Your contribution to the Colorado Native Plant Society John W. Marr and Myrna P. Steinkamp funds supports research projects in plant biology.  These separate funds honor the late Dr. John Marr, Professor at the University of Colorado and first President of the Colorado Native Plant Society, and Myrna Steinkamp, a founding member of the Colorado Native Plant Society who worked on behalf of the Society for many years in a variety of capacities. 

 

Both funds were established to support field and laboratory research on the biology and natural history of Colorado native plants.

 

The Marr Fund supports research on the biology of Colorado native plants and plant communities.

 

The Steinkamp Fund supports research on the biology of Colorado rare native plants.

 

Thanks to the generous contributions of many members and supporters, a total of approximately $3,000 each year is available for grants.  Your donation to these funds is encouraged and welcomed.  Please make your check to the Colorado Native Plant Society, designate the fund(s) to which you are donating and mail to:

Treasurer
Colorado Native Plant Society
P.O. Box 200
Fort Collins, Colorado 80522

 

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Applying For A Grant

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For further information about applying for the John W. Marr Grant click here.

 

For further information about applying for the Myrna P. Steinkamp Grant click here. 

Email Jan Loechell Turner or phone her at (303) 458-4262 with your questions.

 

Recipients of the awards summarize their studies for publication in the Society's newsletter, Aquilegia, and on this web site.

 

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Request for Proposals - The John W. Marr and Myrna P. Steinkamp Funds

 

The Colorado Native Plant Society supports research projects in plant biology from the John W. Marr and Myrna P. Steinkamp funds.  These separate funds honor the late Dr. John Marr, Professor at the University of Colorado and the first President of the CONPS, and Myrna Steinkamp, a founding member of CONPS who worked on behalf of the Society for many years in a variety of capacities.  Both funds were established to support research on the biology and natural history of Colorado native plants by means of small grants. The Steinkamp Fund targets rare species and those of conservation concern.  Both field and laboratory studies are eligible for funding.  Thanks to the generous contributions of many members and supporters, a total of nearly $3,000 is available, although individual awards will not exceed $1,000.  Recipients of the awards must agree to summarize their studies for publication in Aquilegia.

 

The Board of Directors is now soliciting proposals for a February 15, 2011 deadline. Information on guidelines and requirements for proposals may be obtained by visiting our web site at http://www.conps.org/research_grants.html. If your questions are not answered by our web site, you may contact Board member Jan Loechell Turner by e-mail at jlturner@regis.edu or by phone at 303-458-4262.

 

 

 

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The Colorado Native Plant Society is grateful to those who make donations to the Marr and Steinkamp funds.  Your donations make possible many research projects dealing with the plants of Colorado.  This research contributes to the understanding and conservation of native plants.  Numerous projects funded by CoNPS grants have resulted in publications in scholarly journal.  If you are interested in contributing to the Marr or Steinkamp fund, please email CoNPS Treasurer, Mo Ewing.    Thank you for your support.

 

 

 

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Click for a list of of some recent

Marr and Steinkamp Research Grant Reports

Click to check issues of

Aquilegia for other reports.

 

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Unless otherwise indicated, photographs on this CoNPS web site are by Al Schneider, www.swcoloradowildflowers.com,   and may not be used for any purpose without his expressed permission. Email him.