The Chicago Zoological Society's mission encompasses advancing conservation efforts, promoting the welfare of animals, inspiring public engagement with wildlife and nature, and fostering a deeper understanding of the connection between people and the natural world. Through leadership in conservation science, the society aims to protect wildlife and habitats globally.
The grant, administered by the Chicago Zoological Society through the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) Endangered Species Fund, emphasizes conservation and research projects targeting specific threatened, vulnerable, or endangered species, or habitats of high biological value or substantial threat, as identified by the IUCN Red List. Priority is given to projects that offer clear, measurable outcomes and can demonstrate best conservation strategies through quantitative assessment of population and environmental status. The program supports initiatives that foster sustainable interactions between local communities and targeted species. Eligible applicants include SSC Specialist Group Chairs and Officers, AZA/WAZA Chairs and Officers, along with all interested researchers, each limited to one proposal per funding cycle. Funding ranges from approximately $1,000 to $7,000 for small-scale projects, explicitly excluding costs related to international travel.
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