How much funding does Conservation Fellowship provide?

Conservation Fellowship provides Up to $8,000 (graduate); Up to $4,000 (undergraduate) in funding.

When is the deadline for Conservation Fellowship?

The deadline is December 31, 2026.

Conservation Fellowship

The Garden Club of Virginia Inc

Foundation Annual Environmental Conservation Grants Grants for Science Research Grants for Education

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Funding Amount

Up to $8,000 (graduate); Up to $4,000 (undergraduate)

Deadline

December 31, 2026

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Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Conservation Fellowship

Purpose: Support research in conservation and environmental studies that directly impacts the Commonwealth of Virginia. Topics may include flora, fauna, or community practices.

Geographic Scope: Commonwealth of Virginia

Award Details:

Graduate-level: One-year grant of up to $8,000 for study and research

Undergraduate: One-year grant of up to $4,000 for qualified undergraduate students

Eligibility:

Must be enrolled in an accredited university or college in Virginia

Graduate-level students or undergraduate students

Must be conducting research with direct impact on Virginia's environment

Selection Process: Final fellowship awards are selected by the Garden Club of Virginia in consultation with a university faculty member in a related field.

Key Requirements:

Written proposal including scope, methods, expected results, and environmental impact

Itemized budget proposal (indirect costs not covered)

Letter of endorsement from major or graduate advisor (must be sent from school email)

Final written project report and accounting of expenditures within one year of completion

Acknowledgment of Garden Club of Virginia support in any publications

Periodic brief updates to the Conservation & Environmental Studies Committee

In-person presentation at a Garden Club of Virginia event (typically Annual Meeting in May)

Photos of recipient and work

Funds not used for expressed purpose must be returned

Contact: communications@gcvirginia.org

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Applicant Information
- Check graduate-level or undergraduate status
- Provide full name, address, cell phone, email
- Include permanent mailing address if different

2. Advisor Information
- Provide advisor name, title, department, university, email, and phone

3. Project Proposal
- Write project title
- Describe project including scope, methods, expected results, and environmental impact on Virginia
- Include supporting data if applicable
- Limit to 2,500 words (approximately 15,000 characters)

4. Budget Proposal
- Create itemized budget stating how award will be spent
- Specify percentage of expected project budget being requested from GCV
- Note: indirect costs not covered

5. Supporting Materials
- Upload up to 5 images (JPG, JPEG, GIF, PNG, PDF; max 10 MB each)
- Provide GPA

6. Letter of Endorsement
- Advisor must email letter to communications@gcvirginia.org by deadline
- Must be sent from advisor's school email address
- Must include statement that applicant is duly enrolled during project period

7. Additional Information
- Indicate how you learned about the fellowship
- Complete CAPTCHA verification

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