Annetta Carter Memorial Fund Grants

Annetta Carter Memorial Fund Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: California Botanical Society
Amount: Up to US $1,000
Last Updated: January 22, 2026

Summary

The Annetta Carter Memorial Fund Grants support botanical research on the green plants of Baja California. Open to members of the California Botanical Society, proposals can include studies outside Baja that address relevant issues. The funding may cover research, travel, supplies, and minor equipment, with a budget limit of $1,000. Preference is given to applicants who secure necessary permits, especially foreign scientists collaborating with local experts. There is no fixed deadline for submissions.

Overview

NOTE: This grant has no fixed deadline as of this time. The Annetta Carter Memorial Fund The Annetta Carter Memorial Fund honors Annetta Carter, who devoted the last 40 years of her life to the study of the Baja California flora. Her special interests were floristics, history, biogeography, and ethnobotany of the Sierra de la Giganta. The Annetta Carter Memorial Fund honors Annetta Carter, who devoted the last 40 years of her life to the study of the Baja California flora. Her special interests were floristics, history, biogeography, and ethnobotany of the Sierra de la Giganta. The review committee will consider proposals from members of the California Botanical Society who are conducting or proposing to conduct botanical research on the green plants of Baja California. Studies of populations outside Baja will also be considered if they elucidate problems in Baja California. Guidelines Requests for travel funding should adhere to the following guidelines: land transportation in private vehicles should be stated in mileage, using the rate of $0.655 / mile, and while in Baja, a maximum per diem of $100 for lodging and $50 for food will be awarded. For travel within the U.S., estimates for actual expenses should be made (meal allowance may not exceed $50 / day).

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The review committee will consider proposals from members of the California Botanical Society who are conducting or proposing to conduct botanical research on the green plants of Baja California. Studies of populations outside Baja will also be considered if they elucidate problems in Baja CaliforniaFunds may be requested for research, travel, supplies, and minor equipment.Projects should be designed to result in a professional publication in a scholarly journal, preferably Madroño.The proposed budget should not exceed $1,000 and applicants are encouraged to prioritize budget items as only partial funding may be available. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.

Ineligibility

Requests for major equipment (>$500) will not be considered.The proposed budget should not exceed $1,000 and applicants are encouraged to prioritize budget items as only partial funding may be available.