
Venomous Reptile Research Grant
Award Announcement
Each year since 2019, The Rattlesnake Conservancy has funded research projects that benefit the conservation of wild venomous reptile populations. Grant recipients are awarded up to $5,000 each year renewable for up to five years depending on project needs and funds availability.
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Applicants are encouraged to apply early in the research process and to explicitly detail how their research will benefit the conservation of wild populations. Ineligible projects include those focused solely on venom toxinology, systematics, or that include lethal collection of wild animals.
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Applications are due as a single PDF document by December 31st and must include:
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Project Narrative (<2500 Words)
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Project Budget
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Supervisor's Letter of Recommendation​​

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As a result of our annual Battle of the Buzztails fundraising event, priority funding for 2026 will go to projects focusing on timber rattlesnakes (Crotalus horridus), though projects focusing on other species are still encouraged to apply!
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To apply or for any questions, email aaustin@savethebuzztails.org