Conservation of Reptiles & Amphibians Grant
Conservation of Reptiles & Amphibians Grant supports researchers carrying out conservation projects to protect reptiles, amphibians, and their ecosystems through education, breeding, and habitat preservation.
Funder: Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians
Due Dates: January 15, 2027 (Annual proposal deadline)
Funding Amounts: $1,500 award; research expected to be completed within 12 months
Summary: Supports projects focused solely on conserving and preserving reptiles, amphibians, and their ecosystems.
Key Information: Recipients must share results at the ARAV annual conference or in the Journal of Herpetological Medicine and Surgery.
Description
The Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians (ARAV) offers this grant through its Conservation & Research Committee to advance reptile and amphibian conservation locally, nationally, and internationally. The program focuses solely on the conservation and preservation of these animals, promoting the protection of species and ecosystems through education, captive breeding, and habitat preservation.
Supported conservation work may address captive management, husbandry and propagation, sustainability, anti-poaching, wildlife management, ecosystem health, conservation education and outreach, or water projects. Proposals are assessed for scientific value, conservation relevance, and feasibility, with priority given to submissions from ARAV members. The program expects funded research to produce results that recipients share with the herpetological veterinary community through an ARAV conference presentation or journal publication.
