The ZOOfund for Kids program is a grant program assisting schools and non-profit organizations by providing an opportunity for children to attend a Zoo education class and experience wildlife and nature on a personal level.
Donor Name: Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden
State: Oklahoma
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline:
- Schools and Non-Profits: Ongoing
- Libraries: 01/31/2023
Size of the Grant: $2,000
Details:
The Oklahoma Zoological Society (OZS), a nonprofit organization supporting the OKC Zoo’s mission, provides these grants to offset the cost of zoo education programs. Grants are available for Pre-K to 12th grade students, libraries and non-profit youth and adult organizations on a competitive basis.
Funding Information
Applicants must not request more than $2,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Request must be from an Oklahoma based school, library or non-profit organization.
- For School and library applicants only, preference will be given to those with 80% or more of their students receiving free or reduced lunches.
- Applicants must request an education program at the OKC Zoo or an education outreach program provided by the OKC Zoo.
- School applications must include a letter on school letterhead, signed by the principal, acknowledging their school has applied for the ZFK grant.
- Final Report must be submitted.
Application Guidelines
- Schools: Schools must select one of two program options, either classes at the OKC Zoo (Pre K – 12) OR an outreach program(s) at awarded site. Schools may also apply for a bus allotment up to $150 per bus.
- Non-profit Organizations: Non-profit organizations must select one of two program options, either classes at the OKC Zoo (Pre-K – 12) OR an outreach program(s) at awarded site. Non-profits may also apply for a bus allotment up to $150 per bus.
- Libraries: Libraries are awarded outreach programs at their site only.
Grant Restrictions
- Funds cannot be used with any other Zoo or ZOOfriends specials or promotions.
- Food costs, overnight programs, rides and shows are not covered by these funds.
- Funds must be used by July 31, 2023 and cannot be carried over, held or transferred.
- Grants cover program and admission costs only. Bus allowance may not cover complete cost of transportation.
Additional Information
- The Oklahoma City Zoo reserves the right to pause or stop any awarded program in the instance it becomes unsafe for the animals, audience, instructor and/or biofacts.
- Programs may also be canceled due to severe weather.
- The Oklahoma City Zoo does not provide programs to private homes.
For more information, visit OCZBG.
