{"id":94,"date":"2012-12-04T22:44:34","date_gmt":"2012-12-04T22:44:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esa.org\/seeds2\/?page_id=94"},"modified":"2026-05-13T16:22:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T16:22:02","slug":"grants","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/esa.org\/seeds\/chapters\/grants\/","title":{"rendered":"Chapter Grants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"6a3cbfa793c66\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3cbfa793c66\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/seeds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/03\/seeds-group.jpg\" alt=\"A group of SEEDS participants stand before and lean against tall trees in a forest. \" class=\"wp-image-41894 img-fluid\" srcset=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/seeds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/03\/seeds-group.jpg 960w, https:\/\/esa.org\/seeds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/03\/seeds-group-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/esa.org\/seeds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/03\/seeds-group-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" data-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Strategies for Ecology Education Diversity and Sustainability (SEEDS) Program Chapter Grants offer up to $1,500 for individual chapter projects and $5,000 for collaborative chapter projects thanks to the generous donation of Ms. Vicki Moore.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Grant funds are available to support Chapter activities and projects which further the mission of SEEDS \u2013 <strong>to diversify and advance the ecology profession through opportunities that stimulate and nurture the interest and leadership of underrepresented students in ecology<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The SEEDS Chapter Grant program is intended to support innovative Chapter projects that promote ecology to underrepresented students and communities through local conservation, research, or education outreach activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please download the proposal guidelines for information on what to include in your proposal. All sections must be included to be considered. <a href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/seeds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/04\/2024-SEEDS-Chapter-Project-Grant-Proposal-Guidelines.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/seeds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/04\/2024-SEEDS-Chapter-Project-Grant-Proposal-Guidelines.pdf\">2024 SEEDS Chapter Project Grant Proposal Guidelines [PDF]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Please note that moving forward our SEEDS Grant Program will be moving to a one-time application for all projects being completed in the following academic year. For example, projects requested to be completed in the Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 semesters must be submitted by August 11, 2026. <\/strong>Applications may be submitted earlier, and we will award on a rolling basis \u2013 we do not recommend waiting until the last minute to submit a project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\"><b>Eligibility<\/b><\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":40,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":259}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">The SEEDS Campus Ecology Chapter must be in <a href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/seeds\/seeds-chapter-reports\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Active In Good Standing<\/a> status with the SEEDS program.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">New Chapters must be established for at least 30 days prior to the grant proposal deadline (from the date of the new chapter acceptance letter) to be eligible for a Chapter Grant<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and must be\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">recognized as a student organization\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">by\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">e college or university.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"134233279\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Projects must be led by undergraduate Chapter members.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"134233279\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Chapter President must sign proposals and a faculty adviser must serve as project director.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"134233279\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\"><b>What We Do <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Not<\/span> Fund<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Projects\u00a0that support research activities of individuals (faculty or students)<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"134233279\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Projects that do not engage underrepresented audiences in ecology or extend the mission of SEEDS<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"134233279\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Travel expenses to meetings and conferences\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">that are not organized by the chapter (or chapters)<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"134233279\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Salaries, indirect or overhead costs<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"134233279\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\"><b>Examples of Chapter Projects<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Chapter Collaborations:\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">e.g.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0collaborative thematic projects\u202fto build a sense of cohesion in the SEEDS chapter network such as a water sustainability program or urban ecology project\u00a0or\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">regional undergraduate conferences\u202fthat feature student research and career development activities\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">(<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">We strongly encourage chapters to work with others within reasonable proximity or virtually)<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props='{\"134233279\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Outreach activities:<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> local or regional\u202ffield\u202fexperiences or Bioblitz\u202fto encourage local ecological knowledge and connection to local scientists and professionals<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, projects with K-12 students and\/or teachers, community members, etc.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"134233279\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Research activities: supporting opportunities for active participation of Chapter students to conduct and communicate ecology research.\u00a0 This should be student-led research by the chapter and should not be the independent study research of a single student or the research project of the faculty adviser\/s.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"134233279\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Career development: hosting an ecology career fair for students on campus<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"134233279\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Student development: local field trips for students to become exposed to areas of ecological interest.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"134233279\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">NOTE: Projects that involve infrastructure development e.g. a garden or installation of hardware in a public space must have the commitment of the host organization to maintain it. A letter from the relevant authorities must be submitted with the proposal.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\"><b>Scope and Size of Awards<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Grants will be awarded up to $1,500 for individual chapter projects and up to $5,000 for collaborative chapter projects, subject to the review committee\u2019s recommendation. The amount requested should reflect the size and scope of the project. Two or more Chapters may submit a joint proposal.\u00a0 The budget breakdown must reflect the funds going to each school.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\"><b>Timeline<\/b> <span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">*<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>1.<\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Submit SEEDS Chapter Grant application<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2.<\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Notification of acceptance or decline<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":259}'> within 30 days of applications deadline<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3.<\/span><\/td><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If your proposal is accepted, return the signed agreement form within 7 calendar days.<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4.<\/span><\/td><td>Expect to receive the check within 4 weeks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5.<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"color: #000000\">Completion of projects\u00a0<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span data-contrast=\"auto\">6.<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Submit the final Chapter Grant Report<\/span><\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>*Assuming all the information received is correct.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\"><b>Awardees are expected to:<\/b><\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":40,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":259}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">share pictures of chapter grant activities to be displayed on the SEEDS Instagram (@esa.seeds) and Facebook page<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">complete final narrative and expense reports within 60 days of completion<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"134233279\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\"><b>Selection Criteria<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Obtaining a SEEDS Chapter Grant is a competitive process and awards will be made on the basis of the strength of the proposal and the cost-effectiveness of the proposed activities in furthering the mission of SEEDS and promoting ecological science education and\/or research. A higher ranking will be given to projects with broad impact and dissemination and to those that include matching funds (anything from a small campus fundraiser to large institutional support). A selection committee of Ecological Society of America members will review proposals.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;font-size: 12pt\">Please download the proposal guidelines for information on what to include in your proposal. All sections must be included to be considered. <a href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/seeds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/04\/2024-SEEDS-Chapter-Project-Grant-Proposal-Guidelines.pdf\">2024 SEEDS Chapter Project Grant Proposal Guidelines<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background-background-color has-background has-medium-font-size is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-af9672fb wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/seeds\/seeds-chapter-grant-application\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 22px\">Select this link for the 2026-2027 SEEDS Chapter Grant Application<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">This application period will remain <strong>OPEN until August 11, 2026<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Strategies for Ecology Education Diversity and Sustainability (SEEDS) Program Chapter Grants offer up to $1,500 for individual chapter projects and $5,000 for collaborative chapter projects thanks to the generous donation of Ms. Vicki Moore. 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