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Additional Grant-Finding Resources
If you know of additional funding opportunities for zoo and aquarium conservation and science efforts that should be listed here, please contact
Melissa Yuen.
Please verify all information with the funder, particularly deadlines.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Grants
Notice for all USFWS grants:
U.S. Government-wide policy requires that all applicant organizations and individuals, both domestic and non-domestic, must include a Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal Number System (DUNS) number on their proposal. If you do not have a DUNS number, please obtain one by going to http://www.fws.gov/international/DIC/pdf/AAG_9-6-07.pdf.
African Elephant Grant Program (USFWS)
Primary Purpose of Grant:
The African Elephant Conservation Act (1988) provides for the establishment of an African Elephant Conservation Fund to provide support for projects that will enhance sustainable conservation programs to ensure effective, long-term conservation of African elephants throughout its range.
Qualifications:
Any government agency responsible for African elephant conservation and protection and any other organization/ individual with demonstarted eperience in African elepant conservation may apply to this Fund.
Amount and Term of Grant:
Preference is given to proposals requesting less than $50,000. Higher amounts may be requested with appropiate justification. The period of performance for the majority of the projects funded under this Fund is one year, starting on the date the awatd is signed by the USFWS.
Past and present recipients of awards under this Fund are eligible but must submit new proposals to compete for funding each year.
Funding Restrictions:
Please see the Notice of Funding Availability and Application Instructions (PDF), which has the full details.
Additional Information
Dr. Michelle Gadd
Branch of Near East, South Asia, and Africa Division of International Conservation
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
4401 North Farfax Drive, Room 730
Arlington, VA 22203-1622
michelle_gadd@fws.gov
Phone: (703) 358-2149
Fax: (703) 358-2115
Closing Dates:
This program has two annual deadlines: November 1st and April 1st of each year
Asian Elephant Grant Program (USFWS)
Primary Purpose of Grant:
The Asian Elephant Conservation Act (1997) provides for the establishment of an Asian Elephant Conservation Fund to provide support for projects that will enhance sustainable conservation programs to ensure effective, long-term conservation of Asian elephants throughout its range.
Qualifications:
Any government agency responsible for Asian elephant conservation and protection and any other organization/ individual with demonstarted eperience in Asian elepant conservation may apply to this Fund.
Amount and Term of Grant:
Preference is given to proposals requesting less than $50,000. Higher amounts may be requested with appropiate justification. The period of performance for the majority of the projects funded under this Fund is one year, starting on the date the awatd is signed by the USFWS.
Past and present recipients of awards under this Fund are eligible but must submit new proposals to compete for funding each year.
Funding Restrictions:
Please see the Notice of Funding Availability and Application Instructions (PDF), which has the full details.
Additional Information
Meenakshi Nagendran
Branch of Near East, South Asia, and Africa Division of International Conservation
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
4401 North Farfax Drive, Room 730
Arlington, VA 22203-1622
meenakshi_nagendran@fws.gov
Phone: (703) 358-2315
Fax: (703) 358-2115
Closing Dates:
This program has two annual deadlines: November 1st and April 1st of each year
Great Apes Grant Program (USFWS)
Primary Purpose of Grant:
The U.S. Government enacted the Great Ape Conservation Act (2000) in response to the decline of ape populations in Africa and Asia. The Act provides for the conservation and protection of apes by supporting conservation programs of countries within the range of apes, and the projects of persons with demonstrated expertise in the conservation of apes.
Qualifications:
Any government agency responsible for the conservation of apes and any other organization/ individual with demonstarted experience in ape conservation may apply to this Fund.
Amount and Term of Grant:
Preference is given to proposals requesting less than $50,000. Higher amounts may be requested with appropiate justification. The period of performance for the majority of the projects funded under this Fund is one year, starting on the date the awatd is signed by the USFWS.
Past and present recipients of awards under this Fund are eligible but must submit new proposals to compete for funding each year.
Funding Restrictions:
Please see the Notice of Funding Availability and Application Instructions (PDF), which has the full details.
Additional Information
Asian species, please contact Fred Bagley at fred_bagley@fws.gov, (703) 358-1760
African species, please contact Dirck Byler at dirck_byler@fws.gov , (703) 358-2337
Branch of Near East, South Asia, and Africa Division of International Conservation
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
4401 North Farfax Drive, Room 730
Arlington, VA 22203-1622
Fax: (703) 358-2115
Closing Dates:
This program has two annual deadlines: November 1st and April 1st of each year
Latin American and Caribbean Wildlife Without Borders Grant Program (USFWS)
Primary Purpose of Grant:
The Wildlife Without Borders Latin America and the Caribbean Program (WWB-LAC) funds projects designed to strengthen the ability of Latin American and Caribbean institutions to manage and conserve species, habitats, and ecological processes for the benefit of the people of the Americas and the world. Of particular interest are projects that build the human capacity to effectively conserve and manage natural protected areas in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Qualifications:
Applicants under this program can be: federal, state, and local government agencies; non-profit, non-governmental organizations; and public and private institutions of higher education. U.S. non-profit, non-governmental organizations must submit documentary evidence of their Section 501(c)(3) non-profit status.
Amount and Term of Grant:
Preference is given to proposals requesting less than $25,000 and demonstrating significant in-kind or financial matching support. Higher amounts may be requested with appropiate justification. The period of performance for the majority of the projects funded under this Fund is one year, starting on the date the award is signed by the USFWS.
Past and present recipients of awards under this Fund are eligible but must submit new proposals to compete for funding each year.
Funding Restrictions:
Please see the Notice of Funding Availability and Application Instructions (PDF), which has the full details.
Additional Information
Marina Ratchford
Branch of Latin America and the Caribbean Division of International Conservation
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
4401 North Farfax Drive, Room 730
Arlington, VA 22203-1622
E-mail: marina_ratchford@fws.gov
Phone: (703) 358-2480
Fax: (703) 358-2115
Closing Dates:
This program has two annual deadlines: October 15th and April 15th of each year
Marine Turtle Grant Program (USFWS)
Primary Purpose of Grant:
The Marine Turtle Conservation Fund is soliciting proposals for the conservation of marine turtles throughout their range outside of the United States. The U.S. Government enacted the Marine Turtle Conservation Fund of 2004 in response to the decline of many marine turtle populations worldwide and the serious threats to the long therm survival of marine turtle populations. The primary purpose of the Act is to provide financial support for projects that conserve nesting populations and habitat and address other threats to the survival of marine turtles in foreign countries.
Qualifications:
Any government agency responsible for the conservation of marine turtles and any other organization/ individual with demonstarted experience in marine turtle conservation may apply to this Fund.
Amount and Term of Grant:
Preference is given to proposals requesting less than $50,000. Higher amounts may be requested with appropiate justification. The period of performance for the majority of the projects funded under this Fund is one year, starting on the date the awatd is signed by the USFWS.
Past and present recipients of awards under this Fund are eligible but must submit new proposals to compete for funding each year.
Funding Restrictions:
Please see the Notice of Funding Availability and Application Instructions (PDF), which has the full details.
