GDC Email Updates
GDC Email Updates are distributed to subscribers on a bi-monthly basis. Emails include grants education topics, funding opportunities, trainings, and other items of interest.
September - October 2024
Grants Education: Finding Funders
You've got a great project that needs funding. What research do you need to do to find the right grant funders? Check out our tips in the "Identifying Potential Funders" tab on the Grant Writing 101 page.
DSHS Data Resources
The Center for Health Statistics (CHS) is the data collection and reporting arm of DSHS. Its Texas Health Data dashboard includes vital events, population health, and disease prevalence. As a grant seeker, CHS is a free source of current health data in Texas. Information about public health infrastructure, non-military hospitals, and health professionals is also available. Use CHS Data to help write your next grant’s Statement of Need. The GDC Data Resources page includes additional data sets to support your work.
2024 AARP Livable Communities Workshop
Free, two-day online event on October 16 and 17 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. CST. This virtual workshop will explore how local leaders can design for people of all ages in urban, suburban, and rural communities. The event explores four core themes - housing, transportation, public spaces, and community engagement. Learn more and sign up here.
Braiding and Layering Funding for Sustainability
The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) shares resources on addressing complex issues by using multiple funding streams to support a common initiative. Read the white papers for case examples and best practices for sustainable funding of transportation, food insecurity, and housing initiatives.
Free Training and Resources
September 10: Introduction to Fundraising Planning | Candid
September 19: Winning Giving Tuesday and Year-End Fundraising | CauseVox
On Demand: Before you Put Pen to Paper: 5 Steps to Prepare for your First or Next Grant | Qgiv
Resource: Infographics: The New Grant Proposal? | Hayday Services
Private Funding Announcements
Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood (September 30, 2024, Letter of Intent)
Grants to support development projects and promising research that appear likely to improve the welfare of young children, from infancy through 7 years. Award: See the website for past recipients. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Daniel and Barbara Chapman Trust: Chapman Prize (September 30, 2024)
The Chapman Prize annually recognizes and honors the efforts and achievements of individuals and organizations who significantly contribute to American society. The 2024 theme is health and wellness. Contributions may include providing access to quality and affordable health care, initiatives that empower individuals to develop active, healthy lifestyles that begin in childhood and continue through all phases of life, and programs that promote healthy environments in homes, schools, and neighborhoods. Award: $100,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Waxahachie Foundation (October 10, 2024)
Grants support several areas, from feeding the hungry to supporting the arts. The Foundation seeks to help every age group from children to seniors. Award: Up to $5,000. Geographic Scope: The Waxahachie area.
Whole Foods Market Community Giving Program (October 13, 2024)
The Program contributes to community-based nonprofit organizations with aligned missions and values, including those with a mission to nourish people and the planet, with a focus on food access, environmental stewardship, and other closely related needs. Support is available for specific programs or general operating expenses. Award: Cash donations, food, and other products. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Wayne and JoAnn Moore Charitable Foundation (October 15, 2024)
Grants for nonprofits engaged in the arts and humanities; education; environment and animals; health; human services; public/society benefit; and religion. Types of support include operating, projects, and capital/equipment. Award: $2,500 - $205,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.
Walmart: Spark Good Grants (October 15, 2024)
Grants support a variety of organizations, such as animal shelters, elder services, and community clean-up projects. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations; state or local government entities, including law enforcement or fire departments; K-12 public or nonprofit private schools, charter schools, and higher education institutions; and churches or other faith-based organizations with a proposed project that benefits the community at large, such as food pantries, soup kitchens, and clothing closets. Award: $250 - $5,000. Geographic Scope: Communities with Walmart stores, Sam's Clubs, and distribution centers.
The Long Foundation (October 25, 2024, Letter of Inquiry)
Grants to reduce the high school dropout rate among Texas Hispanic students and to provide additional opportunities for these youth to improve their economic and social potential and that of their communities. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, schools and universities, and government programs. Award: $5,000 - $20,000. Geographic Scope: Throughout Texas, with emphasis on Austin metropolitan area.
80|20 Foundation (October 31, 2024)
Grants for nonprofits that strengthen San Antonio's future workforce and job-creating entrepreneurs. Award: $2,500 - $250,000. Geographic Scope: City of San Antonio.
James B. and Lois R. Archer Charitable Foundation (October 31, 2024)
Funds for nonprofits serving youth and the aging population in arts and culture; civic and public affairs; education; health; and human services. Online application portal opens September 1. Award: $7,000 and up. Geographic Scope: Nationwide, but one-third of annual giving focused in West Texas.
