Jim Smith Endowment Fund Grant

Jim Smith Endowment Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Ohio Cichlid Association
Amount: Approximately US $3,000
Last Updated: January 05, 2026

Summary

The Jim Smith Endowment Fund Grant, established by the Ohio Cichlid Association in 2003, aims to promote cichlid and catfish research, education, and conservation. It honors Jim Smith, a dedicated board member. Eligible projects can include resubmissions of past proposals, encouraging ongoing work in these fields. Recipients are ideally present at the Extravaganza in Greater Cleveland, enhancing community engagement and support for aquatic biodiversity.

Overview

The Ohio Cichlid Association’s Jim Smith Endowment Fund is dedicated to supporting those who do work furthering cichlid or catfish research, education or conservation.  It was founded in 2003 to honor the late Jim Smith, a beloved and long-time OCA board member, to continue the good work he did during his life.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Projects must benefit cichlid or catfish research, education, or conservation.Proposals that were submitted, but not chosen for the award in past years, can be resubmitted this year.Proposals for projects that were partially funded by the Fund in past years can be resubmitted for further funding.Ideally, the recipient should be present at the Extravaganza, which is held in the Greater Cleveland area.