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Meta Alice Keith Bratten Foundation State Parks Competitive Grants

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Funding Amount

$1,000 - $5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Meta Alice Keith Bratten Foundation State Parks Competitive Grants

Status: Active competitive grant program

Geographic Scope: Texas (statewide state parks)

Funding Source: Meta Alice Keith Bratten Foundation with matching funds from Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation

Focus Areas:

  • Enhanced visitor experiences at state parks

  • Improved habitat to benefit wildlife

  • Interpretive programming and education

  • Trail improvements and accessibility

  • Birdwatching and wildlife viewing enhancements

  • Night sky viewing opportunities

  • Facilities improvements

    • Award Details:

  • Individual grants range from $1,000 to $5,000

  • Projects funded in 2016 had total grants of $52,000+ across 17 state parks

  • Projects funded in 2017 had total grants of $50,000+ across 17 state parks

  • TPWF matches the Meta Alice Keith Bratten Foundation contribution dollar-for-dollar

    • Eligibility & Requirements:

  • State parks submit competitive applications

  • Engaging volunteer labor required to provide non-monetary match

  • Projects must provide higher quality visitor experience or wildlife habitat improvement

    • Grant Cycle History:

  • Multiple rounds offered in 2016, 2017, and 2018

  • Second year (2017) grant cycle completed

  • Additional rounds offered in subsequent years

    • Contact Information:

  • Adelaide Leavens, President, Meta Alice Keith Bratten Foundation (Fort Worth)

  • Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation

  • 6220 Gaston Avenue, Ste. 700, Dallas, TX 75214

  • Phone: 214.720.1478

  • Email: info@tpwf.org

    • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    recreationenvironmental-conservationwildlife

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