Charlie O’Neill Research Grant

Charlie O’Neill Research Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: California Native Plant Society: Orange County Chapter
Amount: US $500 - US $1,000
Last Updated: January 11, 2026

Summary

The Charlie O’Neill Research Grant, established in 1993 by the California Native Plant Society's Orange County Chapter, supports graduate and undergraduate students conducting field research on California’s native plants. The grant aims to protect native plant habitats through research, education, and stewardship. Awards may cover supplies, equipment, and travel costs, and recipients receive a one-year CNPS membership. Preference is given to studies focused on species within Orange County.

Overview

Background The Charlie O’Neill Grant was established in 1993 to honor the late Charlie O’Neill, OC-CNPS President from 1990-1992 and a highly inspirational member of the chapter. Mission To protect California’s native plants and their natural habitats, today and into the future, through science, education, stewardship, gardening, and advocacy. Grant awards are presented as a lump sum award and may cover items such as supplies, equipment, and travel costs not covered by other sources of funding and include a one-year membership with CNPS.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The grant is awarded annually to graduate and undergraduate students planning to conduct field research related to biology, ecology, floristics, taxonomy or ethnobotany of native plants.