About the
AAPG Foundation

The AAPG Foundation was established in 1967 with the primary goal of providing a source of funding for educational, charitable and scientific objectives, which directly and indirectly benefit the geologic profession and the general public.

The current Board of Trustees consists of a Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, and two addtional members empowered to formulate rules, regulations, and practices relative to the Foundation's day-to-day business.

Board of Trustees:

William L. Fisher, Chair

John J. Amoruso, Vice Chair

James A. Gibbs, Secretary

William E. Gipson, Treasurer

Marlan W. Downey, Trustee

William J. Barrett, Trustee

Funding Process

The grant application process for the Foundation is a three step process:

1. Review the Foundation's funding priorities and restrictions to make sure your request coincides with the Foundation's mission,

2. Provide a letter of inquiry (LOI) providing all of the information requested, and

3. If the Foundation approves the LOI, then a full grant proposal may be required for evaluation by staff and consideration by the Foundation Trustees.

Grant Procedure Guidelines (pdf) Timetable (pdf)