Chapter Scholarships
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Overview
Scholarship programs offered through local CNPS chapters to support students and researchers.
Geographic Scope: California (available through various local chapters)
Example Named Scholarships:
- Malcolm McLeod Scholarship (CNPS-SLO Chapter) - Supports graduate student research on native plants
- Mary DeDecker Botanical Grant (Bristlecone Chapter) - Supports botanical research
Purpose: To provide financial support for students and researchers pursuing work related to California native plants and conservation.
Note: Individual chapters may offer their own scholarships with specific eligibility criteria and award amounts. Contact your local CNPS chapter for details.
Organization: California Native Plant Society (CNPS) - through local chapters
What California Native Plant Society actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 3
- Total given
- $152K
- Median grant
- $47K
- Range
- $6,000–$99K
- By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: Irvine, CA; Palo Alto, CA; Palos Verdes, CA.
Example grants
The Regents of the Uc · Irvine, CA
$99K
Peninsula Conservation Center · Palo Alto, CA
Support for facility
$47K
South Coast Botanic Garden · Palos Verdes, CA
Conservation
$6,000
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Education
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CNPS Student Research Grants Program
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Amount
US $300 - US $1,500
Deadline
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CNPS Student Research Grant
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Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Bristlecone Chapter - Mary DeDecker Botanical Grant Program
California Native Plant Society
Amount
Up to US $1,500
Deadline
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Sacramento Valley Chapter CNPS scholarship award
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Shasta Chapter: Oak Tree Grant Program
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US $500
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Shasta Chapter: Acorn Grant Program
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Up to US $500
Deadline
Deadline not published
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