Quick Summary
Name: Zoo Miami Foundation Inc Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $273,850 (2024) |
| Grant Range | Up to $5,000 per grant |
| Average Grant | Not specified |
| Application Method | Fixed Deadline (Annual cycle: April 1 - June 1) |
Contact Details
Website: https://www.zoomiami.org/zoo-miami-wildlife-conservation-grants
Phone: 305-255-5551
Email:
Address: 12400 SW 152nd Street, Miami, FL 33177
Geographic Focus
International scope - funds wildlife conservation projects worldwide. In 2018, received 54 applications from 28 different countries. Funds projects locally (Florida) and internationally.
Funding Priorities
- Wildlife conservation and natural ecosystem preservation
- Species present at Zoo Miami or in their local Florida environment (preference)
- Projects involving or benefiting local communities
- Projects that can involve Zoo Miami staff
- Wildlife rehabilitation centers
- Anti-poaching patrol forces
- Endangered species recovery programs
- Habitat preservation programs
- Projects involving humane treatment of animals
Past funded projects include:
- Genetic profiling of Shovel-Nosed Salamanders
- Wildlife rehabilitation centers in Belize and Guatemala
- Anti-poaching patrols in Tanzania and Sri Lanka
- Tree kangaroo recovery in Papua New Guinea
- Caribbean iguana species recovery
- Habitat preservation (e.g., Kibale Fuel Wood Project, Uganda)
What They Don't Fund
- Projects where funds are used solely for travel expenses
- Entrance fees only
- Staff salaries only
- Fuel costs only
Application Method
Fixed annual deadline: Applications accepted April 1 - June 1 annually. Awardees notified September 1.
Eligibility: Individuals, governmental organizations, or non-profit organizations may apply. Previous awardees encouraged to reapply.
Requirements:
- Applications must be in English and typewritten/word-processed
- Must include contact name, phone number, and email
- One application per project/organization/entity
- Recipients must submit detailed completion report with financial statement and summary of accomplishments
Maximum request: $5,000 per grant
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