Funder: Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Annual application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per project, paid as reimbursement after deliverables are received
Summary: Supports research on Ohio’s species, habitats, and ecological systems to advance scientific understanding and conservation.
Key Information: Applicants must be students or other individuals affiliated with an eligible Ohio organization.
Description
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Natural Areas and Preserves (DNAP) administers this program to increase understanding and conservation of Ohio’s aquatic and terrestrial biological resources. It supports research on animals, plants, fungi, ecological processes, habitats, geology, and ecosystems. The program honors Allison Cusick, the Division’s first Chief Botanist, and Daniel Rice, its first Chief Zoologist.
Research priorities include the occurrence, distribution, and ecology of Ohio’s species; the biology and ecological impacts of non-native invasive species; and state-listed plants. Applied projects with a clear connection to DNAP’s mission and goals are preferred. The work supports education, conservation, and science while helping protect and restore Ohio’s natural heritage for future generations.
