Stuntz Mycology Fund: Individual and Institutional Grant

The Stuntz Mycology Fund offers grants to support mycological research and education in the Pacific Northwest. Grants range from $1,000 to $6,000, with smaller requests accepted any time. Eligible projects include equipment, supplies, and travel for conferences, but exclude for-profit organizations and certain expenses. Priority is given to projects involving mushroom-forming fungi, reflecting Dr. Stuntz's research focus. Applications from outside the region are accepted if they involve PNW fungi.

NOTE: Applications for Individual Grants of $1000 or less, will be accepted at any time. Applications for Individual Grants of more than $1000 are due by the deadlines above.
Daniel E. Stuntz Memorial Foundation was started in 1984 by the friends, colleagues and students of the late Dr. Daniel E. Stuntz. They sought to honor his memory by providing financial support to researchers, educators and students of mycology in the Pacific Northwest. Since 2017 grant-making services are carried out by The Stuntz Mycology Fund to serve the same goals.
The Stuntz Mycology Fund grant program provides financial support for mycological research and education in the Pacific Northwest (PNW).
What we will consider
Equipment, supplies and analytical services for mycological research
Registration and travel for students to attend conferences in which they are presenting results of projects funded by the Stuntz foundation
Average grant size
Average range is $1,000 to $6,000. Requests for $1000 or less will be considered year-round. Those asking for more than $1000 will be considered at our bi-annual board meetings.
Individual Grants
These grants may be awarded directly to individuals who normally are not working under the auspices of a college/university, herbarium, museum, or other not-for-profit organization. Individual Grants are often awarded on a reimbursement basis.
Institutional Grants
These grants may be awarded to students, researchers, or teachers working under the auspices of, a college/university, herbarium, museum, or other not-for-profit organization. All funds are to be used for the proposed research or educational activities.

Eligibility

Geographic focus
The Pacific Northwest. Applicants not residing in the PNW may apply, provided their research involves PNW fungi.Allowable costs could include items such as:

• Expendable supplies
• Laboratory analyses
• Equipment

Expenses to attend conferences (We encourage students to also seek support from the conference organizers and their home institution).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 will sometimes be considered.SMF favorably views projects that are lean and/or will obtain additional funds from other sources.

Ineligibility

We do not accept applications for the following:For-profit organizations or commercial companiesSalariesInstitutional overheadFederal or institutionally set mileage and per diem rates for travelPage charges Applications from outside the Pacific Northwest (PNW)(except in cases when the research is focused on PNW fungi)College or university tuition