Harvey Weil Grants

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Harvey Weil Grants

The mission of the Harvey Weil Sportsman Conservationist Award is to support research and education in the conservation of natural resources. Priority is given to those projects involving marine and wildlife species and their habitats and to issues in support of recreational hunting and fishing. Since 1998 over $1,300,000 in grant funds have been awarded.

 

Approximate Timeline:
Grant application available online in August/September
Grant application due October 
Notice of award November/December
Funding received in the spring time at the Harvey Weil Dinner
Grant report due June 1st – a year after funds are awarded.

To determine if you may have a project that may qualify for funding, please look at our Guidelines for Rating Sheet.

Grant Applications & Reports

GRANT APPLICATIONS


The deadline to submit grant applications for 2026 is October 1, 2025 at noon.
 

Electronic grant submissions are accepted with the required signatures.

2026 Grant Application
2026 Grant Application (Word version)
Guidelines for Rating Sheet

GRANT REPORTS

The 2025 grant report is due on June 1, 2026. Organizations are not eligible to apply for another grant if their prior grant report is past due.

2025 Grant Report
2025 Grant Report (Word version)

Send your completed application and grant report to:


Lysa Chapman
Rotary Club of Corpus Christi
921 N. Chaparral, Ste. 210
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
361.882.8672 (O)
361.888.5579 (F)
admin@rotarycc.com
(electronic submission is preferred)

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Tomorrow, the Rotary Club of Corpus Christi continues a long-standing tradition with the Harvey Weil Sportsman Conservationist Award Dinner.This event honors individuals who have made a lasting impact on the land and waters of South Texas—those who give back far beyond what they take. It’s a celebration of stewardship, conservation, and the responsibility to protect the natural resources that define our region.Year after year, this evening brings together people who understand that conservation isn’t just about today—it’s about preserving something meaningful for generations to come.#Rotary #PeopleOfAction #CorpusChristi #Conservation #SouthTexas #HarveyWeil #ServiceAboveSelf ... See MoreSee Less
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