How much funding does Linda J. Allison Memorial Grant provide?

Linda J. Allison Memorial Grant provides $2,500 in funding.

When is the deadline for Linda J. Allison Memorial Grant?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around March.

How often is Linda J. Allison Memorial Grant offered?

Linda J. Allison Memorial Grant runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected March 15, 2027.

Linda J. Allison Memorial Grant

Desert Tortoise Council Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Science Research Wildlife Grants

Funding Amount

$2,500

Deadline

Expected ~March

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: March 15, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: March

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

Applicants must be associated with a recognized institution (e.g., university, museum, government agency, non-governmental organization)
May be graduate students, post-doctoral students, or other researchers
Winner must agree to present results at a future Desert Tortoise Council Annual Symposium

Overview

In Honor of: Linda Allison, former Desert Tortoise Monitoring Coordinator at the USFWS Desert Tortoise Recovery Office

Overview:
A monetary award to help support research that draws heavily on statistical techniques to evaluate spatial and/or temporal tortoise population trends and/or threats to tortoise populations.

Geographic/Research Focus:

One or more desert regions in Critical Habitat Units designated for the Mojave desert tortoise
Preference for projects in the Ivanpah Valley in Nevada

Eligibility:

Applicants must be associated with a recognized institution (e.g., university, museum, government agency, non-governmental organization)
May be graduate students, post-doctoral students, or other researchers
Winner must agree to present results at a future Desert Tortoise Council Annual Symposium

Evaluation Criteria:

Potential of research to contribute to understanding or evaluation of population trends of Mojave desert tortoises
Significance and originality of research problem
Design of sampling and analysis
Preliminary data supporting feasibility
Likelihood of successful completion and publication

How to Apply

Application Process

Download the application from the website (Cover Form Application)
Provide all information requested on the application
Include research project description (maximum 1,200 words)
Submit completed application as PDF
Arrange for three letters of recommendation

Required Materials:

Completed application form
Applicant's CV
Cover form
Research project description (max 1,200 words)
Three letters of recommendation (one must be from research advisor, supervisor, or knowledgeable colleague)

Submission Format: PDF email submission

Recommenders: Instruct recommenders to submit letters directly to the Council at designated email as PDF documents

Deadline: March 15 (based on historical pattern; note previous deadline was March 15, 2025)

Notification: Award recipient notified by April 1 (based on historical pattern; note previous notification was April 1, 2025)

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