Additional Information
Earl Possardt
International Sea Turtle Specialist
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
University of Georgia, Department of Biology
Carrollton, GA 30118-6300
E-mail: earl_possardt@fws.gov
Phone: (770) 214-9293
Fax: (678) 839-6548
Closing Dates:
This program has two annual deadlines:October 1st and April 1st of each year
Mexico Wildlife Without Borders Grant Program (USFWS)
Primary Purpose of Grant:
The USFWS and the Mexican Ministry of Environmental and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT) are soliciting proposals under the Wildlife Without Borders Program for projects that address Mexico's capacity building for biodiversity conservation. The goal of this program is to build human and institutional capacity for biodiversity conservation and management in Mexico through training associated with mexican nature reserves. Of interst are projects that provide training in biodiversity conservation or natural resource management associated with federal, state, or local nature reserves, or areas in the process of acquiring protection status, as well as other priority biodiversity areas designated by the Government of Mexico.
Qualifications:
Applicants under this program can be: federal, state, and local government agencies; non-profit, non-governmental organizations; and public and private institutions of higher education. U.S. non-profit, non-governmental organizations must submit documentary evidence of their Section 501(c)(3) non-profit status.
Amount and Term of Grant:
Preference is given to proposals requesting less than $50,000 and demonstrating significant in-kind or financial matching support. Higher amounts may be requested with appropiate justification. The period of performance for the majority of the projects funded under this Fund is one year, starting on the date the award is signed by the USFWS.
Past and present recipients of awards under this Fund are eligible but must submit new proposals to compete for funding each year.
Funding Restrictions:
Please see the Notice of Funding Availability and Application Instructions (PDF), which has the full details.
Additional Information
Melida Tajbaksh, Chief
Branch of Mexico, Division of International Conservation
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
4401 North Farfax Drive, Room 730
Arlington, VA 22203-1622
E-mail: melida_tajbakhsh@fws.gov
Phone: (703) 358-2480
Fax: (703) 358-2115
Closing Date:
October 1st of each year
Rhino - Tiger Grant Program (USFWS)
Primary Purpose of Grant:
The Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Fund is soliciting proposals for the conservation of rhinoceros and/or tigers throughout their ranges. The Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act was passed in 1994 to provide financial resources for the conservation programs of nations whose activities directly or indirectly affect rhinoceros and tiger populations.
Qualifications:
Any government agency responsible for the conservation of rhinoceroses and tigers and any other organization/ individual with demonstarted experience in rhinoceroses and/or tiger conservation may apply to this Fund.
Amount and Term of Grant:
Preference is given to proposals requesting less than $50,000. Higher amounts may be requested with appropiate justification. The period of performance for the majority of the projects funded under this Fund is one year, starting on the date the award is signed by the USFWS.
Past and present recipients of awards under this Fund are eligible but must submit new proposals to compete for funding each year.
Funding Restrictions:
Please see the Notice of Funding Availability and Application Instructions (PDF), which has the full details.
Additional Information
Asian species, please contact Fred Bagley at fred_bagley@fws.gov, (703) 358-1760
African species, please contact Michelle Gadd at michelle_gadd@fws.gov , (703) 358-2240
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 730
Arlington, VA 22203-1622
Fax: (703) 358-2115
Closing Dates:
This program has two annual deadlines: November 1st and April 1st of each year
American Association of Zoo Keepers Grants
Primary Purpose of Grant:
To encourage research conducted by animal keepers at zoos and aquariums.
Qualifications:
Applicant must be a full-time permanent keeper at an AZA-member institution with at least two years animal-keeping experience.
Amount and Term of Grant:
Four grants available at $1,000 each:
- AAZK-Geraldine Meyer Professional Travel Grant
- AAZK/ AZA Advances in Animal Keeping Course Grant
- Conservation, Preservation, and Restoration Grant
- Research Grant
Funding Restrictions:
Grant cannot be used for the purchase of live specimens, nor to offset or pay wages for a keeper or other participant.
Additional Information
See http://www.aazk.org/grants/grants.php for details and applications.
Shelly Roach
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
P.O. Box 400
Powell, Ohio 43065
AAZK, Inc. Administrative Offices
3601 S.W. 29th Street, Suite 133
Topeka, Kansas 66614-2054
E-mail: shelly.roach@columbuszoo.org
Closing Dates:
- 1 February and 1 July for the AAZK-Geraldine Meyer Professional Travel Grant
- 1 July for the AAZK/ AZA Advances in Animal Keeping Course Grant
- 1 June for the Conservation, Preservation, and Restoration Grant
- 1 June for the Research Grant
American Society of Primatologists
Conservation Small Grants
Primary Purpose of Grant:
Supporting conservation research or related projects, including conservation education, related to primates.
Qualifications
ASP and IPS (International Primatological Society) members working in habitat countries are especially urged to apply or to help someone from a habitat country submit a meaningful project which can be a portion of a larger effort.
Amount and Term of Grant:
Grants range from $500 to $1,500, for a period of one year.
Funding Restrictions:
None listed.
Additional Information
http://www.asp.org/grants/SmallGrants/ASPSmallGrant2007.html
American Society of Primatologists
Charles Menzel, Ph.D.
Language Research Center
Georgia State University
3401 Panthersville Road
Decatur, GA 30034
E-mail: lrccrm@langate.gsu.edu
Closing Date:
30 April 2007
Amphibian TAG Advisory Group (ATAG) Grant
Projects funded to date:
2007: Axolotl Capacity Building at Lake Xochimilo, Toronto Zoo
Construction of Amphibian Conservation Classroom, Erie Zoo
2006: Outreach and Education to benefit the Puerto Rican Crested Toad, Fort Worth Zoo
Construction of El Valle Amohibian Conservation Center, Houston Zoo
Primary Purpose of Grant:
Supporting amphibian conservation within the AZA community, particularly projects that address ATAG Regional Collection Plan Conservation or Education Goals.
Qualifications
None specified.
Amount and Term of Grant:
Annual awards average $1,000.
Funding Restrictions:
None specified.
Additional Information
Diane Barber, ATAG Chair
Curator of Ectotherms, Fort Worth Zoo
1989 Colonial Parkway
Fort Worth, TX 76110
dbarber@fortworthzoo.org
Phone: (817) 759-7180
Closing Date:
1 January 2008
Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians
Primary Purpose of Grant:
To fund clinically oriented and/or conservation research projects involving either reptiles and/or amphibians. Proposals will be evaluated based on clinical significance, conservation relevance, feasibility of proposal, and research methodology.
Qualifications
Clinically oriented proposals and proposals submitted by ARAV members will be given priority.
Amount and Term of Grant:
Typical awards are in the range of $2,000 to $3,000.
Funding Restrictions:
It is expected that the research should be completed in 12 - 18 months. Recipients of funding will be asked to either present their results at the ARAV annual conference or publish them in the Journal of Reptilian Medicine and Surgery.
Additional Information
Please see
http://www.arav.org/Grants.htm for more information.
Byron JS de la Navarre, DVM
Animal House of Chicago, Complete Veterinary Care, Inc.
