Zoological Association of America (ZAA) Conservation Grants provides up to $5000 in funding for Non-Governmental Organisations NGOs, conservation practitioners and researchers worldwide. The organisations must focus on ZAA conservation goals, species conservation, habitat preservation, community engagement, and biodiversity enhancement. Applications are open until April 15, 2026.
About The Zoological Association of America Conservation Grants
The Zoological Association of America (ZAA) offers two grant programs: the ZAA Conservation Initiative Grant and the ZAA Global Conservation Fund. The grant programs focus on wildlife conservation, education, scientific research, and community-based engagement worldwide.
The association supports NGOs, conservation practitioners and researchers with up to $5000 to address activities such as species sustainability, habitat restoration, human-wildlife conflict resolution, and biodiversity conservation. All projects must align with the goals and objectives of ZAA.
Funding Size
- Typical grant amount: $1,000 – $5,000
- Maximum award: $5,000
- Project duration supported: Not publicly specified.
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Who Can Apply for the Zoological Association of America Conservation Grants
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- Eligible organisation types: Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs). conservation practitioners and researchers.
- Registration requirements:
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- Applicants must submit a 1-2 page CV
- Applicants must submit 8 pages of a proposal
- Geographic eligibility: Worldwide
- Sector or thematic focus:
- Species sustainability
- Conservation
- Habitat and landscape restoration
- Human-wildlife
- Community engagement
Application Process
- Fill and submit the application form by April 15, 2026
- Submit at least 2 pages of CV and a detailed proposal.
- Applications must be submitted in English.
- A copy of the application should be kept for future reference.
- Successful applicants will be contacted by June 15, 2026
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Required Materials
- 1–2-page Curriculum Vitae
- 8 pages proposal
- Contact details
- Project timeline
Key Dates
- Application open: January 2, 2026
- Application deadline: April 15, 2026
- Notification timeline: June 15, 2026
- Funding issued: June 30, 2026
Selection Notes
- The grant award is competitive with multiple project submissions worldwide
- Priority focus areas: conservation research, education, and community engagement.
- Exclusions: projects that do not focus on ZAA initiatives.
Official Source of the Zoological Association of America Conservation Grants
- Official Application Page: https://zooassociation.org/conservation-grants
