Project funding (global & local species conservation projects) of the Species Conservation Foundation Zoo Karlsruhe
The Species Conservation Foundation Zoo Karlsruhe supports species conservation projects worldwide and regionally for endangered animal species and their habitats, including research, monitoring, reintroduction, and environmental education.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
The foundation supports and co-finances measures worldwide as well as in the Baden-Württemberg region to protect endangered animal species and their habitats. Funding is provided for research and monitoring, reintroduction programs, as well as awareness-raising and environmental education initiatives.
Eligible expenses
- Research and monitoring costs
- Equipment for protective measures
- Personnel expenses
- On-site travel expenses
- Environmental education and awareness campaigns
Non-eligible expenses
- General administrative costs
- Infrastructure construction (e.g., building costs)
- Retroactive costs
Eligible to apply
- Non-profit Organizations
- Educational Institutions
- Public Institutions
Funding requirements
- Project must serve the protection of endangered animal species or habitats
- Proof of non-profit status or public status
- Existence of a scientifically based concept (research, monitoring, reintroduction)
- Clear objectives and success monitoring
- Projects globally or in Baden-Württemberg
Documents required for application
- Project description
- Financing plan
- Proof of non-profit status
- Resumes of project management
- Schedule
Evaluation criteria
- Relevance to species conservation
- Scientific quality of the concept
- Sustainability of the measure
- Involvement of local communities
Description
The Species Conservation Foundation Zoo Karlsruhe supports projects worldwide and in Baden-Württemberg aimed at protecting endangered animal species and their habitats. As a grant provider, it targets non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and public entities that present scientifically sound concepts for research, monitoring, reintroduction, or environmental education measures. Funding is provided for activities in the areas of environmental/nature conservation, climate protection, animal welfare, research & innovation, as well as education for sustainable development. The foundation continuously supports projects that demonstrate clear objectives and success monitoring, placing particular emphasis on the involvement of local communities and sustainable impacts on site. Examples of funded initiatives range from global programs for the protection of Humboldt penguins, hyacinth macaws, and red pandas to regional reintroduction projects for ospreys, hoopoes, and lynxes in Baden-Württemberg.
For an application, a detailed project description, a structured financing plan, and proof of non-profit status or public status are required. Eligible expenses include research and monitoring costs, equipment for protective measures, personnel expenses, local travel costs, as well as environmental education and awareness campaigns. General administrative costs, infrastructure investments, or retroactive expenses are not considered. Selection is based on relevance to species conservation, scientific quality, sustainability of measures, and involvement of local stakeholders. Applications can be submitted on an ongoing basis, allowing project sponsors to plan flexibly and receive prompt support for the preservation of endangered species and their habitats.
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