The grant was created in honor of Oscar Beingolea, who dedicated his life to the study and conservation of raptors across the Americas. Beingolea's work spanned multiple countries, focusing on raptor breeding biology, migration, and conservation, emphasizing species like the Peregrine Falcon and Bicolored Hawk. His contributions included pioneering falconry methods, breeding rare raptor species, and extensive field research aimed at preserving raptors and their habitats. The mission reflects a commitment to continuing his legacy through supporting research that addresses ecological and evolutionary questions about raptors.
The Caregiver Grants program aims to support and retain talented researchers and scientists in the field of RRF by mitigating the challenges associated with caregiving responsibilities. It promotes diversity and inclusion by covering expenses related to childcare, elder care, or other caregiving services during the attendance of annual meetings. This includes costs for caregiving at the venue or home, travel of caregivers or dependents, and additional lodging. The program does not restrict applicants from seeking other travel awards and anticipates awarding amounts between $100-$500 based on available resources, with the possibility of partial support.