OC-CNPS: The Traveler's Grant

OC-CNPS: The Traveler's Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: California Native Plant Society: Orange County Chapter
Amount: Up to US $500
Last Updated: September 10, 2025

Summary

The Traveler's Grant, offered by the Orange County Chapter of the California Native Plant Society, supports individuals attending conferences on California native plant topics. With awards up to $500, this grant helps cover travel, registration, and related costs. Eligible applicants must submit proof of event registration and a summary of their experience for the OCCNPS eNewsletter. This initiative promotes awareness and appreciation of California's native flora through education and engagement.

Overview

NOTE: Applications may be submitted at any time, but should be submitted three to four months before the conference begins and well in advance of the registration deadline. The committee will review the application and will notify the applicant as to whether they have been selected for funding within 60 days of receiving the proposal.The Orange County Chapter of the California Native Plant Society (OC-CNPS) is a non-profit organization of volunteers devoted to the conservation of California’s native plants and their natural habitats, and to increasing the understanding, appreciation, and horticultural use of our native plants. The Traveler’s Grant is intended to help pay expenses for a deserving person or student to attend a conference, workshop or seminar on California native plant-related topics. Topics include conservation, botany, horticulture, ethnobotany, invasive plants, etc. Awards of up to $500 are intended to offset some of the costs of attending these events. Grant awards are presented as a lump sum award and may help cover items such as travel costs, registration fees, and supplies necessary for attending a conference related to native plants. Examples of conferences/symposiums related to California native plants include: CNPS Conservation Conference, California Invasive Plant Council Annual Conference, Southern California Botanists Annual Symposium, and Society of Ethnobiology Symposium, etc.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. By accepting funding, grant recipients agree to provide:Proof of event registration. A one to two paragraph synopsis of their experience for the OCCNPS eNewsletter.