Quick Summary
Name: Rob & Bessie Welder Wildlife Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $500,000+ |
| Grant Range | Not publicly specified |
| Average Grant | Not publicly specified |
| Application Method | Fixed Deadline |
Contact Details
- Website: https://www.welderwildlife.org
- Phone: (361) 364-2643
- Email: welderwildlife@welderwildlife.org
- Address: P.O. Box 1400, Sinton, TX 78387
Geographic Focus
The foundation operates the Welder Wildlife Refuge in South Texas and primarily supports wildlife research and conservation projects, with a focus on Texas and the broader North American region.
Funding Priorities
- Graduate student research fellowships in wildlife ecology and conservation biology
- Wildlife and natural resource research projects
- Conservation science and ecology studies
- Research conducted at or utilizing the Welder Wildlife Refuge facilities
- Studies focusing on Texas wildlife and ecosystems
What They Don't Fund
- Projects unrelated to wildlife research or conservation
- Undergraduate student projects (focuses on graduate-level research)
- Non-research activities
- Projects outside the natural sciences
Application Method
Applications are accepted through a structured fellowship program. Graduate students apply for research fellowships to conduct wildlife and ecology research at the Welder Wildlife Refuge. Applications typically have annual deadlines and require detailed research proposals, academic credentials, and faculty recommendations.
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