Outreach Grant
The Outreach Grant from the American Institute for Conservation funds projects that boost public understanding of conservation and help under-resourced institutions with collection care.
Funder: American Institute for Conservation
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 | February 15, 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 per project; typically one-time support.
Summary: Supports projects that enhance public understanding of conservation and aid under-resourced institutions in collection care.
Description
This grant supports projects and activities that improve public understanding of conservation and assist under-resourced institutions in meeting their collection care needs. Eligible projects may include collaborative efforts such as rehousing collections, delivering public lectures, or other outreach initiatives that build community awareness, engage media, and foster connections between conservation professionals, allied practitioners, and the public. Funding is intended for direct project expenses, including materials, travel, honoraria, site fees, and publicity, but not for focused conservation treatment, large-scale assessments, ongoing programming, or activities at the AIC Annual Meeting.
