W. H. Mason III Preparators’ Grant
W. H. Mason III Preparators’ Grant supports academic and commercial preparators with tools, equipment, and supplies to prepare fossils or meteorites for public museum display or permanent research collections.
Funder: Association of Applied Paleontological Sciences
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Annual application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 for preparation supplies, equipment, or tools
Summary: Supports academic and commercial preparators preparing fossils or meteorites for public museum display or permanent research collections.
Key Information: Applicants outside the United States must have a bank account in their own name accepting U.S. wire transfers.
Description
The W. H. Mason III Preparators’ Grant is administered by the Association of Applied Paleontological Sciences (AAPS) to assist academic and commercial preparators working on fossil or meteorite specimens. It supports practical preparation and preservation work on specimens that will be displayed in a public museum or become part of a permanent research collection.
Grant support is directed specifically toward the supplies, equipment, and tools needed for the project described in the application. Applicants must identify the specimens, their permanent institutional destination, and the materials needed to complete the work. Funding comes from AAPS and private donations from individuals, companies, and corporate sponsors.
