Native Plant Society
2015 Grant Announcement
The Native Plant Society of Northeastern Ohio is accepting applications for our 2015
Grant(s). We will consider projects that demonstrate excellence in research, conservation
or education that clearly supports the mission and goals of the Native Plant Society of
Northeastern Ohio.
Our mission:
To promote the study, appreciation and conservation of the native plants and native plant
communities of Ohio.
The Native Plant Society Goals:
 To promote native plant conservation through habitat protection and other means.
 To foster public knowledge and appreciation of native plants
 To support proper ethics and methods of natural landscaping
 To encourage surveys and research on native plants and publication of findings
 Cooperation with other programs and organizations concerned with the conservation of
natural resources.
The amount of each grant will be up to $500.00. The number of grants available will be
dependant on funding.
Deadline for submissions is 5:00 PM September 18th, 2015
Applications should include contact information, summary of the project and how money will
be used.
Grant applicants will be notified of the status of their application within 4 weeks of the
deadline. Public announcement of the grants awarded will take place at the 2015 annual
meeting of the Native Plant Society on November 14th 2015.
Those awarded grants will be invited to attend the Native Plant Society’s annual meeting to
accept the award and asked to attend the annual meeting again the following year to give a
brief presentation on the project.
Please e-mail your request to [email protected] or submit 3 copies
to: Kathryn Hanratty, President, Native Plant Society of Northeastern Ohio, PO Box
1064, Chardon, Ohio 44024.