2752 W. Lawrence
Chicago, IL
E-mail: exotxdr@aol.com
Phone: (773) 878-8002
Fax: (773) 878-0546
Closing Date:
September 1, 2008
AZA Avian SAG ~ Grants for Leadership Development and Advances in Aviculture
Primary Purpose of Grant:
ASAG offers small grants to bird keepers and working bird husbandry supervisors. These grants support travel to ASAG sponsored workshops for the purpose of presenting papers on advancements in the care and reproduction of avian species in zoos and/or field conservation projects in which the applicant has been involved in a lead role. It is envisioned that grant recipients will become more familiar with ASAG purpose and goals, begin to establish a network of colleagues and mentors, and become active participating members of the group.
Qualifications
Grant applicants must be paid employees of an AZA accredited institution (or current AZA member in good standing), working in a position that involves the care and management of captive birds. Persons holding the title Curator of Birds (or its equivalent) at an AZA-accredited institution are not eligible. Applicants must be willing to write a professional paper on a topic relevant to zoo aviculture and travel to the next scheduled ASAG workshop to present it (workshops typically held in conjunction with an AZA regional conference; locations and dates vary annually).
Preferred topics are those which involve: taxa of current or future priority in the appropriate TAG regional collection plans; taxa for which innovation in breeding or captive management are needed; taxa of conservation priority in the wild; significant advancements in the welfare of captive zoo birds. Applicants will also be judged on their leadership potential, initiative and problem solving skills as recommended by their direct supervisor.
Amount and Term of Grant:
One-time grant award will have a maximum of $800.00, but can be less based on actual travel needs/costs.
Funding Restrictions:
Grant funds can be used for transportation costs, hotel, meals and conference registration fees. Only those expenses in line with ASAG travel expense guidelines will be reimbursed (those specific guidelines will be included at the time of the grant award). Please download the application form for complete terms.
Closing Dates:
Pre-Proposal Submission Deadline: 1 November
Full Paper Submission Deadline: 15 January
Qualified applicants will be notified by 15 December and invited to submit their full paper by 1 February.
Download the application in RTF format
Additional Information
Ken Reininger, Curator of Birds
North Carolina Zoo
4401 Zoo Parkway
Asheboro, NC 27205
Phone: (336) 879-7605
E-mail: Ken.Reininger@nczoo.org
AZA Bat Taxon Advisory Group Small Grants Program
Primary Purpose of Grant:
To support zoo and aquarium staff who are engaged in scientific efforts related to bat management, in situ biological conservation, conservation education, veterinary health, nutrition, zoological research and reproduction, especially those from endangered or threatened species.
Qualifications
All AZA zoo and aquarium staff engaged in animal care and management, veterinary medicine or scientific research are eligible. Researchers who are not AZA members may be sponsored by an AZA accredited facility.
Amount and Term of Grant:
Two $500 awards are offered one time a year
Funding Restrictions:
Requests to cover the cost of printing studbooks or other material will be considered, but the emphasis of the program is to facilitate research and conservation efforts.
Additional Information
Steve Wing, General Curator
Louisville Zoological Gardens
P.O. Box 37250
Lousiville, KY
Phone: (502) 459-2181
Closing Dates:
1 January of each year
AZA Conservation Endowment Fund Grants
Primary Purpose of Grants:
To support cooperative conservation and related scientific and educational activities of AZA member institutions and their collaborators.
Qualifications:
All principal investigators (i.e., those responsible for completing the project) must be individual members of AZA. All others should be listed as collaborators in the narrative of the proposal.
Amount and Term of Grant:
Most awards fall in the range of $10,000 to $20,000. Larger awards are considered on a case-by-case basis. There is no time limit for project completion.
Funding Restrictions:
Grant monies cannot be used for overhead or salaries, except for graduate student stipends or technicians. Travel costs unrelated to the completion of the project (e.g., conference presentation expenses) also are not supported. Ownership of major equipment (e.g., computers) may revert to the AZA Conservation and Science Department at the completion of the project.
Additional Information and/or Application:
See http://www.aza.org/ConScience/WhatIsCEF/ for program description and application information or contact:
Director of Conservation and Science
Association of Zoos and Aquariums
8403 Colesville Road, Suite 710
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3314
Closing Dates:
2 April 2007
The Bullitt Foundation Grants
Primary Purpose of Grant:
To support the protection and restoration of the environment of the Pacific Northwest. Priority areas include energy and climate change; forests and land ecosystems; growth management and transportation; public outreach, education, and capacity building; rivers, wetlands, and estuaries.
Qualifications
The Foundation invites proposals from nonprofit organizations that serve Washington, Oregon, Idaho, British Columbia, western Montana (including the Rocky Mountain range), and the rain forest region of southern Alaska. The majority of grantees are citizen groups located in the Northwest that are working to build and strengthen the environmental movement and to educate the broader public about the importance of protecting and restoring the environment.
Amount and Term of Grant:
Not specified.
Funding Restrictions:
See regional restrictions listed above.
Additional Information
See http://www.bullitt.org/grants/grantseeking or contact:
1212 Minor Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101-2825
Phone: 206-343-0807
Fax: 206-343-0822
E-mail: info@bullitt.org
Closing Date:
1 May and 1 November (may vary from year to year)
Carnivore Nutrition Research Grants
Primary Purpose of Grants:
To support nutritional studies of zoo or wild carnivorous species. Projects, including field studies, that demonstrate multi-disciplinary links between nutrition and other scientific disciplines (i.e. reproduction, immune function, behavior and health), receive highest funding priority. Nutrition education programs, development/application of new analytical techniques, and diet evaluation and review for improved feeding management are also appropriate. Funded by Central Nebraska Packing, Inc. (“Nebraska Brand”).
Qualifications:
None listed.
Amount and Term of Grant:
Annual awards of up to $1,000
Funding Restrictions:
None listed.
Additional Information:
Proposal guidelines, additional information and applications may be obtained by contacting Lloyd Woodward, General Manager at cenpack@kdsi.net.
Closing Dates:
15 August (may vary from year to year)
Chicago Zoological Society
Chicago Board of Trade: Endangered Species Fund
Primary Purpose of Grant:
The Chicago Zoological Society is soliciting new proposals for the Chicago Board of Trade Endangered Species Fund for the second grant cycle of 2008.
In general, the CBOT Committee wishes to have grant funds applied to the following types of actions: Projects that will assist directly in the protection of populations of threatened and endangered species; or a specific habitat that is of high biological value or that is substantially threatened (IUCN Red List Status). This includes projects that will quantitatively assess population and environmental status with indications of best conservation strategy; projects that will help achieve sustainable relations between local people, and the species of concern. The development of educational materials and training of local people that promote these aims are very welcome components of the projects.
Qualifications
Grants are open to SSC Specialist Group Chairs and Officers, AZA/WAZA Chairs and Officers, and all interested researchers. Each group should select and submit only one proposal that has been ranked as the highest funding priority and endorsed by the group.
Amount and Term of Grant:
The Fund will support small projects usually up to $5,000 (smaller requests will fare better).
