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Administration (virtual office)
1536 Wynkoop Street, Suite 911
Denver, Co 80202

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704 East Boulder Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Myrna Steinkamp Grant

Application deadline: February 15

Notification of decisions: April 1

Application Form

Myrna Steinkamp was a founding member of the Colorado Native Plant Society. Her many contributions were particularly notable relation to rare native plants. Grants of up to $1,000 are provided for field or laboratory research on rare Colorado native plants and their conservation.

Grant Eligibility & Conditions

  • Applicants and advisors must be members of the Colorado Native Plant Society.
  • Awards may be the partial or sole source of funding for the research.
  • Awards may be used for travel, lodging, supplies, and expendable equipment. Awards may not be used for wages or  overhead.
  • Within one year, recipients will provide CoNPS a report and photographs for use in publications and are asked to present at the CoNPS annual conference or a chapter meeting.

Document File

Prepare a single file that contains these documents in the order listed:

1. Cover Letter

2. Resumé or Curriculum Vitae

3. Project Description

  • Describe the purpose of the research, the questions it will address, the study sites and the research methods to be used, Provide a list of co-researchers and collaborators.
  • Explain how the research will contribute to, or advance, the mission of CoNPS.

4. Project Timeline & Budget

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