Education & Travel Grant 2023
(Research Grant below)
The Zoo and Wildlife Nutrition Foundation (ZWNF) is a non-profit organization established for the purpose of:
- contributing expertise and providing funds to support zoo and wildlife nutrition programs worldwide.
- furthering the science of zoo nutrition
- facilitating the dissemination of nutrition knowledge
- developing the next generation of zoo nutrition leaders
This Grant supports attendance at the ZWNF/Nutrition Advisory Group (NAG) Conference in conjunction with the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians, Sept 17-20 Nashville TN
This grant funding may be used to support travel and/or registration costsup to $500 total value. Travel should be completed specifically for ZWNF/NAG attendance and a final report will be expected within 3 months of that time.
To apply, submit a short proposal (1 page, excluding CV) including the following information:
– How will this program increase knowledge/skill base in animal nutrition?
– How will this program support/contribute to a current or future role in animal nutrition?
– Funding amount requested from ZWNF, with details of additional funding from other sources if required for attendance
– Curriculum vitae
Timelines:
- Call for Grants 5/8/23
- Proposals due 6/9/23
- Grant awardees announced 6/30/23
- Funding provided between 7/3 to 10/1/23
- Final report due by 12/31/23
Evaluation Criteria:
Proposals will be evaluated by members or designees of ZWNF and AZA NAG. Members or designees who could potentially benefit from grant funding will be excluded from the selection process. ZWNF board of directors and AZA NAG reviewers are not eligible for grant funding. Eligible proposals will be prioritized based the ZWNF’s and AZA NAG’s objectives. Grants will be awarded to institutions or organizations (not individuals) and contractual terms must be signed prior to grant award. Reimbursement of expenses (receipts are required) may be provided directly to the travel/education Grant recipient. Contract templates are available upon request.
Submit proposals to Barbara Henry, President, ZWNF, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45220, or via email at Barbara.henry@cincinnatizoo.org.
* Reports on projects or summaries will be viewable on the ZWNF section of the AZA NAG Website and will be included in the ZWNF annual report/updates. ZWNF must be acknowledged in all publications. A contract between the grantee and ZWNF will clearly state these requirements and use of funds. Organizations outside the US will need to provide additional documentation of tax exempt status and financial records.
Research Grant 2023
The Zoo and Wildlife Nutrition Foundation (ZWNF) is a non-profit organization established for the purpose of:
- contributing expertise and providing funds to support zoo and wildlife nutrition programs worldwide,
- furthering the science of zoo nutrition
- facilitating the dissemination of nutrition knowledge, and
- developing the next generation of zoo nutrition leaders
This grant supports basic or applied research in the area of zoo and wildlife nutrition
Grants may be funded up to $5000 to support research programs with no more than $250 allocated to travel expenses.
Examples of projects eligible for ZWNF Research Grant support include:
- animal studies evaluating nutrient intake and/or nutrient requirements
- evaluation of nutrient content of dietary items
- palatability studies and other effects of diet/nutrition on behavior
- development and/or validation of tools for nutritional assessment such as BCS methods
Examples of projects that are not eligible for ZWNF Research Grant support include:
- diet surveys without some component described above.
- studies examining animal physiology without a nutrition component.
Projects should be completed within 18 months of funding receipt. Interim and final reports will be expected (see Timelines below). Interim report will consist of a brief (no less than 1 paragraph) update on the current project status, the timeline for completion, and a photograph to be used in ZWNF reports. The final report will consist of a short (up to 1 page) report of the results of the project, detailed use of funds, dissemination of results, and a photograph to be used in ZWNF reports.
To apply, submit a short proposal (5 page max, excluding CV and IACUC documentation) including the information listed below.
- Title and Investigators
- Introduction with pertinent literature review
- Purpose Statement & Hypothesis
- Methods
- Experimental Design
- Analytical Methods
- Data Analyses
- Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) approval, if applicable
- Statement of importance to field
- CV for investigators
- Letter of support from all institutions involved with the protocol
- Description of funding amount requested, including details of what components will be supported by ZWNF funding
- Please provide details of funding from other sources if required for project completion
- Note that funds cannot be used for overhead expenses
- Dissemination plan
- Literature Cited
Timelines:
- Call for Grants 5/8/23
- Grant proposals due 7/21/23
- Grant awardees announced at ZWNF/NAG conference Sept 17-20, 2023
- Funding provided following contract finalization and signature
- Interim reports due 9/1/2024
- Final report due 18 months after funding provided
Evaluation Criteria:
Proposals will be evaluated by members or designees of ZWNF and AZA NAG. Members or designees who could potentially benefit from grant funding will be excluded from the selection process. ZWNF board of directors and AZA NAG reviewers are not eligible for grant funding. Eligible proposals will be prioritized based the ZWNF’s and AZA NAG’s objectives.
Submit proposals and questions to Barbara Henry, President, ZWNF, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45220, or via email at Barbara.henry@cincinnatizoo.org.
* Reports on projects or summaries will be viewable on the ZWNF section of the AZA NAG Website and will be included in the ZWNF annual report/updates. ZWNF must be acknowledged in all publications, papers, posters, presentations and other materials generated by the recipient. ZWNF logo should be used in all visual media (e.g. poster, presentation). A contract between the grantee and ZWNF will clearly state these requirements and use of funds. Organizations outside the US will need to provide additional documentation of tax exempt status and financial records.
