Howie Wier Memorial Conservation Grant
Anza-Borrego Foundation and Institute sponsors a competitive grants program to assist graduate students conducting field studies in the Colorado Desert and Peninsular Range region of southern California. Grants of up to $2,000 are awarded annually.
Application guidelines
 Proposals are due no later than 5 p.m. on
December 1, 2008.
Awards will be made by January 6, 2009.
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Harold A. “Howie” Wier (1952-2001) was a native San Diegan and a lifelong naturalist. He worked asa biological consultant and conservation biologist throughout southern California. He was active in the California Native Plant Society, a past President of San Diego Audubon, and a long-time member of the Anza-Borrego Foundation. This grant program was established by ABFI with the help of Howie’s family, friends, and colleagues as a fitting tribute to Howie’s interests and passion.
 Student Entomology Grant
Anza-Borrego Foundation and Institute sponsors a competitive grants program to assist university students conducting entomological research in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and the surrounding ecological region. Up to $2000 will be awarded to assist students with travel, supplies, equipment, and other costs associated with field work.
Application guidelines
Proposals are due no later than 5 p.m. on
December 1, 2008.
Awards will be made by January 6, 2009.
Click here for the Announcement PDF
Click here for the Application PDF
2008 Begole Archaeological Research Grant
 The Begole Archaeological Research Grant (BARG) program is designed to support scientific archaeological research in Colorado Desert District parks, in the Colorado Desert, and in the immediately surrounding area. A map indicates the research area. The deadline for proposal submissions is May 30, 2008 (the designated form must be used). Successful applicants will be notified by early July 2008. The BARG is funded through an endowment created by pioneering Anza-Borrego Desert State Park archaeologist, Robert S. Begole.
BARG Program Map
BARG Evaluation Criteria
BARG Grant Application
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