Notice of Intent to Apply

Tier I + Zoological 2026 Application Cycle

Submitting this form is not a requirement. However, submitting it will allow your organization to be assigned a Lead Reviewer in early April. Organizations who do not submit this Intent to Apply form, will be assigned a Lead Reviewer after Tier I applications close on May 30.

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* 1. Name of organization applying to the Tier I + Zoological grant category.

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* 2. In which grant category does your organization currently receive ZAP funding?
In order to be eligible for Tier I funding, applicant must have either received Tier II funding for the previous 3 consecutive years or be a current Tier I grant recipient AND have three-year qualifying expenditures averaging $390,000.

Tier I + Zoological

Tier II

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* 3. Please enter the contact information for the person at your organization who will coordinate the details of the Lead Reviewer site-visit with ZAP staff and/or Tier I + Zoological Advisory Board member.

First and Last Name

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Email Address

Phone Number

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* 4. I have reviewed and understand the ZAP Tier I + Zoological eligibility criteria. (CLICK HERE to review the ZAP 1031 policy in detail.)

Yes

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* 5. I confirm that the organization listed above intends to apply to the Tier I + Zoological grant category for the 2026 grant cycle.

YES

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* 6. I understand that setting up a site-visit with a ZAP Advisory Board Member does not guarantee funding.

Yes