BOWLING FOR RHINOS
CONSERVATION RESOURCE GRANT
Application Instructions
AAZK will only consider complete proposals received no later than June 1 for funding.
A. You must submit the following items:
1. AAZK Bowling for Rhinos Conservation Resource Grant application form, completed in English (3 pages maximum)
2. Your resume (3 pages maximum)
3. Unless you are the Executive Director, a letter of recommendation from the executive director of your zoo or conservation organization, and/or a letter from an Advisor if you are a student
B. Projects should meet criteria in one of the following four categories:
1. In-situ Rhino Conservation and Research – field research or conservation project focusing on African or Asian rhino species
2. In-situ Community, Educational, or Medical Program – community education, school support or medical programs in Africa or Asia
3. In-situ Species Conservation – field research or conservation project that focuses on any species sharing the same ecosystem with Javan, Sumatran, Black, or White Rhino
4. Ex-situ Rhino Conservation and Research – zoological research project on a rhino species that partners with a rhino conservation entity operating in Asia or Africa, combined with a tangible benefit to an in-situ conservation project
C. You need not be an AAZK member or affiliated with AAZK in order to apply, however preference may be given to AAZK Members or Conservation Partners.
D. Award announcements will be made on July 1st.
Send all application material to:
Maryann.cisneros@aazk.org