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ASAG CONSERVATION AND RESEARCH GRANT (CRG)
Annual deadline for submission is December 1
Submit completed application to both Katie Vyas () and Sunny Nelson ()
Goal: Disperse funds raised by ASAG to projects that support research, field conservation, veterinary care, and husbandry of avian species. The findings and results of these efforts will be shared at the annual ASAG meeting to increase awareness of important avicultural research and conservation actions.
Eligibility: To be eligible for this grant, applicants must be a legal resident of the United States , be employed by an AZA (Association of Zoos and Aquariums) accredited institution and if awarded this grant in the past, have fulfilled their obligations to provide a summary of their project findings.
Title of Project:
1. Principal Investigator(s) Name and Title:
Institution/Organization:
Address:
Phone: E-mail:
2. Principal Investigator(s) Name and Title:
Institution/Organization:
Address:
Phone: E-mail:
3. Are you currently an employee at an AZA facility?
☐Yes Name of institution:______☐No
Project Categories (Please check all that apply). For each category checked below it is important to clearly describe this aspect of the program in all relevant sections of the application. For example, if “Conservation Education” is checked, the nature and scope of the effort, evaluation, etc. must be clearly described.
☐Avian husbandry
☐Avian health
☐Applied conservation / in-situ
☐Applied conservation / ex-situ
☐Aviculture workshops
☐Research in-situ (may include Nutrition, Welfare, Behavioral, Veterinary, etc.)
☐Research ex-situ (may include Nutrition, Welfare, Behavioral, Veterinary, etc.)
☐Animal welfare
☐Habitat management
☐Management/captive breeding (ex-situ)
☐Conservation education
☐Habitat management
☐Zoo population sustainability
☐Other - describe:______
Project Abstract – Limit to 1500 characters:
Is this project endorsed/sponsored by an American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA)
Conservation committee (e.g., SSP, TAG, CAP, SAG)?
☐Yes ☐No
If yes, please provide a letter of support from the relevant group.
Is this project endorsed by your institution’s ASAG IR? If yes, please provide statement of support or acknowledgement. In lieu of no ASAG IR, an institutional letter of support should be provided on Institution’s Letter head
☐Yes ☐No
Has this project or any of the Principal Investigators received previous funding from the ASAG Avian Conservation and Research Grant?
☐ Yes ☐No
If yes, were ASAG CRG Final Report Form and Summary Presentation Forms submitted for the project that was funded?
☐Yes ☐No (failure to submit a previous final report will disqualify the PI from receiving further funding)
Are there collaborating institutions or organizations involved in this proposal?
☐Yes ☐No
If yes, please list all project collaborators:
Are funds other than those requested from ASAG required to accomplish this project?
☐Yes ☐No
If yes, please list all other funding sources, the amounts requested from each and specify whether or not the funds have yet been secured.
Have all necessary permits/approvals been obtained for this project? If yes, list all relevant permits/approvals here, and include copies of each permit/approval with your application.
☐Yes ☐No ☐Not applicable
Is funding required before permits/approvals are granted? If yes, list all relevant permits/approvals here, and include copies of each permit/approval with your application if available.
☐Yes ☐No ☐Not applicable
If funded, within 6 months of the end of the 2 year grant term you will be required to submit the ASAG CRG Final Report Form which will include summary results/findings and documentation of grant supported expenses. You will also submit the ASAG CRG Summary Presentation Form with 3 high quality photos in.jpeg format. This summary and photos may be posted on the ASAG website and shared at the ASAG workshop (held at the annual AZA mid-year meeting). Do you agree to this condition?
☐Yes ☐No
Total funds requested from ASAG: $
Total project budget: $
I have read and agree to abide by the terms outlined in the ASAG Avian Conservation and Research Grant?
______Signature Date
PROJECT NARRATIVE
Use the following format to describe the proposed project. Please do not exceed the number of characters allowed in each section.
· Describe the project’s rationale, goals and objectives. What will be the project’s specific outcomes and benefits? Limit 4000 characters.
· Describe all of the participants in this project, what are their roles and what are their qualifications? Include resumes for Principal Investigator/s.
· Describe the methodology and design for this project and why it is appropriate. Limit to 4000 characters.
· Why do you consider this project to be timely and how does it address a critical need? How will this project support ASAG’s mission? Limit to 1000 characters.
· Outline the project schedule and date of completion.
· Describe how and when the results of this project will be disseminated?
· Explain how this project will be sustainable beyond the life of this grant?
· What metrics or evaluation system will be developed to ensure that the goals and objects of the project are being met? Limit to 2000 characters. How are you measuring the success of the project?
PROJECT BUDGET
ASAG Grant Items:
Description of Item / Method of Calculation / CostTotal Requested from ASAG: $
Non-ASAG Grant Items:
Description of Item / Method of Calculation / CostTotal non- ASAG Grant items: $
Budget Justification – Briefly describe why the major items listed above are necessary for completion of the project. Limit to 2000 characters.
*Please note that you will be required to submit a completed W-9 (W-8 for non-US residents) to receive reimbursement. ASAG will provide these forms for you*
Submit completed application to both Katie Vyas and Sunny Nelson