Wildlife, Conservation and Animal Science Awards
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Wildlife, Conservation and Animal Science Awards support organizations studying native wildlife, restoring South Texas habitats, and researching animal disease and genetics to advance conservation and health.
Funder: Robert J. Kleberg, Jr. and Helen C. Kleberg Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Spring deadline) | September 2027 (Fall deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typically single-year awards; 2025 awards were $100,000–$300,000, including one three-year award
Summary: Supports native wildlife research and habitat restoration in South Texas, alongside animal disease, genetics, and health studies.
Key Information: Organizations may apply once a year; animal shelters, zoos, and local rehabilitation efforts require previous Foundation funding.
Description
The Robert J. Kleberg, Jr. and Helen C. Kleberg Foundation supports applied research and habitat restoration that fill critical knowledge gaps for native wildlife, primarily in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas. Priorities include native plant establishment, ecosystem integrity, Nearctic-Neotropical migratory bird stopover habitats, and endangered or sensitive species endemic to the region. Projects addressing threats to South Texas wildlife and habitats, habitat protection, and culturally significant natural heritage are also of interest.
The animal science component supports research on the diagnosis, effective treatment, and prevention of animal diseases, primarily in cattle and horses. It also supports animal genome and genetic mechanism studies, and research contributing to improved animal or human health. Wildlife conservation requests use the General Application; medical animal research studies use the Medical Research Study Application.
