NGC Memorial Grant Program 2026

The Neotropical Grassland Conservancy (NGC) is now accepting applications for its Memorial Grant Program 2026. This program provides one-year, unrestricted research funding to support high-impact grassland conservation research in Latin America.

📖 About the NGC Memorial Grant Program

The NGC Memorial Grant Program aims to support exceptional projects that contribute to grassland conservation in the American tropics. It offers multiple grants in memory of individuals who were passionate about conservation and natural sciences.

🎁 Benefits of the NGC Memorial Grant Program

The program offers the following grants:

1. Peter Rittenhouse Kellogg, Jr. Memorial Fund Grant

• Award Amount: Up to $10,000 USD annually.
• Purpose: Supports exceptional projects with a lasting impact on grassland conservation.

2. Halsey M. Marsden Memorial Research Grant

• Award Amount: $5,000 USD annually.
• Purpose: Given to outstanding grassland conservation projects in memory of Halsey Marsden, a naturalist and scientist with a deep appreciation for wild places.

3. Sue Wijdenes Memorial Research Grant

• Award Amount: $5,000 USD.
• Purpose: Supports scientists in the American tropics initiating new grassland conservation research.

4. Derald G. Langham Memorial Research Grant

• Award Amount: $2,000 USD.
• Purpose: Awarded to scientists in the American tropics focusing on grassland plants, in memory of Derald G. Langham.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be Latin American researchers affiliated with a university, museum, or conservation organization.
• Preference is given to researchers who have participated in the Student Grant or Research Equipment programs and have submitted final reports.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: 01 March, 2026.
• To apply, visit the NGC Memorial Grant Program Application Portal.

🔗 Additional Information

• Learn more about the program on the NGC Memorial Grant Program Details Page.

This is a fantastic opportunity for researchers passionate about grassland conservation in Latin America. Don't miss the chance to make a lasting impact! 🌿

• Peter Rittenhouse Kellogg, Jr. Memorial Fund Grant: Award of up to $10,000 for exceptional projects with a lasting impact on grassland conservation.
• Halsey M. Marsden Memorial Research Grant: Award of $5,000 for an outstanding grassland conservation project.
• Sue Wijdenes Memorial Research Grant: Award of $5,000 for scientists in the American tropics initiating new grassland conservation research.
• Derald G. Langham Memorial Research Grant: Award of $2,000 for scientists in the American tropics featuring grassland plants.