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ARAV Conservation of Reptiles & Amphibians Grant

Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians

Funding Amount

$1,500

Deadline

Expected ~January

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Current deadline
January 15, 2027
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: January

From the program guidelines: “Submit Proposal: Submit completed application by the annual deadline”

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

  • Research should be completed in 12 months
  • Semi-annual updates required during project
  • Recipients must either present results at the ARAV annual conference OR publish in the Journal of Herpetological Medicine and Surgery (JHMS)

Overview

Objectives

  • To advance and support conservation of reptiles and amphibians locally, nationally, and internationally
  • To promote conservation of all reptilian and amphibian species and their ecosystems through education, captive breeding, and preservation of reptilian and amphibian habitats

Award Details

Project Duration: 12 months with semi-annual updates required

Funding Focus

The ARAV Conservation & Research Committee grants fund conservation-based projects involving reptiles and/or amphibians with focus on:

  • Captive management, husbandry, and propagation
  • Sustainability
  • Anti-poaching
  • Wildlife management
  • Ecosystem health
  • Conservation education and outreach
  • Water projects

Priority Areas

  • Proposals submitted by ARAV members are given priority

Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated based on:

  • Scientific value
  • Conservation relevance
  • Feasibility of proposal

Requirements

  • Research should be completed in 12 months
  • Semi-annual updates required during project
  • Recipients must either present results at the ARAV annual conference OR publish in the Journal of Herpetological Medicine and Surgery (JHMS)

How to Apply

Application Instructions

  1. Download Application: Complete grant application form available on the ARAV website
  2. Submit Proposal: Submit completed application by the annual deadline
  3. Required Materials: See complete Conservation of Reptiles & Amphibians Grant Application for full details and submittal instructions
  4. Timeline:
    • Deadline for proposal submission: January 15 (annually)
    • Funding decisions made by: May 1

Application Form

A complete Conservation of Reptiles & Amphibians Grant Application document is available for download with detailed instructions.

What Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2022 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians reported $24K in grants for 2024 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2022, its most recent itemized filing.

Grants in 2022
1
Total given
$5,393
Median grant
$5,393
  • By dollars: New Jersey 100%. Top recipient cities: New Brunswick, NJ.

Example grants

  • Rutgers University · New Brunswick, NJ

    Conservation and research grant

    $5,393

IRS Form 990, 2022. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Wildlife
  • Environmental conservation

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