Second call for Amphibian Ark Seed Grant applications (Deadline 11/1/17)
From AArk Newsletter- Number 40, September 2017
In June 2017, two new amphibian conservation programs were awarded Amphibian Ark Seed Grants (http://www.amphibianark.org/) and Amphibian Ark is pleased to announce a call for proposals for a second round of Seed Grants in 2017.
These competitive $5,000 grants are intended to fund start-up rescue projects for species that cannot currently be saved in the wild. Successful proposals will re ect AArk values; please pay careful attention to the grant guidelines (below and also at www. amphibianark.org/aark-seed-grant/) for details on what types of projects are favored. Past grantees can be seen at the web link listed above.
A couple of changes have been made to the application and re- porting requirements this year, including the addition of a species action plan and husbandry guidelines being developed as part of the reporting process for successful applicants. We are also con- sidering programs which will initially work with a surrogate species in order to develop husbandry protocols for a more threatened species, as well as allowing for up to 20% of the funds applied
for to be used to support the acquisition of founder animals, if required.
Inquiries can be directed to Inquiries can be directed to Kevin Johnson, Taxon Officer - [email protected].
Important dates:
• grant application deadline: 1 November 2017
• grant decision/noti cation date: 15 November 2017
• winners must provide bank details by: 21 November 2017
• grant payment date: 1 December 2017
• Annual progress report, species action plan and husbandry
guidelines due 1 December 2018.
Priority Guidelines - please read very carefully!
This grant is NOT intended to fund:
• Workshops
• Educational Exhibits
- Project Overheard or Indirect Costs
Guidelines for Seed Grant applications can be downloaded from the AArk web site (www.amphibianark.org/pdf/AArk-Seed- Grant-2017.pdf).
AArk staff are available if you need assistance in formulating your proposal. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions. Each year several proposals have been rejected due to issues that could have been prevented!
From AArk Newsletter- Number 40, September 2017
In June 2017, two new amphibian conservation programs were awarded Amphibian Ark Seed Grants (http://www.amphibianark.org/) and Amphibian Ark is pleased to announce a call for proposals for a second round of Seed Grants in 2017.
These competitive $5,000 grants are intended to fund start-up rescue projects for species that cannot currently be saved in the wild. Successful proposals will re ect AArk values; please pay careful attention to the grant guidelines (below and also at www. amphibianark.org/aark-seed-grant/) for details on what types of projects are favored. Past grantees can be seen at the web link listed above.
A couple of changes have been made to the application and re- porting requirements this year, including the addition of a species action plan and husbandry guidelines being developed as part of the reporting process for successful applicants. We are also con- sidering programs which will initially work with a surrogate species in order to develop husbandry protocols for a more threatened species, as well as allowing for up to 20% of the funds applied
for to be used to support the acquisition of founder animals, if required.
Inquiries can be directed to Inquiries can be directed to Kevin Johnson, Taxon Officer - [email protected].
Important dates:
• grant application deadline: 1 November 2017
• grant decision/noti cation date: 15 November 2017
• winners must provide bank details by: 21 November 2017
• grant payment date: 1 December 2017
• Annual progress report, species action plan and husbandry
guidelines due 1 December 2018.
Priority Guidelines - please read very carefully!
This grant is NOT intended to fund:
• Workshops
• Educational Exhibits
- Project Overheard or Indirect Costs
Guidelines for Seed Grant applications can be downloaded from the AArk web site (www.amphibianark.org/pdf/AArk-Seed- Grant-2017.pdf).
AArk staff are available if you need assistance in formulating your proposal. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions. Each year several proposals have been rejected due to issues that could have been prevented!
