The AAEA Foundation

The AAEA Foundation is the non-profit fundraising arm of AAEA, designed to support the profession of AAEA members. The endowment of The Foundation comes completely from personal donations. Donate to The Foundation today!

A cotton contract farmer being interviewed as part of 2008 McCorkle Scholarship winner Suhda Narayanan's research.

Programs Supported by The Foundation

Each year, the AAEA Foundation Endowment Committee and the AAEA Executive Board selects a handful of programs to be supported by Foundation funding. In 2009, these programs include:

• McCorkle Student Scholarship
• Young Professional & Graduate Student Travel Grants for the 2009 Joint Annual Meeting
• Support for C-FARE

Visit the Programs page for details on the work being supported by The Foundation. If you are interested in seeking funding for a program, visit the Submit a Proposal page.

Appreciation Clubs/Special Purpose Funds

Appreciation Clubs and Special Purpose Funds are avenues of donation to The Foundation established in honor of someone with a particularly significant contribution to the profession. You can find a complete list of these clubs and funds on the Appreciation Clubs page, and you can donate to them using the Foundation Donation Form.

Sylvia Lane Mentor Fellowship

The Sylvia Lane Mentorship Fund is sponsoring a $2,500 fellowship for young female scholars working on food, agricultural, or resource issues to collaborate with an established expert at another university, institution, or firm. The deadline for applications for the fellowship is October 9, 2009. Click here for more information on how to apply.