Martha, David, and Bagby Lennox Foundation (October 31, 2024)
Grant funding for education; conservation; historic preservation; land and nature preservation; and the preservation of social infrastructure. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and government entities. Award: $5,000 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Red River County and contiguous Texas Counties.
John M. O'Quinn Foundation (October 31, 2024)
Support for nonprofits engaged in education; conservation; underprivileged children and youth; and health. Award: $10,000 - $500,000. Geographic Scope: Primarily the Houston area.
Petco Love: Love Stories (October 31, 2024)
Share real stories of how pets have changed their adopters' lives. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and animal control agencies. Award: Up to $100,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Sparklight/Cable One Charitable Giving Fund (October 31, 2024)
Priority giving areas include education and digital literacy; hunger relief and food insecurity; and community development. Support for special projects and capital campaigns. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and government agencies. Geographic Scope: Communities served by the company.
Whole Kids Foundation: Bee Grant Program (October 31, 2024)
Supports educational beehives and bee programming so students can observe bees up close and learn about the vital role pollinators play in the food system. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and K-12 schools. Application window opens on September 4. Award: A choice of a $1,500 monetary grant or equipment grant consisting of an Indoor Observation Hive. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Atmos Energy Corporate Contributions Program (Rolling Basis)
Provides support to nonprofit organizations in the communities served by the company. Areas of interest include Students (nutritious meals and resources to help children read at grade level by third grade); Community Heroes (free meals and support for firefighters, police officers, medical teams, other first responders, teachers); and Vulnerable Neighbors (financial assistance for gas bills and home upgrades). Award: Donations or corporate sponsorships. Geographic Scope: Texas markets served by Atmos Energy.
Austin Together (Rolling Basis)
Works with nonprofits as they consider strategic alliances, restructuring, and cross-sector collaborations. Complete the initial interest form to be contacted for more information. Award: Readiness Assessments and one-time costs associated with planning and implementation. Geographic Scope: Central Texas.
Harry W. Bass, Jr. Foundation (Rolling Basis, Letter of Inquiry)
Project support for nonprofits engaged in youth and education, with emphasis on early childhood literacy. Award: $1,000 - $100,000. Geographic Scope: Dallas County.
Lamar Bruni Vergara Trust (Rolling Basis)
General operating and project support for nonprofits serving youth; education; health; and social services. Award: $5,000 - $100,000. Geographic Scope: City of Laredo.
CareQuest: Oral Health Grants (Rolling Basis)
Funding for projects that address complex and upstream drivers of oral health disparities. Priority populations include racial and ethnic minorities, rural communities, people with disabilities, and older adults. All applicants are invited to initiate the grant submission process by submitting a 500-word concept of a proposed project. This requirement applies to all applicants and organizations applying to any of the CareQuest Institute funds. Award: Not stated. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Digitunity: Technology Donations Program (Rolling Basis)
Nonprofits, government agencies, and schools can register to receive technology donations. Technology recipient organizations must be engaged in education or employment for individuals who are at-risk or marginalized; economically disadvantaged; experiencing homelessness or housing instability; justice-involved; older adults; differently abled; or veterans. Award: Once accepted, applicant organizations are eligible to receive equipment donated by individuals and businesses through Digitunity. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
4imprint: One by One Grants (Rolling Basis)
Grants for promotional products to organizations that are making a difference. Several grants are awarded each business day. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, religious organizations, and accredited schools. Award: $500 in products. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
The George Foundation (Rolling Basis)
Grants for nonprofits that assist in developing strong, stable, families through education; human needs; health; and community enhancement. Collaborative partnerships are encouraged. Award: Up to $500,000. Geographic Area: Fort Bend County.
Greater Texas Foundation (Rolling Basis, Concept Papers)
The foundation invests in student-centered solutions so that more Texans can achieve their postsecondary goals. Focus on student supports; transfer, transition, and advising; rural collaborations; and Math for Success. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and higher education institutions. Must contact the Foundation first to discuss strategy before submitting a concept paper. Award: $150,000 - $300,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.
Halliburton Company Corporate Contributions Program (Rolling Basis)
General operating and project support for nonprofits in education; health and safety; environment; and social services. Requests are reviewed quarterly. Geographic Scope: Texas company communities include Alvarado, Carrollton, Elmendorf, Fort Worth, Galveston, Houston, Longview, Odessa, San Antonio, Sonora, Tyler, Victoria, and Woodville.
