Deadline: 15 March 2016
Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) is currently accepting applications for its AZA Conservation Grants Fund (CGF) 2016. CGF supports the cooperative conservation-related scientific and educational initiatives of AZA, AZA- accredited zoos and aquariums, and their collaborators.
CGF encourages submissions from smaller institutions as the average rate of award success is equal amongst small and large institutions.
Program Categories
CGF grants are awarded in six categories:
- Animal Health
- Animal Welfare
- Conservation Education
- Field Conservation and/or Reintroduction
- Management and/or Breeding
- Research
Funding Information
- The average project award is approximately $18,175.
- All CGF projects must be completed within 12 months.
Eligibility Criteria
- Each Principal Investigator (PI) identified on the application must have an independent AZA Membership (including those employed by an AZA-accredited institution) are eligible to apply.
- The roles and qualifications of all collaborators should be described in detail and their CVs.
- Many grants have been awarded to collaborations among AZA-accredited institutions; state, federal and international wildlife agencies; academia; and major conservation NGOs.
How to Apply
Applicants must complete the application form via given website.
For more information, please visit AZA Conservation Grant.
