Kleberg Foundation: Wildlife, Conservation, and Animal Science Grant

The Robert J. Kleberg, Jr. and Helen C. Kleberg Foundation grant program aims to support organizations and projects that align with Bob and Helen Kleberg's vision of wildlife conservation, habitat restoration, and advancements in animal science. The program has a strong interest in projects that:

• Conduct applied research filling critical knowledge gaps for wildlife conservation.
• Support habitat restoration that benefits native wildlife, with a special focus on South Texas.
• Investigate the stopover habitats of migratory birds and the conditions of endangered or sensitive species native to the South Texas area.
• Address potential threats to wildlife or their habitats in South Texas, including habitat restoration and protection efforts, and preserving culturally significant natural heritage.
• Advance studies in animal science, especially those related to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases in cattle and horses, as well as research into animal genomes and genetic mechanisms that can improve animal or human health.

The Foundation generally does not support capital projects and requires a preliminary conversation and possibly a pre-request before considering such requests. Capital projects are usually only considered if 50% of the project's cost is already covered by other sources. Additionally, the Foundation is open to naming opportunities associated with grants but discourages commemorations in the form of gifts or tokens towards the Foundation, its board members, or staff. Funding is highly competitive, with a preference for organizations previously supported by the Foundation.