This popular Biotechnology Center grant promotes and supports events advancing the understanding or application of biotechnology to benefit North Carolina.
Events must promote information sharing and personal interaction focused on biotechnology research, education, or business.
Application Deadlines
Proposals may be submitted during any Program quarter, as long as the agenda is completed and speaker's attendance (if any) confirmed, but will only be considered during the quarter that the event occurs along with other proposals received for events in that quarter.
IMPORTANT NOTE: In order to obtain a comprehensive review and timely notification of either an award or declination of a proposal, you must comply with the following guideline or the proposal will be rejected.
If your event falls within 30 days after the quarterly deadline for your event, your proposal must be submitted 45 days prior to that quarterly deadline.
For example:
If event date is April 11, 2010 - proposal must be submitted no later than
February 25, 2010.
Following is the time table for submissions:
Event Date
Deadline - Proposal Must Be Received By NOON On*:
*Any proposal received after the deadline dates will be administratively declined.
Funding and Additional Support Requirements
The highest amount awarded is $2,000.
- Awards typically cover costs such as speaker travel expenses, event-site rental and publicity.
- All award money is disbursed directly to the applicant's organization. The money must be used solely to support the event outlined in the application.
- Applicant is expected to obtain significant outside support, in addition to Biotechnology Center money.
- This grant does not provide money either to promote a specific product to benefit a few companies or individuals.
- 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 conference, workshop or other event in North Carolina focusing on biotechnology or its related aspects.
- BES Application Requirements & Instructions (PDF)
- BES Budget Form (Excel spreadsheet)
- BES Cover Sheet (Word document)
When you have your proposal materials prepared, submit your application online.