APPLICATIONS FOR PROJECTS AND RESEARCH GRANTS

What will we support?

	Studies to research orchids in their habitat and management practices to protect those orchids and their habitats
	Studies of wild populations of orchids, their biology, distribution, conservation and taxonomy
	Cultivation and propagation of orchids
	Education of the public
	Education of young people in particular in the sciences relevant to orchids
	Publications

What is not considered for funding?

	Normally the AOF does not fund wages and salaries.
	Course fees
	Overheads

Other restraints and procedures

	Work must be performed in Australia and/or must relate to orchids in Australasia.
	Grants are made subject to the receipt of reports on a six-monthly basis, unless otherwise stipulated.
	Applications are reviewed by the Research Committee who makes recommendations to the Directors. Payments are made after the reports are approved by the Research Committee.

Application Procedure

	A grant application form can be downloaded from the website and submitted electronically or in hard copy.
	Further details can be obtained from Helen Richards. Before submitting a final application, you may wish to discuss your proposal with her if you have any queries.

Deadlines for Submissions

The AOF would prefer to consider applications twice a year, submissions being received by 30th March and 30th September. However, applications may be considered at other times according to their merit.

Download Application Form and mail to:

Mrs Helen Richards
Chairman of Directors
Australian Orchid Foundation
P.O. Box 440
YARRA GLEN VIC. 3775
Phone and fax +61 3 9730 1995
Email: grants@australianorchidfoundation.org.au