The GAC Endowment Trust Fund
Supporting Earth science educational activities through the Geological Association of Canada.
Definition
The GAC Endowment Trust Fund is part of the Canadian Geological Foundation (CGF). It is established with monies donated by the Geological Association of Canada (GAC) and from voluntary contributions by GAC members and others. Grants to qualifying projects will be made from revenue earned by the Trust Fund’s capital amount, which is to remain intact. The GAC Endowment Trust Fund is administered by the CGF Board of Directors and has an arms-length relationship to GAC.
Main Objects
The GAC Endowment Trust Fund is established to support and promote earth sciences in Canada on a continuing basis, and in particular, to assist with the public and professional educational activities that are normally supported by the GAC. The Trust Fund receives and maintains funds in trust and annually distributes the income to provide:
Professional Development
- Short courses & symposia
- GAC publications
- NUNA conferences
- Lecture tours
Public Awareness
- CGEN projects
- EdGEO workshops for teachers
- Public lecture tours
Student Education
- Student Chapter field trips
- GAC scholarships
- Mary-Claire Ward Award
Grant Selection Committee
The Grant Selection Committee for the GAC Endowment Trust Fund is a committee of the CGF. The President of the GAC nominates the committee members, for approval by the CGF Board of Directors.
The Committee consists of four persons (where possible GAC members), including the Chairperson of the GAC Finance Committee, the President of the Canadian Geoscience Education Network, a representative at large, and a member of the CGF (who serves as Chair).
Application for grants are submitted to the CGF Secretary by March 31 or October 31.
Support the GAC Fund
Your contributions help ensure the continued growth of Canadian geoscience.