Funding-ASPB Education Foundation Raises Maximum for Plant Biology Education and Outreach Grants; May 1, 2014

 

Agency

 

ASPB Education Foundation

 

Description

The ASPB Education Foundation is accepting proposals from members of the American Society of Plant Biologists for education and outreach activities that advance knowledge and appreciation of plant biology.

In the past, ASPB’s plant biology education grants were capped at $30,000. This year, grants of up to $50,000 will be awarded to support education and outreach projects that enrich and promote youth, student, and general public understanding of the importance of plants. Projects can cover a wide range of concepts, including the use of plants for sustainable production of medicine, food, fibers, and fuels; the critical role plants play in sustaining functional ecosystems in changing environments; the latest developments in plant biotechnologies, including genetic modifications that improve the quality and disease- and stress-resistance of crops; discoveries made in plants that have led to improved human health and well-being; and careers related to plant biology.

Closing Date: May 1, 2014

 

Link to Full Announcement

 

http://www.philanthropynewsdigest.org/rfps/rfp4406-aspb-education-foundation-raises-maximum-for-plant-biology-education-and-outreach-grants