Funding Restrictions:
Travel from U.S. and Europe to field sites in developing countries will not be funded, but travel within target countries will be considered. There is the expectation that some kinds of equipment will be standard and will already be in the possession of qualified investigators.
Additional Information
Please visit the CBOT website for more information and full application.
Carla Owens
Manager, Library Services
Chicago Zoological Society - Brookfield Zoo
3300 S. Golf Rd.
Brookfield, IL 60513
Phone: 708-688-8583 (direct line)
Fax: 708-688-7583
Closing Date:
July 15th, 2008 (early submissions welcome)
Cleveland Zoological Society
Conservation and Research Small Grants Program
Primary Purpose of Grants:
To provide financial support to conservation and research projects involving animals and their habitat, and/or educational or cultural activities which involve or impact animals and their habitat. Ideal projects will have clear, long-term conservation implications, positively impact local people and create opportunities for capacity building in country.
Qualifications:
None listed.
Amount and Term of Grant:
Annual awards range from $1000 - $3000.
Funding Restrictions:
None listed.
Additional Information:
For more information about eligibility criteria and proposal guidelines, see the Zoo's web page at http://www.clemetzoo.com/conservation/grants/small/
Contact: Sonia Di Fiore
Phone: (216) 635-2526
E-mail: sld@clevelandmetroparks.com
Closing Dates:
Pre-proposal deadline: 2 March 2007
Cleveland Zoological Society Scott Neotropical Fund
Primary Purpose of Grants:
The Scott Neotropical Fund supports the work of neotropical residents in their countries through direct project support, training opportunities, and/or technical assistance that will continue to benefit the local people, wildlife and habitats of the neotropics into the future. The primary beneficiary of the funds as well as the impact of the project must be within the neotropics (Mexico, Central America, South America and the Caribbean).
Qualifications:
None listed.
Amount and Term of Grant:
Annual awards range from $3000 - $5000.
Funding Restrictions:
Recipients must be living and working in Latin America.
Additional Information:
For more information about eligibility criteria and proposal guidelines, see the Zoo's web page at http://www.clemetzoo.com/conservation/grants/scott/
Contact: Sonia Di Fiore
Phone: (216) 635-2526
E-mail: sld@clevelandmetroparks.com
Closing Dates:
25 May 2007
Compton Foundation
Primary Purpose of Grant:
The prevention of environmental deterioration and the protection of natural resources. The Foundation's priorities in the environmental field include:
Land, river and watershed protection and management for purposes of long term habitat and ecosystem preservation and restoration.
Changing the relationship between people and the natural environment in order to promote a sustainable and just balance between meeting present human needs and conserving natural systems for future generations.
Qualifications
Priority is given to projects which have more than local application, are replicable, and are likely to be taken over and managed by a long-term funding source. If appropriate and warranted, a project may receive more than one year of support. In all program areas, the Foundation has a special interest in providing support for minorities.
Amount and Term of Grant:
None listed.
Funding Restrictions:
No grants are awarded to individuals.
Additional Information
See http://www.comptonfoundation.org/priorities.html or contact:
Compton Foundation
545 Middlefield Rd, Ste. 178
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (650) 328-0101
Fax: (650) 328-0171
E-mail: info@ComptonFoundation.org
Closing Date:
March 7 for consideration by Board (June meeting).
March 28 for RFPs responding to the Emergency Contraception Initiative.
September 7 for consideration by Board (December meeting).
Conservation Technology Support Program (CTSP) grants
Primary Purpose of Grant:
To support the work of conservation and environmental non-profit organizations seeking to use computer mapping technology in their efforts.
Qualifications
To be considered, an organization must be U.S.-based and have 501c3 tax exempt status (no others allowed), however, Indian Tribes are also eligible. International groups with U.S. 501c3 sponsors may be eligible and should refer to the CTSP guidelines on the Web site. Land trusts, watershed organizations, groups working to save plant and animal habitats, environmental justice and urban open space groups, Indian Tribes, sustainable development groups, and many other types of groups are all of interest to CTSP.
Amount and Term of Grant:
Approximately 50 grant packages including computers, software, and/or training are available, using computers and printers donated by Hewlett Packard Co., and GIS software by Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) and Clark Labs. Other vendors may also participate.
Funding Restrictions:
None listed.
Additional Information
See http://www.conservationgis.org/aagisgrant.html or contact:
CTSP
116 New Montgomery
Suite 500
San Francisco CA 94105
Phone: 415-979-0474
Fax: 415-979-0371
E-mail: ctsp@ctsp.org
Closing Date:
9 January (may vary from year to year)
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation Conservation Grants
Primary Purpose of Grant:
With its focus primarily in the state of California, along the West Coast of North America, and in the Pacific Ocean, the goals of the Conservation Program are threefold: first, to protect globally outstanding habitats in areas of natural significance and biological diversity through the development of site-based programs; second, to address important factors of environmental degradation found in inappropriate and unsustainable use of land, water, energy and marine resources; and third, to elevate the role of natural and social science in the management of key resources and in the arena of conservation policy.
Qualifications
Not listed.
Amount and Term of Grant:
Not specified.
Funding Restrictions:
Unsolicited proposals are not accepted for certain subject areas. Consult the program's Web site for more information.
Additional Information
See http://www.packard.org/categoryList.aspx?RootCatID=3&CategoryID=61 or contact:
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation
Conservation--Jeanne Sedgwick
300 Second Street, Suite 200
Los Altos, California 94022
E-mail: inquiries@packfound.org
Closing Date:
Not listed.
Disney Wildlife Conservation Fund
Primary Purpose of Grant:
Supporting in situ projects that focus on protecting and studying endangered and threatened animals and their habitats. Special focus on tropical, marine, African, and Asian animals and ecosystems.
Qualifications
AZA institutions should apply via the AZA Conservation Endowment Fund, which historically has received support from the Disney Wildlife Conservation Fund. Open to US non-profit organizations, which should send a brief letter of inquiry to the address below, outlining the project and scope.
Amount and Term of Grant:
Applications to the Disney Wildlife Conservation Fund directly are accepted through an annual invitation-only process. Awards generally do not exceed $20,000 per project.
Funding Restrictions:
Overhead and capital funds are not eligible.
Additional Information
See http://www.dwcf-rfp.com/
Disney Wildlife Conservation Fund
P.O. Box 10000
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Closing Date:
1 March (subject to change)
Doris Duke Conservation Fellowship Program
Primary Purpose of Grant:
Provides tuition, internship and loan repayment support for graduate students focusing on environmental studies at six universities. In the future, the Foundation also plans to support training for mid-career conservation leaders. The Foundation may also support education and training for public, private and nonprofit environmental leaders in the Foundation's priority regions.
Qualifications
The Foundation does not make grants outside the United States, or outside priority regions identified in its land or forest conservation initiatives. The Foundation does not make grants focused on water or aquatic biodiversity; air or climate change issues; toxics remediation; litigation; stand-alone conferences or publications; individual research or scholarships apart from DDCF programs.
