Lois Webster Fund
Forecasted
Lois Webster Fund supports researchers and educators working on Colorado non-game wildlife, funding research and education to inform conservation and management of species and their habitats.
Funder: Denver Audubon
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typically $500–$5,000 for one year; $19,000 available in the 2026 cycle
Summary: Supports Colorado non-game wildlife research and education that advance conservation of species and their habitats.
Key Information: Applicants must have an eligible organizational affiliation and at least one additional organization contributing to the project.
Description
The Lois Webster Fund is a committee of Denver Audubon that supports Colorado non-game wildlife research and education projects leading to conservation of species and their habitats. Established in 1995 through gifts from Lois Webster’s friends and family on her 75th birthday, the fund relies on donor contributions to support conservation research, engage learners of all ages, and educate people about wildlife and threats to their populations.
The program emphasizes work that can influence management of vulnerable non-game species, biological communities, or their habitats. Supported projects include research on climate risks to Brown-capped Rosy Finches, drought and pollution effects on migrating songbirds, wildlife-conscious recreation planning in the San Luis Valley, and the conservation value of Homestake Valley wetlands. Its goals include providing information and techniques for restoring and managing wildlife habitats and populations.
