The Georgia Ornithological Society (GOS) aims to promote the scientific study of birds and disseminate information on Georgia bird life. Its mission includes bird conservation through habitat preservation vital for both resident and migratory birds. GOS supports these goals by offering scholarships, publishing scientific research, and fostering a community interested in nature.
The grant focuses on supporting tangible bird conservation projects that have direct impacts on the ground. It aims to fund activities such as conducting prescribed burns, controlling exotic species, relocating or restocking rare birds, installing habitats like nest boxes for non-game species, creating canopy gaps for understory-nesting species, and planting vegetation favored by non-game birds. The grant's overarching goal is to encourage and fund actions that contribute to the preservation and improvement of bird habitats.