Grants for Research & Education
Advancing avalanche science and community education
A3 furthers its mission by annually funding grants on snow and avalanche research. These programs help share accurate information on snow and avalanches, facilitate technical transfer between research scientists and field practitioners, and promote research into topics that increase knowledge on snow and avalanche phenomena.
Research Grants
A3 awards Research Grants to members conducting research on snow and avalanches. Both graduate students and field practitioners are encouraged to apply. Preference is given to proposals whose results will both benefit avalanche field practitioners and will extend our understanding of snow and avalanche phenomena. Proposals should embody the theme of the International Snow Science Workshop (ISSW): "A merging of theory and practice." Applications are reviewed in November each year.
A3 has allocated $10,000 for research grants to be awarded in the 2024-2025 season.
Applications for 2024-2025 Research Grants are due by November 18, 2024
Contact: research@avalanche.org for additional information
Regional Education Grants
A3 awards grants to support regional avalanche education and professional development events. The A3 Governing Board awards grants once a year to those events that best advance A3's mission and goals. Grant amounts vary, depending on funding available. Please note that awards may not equal the amount requested, and the board may choose not to fund all requests.
Application deadline: June 13, 2025
Funding period: Events offered during the 2025/2026 season
Award decisions: By August 1, 2025
Contact: a3@avalanche.org with additional questions
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