Supporting the local communities in coordination with Audubon Texas is the major objective of the foundation. Funding is provided to Audubon Texas to address state-wide and ecoregions priorities but the majority of our funds support the priorities of the local communities in which the funds were raised. This is accomplished by distributions to the respective local Audubon chapters. To give an opportunity for any of the Texas local chapters to fund activities and projects at the chapter and individual member level, each year we sponsor collaborative grants. The grants are given in coordination with a similar program through Audubon Texas. Grants support conservation projects (defined broadly to include education, citizen science, policy, habitat restoration) and provide an opportunity to engage chapter members and the public, in Audubon’s mission.
Collaborative Grants Awarded
2022 (see descriptions, reports due 12/23)
- Houston Audubon Society– MAPS Mist Nets
- Bexar Audubon Society – Kerrville Bird Observatory Network
- Travis Audubon Society – Baker Sanctuary Firebreak Restoration
- Rio Brazos Audubon Society – Lake Somerville State Park Bird Blind
- Audubon Dallas – Blackland Prairie Restoration
- Travis Audubon Society – After School Sanctuary Field Trips
2021 (see all reports)
- Travis Audubon: Blair Woods Bird Blind and Drip Water Feature
- Houston Audubon: Bolivar Peninsula Webcam Replacement
- Audubon Dallas: Blackland Prairie Restoration at Cedar Ridge
- Bexar Audubon: Bird City Promotional Activities
- Tyler Audubon: Bird Diversity Study of University of Texas at Tyler
- Rio Brazos Audubon Society: Nocturnal Flight Calls Monitoring Station
2015 (see all reports)
- Fire Hazard Abatement at Baker Sanctuary
- North Central Texas Master Birder Program Support
- Golden-cheeked Warbler Habitat Survey and Monitoring in the Southernmost Edwards Plateau Important Bird Area in 2015
- Native Plant Entrance Garden at the Heard Science Museum and Sanctuary
2014 (see all reports)
- Golden-cheeked Warbler Habitat Survey and Monitoring in Southernmost Edwards Plateau Important Bird Area
- Travis County Audubon Sanctuary Improvement
- Cedar Ridge Preserve Education App
- Blackland Prairie Raptor Center Bird Blind for Drip Water Feature
- Native Plants for the Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Butterfly Garden
- Materials for Education, Nature Awareness and Outreach in the Brazos Valley
- Avian Checklist Update McLennan County, Texas
2013
- Replacement and Reforestation of the Lost Pines Area
- American Bald Eagle Nesting Platform At Lake Waco
- Native Prairie Maze for Education At Connemara Meadow
- Expanding Diversity through Neighborhood Outreach at the Blair Woods Sanctuary
- Environmental Outreach and Education Program Support At Houston Audubon
2012
- Education Kiosk for the International Migratory Bird Day in Bexar County
- Irrigation System to Establish Restored Prairie At Connemara Meadow
- Native Plant Garden at the Jackie Arnold Education Center
- Environmental Outreach and Education Program At Houston Audubon
- A Special Issue of the Texas Panhandle Audubon Society Newsletter to Commemorate its 60th Anniversary
2011
- Prairie Restoration at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge
- Chimney Swift Tower and Education Kiosk at the Blair Woods Sanctuary
- Native plants For A Demonstration Garden Trail at Blackland Prairie Raptor Center
- Communication Support for the Southern Edwards Plateau IBA Initiative
- Supplies for Education and Community Outreach in Central Texas
2010
- Bird Viewing Blind And Educational Signage for North Bay Sanctuary
- Bird Viewing and Photo Blind for Huntsville State Park
- Chimney Swift Tower for Sabine Woods
- Chimney Swift Towers for Pedernales Falls State Park, Baker Sanctuary, and Dripping Springs Elementary
- Flying Wild Teacher Trainings and Curriculum
- Revising/reprinting the TX Panhandle bird checklist
- Education Activities for Title I Schools in Houston
2009
- Chimney Swift Tower Repairs
- South Texas Birding Multimedia Education Presentations
- Binoculars and Field Guides for Field Trips for Schoolchildren
- Eight Chimney Swift Towers with Education Signage.
- Chimney Swift Tower and Education Kiosk.
- Bird Feeders, Seed, and Checklists for Carleen Bright Arboretum.
- Research and Tracking of Purple Martin Populations with Geo-locator Technology
- Audubon Adventures Program for Fort Worth Educators
- Newsletter Production For Texas Panhandle Audubon Society
2008
- Website for Coastal Bend Audubon Society
- Chairs for Seating During Education Events and Classes at the Jackie Arnold Education Center
- Bird Blind at Abilene State Park
- Audubon Adventures Program for Fort Worth Educators
- Education and Outreach Supplies for Bastrop County
- Establishment of Native Garden at Blackland Prairie Raptor Center