Amount and Term of Grant:
Not listed.
Funding Restrictions:
See Web site.
Additional Information
See http://www.ddcf.org/page.asp?pageId=505 or contact:
Office of Grants Administration
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation
650 Fifth Avenue, 19th Floor
New York, New York 10019
Closing Date:
Not listed.
Scientist Opportunities
Primary Purpose of Grant:
Earthwatch Institute supports scholarly research worldwide in the biological, physical, social, and cultural sciences.
Qualifications
Varies
Amount and Term of Grant:
See Qualifications.
Funding Restrictions:
Field research projects only.
Additional Information
See http://www.earthwatch.org/aboutus/research/scientistoppsor contact:
David Lowe, Program Director for Life Sciences
Earthwatch Institute
3 Clocktower Place, Suite 100
P.O. Box 75
Maynard, MA 01754
Phone: (800) 776-0188 or (978) 461-0081, ext. 127
Fax: 978-461-2332
E-mail: dlowe@earthwatch.org
Closing Date:
Preliminary proposal deadline 31 July (may vary from year to year)
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental Education Grants
Primary Purpose of Grant:
To support environmental education projects that enhance the public's awareness, knowledge, and skills to make informed decisions that affect environmental quality.
Qualifications
Applicant organizations must be located in the United States and the majority of the educational activities must take place in the United States, Canada and/or Mexico. A teacher's school district, an educator's nonprofit organization, or a faculty member's college or university may apply, but an individual teacher, educator, or faculty member may not.
Amount and Term of Grant:
Because of limited funds, EPA prefers to award smaller grants to more recipients. Also, Congress requires that at least 25% will go to small grants of $5,000 or less. The notice states that chances of being funded are significantly increased if you request $5,000 or less from an EPA regional office or $100,000 or less from EPA Headquarters.
Funding Restrictions:
Grants require non-federal matching funds for at least 25% of the total cost of the project.
Additional Information
See http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/grants.html
Closing Date:
New grant information will be posted on the EPA website in March 2007
Environmental Systems Research Institute
Conservation Program
Primary Purpose of Grant:
To provide an on-going GIS software donation program for non-profit conservation and environmental organizations.
Qualifications
None listed.
Amount and Term of Grant:
Software donations only.
Funding Restrictions:
None listed.
Additional Information
For more information, send a blank email message to ecpgrant@esri.com. You will receive guidelines and application instructions by return email. Information is also available on ESRI's Web site at http://www.conservationgis.org/.
Closing Date:
On-going program.
International Herpetological Symposium, Inc. Grants Program
Primary Purpose of Grant:
To provide financial assistance to individuals or organizations conducting herpetological research, conservation, and education.
Qualifications
Projects should represent one of the following categories:
Herpetological Natural History
Proposals in this category should address new field research in areas such as population distribution, behavioral ecology, and life history strategies of amphibians or reptiles.
Herpetological Conservation Biology
Proposals in this category should address new research on endangered or threatened amphibian or reptile species or the phenomena that affect the maintenance, decline, and restoration of their natural habitat.
Captive Propagation
Proposals in this category should address research in captive behavioral studies or new techniques in captive maintenance and breeding of amphibians or reptiles.
Herpetological Education
Proposals in this category should address starting and/or maintaining an educational program pertaining to amphibians or reptiles at a facility available to the public, such as a zoological park, school, or community center.
Applicants may be anyone from the herpetological community. When a grant is awarded, the recipient agrees to abide all local, state and federal laws. Recipients will be encouraged to present their findings at the next year's symposium. Recipients will also agree to mention the IHS in any publications resulting from this grant award.
Amount and Term of Grant:
Grants are initially in the amount of up to $500 and will be awarded to applicants whose projects represent a significant contribution to herpetoculture.
The total number of grants awarded will depend solely upon the balance of the grant fund in any given year. Depending on the applications received, an attempt will be made to award a grant to each category and some categories may receive more than one award. The committee reserves the right to reassign the category under which a given proposal is submitted.
Funding Restrictions:
Grants may not be used to support salary, tuition, or publication expenses.
Additional Information
See http://www.kingsnake.com/ihs/grant.html for instructions on how to apply.
Closing Date:
All applications should be postmarked no later than 31 December 2007. Grants will be awarded by 1 March 2008.
Jessie B. Cox Charitable Trust
Primary Purpose of Grant:
To protect and enhance the natural and urban environment, and to conserve New England's natural resources, including:
protection of critical natural resources;
energy conservation;
public awareness of the critical environmental issues facing the region.
Qualifications
The geographic focus of the Trust is New England.
Amount and Term of Grant:
The average annual grant is about $35,000, with grants generally in the range of $25,000 to $75,000. Although the Trustees occasionally award grants outside this range, the Trust ordinarily does not consider grant requests for less than $20,000. Project support is available for multiple years.
Funding Restrictions:
See regional restrictions listed above.
Additional Information
See http://www.hembar.com/selectsrv/jbcox/cox.html or contact:
Susan M. Fish, Grants Administrator
Donor Services Office
Hemenway & Barnes
60 State Street
Boston, MA 02109-1899
617/557-9775
E-mail: sfish@hembar.com
Closing Date:
Concept papers may be submitted at any time, but must be received by January 15, April 15, July 15 or October 15 to be considered at the next regular meeting of the Trustees.
The Joan Mosenthal DeWind Award
Primary Purpose of Grants:
The DeWind awards are given to a person or persons engaged in studies or research leading to a university degree related to Lepidoptera research and conservation and working or intending to work in that field. One award will recognize work on general Lepidoptera conservation and one will be designated for pollination-related research.
Qualifications:
Applicants must be currently enrolled university students.
Amount and Term of Grant:
Two awards of $3,750 each.
Funding Restrictions:
None specified.
Additional Information:
Visit www.xerces.org/dewind.htm or contact DeWind@xerces.org.
Closing Dates:
18 December (may vary from year to year)
John Ball Zoo Society Wildlife Conservation Fund
Primary Purpose of Grant:
Support in situ and ex situ wildlife conservation, captive animal management, and educational programs.
Qualifications
None listed.
Amount and Term of Grant:
Grants range from $750 to $2,500, no time table for project completion is given. Awards are made in June.
Funding Restrictions:
None listed.
Additional Information
See http://www.johnballzoosociety.org/ or call 616-336-4301.
Closing Date:
20 April 2007
Lincoln Park Zoological Garden
Dr. Scholl Science Fellowships
Primary Purpose of Fellowship:
Scientific research in behavior, nutrition, reproduction, physiology, conservation or veterinary medicine to be conducted at the Lincoln Park Zoological Garden.
Qualifications
These grants are available to undergraduates or individuals who have received their undergraduate degree within six months of the beginning of the fellowship. Selection is based on applicant's academic and/or research record, letters of recommendation, statement of research interests, and availability of appropriate research project.
Amount and Term of Fellowship:
Stipend of $2,750 per individual for a twelve-week period. Project must be completed by the end of the twelve-week period.
Funding Restrictions:
There are no restrictions on the stipend; living arrangements and expenses are the responsibility of the applicant.
