RINHS and The Nature Conservancy of Rhode Island seek proposals for the 2009 John Wald Science Grants. These small grants are made to support research addressing RINHS and TNC priorities. We anticipate funding three to five projects for between $2,000 and $4,000 per project on or before 15 May 2009. Applications following the format described below must reach the Rhode Island Natural History Survey office by 5 P.M., Monday, 23 February 2009.