About Organisation
The Monarch Butterfly Fund is a nonprofit organisation dedicated to conserving monarch butterflies and protecting their remarkable migration across North America. Working primarily in Mexico, the organisation focuses on habitat conservation, scientific research, education, and sustainable development. By collaborating with local communities, researchers, and conservation partners, the Fund supports forest restoration, biodiversity monitoring, and environmental education initiatives. Its work aims to strengthen ecosystem health while improving livelihoods in monarch regions. Through research-backed action and community engagement, the organisation plays a vital role in safeguarding monarch populations for future generations.
About the Grant
The Lincoln P. Brower Award honours the lifelong contribution of Dr. Lincoln Brower to monarch butterfly conservation. This grant supports student-led research projects that contribute directly to the conservation of monarch butterflies and their habitats. Funding is intended for projects that can be completed within one year and that address any stage of the monarch’s life cycle, including breeding, migration, and overwintering. Research may be conducted anywhere along the monarch migration route and must demonstrate clear conservation relevance and scientific value.
Who can Apply?
The grant is open to undergraduate and graduate students based in Canada, the United States, or Mexico. Applicants must be engaged in research focused on monarch butterfly conservation or habitat protection. Projects conducted within the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve or nearby regions must have prior approval from relevant authorities and local communities. Applicants must submit a letter of support from their academic advisor. Research should be feasible within a one-year timeframe and demonstrate practical conservation outcomes aligned with monarch protection.
How to Apply?
Applicants must submit a complete proposal including a cover page, project abstract, detailed research description, timeline, budget with justification, and a letter of support from their academic advisor. Proposals should clearly outline conservation relevance, methodology, and expected outcomes. All required documents must be submitted by the stated deadline in accordance with the grant guidelines.
Application Deadline
Applications for the Lincoln P. Brower Award are currently open, with proposals required to be submitted by the end of March 2026 for consideration.
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
