The Neotropical Grassland Conservancy, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2001, is dedicated to conserving savannas, gallery forests, wetlands, and associated ecosystems in Central and South America. The organization promotes cost-effective conservation strategies, empowers local individuals, launches careers in conservation, and fosters collaboration between North American and Central and South American scientists and institutions.
Memorial Grants provided by the Neotropical Grassland Conservancy aim to support conservation research with a focus on the neotropical grasslands. Grants are awarded as one-year, unrestricted funds which may cover both direct and indirect costs, including salaries. Certain grants target specific taxa or new research initiatives, emphasizing the requirement for projects to demonstrate their potential impact on grassland conservation. Awards are distinct in their purpose and honorarium:
Peter Rittenhouse Kellogg, Jr. Memorial Fund Grant: Annually awards up to $10,000 for projects with a lasting impact on grassland conservation. Named in memory of Ritt Kellogg, a Colorado College graduate and wilderness enthusiast.
Halsey M. Marsden Memorial Research Grant: Offers $5,000 annually for exceptional grassland conservation projects, in memory of Halsey Marsden, a dedicated naturalist and scientist focused on Missouri prairies.
Sue Wijdenes Memorial Research Grant: Provides $5,000 USD for new grassland conservation research in the American tropics, commemorating Sue Wijdenes' passion for birding, traveling, and conservation advocacy.
Derald G. Langham Memorial Research Grant: Awards a $2,000 USD grant for research on grassland plants in the American tropics, honoring Derald G. Langham, a pioneer in plant genetics whose work extended throughout Venezuela.
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