Annual Grant Program

Our Society provides financial support for the work of others who pursue the mission of our Society in research, conservation, or education. Each grant is $500. A founding member and first President, Ann Malmquist established an endowment that funds the grants awarded. Application deadline dates are announced annually.

Deadline for 2024 Grant Application Submissions is 5:00 PM on Friday, September 13, 2024

To Print a Copy:   Native Plant Society of Northeastern Ohio 2024 Grant Application Guidelines
Past Grant Awardees


Grant Application Guidelines

The Native Plant Society of Northeastern Ohio is accepting applications for our 2024 Grant(s). We will consider projects that demostrate excellence in research, conservation, or education that clearly support the mission and goals of the Native Plant Society of Northeastern Ohio (NPSNEO).

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; and
  • 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 depend upon funding. The grant awardee(s) will be invited to attend the Native Plant Society's 2024 annual meeting to accept their award. Public announcement of the grant(s) awarded will take place at the Native Plant Society’s 2024 annual meeting on Saturday, November 2, 2024.

Application and Submission Requirements
Deadline for submission is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 13, 2024
Your grant application must include the following:

  • Contact information: name, phone number, email, and postal address;
  • Project summary; and
  • Outline how grant money will be used.

Email your application to: nativeplantsocietyneo@gmail.com with the subject line:
"NPSNEO: 2024 Grant Application".

Deadline for 2024 Grant Application Submissions is 5:00 PM on Friday, September 13, 2024

Grant applicants will be notified of the status of their application by Friday, October 11, 2024.


NPSNEO Annual Grant Program Awardees

Annual Grant Awardees

Click the tabs for a list of Annual Grant Awardees and/or grant project summary.

Annual Grant Awardee List

2023:
  • WJR Rittman Nature Preserve
    Rittman, Ohio 44270
  • Stephanie Wilhelm, M.Sc student
    University of Akron, Dept. of Biology
  • Food Strong, Cleveland, Ohio 44113
  • 2022:
    Franklinton Farms
    Columbus, Ohio
    2021:
    Franklinton Farms
    Columbus, Ohio
    2020:
    awardee information forthcoming
    2019:
    Girl Scouts from Troop 70444, wildflower trail with signage at the Mentor Marsh Nature Center project;
    awardee information forthcoming
    2018:
    awardee information forthcoming
    2017:
    awardee information forthcoming
    2016:
    Lorain Cty Metro Parks Carlisle Visitor Center, Wildlife Observation Area project
    2013:
    Coit Road Farmers Market/E. Cleveland Farmers Market Preservation Society
    City of Mentor
    2012:
    No applicants
    2011:
    The Doan Brook and Shaker School Stream Corridor Project
    2010:
    Lake Erie Allegheny Partnership (LEAP)
    2009:
    Roger Laushman
    Katie Martin and student
    Mentor marsh
    2008:
    No applicants
    2007:
    Stacy Heffernan, CMNH
    2006:
    No applicants
    Board awarded CMNH Natural Areas Fund
    2005:
    Jim Bissell, CMNH Natural Areas Fund
    2004:
    Dr. Shya Chitaley, CMNH
    Hope Taft
    2003:
    Jason Hopkins, KSU


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    2003 - 2009 Grant Projects

    2009:
    Roger Laushman: study of smooth rose, Rosa blanda, and hybridization with invasive rose species
    Katie Martin and student: starting a native wildflower garden at a school
    2007:
    Stacy Heffernan, CMNH: Future Scientist Tremont Neighborhood Urban Ecology project
    2006:
    No applicants
    Board awarded: Cleve. Museum of Natural History Natural Areas Fund
    2005:
    Jim Bissell, CMNH: North Kingsville Swamp purchase
    2004:
    Dr. Shya Chitaley, CMNH: part-time research assistant for Restoration of 360 Mil yr old forest
    Hope Taft: Ohio Botanical Garden, Governors Residence
    2003:
    Jason Hopkins, Kent State University: Flora & Ecological survey of Jennings Woods


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    LEAP Project Summary

    This year at the annual meeting we awarded our annual grant to the Lake Erie Allegheny Partnership (LEAP). The monies will be used to promote LEAP‘s Plant of the Year, including the LEAP website and LEAP member organizational websites, outreach programs, native plant sales, promotional flyers and other materials. Fact sheets will be created and distributed to all LEAP organizations and partners to ensure that a common message and common facts are conveyed to gardeners.


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    The Doan Brook and Shaker School Stream Corridor Project Summary

    The Doan Brook and Shaker School Stream Corridor Project is an ongoing restoration and research project. The first steps of the project restored in-stream habitats by creating meanders (looping changes of direction), reconnecting the stream with its flood plain and establishing a narrow riparian corridor. This work was completed over the past five years with grants from other sources. The 2011 phase of the project expanded and diversified a section of the South Branch of Doan Brook.
    The funds from our Grant will be used to purchase native plants and to provide field guides for students. Students from the environmental club have volunteered to plant the native trees, shrubs, and perennials with technical support from teachers and other experts. The new plantings will expand the width of the riparian corridor to provide an increase in the biodiversity within the watershed and expand the land lab for students. Students will work with teachers and expert biologists from the Cleveland Museum of Natural History to conduct bio-blitzes establishing a baseline prior to the expansion and diversification. In subsequent years they will conduct studies to track changes in the health of the stream and the biodiversity of the area. The project will also be used to provide education on sustainable landscape and watershed issues.


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    2013 Grant Awardees Project Summaries

    The Coit Road Farmers Market/ East Cleveland Farmers Market Preservation Society
    The grant was used to develop a Native Plant Garden on a parcel of land adjacent to the Farmers Market. This vacant lot was acquired from the Cuyahoga County Land Bank. The garden will be planted for neighborhood beautification and habitat for pollinators and wildlife. They plan to emphasize the use of native fruit bearing trees, shrubs and perennials. Community service workers and volunteers will provide the labor for the project with the support of the City of East Cleveland. Specifically, the grant will be used to purchase native plants for the garden.
    Accepting the grant for the Coit Road Farmers Market is East Cleveland Farmers Market Preservation Society board member, Sandy Pancoe.
    The City of Mentor
    The grant was for a program to reduce non-native invasive plants from the Mentor Marsh, involve community and school groups, and educate the community on the importance of invasive plant removal. This program will support the City of Mentor's long-term strategic goals, to manage these natural areas so that they have productive, native plant dominated habitats that can be enjoyed by wildlife and citizens and to demonstrate that this kind of program can work, that it has many civic benefits and that many potential partners will come forward once this program is underway. Specifically the grant may be used for the purchase of tools needed to facilitate the removal of invasive plants aw well as the development or purchase of educational materials for citizen outreach.
    Accepting the award is Abe Bruckman, Grants Coordinator for the City of Mentor.


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