The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) is focused on conserving wildlife and wild places, emphasizing that this mission is deeply connected to environmental and social justice issues. They strive for the equitable inclusion of diverse physical, social, and cultural identities, highlighting the importance of cultivating racial and ethnic diversity within their organizations to better reflect and respond to the communities they serve.
The grant program focuses on supporting the implementation of SAFE species program plans, leveraging collaborative approaches that align with existing regional or global recovery, action, and/or management plans for specific endangered species. It targets AZA members, offering multi-year awards that significantly exceed current funding levels to enhance species conservation efforts. The program emphasizes the need for proposals to be associated with approved SAFE species programs, highlighting a structured process for considering new species programs prior to application submission.
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