INPS GRANT APPLICATIONS
Typically made available in early December each year.
Research Grants
Students, citizen scientists, and conservation groups are invited to consider applying for an INPS Research Grant for up to $3000 to fund one-year projects. This grant focuses on research dealing with Illinois native plants and their communities, such as their life history, reproductive biology, demography, genetics, comparative site inventories, or habitat ecology; research on threats to native plants and communities, such as invasive species, is acceptable. Laboratory research on native plants, as well as projects focused on research relating to education about or restoration of native plants or communities, are also eligible.
Survey Grants
The Survey Grant. This grant for up to $5000 will fund searches for Illinois Endangered, Threatened, or several rare plant species of conservation concern for which current data is inadequate to assess their status and for which field surveys and recovery recommendations are needed. A priority list of species to be surveyed is based on sources, including the Endangered Species Protection Board 2024 Listing Process recommendations and the Illinois Natural History Survey’s Recommendations to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Experienced botanical field surveyors, whether independent or associated with an institution, are invited to apply for this grant. Partnerships are encouraged. Full grant application details and forms will be posted online by early December. Check our website at https://illinoisplants.org/grants/.
Committee members
Susanne Masi, Botanist, Retired Manager Plants of Concern, Chicago Botanic Garden, INPS Board Vice President, INPS Grants Coordinator
Brian Charles, Scientific Specialist, Botany, Illinois Natural History Survey, Member-at-Large, INPS Grants Coordinator
Connie Cunningham, Illinois Natural History Survey, Retired Botanist
Eric Ulaszek, Illinois Natural History Survey, Member-at-Large, Erigenia Associate Editor
For questions regarding the content of this program, contact grantscommittee@illinoisplants.org