Grants

Grant opportunities

SMALL PROJECT GRANTS

The Cal-Neva Chapter of AFS has created a ‘Small Grants Program’ to provide funding to fisheries-related projects in California and Nevada.  Our goal is to fund at least two grants, for a total of $3,000 across all grants.  This money can be used to get a project started or to supplement funding from other sources.

The 2024 application period is open from October 14 to November 22, 2024.

Cal-Neva Small Grants Application 2024

For questions and/or additional information, contact Shawn Acuña at (310) 938-7966 or via email at [email protected].

Congrats to Abigail Ward and Lily Olmo as awardees for the 2023 Small Grants Award!

TRAVEL GRANTS

Travel Award Application

The AFS California-Nevada Chapter (Cal-Neva) Annual Travel Award provides monetary awards for deserving student or young professional applicants to support their attendance of conferences, annual meetings, or workshops. For 2025, this award will support travel and/or registration for 2025 Western Division American Fisheries Society Annual Meeting, May 11-15 in Westminster, CO.

Any member of the AFS who is active in fisheries, environmental sciences and management, or related aquatic disciplines is eligible to apply. The Cal-Neva Executive Committee members will select up to two awardees. Selection is based on academic qualifications, professional service, and reasons for travel. Criteria for selection will give preference to applicants who are Students or Early Professionals (5 or less years in their profession), who are AFS members of good standing, who are presenting their research or attending trainings essential to their development, and who establish financial need. Attendance support of up to $500.00 will be made available for up to two successful applicants for 2025.

There are two parts to the application. The applicant fills out Part I of the application. Part II of the application is a separate document and should be completed by the applicant’s academic advisor or employer. The advisor/employer will need to send Part II of the application separately from the applicant. For questions and/or additional information, contact Matea Djokic via email at [email protected]

Both Part I (student/early career/professional form) and Part II (employer form) of the completed application must be received no later than March 28, 2025 at 5:00pm PST. Limit all  answers to the space provided. Additional material will not be considered in evaluating applicants. Please complete the form and email as an attachment to [email protected]

 

2024 Recipients

Congrats to Erin Redding and Joshua Chen on receiving the Annual Travel Award to attend the 2024 Cal-Neva meeting in Redding, CA.

The AFS California-Nevada Chapter (Cal-Neva) Annual Travel Award provides monetary awards for deserving student or young professional applicants to support their attendance of conferences, annual meetings, or workshops.

Semi Annual Travel Award

The AFS California-Nevada Chapter (Cal-Neva) Semi Annual Travel Award provides monetary awards for deserving student or young professional applicants to support their attendance of conferences, annual meetings, or workshops.  For 2024, this award will support attending conferences or trainings that are AFS or fisheries related.

Any member of the AFS who is active in fisheries, environmental sciences and management, or related aquatic disciplines is eligible to apply.  The Cal-Neva Executive Committee members will select up to 2 awardees.  Selection is based on academic qualifications, professional service, and reasons for attending the event.  Criteria for selection will differ to applicants that are AFS members of good standing, who are presenting their research or attending trainings essential to their development, and establish financial need. Funding support of up to $750.00 will be made available for up to 2 successful applicants for the 2nd half of 2024. In addition, all awardees must submit an article to the AFS newsletter, Pisces summarizing the event which was identified for being the reason for travel no later than 1 month after the event. Closed for 2024, check back for 2025.

 

SPECIAL EVENTS & DONATIONS

AFS Cal-Neva Donations and Sponsorships for Special Projects and Events. The AFS Cal-Neva Chapter may donate funds toward special projects, and contribute funds toward special events. Such projects and events must be aligned with the Cal-Neva Chapter mission, and may include meetings, workshops, and projects. All sponsorships and donations must be approved by the AFS Cal-Neva Executive Committee prior to their being awarded. Executive Committee Meetings are usually held on a monthly basis. Therefore, it is recommended that any request for sponsorship or contributions be submitted at least 2 months prior to the event to allow adequate time for approval and dispersal of funds. For further information, please see the Request for Donations or Sponsorship Form Request for Cal-Neva Donations or Sponsorship_2023.