Biotechnology Meeting Grant

This grant promotes and supports national and/or international meetings which advance the understanding or application of biotechnology and focus national and international attention on the North Carolina scientific community.

Meetings must include attendees from North Carolina as well as a substantial presence of national and/or international participants. For example, a "traveling" meeting held in a different state or country each year and/or a NC based meeting with a large participation from the national or international biotechnology community.

Meetings must promote information sharing and personal interaction focused on biotechnology research, education, or business.

Application Deadlines

Proposals are submitted according to quarterly deadlines as shown in the timetable below.  Please note that special instructions apply.

Proposals may be submitted during any Program quarter, as long as the agenda is completed and speaker's attendance (if any) confirmed.  However, proposals will not be considered for funding until the quarter that the meeting occurs along with other proposals received for meetings in that quarter.

FY 2013-2014 Deadlines:

Please note:  If your meeting falls within 30 days after the quarterly deadline for your meeting, your proposal must be submitted 45 days prior to that quarterly deadline.  For example, if meeting date is July 11, 2013 - proposal must be submitted no later than May 1, 2013.

Funding and Matching Requirements

The highest amount awarded is $10,000.

• Awards typically cover costs such as speaker travel expenses, event-site rental and publicity. Rental fees for the Hamner Conference Center are not allowable under the BMG program.
• All award money is disbursed directly to the applicant's organization. The money must be used solely to support the meeting outlined in the application.
• Applicant is expected to obtain significant outside support, in addition to Biotechnology Center money.
• This grant does not cover food or refreshments for event attendees; gifts and/or honoraria for speakers or institutional overhead or facilities and administrative costs.

Who May Apply

Any non-profit organization planning a national or international meeting in North Carolina focusing on biotechnology or its related aspects.

• BMG Application Requirements & Instructions (PDF)
• BMG Budget Form (Excel spreadsheet)
• BMG Cover Sheet (Word document)

When you have your proposal materials prepared, submit your application online.