Mary DeDecker Botanical Grant Program

In 2001, the Bristlecone Chapter established this grant program as a fitting tribute to a renowned local botanist and a beloved founding member of our chapter. The purpose of these grants is to continue the good work and honor the memory of Mary DeDecker by facilitating research and projects that increase the understanding and appreciation of our region's native flora and ecosystems. The only requirement is that the project be relevant to the native plants of the northern Mojave Desert, Sierra Nevada, and Great Basin portions of eastern California.

Grant recipients receive up to $500 each for expenses and are asked to present their results to the Bristlecone Chapter either at a regular meeting or in the chapter newsletter. The request for proposals is sent to universities and schools in September with the deadline for submissions in early December. Applicants will be notified by the end of January.

We have awarded grants to graduate students for research on various ecological, taxonomic and physiological aspects of our native flora. We have also funded an education program on native plants for local schools.

These grants are supported by the annual native plant sale.

Previous Grant Awards

Recent Recipients

2010 DeDecker Grant Recipients:

Local Recipients
Graduate Student Recipients

2009 DeDecker Grant Recipients

2008 Grant Recipients

2007 Grant Recipients

2006 Grant Recipients

2005 Grant Recipients

Projects Previously Funded (2004 or earlier):

Apply for a Grant

Mary DeDecker Botanical Grant Application (pdf)