Deadline: 3 March 2017
Applications are open for Disney Conservation Fund, grants to support projects with a holistic approach to conservation – blending both scientific research and community engagement to protect wildlife and their habitats.
The Disney Conservation Fund provides support to organizations helping animals during emergencies and natural disasters through its Rapid Response Fund.
Priorities
The Disney Conservation Fund gives priority consideration to holistic programs addressing a significant conservation need (or projects that are part of a program) which reflect:
- Education and community engagement, including measuring results (see below for additional information on expectations for education components)
- Sustainable development programs directly connected to protecting species and habitat
- Scientific field studies on species and habitats (the Disney Conservation Fund does not fund ex-situ projects/project components)
- Although the fund recognizes that basic science is a critical first step in conservation initiatives, preference is given to projects where there is a significant conservation action component
Geographic Areas
Africa, Asia, Central/South America, Europe/Australia, Marine, and North America
Eligibility Criteria
- The fund encourages scientists, students and institutions to work with nonprofit organizations to apply.
- Organizations must have U.S. nonprofit status.
- NGOs outside the U.S. can apply in partnership with a U.S. organization.
- The U.S. organization accepts accounting responsibility.
- Only charitable organizations may apply.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply via given website.
For more information, please visit Disney Conservation Fund.