Additional Information
See http://www.lpzoo.com/conservation/ or contact:
Science Fellowships
Director of Conservation and Science
Lincoln Park Zoological Gardens
2001 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60614
E-mail: conservation@lpzoo.org
Closing Date:
14 March (may vary from year to year)
Lincoln Park Zoological Garden
Ed Almandarz Science Fellowship in Herpetology
Primary Purpose of Fellowship:
Scientific research on reptiles and amphibians to be conducted at the Lincoln Park Zoo.
Qualifications
These grants are available to undergraduates or individuals who have received their undergraduate degree within six months of the beginning of the fellowship. Selection is based on applicant's academic and/or research record, letters of recommendation, statement of research interests, and availability of appropriate research project.
Amount and Term of Fellowship:
Stipend of $2,500 per individual for a 12 week period. Project must be completed by the end of the twelve week period.
Funding Restrictions:
There are no restrictions on the stipend; living arrangements and expenses are the responsibility of the applicant.
Additional Information
See http://www.lpzoo.com/conservation/ or contact:
Science Fellowships
Director of Conservation and Science
Lincoln Park Zoological Gardens
2001 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60614
E-mail: conservation@lpzoo.org
Closing Date:
14 March (may vary from year to year)
Margot Marsh Biodiversity Foundation Primate Action Fund
Primary Purpose of Grant:
Supporting the conservation of endangered nonhuman primates and their natural habitats. Highest priority is given to in situ projects carried out by in-country staff native to the study region. The Foundation also favors projects that strengthen international networks of field-based specialists.
Qualifications
None listed.
Amount and Term of Grant:
Grants generally range from $1,000-$3,000; term of project is not listed.
Funding Restrictions:
None listed.
Additional Information
Margot Marsh Biodiversity Foundation Primate Action Fund
Conservation International
1919 M Street, NW Suite 600
Washington, DC 20036 USA
Phone: (202) 912-1031
Toll-Free in the US: 1-800-406-2306
Closing Date:
None listed.
Memphis Zoo Conservation Action Network Grants
Primary Purpose of Grants:
To support original conservation research projects, which have a clear and direct application to the Memphis Zoo's mission of preserving wildlife.
Qualifications:
Applicants must be Memphis Zoo staff and/or research affiliates of the Memphis Zoo.
Amount and Term of Grant:
Not specified.
Funding Restrictions:
Indirect costs are not supported. Exceptions to this rule are made for grants over $30,000 that have as their primary component a graduate student stipend that is being paid for by the Memphis Zoo.
Additional Information:
Contact Dr. Andy Kouba, Curator of Research and Conservation to ensure that your proposed project falls within the scope of the Memphis Zoo's conservation goals.
Memphis Zoo
2000 Prentiss Place
Memphis TN, 38112
Phone: (901) 725-3410
Fax: (901) 725-9305
E-mail: akouba@memphiszoo.org
Closing Dates:
Applications will be accepted between 1 May and 14 June (may vary from year to year).
Memphis Zoo Conservation Action Network
Emergency Conservation Grants
Primary Purpose of Grants:
To provide financial support for crucial emergency conservation action unencumbered by traditional grant cycles.
Qualifications:
Applicants must be Memphis Zoo staff and/or research affiliates of the Memphis Zoo.
Amount and Term of Grant:
Grants will be awarded on an as-needed basis, and are open year round. The awards will be for less than $3,000.
Funding Restrictions:
None specified.
Additional Information:
Applicants must submit a letter of intent to the Memphis Zoo's Curator of Research and Conservation, Dr. Andy Kouba
Memphis Zoo
2000 Prentiss Place
Memphis TN, 38112
Phone: (901) 725-3410
Fax: (901) 725-9305
E-mail: akouba@memphiszoo.org
Closing Dates:
None; applications are reviewed on an as-needed basis.
Miami Metrozoo Conservation and Research Fund
Primary Purpose of Grants:
To support wildlife conservation efforts. Evaluation criteria are based on maximum impact on wildlife conservation.
Qualifications:
None listed
Amount and Term of Grant:
Up to $5,000.
Funding Restrictions:
Applications will be accepted from individuals, non-profit organizations or municipalities.
Additional Information:
For guidelines and application forms, contact:
Linda Cunningham
Phone: (305) 253-5050
Fax: (305) 378-6381
Closing Dates:
31 August (may vary from year to year)
Morris Animal Foundation Research Grants
Primary Purpose of Grant:
Support studies designed to improve the health of dogs, cats and horses; but the Foundation has also funded studies in the zoo and wildlife area, including an on-going Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project grant program.
Qualifications
None listed.
Amount and Term of Grant:
Grants to not exceed $15,000 per year.
Funding Restrictions:
None listed.
Additional Information
See http://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/scientists or contact:
Morris Animal Foundation
45 Inverness Drive East
Englewood, CO 80112
Closing Date:
6 February 2007
Museum Assessment Program (MAP) Grants
Primary Purpose of Grants:
To provide guidance on improving institution efficiency, enhancing the performance of institutional governing authority and/or better protecting institutional collections. The assessments provide an increased level of understanding of museum standards and best practices by both governing authority members and staff. After an institution evaluates its current level of performance, peer reviewers provide an outside opinion, giving the institution prioritized recommendations and strategies for implementing improvements.
Qualifications:
None listed
Amount and Term of Grant:
This is a one-year grant. Grant awards are $1775 for Institutional or Collections Management Assessments, and for Governance Assessments using one Surveyor; $2970 for Public Dimension Assessments, and for Governance Assessments using two Surveyors. See MAP Web site for cost sharing details.
Funding Restrictions:
Funding for the MAP program is awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis and includes awards for Institutional Assessment, Collections Management Assessment and Public Dimension Assessment.
Additional Information:
Visit http://www.aam-us.org/museumresources/map/index.cfm
Phone: (202) 289-9118
E-mail: map@aam-us.org
Closing Dates:
15 February 2007 (for 2002 grants)
National Geographic Society Education Foundation
Teacher Grants
Primary Purpose of Grants:
To support individual teachers or teaching teams in the classroom, district or community for work in four areas: a) exploring uses of new technologies; b) expanding student experiential learning opportunities; c) providing professional development and mentoring; and ) engaging families and/or communities in education.
Qualifications:
None listed.
Amount and Term of Grant:
$500 to $5,000
Funding Restrictions:
Teacher Grants may not be used for administrative overhead; air travel; capital or deficit expenses; computer hardware, scholarships, or travel fellowships. Purchase of classroom materials and equipment must be justified as essential to the project. The purchase of software or other equipment should not exceed 25% of the amount requested from NOGGS.
Additional Information:
Contact: Teacher Grants, NG'S Education Foundation, 1145 19th Street NW, Washington DC, 20036. Additional information and online applications can be found online at www.earthwatch.org/foundation.
Closing Dates:
2007 deadlines will be posted on the NGS website.
National Wildlife Federation's Species Recovery Fund
Primary Purpose of Grant:
National Wildlife Federation's Keep the Wild Alive grants assist groups in implementing their innovative ideas for helping imperiled species featured in the WA campaign.
