Funding Opportunities

We are excited to announce that the SAFE Monarch Habitat Grants are officially available! We would like to give a major thank you to the Virginia Zoo and the Turtle Back Zoo in conjunction with the Zoological Society of New Jersey and the Turtle Back Biodiversity Fund for their generous donations to continue support for this opportunity! 

Please review the Request for Proposals and Application if you are interested in this funding opportunity. 

Projects should focus on at least one of three main categories:

1. Zoo and aquarium property-level habitat enhancement or establishment

2. Community-level habitat enhancement or establishment. 

3. Hosting events to distribute pollinator plants.

Application Deadline: March 13, 2026

8 total projects were funded with last year's grant, supported by the Turtle Back Zoo and Zoological Society of New Jersey. Please do not hesitate to reach out with questions.