New York State Contract Reporter #ZBGA-OS-2026

Grant for Operational Support of Zoos, Botanical Gardens, and Aquaria in New York State

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation is offering a grant opportunity to support the operations of zoos, botanical gardens, and aquaria across New York State. - Government Buyer: - New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation (NYS OPRHP), Grants Division - Contracting office located at 625 Broadway, Albany, NY - Eligible Applicants: - Local governments and not-for-profit organizations operating in New York State - Products/Services Requested: - Operational and educational support services for zoos, botanical gardens, and aquaria - Annual funding for maintenance, operation, and security of permanent collections of natural specimens - Support for educational programs interpreting those collections - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Applicants evaluated on administrative and fiscal strength, quality and care of collections, and public service - No specific OEMs, vendors, or product part numbers required; this is a grant for operational support, not a procurement of goods - Funding is eligibility-based and covers a three-year period - Place of Performance: - Statewide across New York, with contracting office in Albany

Description

This solicitation is a request for applications for the Zoos, Botanical Gardens, and Aquaria Operational Support Grant Program for New York State Fiscal Year 2026. The program provides eligibility-based grants to local governments and not-for-profit organizations to maintain, operate, and secure permanent collections of natural specimens and offer educational programs interpreting those collections. The contract term is for three years, from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2029. Applicants will be evaluated based on administrative and fiscal strength, quality and care of collections, and level of public service.

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