The Environmental Fund of Texas aims to preserve natural habitats, particularly those under critical threat, by fostering collaboration among organizations and funders. Established in 2017 by G.P. “Buzz” Avery and the Austin Community Foundation, their vision encompasses vibrant ecosystems and the protection of lands, waters, native plants, and animals across the state.
The Environmental Fund of Texas: Tier 2 - EFT Priority Projects focuses on addressing threats to natural environments in Texas, particularly in water, natural areas, and native wildlife. The grant prioritizes projects that protect natural water sources, steward ecologically functional natural areas, sustain native wildlife, and empower public engagement and action towards environmental issues. It supports a range of initiatives from restoration of native vegetation in freshwater habitats and imperiled ecosystems to technical guidance for landowners on conserving at-risk wildlife. The fund also emphasizes environmental education and public engagement, supporting projects that raise awareness of environmental issues, provide hands-on experiences with nature, and build a future generation of environmental activists.