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E.J. Crossman Endowment Fund
Support for freshwater fish research at the ROM
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports university faculty, museum curators, collection managers, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers studying tropical or temperate freshwater fishes at the ROM fish collection. Individual grants vary, with a maximum of $3,500 available in a given year.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Conduct research and development activities
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,500 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research visits to study tropical or temperate freshwater fishes at the ROM fish collection.
Documents Needed
- One-page application
- Project description
- Explanation of benefit to the ROM fish collection
- Visit dates
- Budget and recommendation letter, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- University faculty
- Museum curators
- Collection managers
- Graduate students
- Postdoctoral researchers
Eligible expenses
- Travel costs
- Food and accommodation during the museum visit
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are accepted at any time.
- Applications should be sent by email to Mary Burridge or Erling Holm.
- A research results report is due three months after the visit.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted at any time.
- Individual grant amounts vary.
- A research results report is due three months after the visit.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the E.J. Crossman Endowment Fund Program
What is the E.J. Crossman Endowment Fund?
This program supports university faculty, museum curators, collection managers, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers studying tropical or temperate freshwater fishes at the ROM fish collection. Individual grants vary, with a maximum of $3,500 available in a given year.
How much funding can be received?
E.J. Crossman Endowment Fund Funds up to $3,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the E.J. Crossman Endowment Fund program?
To be eligible for the E.J. Crossman Endowment Fund program, you must:
Study of freshwater fishes
Use of ROM fish collection
Application with project details
What expenses are eligible under E.J. Crossman Endowment Fund?
Research visits to study tropical or temperate freshwater fishes at the ROM fish collection.
Who can I contact for more information about the E.J. Crossman Endowment Fund?
You can contact Royal Ontario Museum Foundation by email at maryb@rom.on.ca.
Where is the E.J. Crossman Endowment Fund available?
The E.J. Crossman Endowment Fund program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the E.J. Crossman Endowment Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
E.J. Crossman Endowment Fund is a Researchers And Facilities