The objective of the Stuntz Mycology Fund (SMF) grant program is to provide financial support for mycological research and education in the Pacific Northwest (PNW). Although a wide range of mycological subjects can be considered, priority will be given to projects involving mushroom-forming fungi ("macrofungi," "macromycetes"), as they were the focus of Dr. Stuntz's research. In all cases, the project must be focused on the fungi, not merely involve them in some manner. Applicants do not necessarily have to reside in the PNW as long as the research involves or pertains to PNW fungi or the educational activity takes place in the PNW and benefits the PNW mycological community.

Institutional grants are awarded to students, researchers, or teachers who are affiliated with, or are working under the auspices of, a college/university, herbarium/fungarium, museum, or other not-for-profit organization. All funds are to be used for the proposed research or educational activities; salary and institutional overhead are not allowable costs except under extraordinary conditions.