Alfred P. Sloan Foundation

Barcode of Life - Grants

Recent grants in this program include:
Organization NameProject DirectorProject Title
Smithsonian InstitutionScott E. MillerTo continue to operate the Consortium for the Barcode of Life to advance rapid, inexpensive identification of species of animals, plants, and fungi using minimal DNA sequences.
American Museum of Natural HistoryGeorge AmatoTo accelerate the use of DNA barcodes for conservation of endangered animal species by developing reference sequences for 5,000 endangered species and by operating an international research and training network.
New York Botanical GardenDamon P. LittleTo accelerate the development of DNA barcodes for plants by operating an international research network and by leading the effort for the 100,000 tree species of the world.

Program Director: Jesse Ausubel Bio