The International Marine Animal Trainers’ Association (IMATA) Conservation Fund provides financial support for projects of third-party nonprofit organisations working on marine animal conservation and related conservation issues. The Fund currently accepts nominations throughout the year.
About the IMATA Conservation Fund
The IMATA Conservation Fund was established to support conservation-oriented projects and promote communication, professionalism and cooperation among organisations and professionals working in marine animal science, conservation and education.
Supported Areas
Projects may address areas such as:
- Marine animal habitat conservation
- Species or individual animal conservation
- Marine conservation research
- Conservation education and awareness
- Interdisciplinary conservation initiatives
- Other projects that support IMATA’s conservation mission
Who Can Be Supported?
The Fund supports third-party nonprofit organisations whose mission and proposed projects are focused on conservation-oriented issues related to marine animal science and conservation.
However, NGOs should note that the nomination must be submitted by a current Active or Professional IMATA member. The nominated organisation must also have a designated organisational contact.
Application / Nomination
IMATA accepts Conservation Fund nominations throughout the year. Nomination applications require supporting documentation, including the completed application, letters of support, proof of nonprofit status, organisational support documentation and applicable permits. Completed nomination packets are submitted to IMATA’s Research and Conservation Committee by email.
Deadline
Open throughout the year.
How to Apply
Interested nonprofit organisations should first review the IMATA Conservation Fund requirements and determine whether they can be nominated by an eligible IMATA member.
Official Website / Application – IMATA Research Grant and Conservation Fund
Conclusion:The IMATA Conservation Fund may be relevant to nonprofit organisations working on marine animal conservation, habitat protection, conservation research and education. Since nominations must be submitted by eligible IMATA members, organisations should review the requirements carefully before pursuing this funding opportunity.
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