Reptile and Amphibian Conservation Grant Program

The Orianne Society's Grant Program supports graduate student research focused on the conservation and management of amphibians and reptiles in the southeastern United States. The grant aims to help students overcome funding challenges commonly associated with short-term graduate research projects. The program prioritizes projects with applied ecological, conservation, or management goals, specifically benefiting imperiled herpetofauna in states such as Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Eligible applicants must be university graduate students conducting field-based herpetological research. Projects involving marine or captive animals do not qualify for funding. The application process is designed to be straightforward, allowing students to concentrate on their research activities rather than administrative tasks. The grants are funded by the Chandler Family Foundation, supporting efforts to improve herpetofauna conservation outcomes in the region.