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RMS Foundation Grants is a grant from the RMS-AAPG Foundation (Rocky Mountain Section of AAPG) that funds geoscience education and outreach programs in the Rocky Mountain region.
The foundation's mission includes advancing petroleum geology study, supporting geologic research publication, promoting continuing professional education for petroleum geologists, assisting geology teaching in schools and universities, and enhancing public appreciation of geology. Over the past 15 years, the RMS Foundation has provided $300,000 in grants.
Eligible applicants include nonprofits, educational institutions, and organizations in the Rocky Mountain region. Award amounts vary by project need and available funds.
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RMS Foundation – Rocky Mountain Section of AAPG The RMS-AAPG Foundation was established by the AAPG Rocky Mountain Section for the purpose of making grants or loans to the member societies and other organizations.
advance the study of petroleum geology in the Rocky Mountain region, support publication of geologic research, promote continuing professional education of petroleum geologists, assist the teaching and study of geology in public and private schools and institutions of higher learning, and enhance the public’s awareness and appreciation of geology.
Over the last 15 years, the RMS Foundation has provided $300,000 in grants to support geoscience education and outreach programs in the Rocky Mountain region. Requests for information or grants should be directed to: President-RMS AAPG Foundation Email: rdiedrich75@gmail.
com Current Directors and Officers: Director: Term Expires: Affiliation: Rob Diedrich (President) 2028 MGS Heidi Schoenstein 2028 GJGS David Hawk (Investment Advisor) 2024 IAPG Tom Chidsey 2025 UGA Kim Gerhardt (Secretary) 2026 FCGS Lyn George (Treasurer) 2027 WGA Andy Hennes 2027 RMAG RMSF grant chart documenting foundation grants awarded since 2011.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofits, educational institutions, and organizations in the Rocky Mountain region. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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