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30-591: The Geochemical Society was founded in 1955 at a meeting of the Geological Society of America . Its first president was Earl Ingerson and dues started at two dollars per year. In 1990 it was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 1990. In 1988, the Geochemical society created the Goldschmidt Conferences in honor of the geochemist Victor Goldschmidt (1888–1947), "considered to be

60-490: A nearly $ 4 million endowment from 1930 president R. A. F. Penrose Jr. jumpstarted GSA's growth. As of December 2017, GSA had more than 25,000 members in over 100 countries. The society has six regional sections in North America , three interdisciplinary interest groups, and eighteen specialty divisions. The stated mission of GSA is "to advance geoscience research and discovery, service to society, stewardship of Earth, and

90-647: A specific project or use and will not usually be given for projects that have already begun. Over the years the discipline of writing grant bids has developed into a specialised activity. Many organisations employ fundraising professionals to carry out this work. In the United Kingdom, the fundraising profession is governed by The Institute of Fundraising and is independently regulated by the Fundraising Regulator in England , Wales , and Northern Ireland and by

120-636: A specific purpose. Unlike loans , grants do not need to be repaid, making them an attractive source of funding for various activities, such as research, education, public service projects, and business ventures. Examples include student grants , research grants, the Sovereign Grant paid by the UK Treasury to the monarch , and some European Regional Development Fund payments in the European Union . Grants can be categorized into several types based on

150-600: A well-defined process, provide the basis for statements made on behalf of the GSA before government bodies and agencies and communicated to the media and the general public." For example, in 2006, the GSA adopted a Position Statement on Global Climate Change : Past presidents of the Geological Society of America: Research grant A grant is a financial award given by a government entity, foundation, corporation, or other organization to an individual or organization for

180-573: Is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of the geosciences . The society was founded in Ithaca , New York , in 1888 by Alexander Winchell , John J. Stevenson, Charles H. Hitchcock , John R. Procter and Edward Orton and has been headquartered at 3300 Penrose Place, Boulder, Colorado , US, since 1967. GSA began with 100 members under its first president, James Hall . In 1889 Mary Emilie Holmes became its first female member. It grew slowly but steadily to 600 members until 1931, when

210-469: Is also open access online. GSA also publishes three book series : Special Papers , Memoirs , and Field Guides . A third major activity is awarding research grants to graduate students . GSA issues Position Statements "in support of and consistent with the GSA's Vision and Mission to develop consensus on significant professional, technical, and societal issues of relevance to the geosciences community. Position Statements, developed and adopted through

240-669: The Scottish Fundraising Standards Panel in Scotland . The grant writing process generally includes searching and proposal-writing for competitive grant funds. Traditional search methods - for example referring to the Charities Aid Foundation Directory of Grant Making Trusts - are quickly becoming replaced by online fundraising tools. Because grants are sometimes received in advance of the activity they are to resource, and would need to be returned to

270-458: The government to students attending post-secondary education institutions . In certain cases, a part of a government loan is issued as a grant, particularly pertaining to promising students seeking financial support for continuing their educations. Grant compliance and reporting requirements vary depending upon the type of grant and funding agency. In the case of research grants involving human or animal subjects, additional involvement with

300-886: The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which focuses on global health and development, and the Ford Foundation, which supports human rights and social justice initiatives. Corporations often establish grant programs as part of their corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts. These grants support community development, environmental sustainability, and other initiatives that align with the company’s values and business goals. Examples include Google's AI for Social Good program and Walmart's Community Grant Program. Educational grants are provided to support students and educational institutions. These can be merit-based, need-based, or designated for specific fields of study. The Fulbright Program, which offers grants for international educational exchange, and

330-650: The Commission in Brussels. Due to the complexity of the funding mechanisms involved and especially the high competitiveness of the grant application processes (14%) professional Grant Consulting firms are gaining importance in the grant writing process. EU grants should not be confused with EU tenders, although there can be some similarities. Another funding body in Europe is the European Research Council established by

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360-822: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). The European Commission provides financing through numerous specific calls for project proposals. These may be within Framework Programmes . Although there are many 7-year programmes that are renewed that provide money for various purposes. These may be structural funds , youth programmes and education programmes . There are also occasional one-off grants to deal with unforeseen aspects or special projects and themes. Most of these are administered through what are called National Agencies, but some are administered directly through

390-704: The European Commission in 2007: see European Research Council#Grants offered . Similarly there are calls and various projects that are funded by this council. The European Commission and the Council of Europe also operate a joint grant-funding programme. Denmark has an educational universal grant system, SU ( Statens Uddannelsesstøtte , the State Education Fund). It is available to all students from 18 years of age, with no upper limit, who are currently taking courses. There are two systems of SU. In addition to

420-525: The Goldschmidt Conference, Fall AGU, and the annual GSA conference. The Geochemical Society publishes, co-publishes, or sponsors the following: The Geochemical Society presents the following annual awards: The Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes outstanding service to the Society or the geochemical community, is not awarded every year. The Geochemical Society sponsors a special lecture at

450-951: The Horizon Europe program, which funds research and innovation projects across Europe. For businesses, government grants are financial contributions provided by federal, provincial, or municipal governments to help businesses achieve specific goals, such as innovation, expansion, job creation, and export development. For example, in Canada, the CanExport program helps businesses expand into international markets by covering expenses related to travel, marketing, and trade shows. Unlike interest-free loans, grants do not need to be repaid, making them an attractive funding option for businesses looking to reduce financial risk. Private foundations provide grants to support various causes, ranging from social services and education to arts and culture. Notable foundations include

