Houston, TX – [January 6, 2025] – The Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) is proud to announce the recipients of its latest round of grants, supporting a wide range of conservation, habitat restoration, and education efforts locally and internationally. These grants, totaling $25,000, underscore HSCF’s commitment to preserving wildlife and promoting the hunting heritage through impactful projects and programs.
Grant Recipients and Projects:
Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC): $5,000. This grant will support crucial stewardship projects in Texas, enhancing native habitats and promoting biodiversity. Key initiatives include:
- Indiangrass Preserve: Enhancements to public access, trail improvements, and a native seed nursery.
- Shrike Prairie: Habitat restoration to benefit pollinators and wildlife.
- Williams Prairie: Preservation of a biodiverse remnant prairie with mowed trails and invasive species management.
- Blazing Star Sanctuary: Development of a wetland habitat critical for migratory birds.
- Mary Manor Parcel: Habitat support for bird populations and regular waterfowl hunting opportunities.
Texas Wildlife Association Foundation (TWAF): $10,000. The grant will advance two impactful programs in the Houston area:
- Texas Youth Hunting Program (TYHP): Educating and mentoring young hunters to foster a lifelong appreciation for wildlife and conservation.
- Adult Learn to Hunt Program (ALHP): Providing hands-on experiences and education for adults interested in hunting and conservation practices.
Zambeze Delta Safaris: $10,000. This grant will fund the Zambezi Delta Conservation Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) in central Mozambique. The APU protects wildlife populations through:
- Ranger salaries, equipment, and training.
- Patrolling operations, including fuel costs for motorbikes, vehicles, and helicopters.
This effort is vital for safeguarding biodiversity and supporting the restoration of wildlife populations in the Zambezi Delta.
For more information about the HSCF grants program or to support these efforts, please visit https://hscfdn.org/giving-back/grants/ or contact HSCF at 713.623.8844
About Houston Safari Club Foundation
Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a powerful mission: To preserve the sport of hunting through education, conservation, and the promotion of our rich hunting heritage. Since 1999, HSCF has awarded 697 scholarships, totaling an impressive $3.2 million and has proudly invested over $4 million in youth education, shooting sports, and conservation initiatives, reflecting our unwavering commitment to preserving the future of wildlife and outdoor traditions. HSCF has also provided outdoor experiences and education for thousands of high school students. We are a dedicated community of hunters who take immense pride in our role as stewards of wildlife and wild places. We are also unwavering advocates for the Second Amendment. We are HSCF. We Hunt. We Give. To learn more: wehuntwegive.org.
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