The American Cetacean Society, Los Angeles Chapter (ACS-LA) is happy to announce the opening of the request for proposals (RFP) for its 2023 Research Grants The American Cetacean Society protects cetaceans and their habitats though conservation, education and research. Working with world-class scientists, ACS funds research projects that address some of the most pressing issues facing cetaceans. The Los Angeles Chapter of ACS is pleased to announce the availability of two research grants, in the amount of $1,000.00 each, to researchers whose study focuses on marine mammals in California or to researchers & students who are attending an accredited university in California or are affiliated with a California-based research organization that is studying marine mammals anywhere in the world. · The John E. Heyning Research Award. This award is in the amount of $1,000. · The William F. Samaras Research Award. This award is in the amount of $1,000.00. Eligibility: For the John E. Heyning or the William F. Samaras Awards, the applicant should be a researcher or a student living and/or attending school in California OR if Applicant resides outside of California, The applicant’s research focus should be on Marine Mammals in California. For information on how to apply please the “Grants & Awards” tab on our website: acs-la.org/grants-and-awards <https://acs-la.org/grants-and-awards/> Deadlines: Deadline for submission is 15th April 2023, midnight PDT Awards will be announced by 15th May 2023 Please feel free to contact ACS-LA Grants Chair Christina Tombach Wright with any questions, ACSLA.Grants@gmail.com. Applications should be sent by E-mail to ACSLA.Grants@gmail.com. Information about the Los Angeles Chapter of ACS can be found on our website: www.acs-la.org <http://www.acs-la.org/>. ========================== ACS-LA Grants Coordinator Christina Tombach Wright American Cetacean Society-Los Angeles Chapter acsla.grants@gmail.com www.acs-la.org