Deadline: 1 September 2017
The John Ball Zoo is seeking applications for its Wildlife Conservation Fund which is education based with an eye to helping communities learn about the wildlife around them.
The John Ball Zoo Wildlife Conservation Fund was established in 1985 to promote understanding and enjoyment of rare, threatened and endangered animals and their habitats and to support zoological research that will directly benefit captive animal management.
Grant Information
Amounts are generally in the range of $500 to $2500 per award.
Eligibility Criteria
- The principal investigator must be associated with a recognized institution (accredited zoo, academic institution, conservation or non-profit organization).
- All research involving live animals must adhere to regulations listed under the USDA Animal Welfare Act and any appropriate sections of professional ethics or mandatory standards of the American Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
- Applications for exhibit development/graphics for zoos or facilities in North America will not be considered.
- Proposal must be submitted in English, utilizing 1 inch margins and 12 point font.
- All parts of the application must be completed. Incomplete applications will not be
- Please submit photos in .jpeg format and attachments in Microsoft Office (WORD, Excel, PowerPoint) or Adobe Acrobat. Total attachments should not exceed 1 MB. Please keep photos to no more than four.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must download the applications form via given website.
For more information, please visit John Ball Zoo Wildlife Conservation Fund.