Small Grants

Small grants may be awarded for purposes such as purchasing supplies or equipment for workshops or research, mycological books, conducting educational events such as forays and lectures by guest speakers.

Maximum Award: $1,000

Geographic Scope: Pacific Northwest (Washington State, Oregon, Idaho, western Montana, southwest British Columbia, and southeast and south-coastal Alaska)

Application Timeline: Applications accepted at any time. Funds will be attempted to be disbursed within 30 days of receipt of application.

Allowable Costs:

• Expendable supplies
• Laboratory analyses
• Equipment
• Expenses to attend conferences
• Travel expenses (limited to road mileage at $0.31/mile, and sometimes camping fees)
• Honoraria for visiting guest speakers
• Compensation for non-salaried individuals such as undergraduate students assisting as part of their curriculum

How to Apply

1. Contact the Grants Manager by email with either a letter of inquiry or your application
2. Include a proposed budget with sufficient detail (descriptions of items, numbers of samples, quantities required, unit costs, and total costs)
3. Include one or two letters of reference from colleagues, instructors, faculty advisors, or employers

Required Materials:

• Letter of inquiry or application form
• Proposed budget
• 1-2 letters of reference

Contact: Email the Grants Manager for application forms and submission