Qualifications
See Web site for details.
Amount and Term of Grant:
Ten grants, each between $3,000 and $7,000, most projects funded for one year
Funding Restrictions:
See http://www.nwf.org/careergateway/fellowships.cfm for target species for this year's funding.
Additional Information
Inland Hang
National Wildlife Federation
hang@unforged
Phone: (202) 797-6892
Closing Date:
Not listed
National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration (NAPA)
Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research
Coastal Ocean Program
Primary Purpose of Grant:
To support work related to coastal ocean research priorities as identified by NAPA's Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research Coastal Ocean Program.
Qualifications
See Web page. Recent announcements have included calls for proposals pertaining to the ecology of the northern Gulf of Mexico, and proposals pertaining to research on algal blooms.
Amount and Term of Grant:
Variable.
Funding Restrictions:
Variable.
Additional Information
See http://www.cop.noaa.gov/opportunities/grants/funding_grants.html or contact:
Leslie McDonald SUCCOROR/COP Grants Administrator
Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research/Coastal Ocean Program
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
1315 East-West Highway, Room 9700
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3282
Closing Date:
Funding opportunities for fiscal year 2008 will be announced in 2007. Please monitor NOAA website.
National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Community-Based Restoration Program
Primary Purpose of Grant:
To bring together citizen groups, public and nonprofit organizations, industry, corporations and businesses, students, landowners, local government, and state and Federal agencies to restore fishery habitat around the coastal U.S.
Qualifications:
Varies by program
Amount and Term of Grant:
Variable
Funding Restrictions:
Variable
Additional Information
www.nmfs.noaa.gov/habitat/restoration/funding_opportunities/funding.html
Closing Dates:
Variable
NEW Zoological Society Conservation Fund
Primary Purpose of Grant:
Support wildlife conservation and research efforts directly benefiting wildlife in their native ranges worldwide.
Qualifications
Both organizations and individuals are eligible. Award monies will be given to those projects dedicated to results-based solutions. Applications from other AZA-accredited facilities will be accepted, however projects should focus directly on wildlife within their native habitats.
Amount and Term of Grant:
The Fund has no set maximum or minimum awards and funding will be for a one-year term only. In the past, however, the Fund has supported projects ranging from $250 to $1000 for a one-year term.
Funding Restrictions:
No capital expenditures. The fund cannot underwrite the captive breeding efforts of other animal management facilities. See web page for additional information.
Additional Information
Individuals interested in applying for a conservation grant can find all application-related materials on-line at: http://www.thenewzoo.com/society/conservation-fund.php
Donations can be made directly to the conservation fund by contacting the N.E.W. Zoological Society, Inc. at (920) 434-6814.
Contacts
Neil Anderson, Zoo Director, (920) 434-8597
N.E.W. Zoological Society, Inc. (920) 434-6814
Kathy Walker, Edu. Coordinator (920) 434-4162
Oregon Zoo - Future for Wildlife Grants Program
Primary Purpose of Grant:
To support field conservation programs in the Pacific Northwest and abroad. Funded projects must directly contribute to the survival of populations of free-living animal species and the ecosystems in which they are found.
Qualifications
Funded projects must directly contribute to the survival of populations of free-living animal species and the ecosystems in which they are found.
Amount and Term of Grant:
Small grants, averaging $2,000.
Funding Restrictions:
Funds are only distributed to organizations, not individuals, and is not for/ does not include/allow overhead costs.
Additional Information
See http://www.oregonzoo.org/ConservationNew/grants.htm
Anne Warner
Conservation manager, Future for Wildlife Grants Program
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon Road
2005 Market Street, Suite 1700
Portland, OR 97221
Closing Date:
Proposals must be received by 30 June and 31 December, respectively.
Applications are reviewed in July and January of each calendar year.
The Pew Charitable Trusts Environment Program
Conservation of Living Marine Resources
Primary Purpose of Grant:
To educate policymakers, the media and select public audiences about the need to protect the marine environment; to promote public policies that protect the biological integrity of marine ecosystems.
Qualifications
See Web site for more details.
Amount and Term of Grant:
Variable.
Funding Restrictions:
Requests will not be considered for: Endowments, capital projects, debt reduction, equipment purchases, non-applied research, individuals or government institutions, scholarships or fellowships not part of programs initiated by the Trusts.
Additional Information
See http://www.pewtrusts.com/grants/index.cfm or contact:
The Pew Charitable Trusts
2005 Market Street, Suite 1700
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7077
Phone: (215) 575-9050
E-mail: info@pewtrusts.org
Closing Date:
None listed.
Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium Conservation Fund
Primary Purpose of Grants:
To support the preservation of wildlife and wild habitat. A wide variety of projects will be considered, but field studies and cross-disciplinary approaches to conservation are especially encouraged.
Qualifications:
None listed.
Amount and Term of Grant:
Annual awards of from $1,000 to $3,000.
Funding Restrictions:
Visitor surveys, travel and training (except to bring foreign researchers to meetings) and seed money for technique development are not appropriate for this fund.
Additional Information:
http://zoo.pgh.pa.us/zoo.asp?ContentID=346
Administrative Assistant
Department of Science and Conservation
Pittsburgh Zoo
One Wild Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Phone: (412) 665-3766
E-mail: conservation@zoo.pgh.pa.us
Closing Dates:
21 November (may vary from year to year)
Primary Purpose of Grant:
Qualifications
Amount and Term of Grant:
Funding Restrictions:
Additional Information
Riverbanks Conservation Fund
Primary Purpose of Grant:
To support AZA Conservation Committee (SSP, TAG, CAP, SAG) projects identified as priorities in AZA-endorsed Action Plans; AZA Conservation Committees (other requests); outside agencies (USFWS, state wildlife agencies, etc.); and individual researchers.
Qualifications
None listed.
Amount and Term of Grant:
Awards generally do not exceed $1,000 per project.
Funding Restrictions:
See Primary Purpose section above.
Additional Information
Ed Diebold, Director of Animal Collections
Riverbanks Zoological Park
P.O. Box 1060
Columbia, SC 29202
Phone: (803) 779-8717
Fax: (803) 256-6463
Closing Date:
1 February
Roger Williams Park Zoo
Sophie Danforth Conservation Biology Fund
Primary Purpose of Grant:
Projects designed to enhance biodiversity and maintain ecosystems receive highest funding priority; proposals for single species or initial surveys are not appropriate.
Qualifications
None listed.
Amount and Term of Grant:
Grants do not exceed $1,000; term of project is not listed.
Funding Restrictions:
None listed.
Additional Information
See http://www.rwpzoo.org/conservation/danforth.cfm Conservation Section or contact:
Sophie Danforth Conservation Biology Fund
Roger Williams Park Zoo
Providence, Rhode Island 02907
Fax: (401) 941-3988
E-mail: ldabek@rwpzoo.org
Closing Date:
1 June (may vary from year to year)
Rolex Awards for Enterprise
Primary Purpose of Grant:
To provide visionary men and women worldwide with the financial support and recognition needed to carry out innovative working projects in areas ranging through science, technology, exploration, the environment, and cultural heritage.
