Mood: sharp
Topic: Out in the Field
The Caudata.org Grant
in association with the Amphibian Ark
Caudata.org is an online community of caudate enthusiasts to promote learning and accurate
information exchange about this taxon. The Caudata.org grant is an annual award utilizing funds
raised by the group to support conservation of caudates. There is a strong preference for supporting
projects that involve biologists from the species’ native country. Grant amounts vary annually based
on the year’s fundraising success.
2009 grant amount: $1000
2009 grant application deadline: 1 March
2009 grant award date: 1 April
Application requirements:
1. Name and institutional affiliation of applicant(s) and principal investigator(s)
2. Title of project
3. Salamander species involved
4. 1-2 paragraphs (<300 words) project overview including brief background, methods, and
anticipated outcomes, with emphasis on actions utilizing these funds
5. Budget overview (in US$) with what our money covers and where the rest is coming from
6. Timeline of work and dissemination of results
Total application not to exceed 1 page, submitted in English as Microsoft Word doc or pdf to
KevinZ@AmphibianArk.org. Progress reports must be submitted every year on award date untilcompletion of the project.