Southern California Botanists Grants

Southern California Botanists Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Southern California Botanists
Amount: Up to US $1,000
Last Updated: November 15, 2025

Summary

The Southern California Botanists Grants provide funding for botanical research, supporting projects that meet reporting requirements. Each grant, up to $1,000 annually, is aimed at various areas including field research and conservation of rare plants in southern California. Preference is given to proposals focusing on regional studies. The grants encourage sustainable research practices, ensuring funds are allocated to direct costs only and require transparency in their usage.

Overview

SCB supports botanical research by its members through grants given on an annual basis. It is possible to apply for a subsequent grant to support a continuing project provided that reporting requirements have been met. There is a maximum of three awards if the project and progress are deemed satisfactory by the SCB Board. Currently the maximum funding for each of these grants is one thousand dollars ($1,000) per award per year. Funds are to be used for direct costs only. Proposals may be considered for one or more of the SCB grants at the discretion of the Grants Committee. SCB Annual Grant This grant is to support a broad scope of botanical research in southern California. Susan Hobbs Grant for Field Research This grant honors Susan Hobbs, former SCB Secretary and avid field botanist. It is specifically for the support of field research. Alan Romspert Grant in Desert Botany This grant honors Alan Romspert, long time SCB Treasurer, desert botanist and naturalist. It is specifically for desert botanical research. The SCB Conservation Grant This grant is to support research or projects that contribute to the understanding and conservation of rare plants in southern California.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. It is possible to apply for a subsequent grant to support a continuing project provided that reporting requirements have been met.Funds are to be used for direct costs only. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Applicants must be current members of SCB to qualify for any of these grants. If you are not currently a member, you may send a check for membership with your application.

Ineligibility

Application of any portion of a SCB grant to indirect costs is not acceptable. Unused funds should be returned to the Treasurer of the SCB. No portion of the grant funds may be transferred to any other person, entity or project without the approval of the SCB.