Holly Maxson Conservation Grant
Supports projects that raise student awareness of conservation careers through curriculum, outreach, and educational resources, with a focus on underrepresented groups.
Funder: American Institute for Conservation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2028 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $16,000 per award; two or more awards every two years; maximum grant period of 48 months (with extension).
Summary: Supports projects that raise student awareness of conservation careers and promote educational outreach, especially for underrepresented groups.
Key Information: At least one AIC member must be included in the application; U.S. citizenship/residency or U.S.-based organization required.
Description
This grant supports projects that build awareness among students (from middle school through undergraduate levels) about conservation and related fields, aiming to encourage students to consider conservation as a career path. Eligible projects include curriculum development, creation of online resources, pilot initiatives within institutions, or video production. The program strongly emphasizes outreach to historically marginalized and underrepresented groups and encourages projects that can become permanent components of educational programs. Proposals must include plans for broad dissemination of results and an evaluation strategy to assess impact and usefulness as models for similar initiatives.
