Federal Duck Stamp Office: Information for Sponsors

Information for Sponsors

The Federal Duck Stamp is one of the most successful and well-known conservation programs in history, generating millions of dollars for habitat acquisition. The Duck Stamp itself is a recognized work of art, annually featuring works by some of the nation[s most prominent wildlife artists. The Federal Duck Stamp Art contest and associated events also represent an excellent sponsorship opportunity for corporations and individuals seeking to make a difference and to be associated with such a popular and enduring symbol of our nation’s conservation ethic. The Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest is a national news event, and the announcement of the winning art runs in newspapers and on television and radio stations across the country. The 2004 contest was covered by ESPN Outdoors, which run tape-delayed segments featuring the winning announcement and the top 10 placing artworks on the weekend following the contest on October 5. We can arrange for a sponsor representative to be interviewed, and for the Sponsor’s logo to be prominently displayed on the broadcast and during the contest.

Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest
Help underwrite the annual cost of the art contest. Entry fees defray some costs of the contest, but rising costs require the Duck Stamp Office to contribute an ever-increasing amount of money to stage the contest each year. Estimated Annual Cost: $75,000. Sponsor Benefits

Mention in our contest press release, contest program, contest banners, and other promotional displays,
Photographed with the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Chief of the Federal Duck Stamp Office,
Attend the Congressional Reception and meet with Congressmen in attendance,
Speak at the Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest, and
Meet Federal Duck Stamp artists.

The Federal Duck Stamp Original Art Tour
Help sponsor a national tour of the Federal Duck Stamp Contest's top art to museums, wildlife, and fine art expositions by financing the travel costs (airfare, car rental, and lodging) of one Federal Duck Stamp Office employee who will represent the Service at the event and give presentations regarding the contest and Duck Stamp program. Estimated Cost per Event: $2,000. Estimated Cost of the Tour Season: $20,000. (Sponsor has the option to select one event, several events, or all of the events.) Sponsor Benefits

Photograph with the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Chief of the Federal Duck Stamp Office,
Corporate name displayed at each event location,
Attend the Congressional Reception and meet with Congressmen in attendance,
Meet Federal Duck Stamp artists,
Mention in the event's news release, and
Opportunity to provide sample products to audiences at the Wildlife and Fine Arts Festival.

Artist Training Workshop(s)
Help sponsor a lunch, dinner or reception that honors our nation's premier wildlife artists. This workshop covers the Federal Duck Stamp Art competition's process, explains how an artist can improve his/her chances of winning the competition, and describes how the competition offers an opportunity to promote wildlife conservation within the art community. Estimated Cost per Event: $2,000. Sponsor Benefits

Photographed with the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Chief of the Federal Duck Stamp Office,
Corporate name listed in program,
Speak at the hosted luncheon or dinner,
Meet the Federal Duck Stamp artist,
Mention in the event's news release, and
Have a booth at the event or sales representative attend to represent the company and its products to the artists in attendance.

First Day of Sale Ceremony
Help sponsor a dinner, lunch, or reception for the First Day Sale event of the issue for the new duck stamp. Estimated Cost: $5,000. Sponsor Benefits

Photograph with the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Chief of the Federal Duck Stamp Office,
Corporate name listed in program,
Speak at the hosted luncheon or dinner,
Meet the Federal Duck Stamp artist,
Mention in the event's news release, and
Mention in Philatelic Press.

Artist's Hometown Issue Ceremony
Help sponsor the ceremony, by printing event materials, renting a hall or exhibition arena, or hosting a lunch, dinner, or reception. Estimated Cost: $25,000. Sponsor Benefits

Photographed with the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Chief of the Federal Duck Stamp Office,
Corporate name listed in program,
Speak at the hosted luncheon or dinner,
Meet the Federal Duck Stamp artist, and
Mention in the event's news release.

Annual Licensee Seminar
Help sponsor a lunch, dinner, or reception that honors the Federal Duck Stamp companies who are official licensees of the Federal Duck Stamp. The seminar provides an opportunity for companies to network and discuss marketing strategies. Date and location at sponsors' discretion. Estimated Cost per Event: $5,000. Sponsor Benefits

Photograph with the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Chief of the Federal Duck Stamp Office,
Corporate name listed in program,
Speak at the hosted luncheon or dinner,
Meet the Federal Duck Stamp artist, and
Mention in the event's news release.

Junior Duck Stamp Program's National Jamboree
Help sponsor a national convention held in Washington, D.C., for 51 "Best of Show" state Junior Duck Stamp Contest winners who will travel to the Nation's capital with one of his/her parents and his/her art teacher. At the week long convention, they will listen to speakers on art, conservation, environmental and wetlands protection, plus tour Washington , D.C. One or more corporate sponsors can finance travel costs, print event materials, and host dinners, lunches, or a Congressional Reception. Estimated Cost: $100,000. Sponsor Benefits

Photograph with the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Chief of the Federal Duck Stamp Office,
Corporate name listed in program,
Attend tour of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing,
Speak at the hosted luncheon or dinner,
Speak at the Congressional Reception and meet with Congressmen in attendance,
Meet the Federal Duck Stamp artist,
Mention in the event's news release,
Make presentation to students, teachers, and parents in attendance,
Provide sample products to attendees, and
Recieve mailing list of attendees.

Junior Duck Stamp Best of Show Awards Ceremony
Need one sponsor, or one sponsor for each state for any or all of the 50 states and Washington D.C. , at various dates and times during the year. Estimated Cost Per State Event: $1000.00. Sponsor Benefits

Photograph with the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Chief of the Federal Duck Stamp Office,
Corporate name listed in program,
Speak at the hosted luncheon or dinner,
Meet the Federal Duck Stamp artist, and
Mention in the event's news release.

Legal Authority Footnote
Under a Memorandum of Agreement dated June 22, 1995, the Federal Duck Stamp Office was granted authority by the Secretary of the Department of the Interior, under provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, 16 USCA 742 (f)(b), to accept contributions to support Federal Duck Stamp activities. The act provides, ". . .the Secretary of the Department of the Interior is authorized to accept any gifts, devises, or bequests of real and personal property, or proceeds therefrom. . . ." Contributions to support Federal Duck Stamp activities may be accepted as gifts of money, equipment, services, or other in-kind contributions to further the wildlife conservation goals of the Federal Duck Stamp Office. For more information about the above listed sponsorship, donation, and gift opportunities, call (703) 358-2000 or email duckstamps@fws.gov.

Last updated: July 1, 2009