SVP Outreach and Education Grant

SVP Outreach and Education Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Society of Vertebrate Paleontology
Last Updated: March 25, 2026

Summary

The Society of Vertebrate Paleontology (SVP) offers the Outreach and Education Grant to foster understanding and appreciation of vertebrate fossils. This grant supports members in developing educational programs and community engagement activities. Funded projects may involve field trips, curriculum development, community initiatives, and technological advancements. Recipients must submit a project summary within a year, ensuring that SVP resources are justified for proposals targeting undergraduate audiences.

Overview

A core mission of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology (SVP) is to foster the appreciation and understanding of vertebrate fossils and fossil sites by student and avocation paleontologists, as well as the general public. To promote these ideals, The Society of Vertebrate Paleontology Outreach and Education Grant offers support to our members in designing, implementing, and evaluating programs and activities focused on education and community engagement. Through this Grant, SVP hopes to capitalize on the creativity and passions of our membership to disseminate information about vertebrate paleontology that is engaging, effective, and scientifically accurate. The subject matter of funded proposals may fall within any sub-discipline of vertebrate paleontology. Projects may include, but are not limited to: field trips for teachers and pre-college students to fossil sites or museums (virtual or in real life) educator training and curricular development participation in local community initiativesdevelopment of educational materials for classroom use or informal education settingsand development of websites, apps, or other technologies. The Education and Outreach Committee values the development of undergraduate education and fostering research experiences, though we also recognize that SVP members’ home institutions often support such activities. As such, proposals focused broadly on undergraduate audiences should include explicit justification for why SVP resources are necessary. By accepting an SVP Outreach and Education Grant, recipients agree to provide a one-page summary of their project (including goals, methods, and outcomes) within one year of receiving funding. Amount The Outreach and Education Grant is funded as part of the SVP operating budget. As such, the amount of funding may vary from year to year.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must be members of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology at the time of application. Graduate student applicants should provide a letter from a professional member documenting their willingness to serve as a project advisor.Prior recipients of the SVP Outreach and Education Grant must wait one year before becoming eligible for a subsequent grant.Prior recipients must also submit their required final report on the funded project before being eligible to apply for a subsequent grant. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.