MHS Grants in Herpetological Conservation and Research

The Minnesota Herpetological Society (MHS) has consistently supported individuals, groups, and projects through grants. Each request is carefully reviewed by the Board of Directors and is judged for fit with the Societies mission and goals as well as alignment with the MHS budget. Grants are given for supplies, technical support, matching funds (for a portion of a larger project), and other uses. MHS gives priority to requests for local and regional herpetological projects. Grants are competitive and the amount will vary by project. A minimum of $3,000 is dispersed annually.

Please include the following materials with your request:
1. Completed MHS Grants in Herpetological Conservation and Research Cover Page. Click here to download the cover page.
2. Grant Proposal – 3 page limit, not including references, graphs, or figures. Please use 10 point font or greater.
3. Budget – Include total budget, amount requested from other sources, and amount requested from MHS (not to exceed $1,500). Please discuss the status of your project if full funding is not available. Are there contingency plans if you get only partial funding?
4. Permit and animal care protocol information. Include information about any necessary permits, received or requested, and animal care protocols required by your institution.
5. A current CV or resume.

Grant requests are considered twice each year. Grant proposals must be postmarked by December 1st (for February fund dispersal) and May 1st (for July fund dispersal). All applicants will be sent results of their request by email.

Send requests to:
Grant Chair
Minnesota Herpetological Society
10 Church Street SE
Minneapolis MN 55455

Following the fulfillment of the project, MHS requests a short (1 – 2 page) report detailing the project’s status and outcome. This report may be published in the monthly newsletter. MHS appreciates reprints of any published material that results from funded projects.