The Conchologists of America (COA) is a tax-exempt educational non-profit organization dedicated to supporting shell enthusiasts of all levels of interest. It focuses on the advancement of conchology through education, scientific research, and the dissemination of information concerning mollusks.
The grant program offered by COA aims to support field or laboratory research on recent or fossil mollusks and other molluscan-related projects. Qualified parties can receive grants of up to $2,500 each to facilitate their research endeavors in these areas.