[The Belle W. Baruch Foundation](http://www.hobcawbarony.org)

Rolling (Proposals accepted anytime; awards made at Board meetings)

Not specified; typically supports 1-year projects, with multi-year grants paid annually.

Supports research in forestry, marine biology, wildlife management, and Hobcaw Barony history at South Carolina colleges and universities.

--- ## Description The Belle W. Baruch Foundation provides research grants to advance its mission of conserving Hobcaw Barony, a 16,000-acre historic and ecological site in South Carolina. Grants support studies in forestry, marine biology, wildlife management, and projects related to the site's unique history, buildings, or collections. Eligible research can be conducted at the undergraduate, graduate, or postdoctoral level and must be affiliated with recognized South Carolina colleges or universities. The Foundation periodically reviews proposals and funds projects that align with its conservation and research goals. --- ## Due Dates - Proposals may be submitted at any time. - Awards are made only at regularly scheduled meetings of the Board of Trustees. *All proposals are reviewed on a rolling basis, but funding decisions are tied to Board meeting schedules.* --- ## Funding Amount - The Foundation does not specify typical award sizes. - Grants are generally for one year or less; multi-year grants are paid in yearly installments at the start of each grant year. - The Foundation does not fund long-term proposals requiring ongoing support. - Indirect costs (institutional overhead) are not covered; only direct costs are eligible, and infrastructure costs (e.g., office rent, administrative expenses) are generally not accepted. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be public or private nonprofit colleges and universities located in South Carolina and recognized by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education. - Public charities and private operating foundations with IRS 501(c)(3) status may apply if the grant solely benefits a recognized South Carolina college or university. - Grants are not available to other charities, private foundations, or individuals. --- ## Application Process - Proposals may be submitted at any time, but awards are made at Board meetings. - Required proposal components: - Cover sheet (organization, contact info, project title, amount requested, PI/co-investigators) - Proposal narrative (max 5 pages; project description, research methods, data collection, environmental impacts) - Budget (max 1 page; itemized expenses, other support) - Curriculum vitae for principal investigator (max 5 pages) - Submit proposals to: George Chastain, Executive Director, [george@hobcawbarony.org](mailto:george@hobcawbarony.org) - Proposals are screened by a Foundation committee and then reviewed by the Board of Trustees. - The Board's funding decision is final. --- ## Additional Information - Work at Hobcaw Barony must not begin before Foundation approval. - Proposals with minimal environmental impact may be reviewed in days; those with significant impact may take up to three months. - The Foundation’s [research proposal form](https://hobcawbarony.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Research-Proposal-Form-Rev.-04.04.2025.pdf) is available for download. --- ## External Links - [Research Grants Program Page](https://hobcawbarony.org/research/grants/) - [Research Proposal Form (PDF)](https://hobcawbarony.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Research-Proposal-Form-Rev.-04.04.2025.pdf) - [General Research at Hobcaw Barony](https://hobcawbarony.org/research/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Title | Email | Phone | |------------------|---------------------|----------------------------------------|---------------| | George Chastain | Executive Director | [george@hobcawbarony.org](mailto:george@hobcawbarony.org) | 843-545-9853 |

Research Grants - The Belle W. Baruch Foundation

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