Future for Wildlife Grants Program
The Oregon Zoo Foundation’s Future for Wildlife Conservation
Fund
awards small grants ($2,000 average award) semi-annually in support
of
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.
What to know before applying:
- The grant is not for/does not include/allow overhead
costs.
- Funds are only distributed to organizations, not individuals.
- Proposals are limited to FOUR pages only.
- Proposals that do not follow guidelines listed below will not
be considered.
Dates to know
Proposals must be received by 30 June and 31 December, respectively.
Applications are reviewed in July and January of each calendar year.
Award notifications will be made in August and February. Successful
grantees will be required to submit photos and a report at the end
of the grant cycle.
Main points to include in your proposal
TITLE PAGE with the following information only: project title, applicant’s
name, institutional affiliation, address, job title, degree being sought
or highest degree obtained, telephone number, fax number, e-mail
address, total budget, grant amount requested and desired starting and
ending dates for use of funds requested. Title page should also include,
in 100 words or less, an ABSTRACT of the proposed project stating the
purpose, methods and significance of the project to conservation.
INTRODUCTION explaining the rationale for the project, specific
goals, objectives and hypotheses to be tested.
METHODS and PLAN OF ACTION describing data collection methods,
sample size, detailed time table, including the project’s completing
date and dissemination plan.
PROCESS for evaluating the project’s outcome and plans for
implementation of the results into conservation action policy.
BUDGET for the total project is required, including justification
for all Future for Wildlife funds requested. Please include the name and
mailing address of the non-profit organization sponsoring the proposed project.
Other materials required for your proposal
In addition to the four pages of material described above, the proposal
must also include:
- CURRICULUM VITAE of applicant; two pages maximum
- LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION from at least two
individuals familiar with the applicant and the proposal
Submit completed applications to:
Future for Wildlife Grants Program
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon Road
Portland, OR 97221
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