Plant Biology Learning Objectives, Outreach Materials & Education Grant (Plant BLOOME)

Plant Biology Learning Objectives, Outreach Materials & Education Grant (Plant BLOOME)

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Society of Plant Biologists
Amount: Up to US $8,500
Last Updated: January 30, 2026

Summary

The Plant Biology Learning Objectives, Outreach Materials & Education Grant (Plant BLOOME) aims to enhance public understanding of plant biology through K-12 educational projects. Open for applications on February 15, 2023, it seeks proposals for classroom activities that align with established teaching principles, include clear learning outcomes, and provide comprehensive execution information. Projects will be featured on the ASPB website and shared with educators nationwide, promoting plant biology education.

Overview

Program Summary In 1995 ASPB established this grant program (the name changed over time) with the goal to enhance public awareness and understanding of the essential roles of plants in all areas of life. New focus for 2023! Plant BLOOME 2023 grant applications will open February 15 with the specific goal of developing education and outreach projects that can be implemented in K–12 classrooms to advance student and teacher knowledge and appreciation of plant biology. Successful proposals will create and disseminate classroom activities to use in K-12 classrooms or first-year undergraduate courses. The proposed classroom activities/labs must include the following elements: Clearly stated learning outcomes that explicitly align with one or more of the four categories of Principles for Teaching Plant BiologyAll information needed to execute the activity/lab with students A clear assessment plan for the stated learning outcomes The proposed activities should be developed in a format that can be readily distributed to educators online or at in-person conferences or outreach events and should not require highly specialized equipment or technical expertise. Funded projects will be featured on the ASPB website and will be disseminated to teachers at national meetings and outreach events.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Project Leader must be a current ASPB member or must join ASPB if their project is funded. The cost of membership may be included in the budget.Reduced rates are available for K-12 and community college educators You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. The Primary Investigator (PI) must be a current ASPB member.