At least 110 species (>25%) of the world’s estimated 425 oak species are threatened with extinction. In response to this worrying statistic, the International Oak Society created the Oak Conservation and Research Fund, established with a generous donation from Mark and Jolly Krautmann in 2019, and with additional support from dozens of other IOS members around the world. In 2022, we are pleased to announce the second call for proposals to this fund.

The fund will disburse three $5,000 awards, with priority given to specific conservation and research themes.

The Fund will prioritize applications that target threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable according to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species) or Data Deficient oak species and/or projects focused in one of the global diversity hotspots for oaks: Mexico, China, Central America, USA, and Southeast Asia. Projects that build conservation and research capacity in low-income economy countries will also be given priority.

Timeline for 2022 Round of Grants:

• Deadline for receipt of applications: 23:59 GMT 9 December, 2022
• Notification of results by: 31 January, 2023
• Deadline to spend funds and complete project: 31 December, 2024
• Deadline to provide final report and financial summary to IOS: 31 January, 2025 or within two months of project completion, whichever is sooner.