Conservation Action Now (CAN) Grant Program

The Conservation Action Now (CAN) Grant Program, initiated by the Oklahoma City Zoo, aims to support global conservation efforts by providing small grants up to $2,500 each. This program focuses on three key areas: Conservation Education, Scientific Research, and Species Preservation. By funding projects that raise awareness, conduct impactful research, and directly care for imperiled species, the zoo works to protect wildlife and their habitats, fostering healthier ecosystems for future generations.

Wild animal populations and healthy habitats are declining rapidly. The Oklahoma City Zoo is actively supporting and helping to expand the conservation of these imperiled species, habitats and their surrounding communities. One small, but wide-ranging, way to fulfill this mission is through the Zoo’s annual Conservation Action Now (CAN) small grant program.
The Zoo awards these competitive small grants each December in amounts up to $2,500 each. The selected projects span the globe and are based on their proposed ability to address the following conservation ideals:
Conservation Education – building an awareness of a conservation program that can effect change.Scientific Research – in-situ or ex-situ research projects that have a direct impact on conservation of an imperiled species or habitat in its native location.Species Preservation – direct care or work with an imperiled species in-situ or ex-situ which results in an improved capability to preserve that species in its native habitat.

Ineligibility

Requests will not be considered for salaries, with the exception of locally hired support staff.No more than 20% of awarded funds can be used towards travel expenses (travel expenses are defined as air and ground transportation).Awarded funds cannot be used for direct mail solicitations, funds reimbursement or annual campaigns.