Construct new habitat for striped skunks

Grant Information
Requested	$2032
Granted	500.00
Categories	Environment
Location	United States
Grant Cycle	2011

Organization Info
501c3 Organization	Wildlife Rescue Aid Project
Organization Website	http://wildlife-rescue-aid-project.webs.com/

Grant Description
Description	In 2011, we accepted 78 skunks, released 72. 52 were orphaned babies. The 78 skunks came from 41 homes in the Mid-Willamette Valley are of Oregon. Other wildlife centers in oregon refer to us due to the specialized skunk care that is needed. To achieve the best results we have a builder who will donate his time for a nominal fee ensuring the new enclosures are assembled correctly and some of the existing ones are repaired adequately. The grant money would be spent to buy the building supplies (Lowes and Wilco Hardware) and help pay for labor to assist the volunteers in a sturdy design. 2 rolls Chain Link Galvanized 1" mesh 10 gauge 8' high 110' long = $622.30 x 2 = $1244.60 12 4" x 4" x 10' treated post $8.48 x 12 = $101.76 18 4" x 4" x 10' recycled = free 22 2" x 4" x 10' treated post $5.34 x 22 = $117.48 26 2" x 4" x 10' recycled = free Nuts, bolts, screws, fasteners = $175.00 Labor (builder will donate 2 hours for every hour worked @ $10 hour) = $500 Total Project = $2,032.84
Used for	The purpose for the request is to fix and/or replace the current skunk enclosures that have deteriorated over the years. The existing chicken wire material is disintegrating and needs replacing. We would like to purchase new sturdier wiring and lumber to repair what can be repaired and replace the pens that cannot be repaired.
Benefits	Skunks benefit the world with their gentle nature and assist by eating bugs, slugs, mice & rodents. Alot of their natural habitat has been developed with homes. The new enclosures will allow us to accept more orphaned babies and then release them in better wild habitat.