Project Grant MG257969OMS25
- The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden will receive $1,826,211 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the National Leadership Grants program (CFDA 45.312) for a project grant running from September 2021 through August 2024. The Zoo will partner with five other organizations to establish the American Institute of Rhinoceros Science to conduct research on priority areas of rhinoceros health. The project will produce management recommendations to monitor and control rhinoceros...
- The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded a $1,082,289 National Leadership Grant to Zoo New England (ZNE) to develop capacity for zoos to use genetics research to study and improve the health of animal populations in zoo care. The three-year project (September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2027) will bring together veterinarians, pathologists, population managers, geneticists, and software experts to develop health data standards, protocols, and training for uniform biospecimen...
- The Zoological Society of Cincinnati, doing business as the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, received a $1,315,931 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) National Leadership Grants (CFDA 45.312) program. The three-year grant supports research to address critical reproductive challenges facing threatened and endangered bear species. Key activities include evaluating and implementing innovative reproductive monitoring techniques, establishing best practices...
- The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden received a $1,464,435 Project Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the National Leadership Grants (CFDA 45.312) program. The grant will fund the evaluation and expansion of the Coexistence Impact Fellowship Program, which aims to build the capacity of conservation leaders rooted in local communities while engaging the zoo's staff around the organization's mission. Through the program, fellows will receive training in...
- The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden will receive $842,775 under a Project Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services' National Leadership Grants program (CFDA 45.312) to conduct research improving the conservation of threatened oak tree species. The Zoo will work to establish cryobanked collections of stem cell and tissue cultures from six threatened oak species, which will support more efficient conservation efforts for these plants in the future. As part of this...
- The Saint Louis Zoo received a $670,895 Project Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services' Museums for America (CFDA 45.301) program to establish a second biobanking location at the Zoo's WildCare Park. This will allow the Zoo to expand its capacity for reproductive research and conservation management of endangered ungulate species, such as banteng and addax. Once completed, the biobank will make biomaterials available for research, propagation, and conservation purposes...
- The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded a $1,480,506 National Leadership Grants for Museums (CFDA 45.312) Project Grant to the Zoological Society of Cincinnati, doing business as the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens. This three-year research project aims to improve breeding success among zoo-housed cats, using jaguars and leopards as models. The project will utilize assisted reproductive technologies to assess the reproductive health of female cats and propagate...
- The Denver Zoological Foundation, Inc. was awarded a $586,436 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Museums for America (CFDA 45.301) federal grant program. The grant will fund the incorporation of interpretive experiences across all 12 zones within the Tropical Discovery building at the Denver Zoo. The project will develop and implement innovative approaches to engage visitors and motivate them to conserve tropical habitats, including interpretive...
- The Woodland Park Zoological Society, doing business as Woodland Park Zoo, was awarded a $507,070 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Museums for America (CFDA 45.301) program. The grant will support the development and implementation of a Conservation Leadership Program at the zoo. The program will equip approximately 28 zoo supervisors and project managers with the knowledge and skills to apply equity, inclusion, and anti-racist practices to the zoo's...
- The John Ball Zoo was awarded a $521,288 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Museums for America (CFDA 45.301) program. The grant will fund the creation of a new interpretive experience as part of the zoo's African expansion. This will involve the design and development of updated static signage and interactive elements focused on educating visitors about the displayed species, their habitats, African cultures, and conservation threats....
The Omaha Zoological Society, doing business as the Henry Doorly Zoo, was awarded a $1,428,563 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the National Leadership Grants program (CFDA 45.312). The grant, with a performance period from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2028, aims to safeguard the genetic diversity and reproductive health of rhinoceros populations. Key objectives include: 1) establishing a consortium model for data-driven pairings to maximize genetic diversity and improve population management, 2) expanding the scope of preserved genetic materials through enhanced biobanking efforts, and 3) advancing assisted reproductive technology to overcome natural breeding challenges and improve reproductive success. The project results are expected to augment the zoo's conservation capabilities by providing cutting-edge genetic and assisted reproductive tools to help maintain healthy, sustainable rhino populations. The strategies developed will also serve as a management template for other endangered species, extending the project's impact beyond rhinoceros conservation.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $696.6k | 9/16/25 |