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U.S. Geological Survey - Research and Data Acquisition
www.usgs.gov/contracts/
Topic: Project Grants
Deadline: None (3-6 months for approval)
Dollar limit: $4,000-$300,000, $50,000 average
Requirements: Colleges, universities, profit-making and nonprofit organizations, and State and local governments may make applications for support by a named principal investigator.
Possible caving-related topic: Karst walks and cave surveys

To support research in any field of study that helps fulfill the U.S. Geological Survey's mission. The mission of the U.S. Geological Survey is to collect, organize, interpret, and
publish geological, topographic, biologic, and hydrologic information. This information consists of maps, databases, images, and descriptions and analyses of water, energy, and
mineral resources, land use, and land cover, underlying geologic structure, and the dynamic processes of the earth.

Examples of funded projects: Support for various boards and committees of the National Academy of Science; and various earth science research projects.

Vision for the NSS Conservation Division
By Jim Werker and Val Hildreth-Werker

Speleothem Protection: US and International
By Carol Hill
Thomas Lera is the new interim Chairman of the Working Group on Speleothem Protection

NSS Conservation Task Forces
By Jo Schaper
What the CTFs accomplished in 2000.

Conservation Kudos
By Jim Werker and Val Hildreth-Werker
"Thank you" to a few of the many cavers who work hard at conservation

Cave Vandalism Deterrence Reward Commission
Rewards are offered for information leading to the conviction of people who break cave protection laws

Conservation Division Report for April 7, 2001
By Jim Werker and Val Hildreth-Werker

Conservation Division Co-chiefs: Jim Werker and Val Hildreth Werker

Website Coordinator: John M. Wilson

Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research
www.wennergren.org
Topic: International Collaborative Research Grants
Deadline: 6/1/2001, 12/1/2001
Dollar limit: $30,000
Requirements: doctorate in anthropology or a related discipline
Possible caving-related topic: Caving in Belize, Mexico, S. America

To assist anthropological research projects undertaken jointly by two (or more) investigators from different countries. The purpose of the program is to encourage
collaborations in which the principal investigators bring different and complementary perspectives, knowledge, and/or skills. Projects must be primarily for research.
Projects primarily for other purposes, such as training, education, or writing, are not eligible under this program, although such components may be served within the scope of
the larger research project.

Pi Lambda Theta
www.pilambda.org
Topic: Research grant in education
Deadline: 6/1/2001
Dollar limit: $2,500
Requirements: Member of Pi Lambda Theta for a year
Possible caving-related topic: Kids caving program

Awarded for direct expenses of research in education. A grant proposal can be for an independent project or a part of a larger project, such as a dissertation.

Environmental Protection Agency
www.epa.gov
Topic: Water Quality Cooperative Agreement Allocation
Deadline: 4/27/2001
Dollar limit: $200,000
Requirements: State agencies only
Possible caving-related topic: Sources of cave pollution

EPA Region 6 is soliciting proposals from State agencies and Tribes interested in applying for Federal assistance for Water Quality Cooperative Agreements under the Clean
Water Act section 104(b)(3) in the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.

For unique and innovative projects that address the requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) program with special emphasis on wet weather
activities, i.e., storm water, sanitary sewer overflows, and concentrated animal feeding operations as well as projects that enhance the ability of the regulated community to deal
with non-traditional pollution problems in priority watersheds.

Suggested study areas:
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations
Wet Weather (Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs), Storm Water)
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Programs Pretreatment
Environmental Management System (EMS)
Cooling Water Intake Structures (Clean Water Act, Section 316(b))
Infrastructure Funding
Biosolids
Onsite/Decentralized Systems
TMDL Development

NSS Conservation Grants

The Conservation Committee is authorized to spend up to $5,000 annually from the Save-the-Caves Fund to make grants of up to $1000 to Internal Organizations, Conservation Task Forces, Conservancies, or individuals for specific projects, including the scientific investigation of cave conservation problems, speleological research that will directly contribute to cave conservation, and the solution of environmental problems in karst or pseudokarst areas. Recipients of these grants shall submit written reports to the Society as stipulated by the Administrator of Conservation Grants.