Funding opportunities for Latin American researchers

[Chris Merkord]

The Neotropical Grassland Conservancy (NGC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the conservation of grasslands, gallery forests, wetlands, and associated ecosystems in South America. The NGC supports Latin American researchers by providing grants and equipment for conservation research or education. Proposals are judged on merit and feasibility, conservation impact, and how closely the project meets the mission of the NGC.

The NGC has the following three funding programs, for more information visit www.conservegrassland.org.

MEMORIAL GRANTS
Grants provide funding for a variety of research topics in the grasslands. 

Eligibility: Latin American researchers affiliated with a university, museum, or conservation organization.
Award: US $2000-5000
Deadline: 1 March

STUDENT GRANT PROGRAM
Grants toward travel, food, housing, and consumable equipment expenses associated with field work. 

Eligibility: Latin American researchers enrolled in M.Sc. or Ph.D. program in USA or South American University.
Award: US $1000 (recently increased from $500)
Deadlines: 1 April, August, December

RESEARCH EQUIPMENT PROGRAM
Grants provide basic science equipment to assist research projects or education.

Eligibility: Latin American researchers affiliated with a university, museum, or conservation organization.
Award: US $100-2000
Deadlines: 1 April, August, December

NEOTROPICAL GRASSLAND CONSERVANCY
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