480-557: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants for biomedical research are prominent examples. Grants serve a wide array of purposes, each designed to address specific needs or goals. Research grants are essential for advancing knowledge and innovation in various fields, including science, technology, medicine, and social sciences. These grants enable researchers to conduct experiments, collect data, and publish findings that can lead to breakthroughs and new technologies. Agencies like

510-605: The National Science Foundation (NSF) and the European Research Council (ERC) are major funders of research grants. Educational grants help increase access to education by providing financial support to students and institutions. These grants can cover tuition fees, books, and living expenses, making higher education more accessible to disadvantaged populations. Teacher training and curriculum development programs also benefit from educational grants, improving

540-665: The United States, grants most often come from a wide range of government departments or an even wider range of public and private trusts and foundations. According to the Foundation Center there are over 88,000 trusts and foundations in the country that collectively distribute more than $ 40 billion annually. Conducting research on trusts and foundations can be a slightly more intricate process, often requiring access to subscription-based directories or databases for comprehensive information. Most often, education grants are issued by

570-514: The annual meeting of the Geological Society of America. Called the F. Earl Ingerson Lecture Series, it honors the first president of the Geochemical Society. At the Goldschmidt Conference, the Paul W. Gast Lecture is awarded to a mid-career scientist (under 45 years old) in honor of the first Goldschmidt medalist. Geological Society of America The Geological Society of America ( GSA )

600-525: The awarding or renewal of contracts and grants, or attempting to influence legislative or regulatory action" would generally not be treated as eligible for grant funding and therefore funded organisations would need to fund these activities in some other way. The Scottish Government has indicated it would not be introducing similar measures. As of 2021, 6 out of the top 10 charities in England and Wales (as measured by expenditure on charitable activities) make grants to individuals and/or organisations. In

630-552: The conference. The Geochemical Society has nearly 4,000 members from more than 70 countries. Most members are students, researchers and faculty of geochemistry related fields, although anyone with an interest in geochemistry may join. Membership is calendar year and dues are US$ 35 for a Professional, US$ 15 for Student, and $ 20 for Seniors. Membership includes a subscription to Elements Magazine and also offers discounts on Geochemical Society publications, Mineralogical Society of America publications and conference registration discounts at

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660-763: The creation and preservation of artistic works, the operation of cultural institutions, and the promotion of cultural heritage. Organizations like the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the Arts Council England provide funding for artists, museums, theaters, and other cultural entities. Environmental grants support projects that protect and restore natural resources, promote sustainable practices, and address climate change. These grants fund activities such as habitat restoration, renewable energy development, and environmental education. Notable examples include grants from

690-464: The founder of modern geochemistry and crystal chemistry". It was soon joined by the European Association of Geochemistry , and at the 2014 meeting the two organizations signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the governance and trademark protection of the meeting. The conference is one of the world's largest devoted to geochemistry. The society's board of directors holds its annual meeting during

720-586: The funder if their purpose could not be fulfilled, good accounting practice requires that grant income is not recognised "until there is reasonable assurance that the entity will adhere to the conditions which are attached to the grant". In 2016, the UK Government introduced proposals to include an "anti-lobbying clause" in grant-funding agreements, i.e. payments which "support lobbying or activity intended to influence or attempt to influence Parliament, Government or political parties, or attempting to influence

750-591: The geosciences profession". Its main activities are sponsoring scientific meetings and publishing scientific literature , particularly the peer-reviewed journals Geological Society of America Bulletin , published continuously since 1889, and Geology , published since 1973. In 2005, GSA introduced its online-only journal Geosphere , and in February 2009, GSA began publishing Lithosphere (both also peer-reviewed). Geosphere and Lithosphere are open access as of 2018. GSA's monthly news and science magazine, GSA Today ,

780-635: The government grant scheme, more than 35,000 grants in Denmark exists, which is the second largest number of foundations in Europe by country. The foundations are estimated to possess 400 billion Danish kroner (US$ 60 billion) in accessible funds. Grant-giving organizations in Ireland include the Irish Research Council for Science, Engineering and Technology and Science Foundation Ireland for research grants. Major grant organisations funded and operated by

810-612: The government include: Grants are made available in the United Kingdom for a variety of business, charitable and research purposes. The biggest grant distributors are government departments and agencies which offer grants to third-party organisations (often a charitable organisation ) to carry out statutory work on their behalf. Other major grant distributors in the United Kingdom are the National Lottery , charitable trusts and corporate foundations (through Corporate Social Responsibility policies). For example, Google contributes to

840-433: The grants process through its Google Grants programme, where any charitable organization can benefit financially from free Google Ads advertising if they share Google's social responsibility outcomes. Grants are time limited (usually between one and three years) and are offered to implement existing government policies, to pilot new ways of doing things or to secure agreed outcomes. A grant will usually only be given for

870-471: The purpose and the source of funding. Government grants are awarded by federal, state, provincial, local and/or municipal governments to support projects that benefit the public. These can include funding for scientific research, infrastructure development, public health initiatives, and education programs. Examples include the Pell Grant in the United States, which helps low-income students pay for college, and

900-437: The quality of education. Community development grants aim to improve the quality of life in communities through projects that address issues such as housing, public safety, economic development, and social services. These grants can fund the construction of affordable housing, the establishment of community centers, and programs that provide job training and support to underserved populations. Grants for arts and culture support

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