McKesson Foundation (Rolling Basis)
Areas of interest include reducing the risk of getting cancer and addressing socioeconomic barriers to care, including prevention, screening and treatment, and financial and logistical assistance; diversifying the healthcare talent pipeline, with a focus on oncology professionals, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, and student engagement; and accelerating emergency preparedness and disaster relief. Award: Requests up to $25,000 are reviewed throughout the year. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Hal & Charlie Peterson Foundation (Rolling Basis)
Grant funding for nonprofits engaged in healthcare; education; and community improvement. Contact the Foundation office to discuss your request and obtain an application form. Organizations must pre-qualify to apply. Award: The foundation gives $3,000,000 annually. Geographic Scope: Bandera, Edwards, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, and Real Counties.
San Marcos Civic Foundation (Rolling Basis)
Grants for organizations that serve the needs of people with dyslexia. Types of support include conferences, workshops, and seminars; training programs; and speaker fees. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and schools. Award: Up to $10,000. Geographic Scope: Central Texas, primarily Hays County.
The Trull Foundation (Rolling Basis)
Areas of interest include helping children in rural areas, helping people affected by substance abuse, and protecting the coastal Texas environment. Support for new programs, expansion of existing programs, and challenge grants. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, government entities, and religious organizations. Award: $1,000 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Emphasis on rural South Texas, including Palacios County.
Public Funding Announcements
EPA: Recreation Economy for Rural Communities (October 16, 2024)
This planning assistance program helps communities identify strategies to grow their outdoor recreation economy and revitalize their main streets. Award: The program provides technical assistance to help communities develop a vision for community revitalization through the recreation economy. Communities receive targeted facilitation from subject matter experts; connection with local, regional, state, and federal partners; and convening an in-person workshop to develop an action plan. Geographic Scope: Nationwide, special consideration is given to small towns and rural communities.
TCDD: Enhancing Statewide Community Engagement (October 18, 2024)
The Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD) has issued a Request for Applications for a new grant project to enhance their capacity to conduct engagement and outreach activities across Texas. This project will raise awareness of the capabilities of people with developmental disabilities (DD) while supporting communities and informing policymakers on being responsive to disability needs. Award: One award of $200,000 per year for up to three years. Geographic Scope: Texas.
Texas Historical Commission: FY2025 Certified Local Government Grants (November 4, 2024)
Funding for participating city and county governments to develop and sustain an effective local preservation program critical to preserving historic resources. Award: Reimbursement of eligible expenses. Local match is required in non-federal monies. Geographic Scope: Texas.
NIH: Research on Current Topics in Alzheimer's Disease and Its Related Dementias (November 12, 2024)
PAR-22-093. Funds for research on current topics in Alzheimer's disease (AD) and its related dementias (ADRD). Further information on the high-priority topics of interest will be announced through a series of Notices published subsequent to this announcement. Award: Application budgets are not limited but need to reflect the actual needs of the proposed project. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
EPA: Community Change Grants (November 21, 2024)
EPA is accepting applications for $2 billion in Inflation Reduction Act funding available to support community-driven projects that build capacity for communities to tackle environmental and climate challenges, strengthen their climate resilience, and advance clean energy. Eligible applicants include a partnership between two nonprofits or a partnership between a nonprofit and a local government, an institution of higher education, or a Federally Recognized Tribe. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
HUD: Continuum of Care (CoC) Builds (November 21, 2024)
FR-6800-N-25A. The Initiative for Supportive Housing Development (INSiDE) NOFO targets efforts within Continuum of Care (CoC) geographic areas to address and reduce homelessness by adding new units of permanent supportive housing (PSH) through new construction, acquisition, or rehabilitation through one-time INSiDE awards under the CoC program. PSH is permanent housing in which supportive services are provided to assist individuals and families experiencing homelessness with a disability to live independently. Award: 25 awards of $1,000,000 - $10,000,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Texas Workforce Commission: Skills Development Fund (Rolling Basis)
Funds for businesses who want to train new workers or upgrade the skills of existing workers. Public community colleges, technical colleges, workforce boards, community-based organizations in partnership with a community college or technical college, or Texas A&M Extension Services (TEEX) may apply. The goal of the program is to upgrade the skill levels and wages of the Texas workforce. Award: Up to $500,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.
Grants Education: Podcasts
Are you interested in learning more about grant writing but low on time? Podcasts are a great way to consume content and learn on the go efficiently. Listen on your smartphone or through a website. Find grant writing podcast listings on the Grantsmanship and Nonprofit Management Resources page.
