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Wild Futures Grants
Our Mission
The Indianapolis Zoo’s mission is to protect nature and inspire people to care for our world. A cornerstone in advancing that mission is the Zoo’s support of conservation activities that protect species (plants, animals and fungi) and ecosystems. The Zoo extends its reach through financial support and collaborative involvement with various organizations, researchers and conservationists. Their dedicated work aims to safeguard unique species and their environments for the benefit of future generations.
Express Interest for Wild Futures: Small Conservation Grants.
This year, the Indianapolis Zoo will launch Wild Futures: Small Conservation Grants, one-time awards of up to $5,000. The Indianapolis Zoo recognizes the value that smaller grants can bring to conservationists. The Wild Futures grants also aim to support students and early career professionals with projects that further conservation.
These awards are open to all applicants affiliated with a non-profit, government agency, university or a foreign not-for-profit equivalent. The Zoo does not offer conservation grants to unaffiliated individuals.
Wild Futures projects can span the entire conservation process, from species discovery or rediscovery to species assessment, planning and action, as well as communication and networking.
Application Guidelines
Expressions of interest will be accepted until March 31, 2025. Selected projects will be invited to submit a formal application the week of April 14, 2025. Please click the Express Interest button to complete the form.