APPLICANTS MUST BE 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 organizations not currently receiving funding under the Zoos, Botanical Gardens and Aquariums program. Eligible institutions may receive an introductory grant of $15,000 per fiscal year until the next application cycle starting April 1, 2013.

Competitive applications to receive aid are required and must be postmarked no later than March 20, 2012. Funding for local assistance grants is made available through an appropriation from the State's Environmental Protection Fund.

For an application contact: website: http://www.nysparks.com/ or call: Catherine Class (518) 474-0428 or write to: Catherine Class, Program Manager, Bureau of Grants Management, at the above address