PMCA Research and Conservation Grant

PMCA Research and Conservation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Purple Martin Conservation Association
Amount: US $500 - US $2,500
Last Updated: December 30, 2025

Summary

The Purple Martin Conservation Association offers the PMCA Research and Conservation Grant to support research on Purple Martins. This grant aims to promote conservation efforts and may cover expenses such as travel and supplies, though it does not fund salaries or overhead. Eligible applicants include students and professionals engaged in Purple Martin research, with a focus on projects that enhance the species' habitat and well-being.

Overview

The Purple Martin Conservation Association is an incorporated nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation, management, restoration and enhancement of the Purple Martin (Progne subis). The Purple Martin Conservation Association offers annual research grants to students, professionals and individuals engaged in Purple Martin research. Projects are supported on a one year basis as determined by the availability of funds. The Purple Martin Conservation Association's Research and Conservation Grants are offered for the purpose of promoting and facilitating research on, and conservation of Purple Martins. We will consider funding the placement of housing for conservation purposes. PMCA Research and Conservation Grants are provided to defray the expenses incurred in the course of scientific research and conservation. Grants may cover travel, supplies, and equipment, but shall not include salaries or overhead charges to institutions or agencies.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Students, professionals and individuals engaged in Purple Martin research are eligible. Under certain circumstances, we will consider funding projects on other species of New World swallows, especially if the species is threatened or endangered

Ineligibility

We will not fund projects testing martin house design preference (we are conducting such research at our headquarters), nor will we fund the placement of housing for strictly aesthetic or humanitarian purposes.