The Greenacres Foundation is seeking applications for its Ecology & Environment Grant Program.
Donor Name: Greenacres Foundation
State: Ohio, Indiana
City: Indian Hill
Towns: Oldenburg, Lewis Township
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 03/31/2022
Size of the Grant: $25,000 – $100,000
Details:
The land includes both farmland and woodlands and Greenacres has since grown to encompass 3 properties: Indian Hill, OH; Lewis Township (Brown County), OH; and Michaela Farm, Oldenburg, IN.
They are currently seeking research proposals that address one of the following outcomes:
- Improved practices in woodland restoration and/or preservation.
- Improved invasive species mitigation and management.
- Improved forest ecosystem health.
Funding Information
- Grant Budget: $25,000 – $100,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Researchers, graduate students, and extension professionals from domestic non-profit (501(c)(3)) organizations are eligible to apply. Proposals should support the Greenacres Mission:
- Greenacres will always reflect the style and grace of founders, Louis and Louise Nippert. Their mission is
- To preserve for the public an area reflecting the traditional environment of Indian Hill and its historical significance by preserving Greenacres in its current state of woodland and farmland.
- To encourage conservation and appreciation of nature by providing the public, particularly children, opportunities to study plant and animal life in their natural settings.
- To encourage appreciation of music and culture by providing facilities and an atmosphere that will encourage artists to display their talents for all age groups.
- Applicants must have an interest in sharing knowledge about what they learn with landowners and land managers. Translational research projects that include both researchers and practitioners will be prioritized.
For more information, visit Ecology & Environment Grant.
