The purpose of Grants in Herpetology from the Virginia Herpetological Society is to stimulate and encourage herpetological research in Virginia.  These grants are available in amounts up to $500.  Grant proposals should include a description of the proposed research, or in the case of surveys, of the extent of the geographic area to be surveyed and the methods that are to be used.  Proposals should include a justification discussing the importance of this work to the knowledge of herpetology in Virginia and a budget showing the distribution of funds between travel, equipment, and supplies.  Include a CV of the major investigator.  Salary is generally not supported by these grants.  Electronic submissions are encouraged.

Grant proposals should be addressed to the current President of the VHS and received by January first of each year. The President will distribute copies of the proposal to members of the Executive Council by January 15.  After review, the Executive Council members will rank the various proposals and return the results of this ranking to the President by February 15.  Criteria for ranking proposals will include the importance of the study to understanding herpetology in Virginia, the conservation status of the species under study, and the likelihood of the recipient being able to complete the project. The President will tally the voting and announce the top recipient(s) by March 1. The Treasurer will then be instructed to mail the requested funds to the grant recipient(s).