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Private Higher Education Grant Program is sponsored by Arthur V Davis Foundation Pf 3. This program supports projects at four-year residential liberal arts institutions that improve student outcomes or enhance faculty leadership. The foundations prioritize academic quality and financial stability, seeking to strengthen America's intellectual life through philanthropy. The application is a two-stage process beginning with a mandatory Letter of Inquiry (LOI).
Geographic focus: United States
Focus areas: Higher Education, Liberal Arts, Faculty Leadership, Student Outcomes
Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt:
Applying New Technology Towards Environmental Solutions: Using a robotic DNA sampling system to detect native and invasive species in coastal streams - AVDF Hello, you are using an old browser that's unsafe and no longer supported. Please consider your browser to a newer version, or downloading a Interfaith Leadership & Religious Literacy Frequently Asked Questions Interfaith Leadership & Religious Literacy Frequently Asked Questions Applying New Technology Towards Environmental Solutions: Using a robotic DNA sampling system to detect native and invasive species in coastal streams Applying New Technology Towards Environmental Solutions: Using a robotic DNA sampling system to detect native and invasive species in coastal streams Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) , a nonprofit oceanographic research center, has partnered with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to develop a compact robotic device that protects and promotes critical biodiversity by monitoring invasive species that threaten aquatic ecosystems. MBARI works to develop innovative technologies that assist researchers in studying and understanding oceans, rivers, streams, and other waterways. In 2019, AVDF awarded MBARI a $250,000 grant to support a project to develop the Environmental Sample Processor (ESP), an autonomous device that analyzes water samples to observe aquatic health. The sample processor examines water samples, searching for genetic materials known as Environmental DNA , or eDNA. Because aquatic animals shed cells and waste that contain genetic material, scientists can measure the type and even density of fish and other organisms by measuring this eDNA. The “lab-in-a-can” robotic device collects water samples consistently over time so that scientists can also track changes in aquatic ecosystems, even in quite remote locations. The device saves time and resources while capturing high-quality data about native species and environmental threats. MBARI is collaborating with the USGS to design a more compact and portable version of the Environmental Sample Processor. The compact processor will be able to fit into USGS-operated streamgages located throughout the nation. The device will be used in conjunction with the USGS eDNA assessment program for early detection of biological threats which is critical for conserving valuable resources in waterways. For more information about the collaboration between MBARI and the USGS, click here . Featured Grants in Environmental Solutions Super Reefs: Ensuring Coral Reef Futures At Sea and On Land WWF River Basin Health Report Card: Rio Grande Research and Education to Solve the Ocean Plastics Problem Read Recent News & Press Releases from The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations Strengthening Civil Discourse on Campus at Marquette University PBS Makes Streaming History with
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Applying New Technology Towards Environmental Solutions: Using a robotic DNA sampling system to detect native and invasive species in coastal streams - AVDF Hello, you are using an old browser that's unsafe and no longer supported.
Please consider your browser to a newer version, or downloading a Interfaith Leadership & Religious Literacy Frequently Asked Questions Interfaith Leadership & Religious Literacy Frequently Asked Questions Applying New Technology Towards Environmental Solutions: Using a robotic DNA sampling system to detect native and invasive species in coastal streams Applying New Technology Towards Environmental Solutions: Using a robotic DNA sampling system to detect native and invasive species in coastal streams Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) , a nonprofit oceanographic research center, has partnered with the U.
S. Geological Survey (USGS) to develop a compact robotic device that protects and promotes critical biodiversity by monitoring invasive species that threaten aquatic ecosystems. MBARI works to develop innovative technologies that assist researchers in studying and understanding oceans, rivers, streams, and other waterways.
In 2019, AVDF awarded MBARI a $250,000 grant to support a project to develop the Environmental Sample Processor (ESP), an autonomous device that analyzes water samples to observe aquatic health. The sample processor examines water samples, searching for genetic materials known as Environmental DNA , or eDNA.
Because aquatic animals shed cells and waste that contain genetic material, scientists can measure the type and even density of fish and other organisms by measuring this eDNA. The “lab-in-a-can” robotic device collects water samples consistently over time so that scientists can also track changes in aquatic ecosystems, even in quite remote locations.
The device saves time and resources while capturing high-quality data about native species and environmental threats. MBARI is collaborating with the USGS to design a more compact and portable version of the Environmental Sample Processor. The compact processor will be able to fit into USGS-operated streamgages located throughout the nation.
The device will be used in conjunction with the USGS eDNA assessment program for early detection of biological threats which is critical for conserving valuable resources in waterways. For more information about the collaboration between MBARI and the USGS, click here .
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: U.S.-based 501(c)(3) private colleges and universities that prioritize undergraduate education and emphasize the liberal arts, or consortia that serve such institutions. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $25,000 - $300,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is August 27, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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View Foundation ProfileApplication snapshot: target deadline August 27, 2026; published funding information $25,000 - $300,000; eligibility guidance U.S.-based 501(c)(3) private colleges and universities that prioritize undergraduate education and emphasize the liberal arts, or consortia that serve such institutions.
Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
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