Active SLED Opportunity · NEW YORK · NEW YORK

    Zoos, Botanical Gardens and Aquaria Operational Support

    Issued by Parks Recreation & Historic Preservation, NYS Office of
    stateRFPnew yorkSol. 2134672
    Open · 44d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    44
    due Jul 17, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    May 8, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    new york
    state
    NAICS CODE
    712130
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    Grant opportunity for operational support of zoos, botanical gardens, and aquaria in New York State for a 3-year period starting April 2026. Funding supports maintenance, collections care, and educational programs.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    2134672
    Type / RFx
    RFP
    Level
    state
    Published Date
    May 8, 2026
    Due Date
    July 17, 2026
    NAICS Code
    712130AI guide
    Jurisdiction
    new york
    Agency
    Parks Recreation & Historic Preservation, NYS Office of

    Description

    NYS FY2026 - ZOOS, BOTANICAL GARDENS and AQUARIA OPERATIONAL SUPPORT GRANT PROGRAM (ZBGA OS). Applications will be for a 3-year agreement. Contracts timeframe will be April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2029, being active yearly, initial first period from State Fiscal Year SFY 2026-27. HOW TO APPLY visit our ZBGA OS website: https://parks.ny.gov/grants/zoos-botanical-gardens-aquaria-operational-support-grant-program OVERVIEW This is a request for applications for the Zoos, Botanical Gardens, and Aquaria Operational (ZBGA OS) Support Grant Program. These eligibility-based grants provide eligible local governments and not-for-profit organizations with timely and stable annual funding to maintain, operate, and secure permanent collections of natural specimens, and to offer robust educational programs interpreting those collections. Applicants will be evaluated based on the administrative and fiscal strength of their organization, the quality and care of its collections, and the level of service to the public. Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: https://parks.ny.gov/grants/zoos-botanical-gardens-aquaria-operational-support-grant-program

    Key dates

    1. May 8, 2026Published
    2. July 17, 2026Responses Due

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    SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.

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