Qualifications
Applications may be submitted by individuals only. If a project represents the efforts of several individuals, one person must represent the group and sign the application form.
Amount and Term of Grant:
Not specified.
Funding Restrictions:
The Rolex Awards are not research grants; neither do they constitute a reward for past achievements. Since projects must have a practical application in improving our world, studies or pure research works cannot be considered.
Additional Information
See http://www.rolexawards.com/awards/how-to-apply/index.html or contact:
The Secretariat - Rolex Awards for Enterprise
P.O. Box 1311
1211 Geneva 26
Switzerland
Phone: +41 22 308 22 00
Fax: +41 22 308 25 85
E-mail: secretariat@rolexawards.com
Closing Date:
July 31, 2001 for the Americas
Richard Ivey Foundation
Biodiversity in Forest-Dominated Ecosystems Program
Primary Purpose of Grant:
To enhance further Canadians' understanding of the importance of biological diversity in forest-dominated ecosystems.
Qualifications
The program is not intended to fund research projects on specific species, but to focus on ecosystems as a whole. Consideration is restricted to projects based in Ontario and on national projects including Ontario.
Amount and Term of Grant:
Grants will generally not exceed $500,000 nor be less than $5,000.
Funding Restrictions:
See Web site for general granting policies.
Additional Information
See http://www.ivey.org/news/index.htmlor contact:
Marvi Ricker
Executive Director
The Richard Ivey Foundation
11 Church Street, Suite 400
Toronto, Ontario
M5E 1W1
Phone: (416) 867-9229
Closing Date:
Proposals are accepted twice a year, in the spring and the fall.
Sandpiper Technologies, Inc. Equipment Grants
Primary Purpose of Grants:
To support wildlife research by providing free use of Sandpiper Technologies' video equipment to undergraduate and postgraduate students. Equipment is provided on loan only.
Qualifications:
Applicants must graduate or postgraduate students.
Amount and Term of Grant:
Varies. Some small cash grants are available, in addition to equipment loans.
Funding Restrictions:
Grants restricted to specific types of equipment. See Web site for details.
Additional Information:
For more information contact Ann Christensen, Sandpiper Technologies, Inc., 535 W. Yosemite Ave., Manteca, CA 95337, Ann@Sandpipertech.com. Equipment specifications can be found at www.sandpipertech.com.
Closing Dates:
Applications are accepted year-round, but students needing equipment for early-mid 2003 should apply by 1 December 2002.
Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles Grants
Primary Purpose of Grant:
Grants are intended to support herpetological research, education or conservation. There are 6 categories of grants; category (4), "Herpetological Education," is the most relevant for member institutions. Projects including improvement of displays, interpretive graphics, husbandry, or behavioral research are supported.
Qualifications
Must be a member of Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles.
Amount and Term of Grant:
Not specified.
Funding Restrictions:
None listed.
Additional Information
http://www.ssarherps.org/pages/GIH.php
Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles
Joseph R. Mendelson III, Chair, SSAR Grants-in-Herpetology
Department of Biology
Utah State University
Logan, UT 84322-5305
Closing Date:
28 February 2007
Toledo Zoological Society
Roger Conant Research Fellowship
Primary purpose of Fellowship:
The fellowship is designed to promote career development in zoo research and management in outstanding undergraduate and graduate students.
Qualifications
Graduate or upper level undergraduate student majoring in animal husbandry, biology, wildlife management, or related field. Students will be integrated into research projects developed by the zoo staff.
Amount and Term of Fellowship:
Housing and a stipend of $1,500 for a two-month period are provided. Two month study period starts after 1 May and ends before 31 August.
Funding Restrictions:
None.
Additional Information
Roger Conant Research Fellowship
Toledo Zoological Society
P.O. Box 1040
Toledo, OH 43609
Closing Date:
1 March (may vary from year to year)
Wilburforce Foundation
Primary Purpose of Grant:
As part of larger ecosystem protection efforts, the foundation will support programs to identify, map and inventory critical wildlife corridors, develop strategies and initiatives to prevent further ecosystem fragmentation, and implement campaigns that have goals of achieving permanent connectivity among core protected areas.
Qualifications
The foundation will fund only those organizations that have programs currently operating in the Yellowstone to Yukon region, Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico or Arizona. Applicant organizations must be located in the U. S. or Canada.
Amount and Term of Grant:
Most grants that awarded are in the $20,000 - $40,000 range, although larger grants may be invited by the Foundation.
Funding Restrictions:
Primarily the Yellowstone to Yukon Bioregion, American-Canadian Transboundary Arctic, British Columbia Temperate Rainforests, and wilderness and roadless areas in Washington, Oregon and the American Southwest. The foundation will also consider proposals that seek to protect other wilderness areas in Alaska and British Columbia.
Additional Information
See http://www.wilburforce.org/grant_guidelines/index.html or contact:
Wilburforce Foundation
3601 Fremont Avenue North, Suite 304
Seattle, WA 98103-8753
Phone: (206) 632-2325
Fax: (206) 632-2326
E-mail: grants@wilburforce.org
Closing Date:
2007 Deadlines: February 16, May 18, and August 17
Woodland Park Zoo
African Savanna Small Grants Opportunity
Primary Purpose of Grant:
The Fund's goal is to support community based, integrated conservation/education/research projects that lead directly to conservation of a species or habitat in the African Savanna ecosystem while increasing public awareness and understanding of wildlife and environmental issues.
Qualifications
In order to align supported projects with the zoo's conservation messaging for the African Savanna, projects that address one or more of the following issues will be considered:
1. Water conservation.
2. Animal migration.
3. Human/animal conflict.
Amount and Term of Grant:
An average grant historically has been in the range of $1,000 - 5,000 US. Grantees will be notified and funds distributed approximately 12 weeks after the closing date.
Funding Restrictions:
None listed.
Additional Information
Contact:
Stephanie Forbes, Conservation Coordinator
Woodland Park Zoo
601 N. 59th Street, Seattle, 98103-5858
Phone: (206) 684-4855
stephanie.forbes@zoo.org
Suzanne Riley, Conservation Program Assistant
Woodland Park Zoo
601 N. 59th Street, Seattle, 98103-5858
suzanne.riley@zoo.org
Closing Date:
Proposals for the next funding cycle will be accepted April 15th through May 31st, 2007.
Zoo Boise Conservation Fund
Primary Purpose of Grant:
- Habitat restoration
- Wildlife conservation and management
- Community-based conservation, including eco-tourism
- Conservation education, including workshops and trainings
- Professional development, including education and scholarships
- Scientific research related to natural history, ecology, habitat, national park inventories or biological assessments.
Amount and Term of Grant:
$1,000 to $25,000.
Additional Information
Applications may be obtained by visiting Zoo Boise's website at www.zooboise.com or by contacting Monica Hopkins, Director of Development and Communications at (208) 384-4125 ext. 206 or via e-mail at mdhopkins@cityofboise.org.
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