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ASPB Plant Biology Learning Objectives, Outreach Materials & Education Grant is sponsored by American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB). This grant supports the development of education and outreach projects for K-12 classrooms to advance student and teacher knowledge and appreciation of plant biology. Successful proposals will create and disseminate classroom activities/labs.
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American Society of Plant Biologists - Home The ASPB Plant Biology Learning Objectives, Outreach Materials & Education Grant 2026 Plant BLOOME Request for Proposal 2026 Applications will open February 2 - April 24 (11:59PM Eastern) Program Summary: In 1995 ASPB established this grant program (the name changed over time) with the goal to enhance public awareness and understanding of the essential roles of plants in all areas of life.
Plant BLOOME 2026 grant applications will open February 2 with the specific goal of developing education and outreach projects that can be implemented in K–12 classrooms to advance student and teacher knowledge and appreciation of plant biology. Applications may be submitted by current or future ASPB members .
Successful proposals will create and disseminate classroom activities to use in K-12 classrooms or first-year undergraduate courses. Preference is given to activities that focus on K-12 students.
The proposed classroom activities/labs must include the following elements: Clearly stated learning outcomes that explicitly align with one or more of the four categories of Principles for Teaching Plant Biology All information needed to execute the activity/lab with students A clear assessment plan for the stated learning outcomes The proposed activities should be developed in a format that can be readily distributed to educators online or at in-person conferences or outreach events and should not require highly specialized equipment or technical expertise.
Funded projects will be featured on the ASPB website and will be disseminated to teachers at national meetings and outreach events. Basic Funding Logistics: A maximum award size of $8,500 can be requested for the one-year funding cycle. Projects can begin any time after recipients are notified.
Funds are released by mid-August and should be spent by the anniversary date, September 8, 2027. In special cases a no-cost extension may be approved (request deadline August 8, 2027). Request for Proposal (RFP) Overview: This is a summary of key elements.
The full RFP with complete application requirements and guidelines can be downloaded here. The grant proposal is limited to 6 pages total: Project Description (3 pages) Project elements to be reviewed include: goals and objectives, project details, and expected outcomes and evaluation Statement of Teaching Philosophy (1 page) Read the complete RFP ( here ) for all required proposal elements and related guidelines.
Deadline: Proposals must be submitted to http://bloome. aspb. org by 11:59 p.
m. ET April 22, 2018. Examples of Successful Past Proposals and Project Results - Please note that Plant BLOOME application requirements change from year to year.
View the 2026 RFP to ensure your application follows the current guidelines.
An Inquiry-Based Module for Exploring Student Conceptions of Plant Circadian Rhythms, Gene Expression, and Defense Against Insects Plant GIFTS (Genetics In Farming Technology and Science)- Proposal & Final Materials Shining a Light on ‘Plant Blindness’: Using Kenneth Oppel's Young Adult Novel Bloom as a Motivating Tool for Teaching Plant Science to First-Year Undergraduate Students- Proposal & Final Materials View example final report guidelines here .
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Current or future ASPB members. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $8,500. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for ASPB Plant Biology Learning Objectives, Outreach Materials & Education Grant are due April 24, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
ASPB Plant Biology Learning Objectives, Outreach Materials & Education Grant is funded by American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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