for educational birds ($700.00) and a sound system to attract Purple Martins to an existing "apartment complex" in a wildlife preserve ($350.00). The total amount available is $2,500.00. Complete information and application forms can be found on the COA Website at this link: http://www.ctbirding.org/minigrantguide.htm Kathy Van Der Aue Southport, Connecticut Visit my Blog at http://naturaliststable.wordpress.com