In 2006 the Nebraska Academy of Sciences started a new grant program. To date, only colleges and universities have been applying for grant funds. Recently the Executive Committee decided to try to publicize these mini-grants ($200 - $2000) for equipment and travel to a broader audience. These grants are available to K-12 teachers and schools as well as colleges and universities. The grant committee will give priority to funding requests for research in the basic sciences, travel to educational and scientific conferences, and science education and equipment (formal and informal) for children and youth K-12.

Grants will be considered on the basis of the application and applicants will be notified whether or not they will receive funding. However, the funds will not actually be distributed until a report is submitted including receipts for actual expenditures.

When applying for funds be sure to specify the granting year. Deadline for current grant year applications is October 31, recipients will be announced in December, and funds will be distributed prior to December 31.

Grant application forms are available below. Forms are also available at the Nebraska Academy of Sciences office, 302 Morrill Hall, 14th and U Streets, Lincoln, NE 68588-0339.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call the Academy office at: 402/472-2644.