Michigan Botanical Foundation Grant

The Michigan Botanical Foundation Grant supports research and educational initiatives that enhance the understanding and preservation of Michigan's flora. Grants are available for projects involving rare species, environmental awareness, and educational programs. The foundation welcomes applications from individuals and organizations that align with its goals. Grant amounts typically range from $100 to $1,500, with preference given to projects based in Michigan or the Great Lakes region. Funding decisions are made on a case-by-case basis.

Funding Goals
To help achieve the mission of the Foundation, grants will be made to support endeavors, both research- and community-based, that are consistent with the mission of the Foundation.  We are interested in funding the following types of projects:
Research projects which involve the study of Michigan plants including but not limited to: (a) state or federally listed (rare, threatened, or endangered) species; (b) competition between invasive and native species; and (c) floristic surveys;Environmental projects which have one or more of the following features: (a) the project will raise public awareness of Michigan's flora; (b) the project involves preservation, reclamation, or restoration of native habitat; (c) the proposed uses of the project site and access to it will result in public education;Educational efforts such as workshops, institutes, conferences, and exhibits which hold the promise of increasing public awareness and knowledge of Michigan's flora. Student scholarships to attend valuable botanical conferences and educational programs are also considered for funding.
These grants will be made on a case-by-case basis upon application to the Foundation when adequate funding exists. Applications for grants must be shown to have educational value with respect to Michigan's flora and may be funded in whole or in part.
Grant Amount
MBF makes grants in the range of USD $100.00 – USD $1,500; however, exceptions may be made.

Eligibility

The Michigan Botanical Foundation welcomes anyone to apply for grants as long as such requests meet the Foundation's purpose and funding goals.Applications for grants must be shown to have educational value with respect to Michigan's flora and may be funded in whole or in part.

Ineligibility

No more than one request per year from any individual or organization will be accepted.The Michigan Botanical Foundation will ordinarily not provide grants for the following:Materials that would ordinarily be provided by the applicant' s academic institutionPayment for others to conduct or prepare one's own graduate or professional researchTuitionLabor, salary, and/or compensation-related benefitslndirect costPrivate business or for-profit organizationsLegal feesProjects which are not likely to be completed within the specified time frame