Goal 7: obtain additional funds to support initiatives.

• Fund and fill a grant writer position to acquire more funding to assist with meeting these goals.
• Develop operating procedures for and identify an initial volunteer grant writer/supervisor. Maybe provide incentive pay for grants applied for and bonus for grants received. 
• Establish a free work area and automation support for the volunteer above. Maybe office space at Region 2 HQ or sympathetic individual, business, or other organization that will volunteer existing workspace.
• Develop and pursue a strategic plan to establish a Wildlife Habitat Improvement stamp to raise funds to support habitat initiatives; Host a Wildlife Habitat Improvement Stamp art contest.
• Establish a wildlife habitat advocate specialty license plate.
• Educate upland hunters and wildlife enthusiasts of the need and how the money will improve all wildlife - not just pheasants and quail.
• Research how it works successfully in other states.
• Develop a written action plan for how to manage the effort and make it happen. Include a timeline. Include wildlife organizations’ petitions to The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission.
• Approach designated representatives in the State government to champion and use his/her influence in supporting this objective.
• Auction off via Ebay a KDWP elk permit with an out of state hunting license. Provide funds to KDWP ‘fenced’ for habitat projects.
• Work with all partners to pool funds and other resources to focus on these objectives.