The SeaWorld & Busch Gardens
Conservation Fund works with hundreds of organizations,
both big and small, around the world. All of
these groups share a common goal - protecting animals, people and
places. Aiming to achieve long-term conservation
success, we support projects that are:
- Science-based
- Solution-driven
- Community-oriented
The Fund has no set minimum or maximum grant amount. In the past, however, the Fund
has supported projects ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 for a one-year term. We encourage
organizations to simultaneously seek additional funding from other sources if necessary
to complete the objectives of the project. The Fund will consider multi-year proposals,
as many worthy conservation and research efforts require multiple years to achieve
results and positive impact. All projects receiving a grant award should expect
a site visit by a Fund representative. Grant awards must be accepted and funded
by April 1 of the following year.
Capital expenditures:
The value/utility of major capital investments such as construction of a new facility and computer network infrastructures is long-term. The Fund is unable to support such investments that would outlive the specific project/initiative that the Fund is being asked to support.
The value/utility of major capital investments such as construction of a new facility and computer network infrastructures is long-term. The Fund is unable to support such investments that would outlive the specific project/initiative that the Fund is being asked to support.
Who should apply:
The Fund accepts online applications from 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations based in the U.S., non-U.S. based non-profit organizations, governmental entities, accredited universities and research centers, and AZA- or AMMPA-accredited institutions. Applications from individuals not affiliated with any of the entities listed above will not be accepted. In addition, applications are discouraged from university/college students working on projects as part of a degree (e.g., research for a thesis). As with all proposals receiving Fund support, the project must have broad community/constituency support and be based on legitimate scientific and conservation principals.
The Fund accepts online applications from 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations based in the U.S., non-U.S. based non-profit organizations, governmental entities, accredited universities and research centers, and AZA- or AMMPA-accredited institutions. Applications from individuals not affiliated with any of the entities listed above will not be accepted. In addition, applications are discouraged from university/college students working on projects as part of a degree (e.g., research for a thesis). As with all proposals receiving Fund support, the project must have broad community/constituency support and be based on legitimate scientific and conservation principals.
