Each proposal submitted will be evaluated on scientific value, conservation relevance, and feasibility of proposal. ARAV members will be given priority.
The Association of Reptiles and Amphibian Veterinarians has opened its call for proposals for a new grant that will focus on the conservation and preservation of reptiles and amphibians. The 2024 ARAV Conservation of Reptiles & Amphibians Grant has just two objectives:
- To advance and support conservation of reptiles and amphibians locally, nationally and internationally; and
- To promote the conservation of all reptilian and amphibian species and their ecosystems through education, captive breeding and preservation of reptilian and amphibian habitats.
According to the association, the $1500 grant will help to fund conservation projects for reptiles and amphibians, including:
- Captive management, husbandry and propagation
- Sustainability
- Anti-poaching
- Wildlife management
- Ecosystem health
- Conservation education and outreach
- Water projects
Each proposal submitted will be evaluated on scientific value, conservation relevance, and feasibility of proposal. ARAV members will be given priority. The research should last no longer than 12 months in duration with semi-annual updates required. those who receive funding are expected to present their findings at the ARAV annual conference, or publish the data in the Journal of Herpetological Medicine and Surgery.
Ceratophrys ornata. Photo by Rosa Jay/Shutterstock
The deadline for proposals is January 15, 2024 and funding decisions will be announced May 1. 2024. For more information on how to apply for the grant, please visit the Association of Reptiles and Amphibian Veterinarians website.
