PUBLIC OR NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS; ZOOS, BOTANICAL GARDENS, HERBARIUMS, ARBORETUMS, AQUARIUMS, BIRD SANCTUARIES, NATURAL HABITAT PRESERVES, NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUMS, AND NATURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CENTERS WHICH OWN, HOUSE AND CARE FOR LIVING OR SYSTEMATICALLY ORGANIZED COLLECTIONS OF BIOLOGICAL SPECIMENS AND WHICH PRIMARILY PROVIDE SUCH SERVICES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON A REGULAR AND PREDICTABLE BASIS

Applications are available for funding under the Zoos, Botanical Gardens and Aquariums program. Grants will be awarded for a five year period, commencing on April 1, 2016, and expiring March 31, 2021.

Competitive applications to receive aid are required and must be completed and submitted no later than March 21, 2016. Funding for local assistance grants is made available through an appropriation from the State's Environmental Protection Fund.

For an application contact: website: http:// grantsgateway.ny.gov or call: Catherine Class (518) 474-0428