Funding-ASPB Education Foundation Invites Applications for Projects to Advance Knowledge of Plants; June 6, 2013

Agency

ASPB Education Foundation

Description

The ASPB Education Foundation, the charitable arm of the American Society of Plant Biologists is accepting proposals from ASPB members for projects designed to advance knowledge and appreciation of plant biology.

Grants of up to $50,000 will be awarded to support education and outreach projects (not science research projects) for youth, students, and the general public. Projects must focus on increasing understanding of the importance of plants for the sustainable production of medicine, food, fibers, and fuels; the critical role plants play in sustaining functional ecosystems in changing environments; latest developments in plant biotechnologies; discoveries made in plants that have led to improved human health and wellbeing; and the range of careers related to plant biology or available to plant biologists.

To be eligible, the applicant must be a current ASPB member.

Closing Date: June 6, 2013

Link to Full Announcement

http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/rfp_item.jhtml?id=422500013