Geologists' Association: Curry Fund Grant

Geologists' Association: Curry Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Geologists' Association
Last Updated: April 02, 2026

Summary

The Geologists' Association's Curry Fund Grant supports various geological initiatives, including publications, conservation projects, and overseas visitor assistance. With a funding limit of £1,500 for website development and a focus on innovative projects, the fund encourages contributions that enhance public understanding of geology. Eligibility criteria prioritize applications with matched funding and limit professional fees to £3,000. Preference is given to those from underfunded research environments.

Overview

Background The Curry Fund exists to support a variety of causes such as facilitating geological publications, including film, video and television productions, geological conservation (for example the purchase, clearance and recording of sites), and other initiatives approved by the Council, including awards to individuals and very limited assistance with travel costs for overseas visitors engaged in geological research. The primary object of the Fund is to encourage initiatives within geology which might otherwise not be possible, to encourage innovation and, through far-sighted developments, help a wider public to understand and enjoy geology. These aims are pursued throug: Geological Publication  (including websites, digital and audio-visual media)Support is available both for publications by the Association (other than the normal costs of the Proceedings and the GA Magazine); and for publication by other organisations and individuals.Geological ConservationSupport is available to organisations (other than the parent Association) undertaking purchase of geological sites for purposes of conservationto organisations undertaking the clearance, maintenance and recording of sitesto museums responsible for the curation of geological materialOther InitiativesSupport is available for other initiatives and developments, subject to approval of Council, including awards to individuals, but excepting the normal administrative costs of the Association.Overseas Visitors Committee is willing to consider applications (including travel and accommodation expenses) from overseas visitors. Applications should be accompanied by a letter of support from  a UK sponsor.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Funding professional fees and expenses When an application is received for a grant towards the cost of professional fees or expenses, Committee will normally only consider applications that:involve commitment of funds for no more than one year, or payment of no more than £3,000 over a longer time periodpresent evidence that where a grant of more than £1,000 is being sought, other funding sources have been, or are being, approached to contribute to the overall cost

Ineligibility

Grants are not normally made to support:Expenses of salaried staff  Postgraduate work for a higher degreeSchool or undergraduate expeditionsApplications involving retrospective paymentGeological research