BORDERLANDS RESEARCH FOUNDATION
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The Borderlands Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives in Texas, with a total of $621.4K in grants paid in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, providing grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE MISSION OF THE BORDERLANDS RESEARCH FOUNDATION IS TO SUPPORT THE BORDERLANDS RESEARCH INSTITUTE BY ADVANCING OUR UNDERSTANDING, APPRECIATION, AND CONSERVATION OF THE CHIHUAHUAN DESERT BORDERLANDS THROUGH SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATIONS, STUDENT TRAINING, AND SHARING INFORMATION WITH OUR STAKEHOLDERS.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
$685.2K
51%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BORDERLANDS RESEARCH FOUNDATION?
No. BORDERLANDS RESEARCH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BORDERLANDS RESEARCH FOUNDATION give?
BORDERLANDS RESEARCH FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are BORDERLANDS RESEARCH FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BORDERLANDS RESEARCH FOUNDATION fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $685 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BORDERLANDS RESEARCH FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, BORDERLANDS RESEARCH FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $621 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BORDERLANDS RESEARCH FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, BORDERLANDS RESEARCH FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BORDERLANDS RESEARCH FOUNDATION?
BORDERLANDS RESEARCH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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