Texas Veterans Commission (TVC): Advisory Committee Members Needed
TVC seeks new members for its Fund for Veterans Assistance Advisory Committee. Applications are due on October 15. Learn more and apply for membership here.
2024 RGV Nonprofit Summit: October 30
Join the UTRGV Nonprofit Resource Center and OneStar at the Harlingen Convention Center for a full day of learning, networking, capacity-building strategies, and more. Due to recent generous philanthropic support, the conference fee has been reduced! DSHS Grant Development Center staff will present a workshop on grant readiness. Learn more and register here.
HRSA Needs Rural Grant Reviewers
Serving as a peer grant reviewer is a good way to improve your grantsmanship skills. The Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) seeks grant reviewers with expertise in social, cultural, or healthcare issues of people in rural areas, migrants, or Native Americans. Learn more and register through their Reviewer Recruitment Module.
Free Training and Resources
September 19: Federal Grant Policies and Procedures: Let's Uncover What They Are and Why They're Required | Grants Works
September 25: United in Purpose: Faith-Based Organizations Partnering with Academia for Social Impact | Systems for Action
October 17: Crafting Inclusive Stories to Move your Mission | Nonprofit Learning Lab
On Demand: Preparing for the Post Award Stage of Your Grant | Foundant
Private Funding Announcements
The Allstate Foundation: College Service Grants (September 27, 2024)
Grants to support youth-centered community service at community colleges, HBCUs, and other higher education institutions. This funding is intended to help redefine youth empowerment for a new generation and usher in a return to service for young people. Award: $10,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Superior HealthPlan Provider Grants Program (September 30, 2024)
Support for participating Superior providers and community organizations in Texas that serve the Medicaid population. Funds must be used to meet non-medical drivers of health, including food insecurity; economic stability; education; neighborhoods and the built environment; access to healthcare; and social and community context. Award: Up to $2,000. Geographic Scope: Must be located in Texas and provide services to Texas residents.
PCORI: Broad Pragmatic Studies (October 1, 2024, Letter of Intent)
Funding for patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research designed to improve patient care and health outcomes. Special research areas of interest for this funding cycle include studies focused on social isolation and loneliness in older adults, health communication strategies for uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine, and promoting sleep health in inpatient settings. Eligible applicants include academic research, private-sector research, or study-conducting entities. This may include agencies and instrumentalities of the federal government, nonprofit/for-profit research organizations, and colleges/universities, among others. Award: Category 1 awards up to $5,000,000. Category 2 awards $5,000,000 - $10,000,000. Category 3 awards up to $12,000,000. Project period of up to five years. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Laura Jane Musser Fund: Rural Initiative Program (October 3, 2024)
Grants to encourage collaborative and participatory efforts among citizens in rural communities that will help to strengthen their towns and regions in economic, business preservation, arts and humanities, public space improvements, and education. The applicant community must have a population of 10,000 or less and must be able to demonstrate the rural characteristics of their location. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and government agencies. Award: Planning grants of up to $5,000. Implementation grants of up to $25,000. Geographic Scope: Angelina, Brazos, Burleson, Cameron, Grimes, Hidalgo, Houston, Jasper, Leon, Madison, Nacogdoches, Newton, Polk, Robertson, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby, Starr, Trinity, Tyler, Washington, and Willacy Counties.
Texas Health Community Impact (THCI): Tarrant Region Grants (October 16, 2024)
THCI seeks to fund local organizations that join forces to creatively tackle barriers impacting the health and well-being of communities. Award: $1,250,000 in total funding available for three awards. Geographic Scope: Five zip codes in Tarrant County: 76010, 76011, 76104, 76105, and 76119.
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas: Advance Together 2025-2027 (October 17, 2024)
This initiative supports the work of community partnerships that address education and employment challenges and connect more Texans with quality jobs. Established partnerships in the effort should represent at least two of the three sectors - public, private, and nonprofit. Award: $100,000 per partnership, totaling $300,000 over three years. Geographic Scope: Texas.
Ross Stores Regional Giving Program (October 25, 2024)
The company's philanthropic mission is to create brighter futures by building academic achievement and life skills in economically disadvantaged youth, ages 3 to 24. Funds for programs in literacy; STEM/STEAM; tutoring; anti-truancy; drop-out/re-entry; college readiness; mentoring; after-school programs; etc. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, schools, and government programs. Award: $10,000 - $30,000. Geographic Scope: Brookshire, Greater Katy Area, Sealy, and West Houston, Texas.
NIHCM Foundation: Health Care Journalism Grant Program (October 25, 2024)
Funding for journalism education projects that advance understanding of how to improve healthcare management by the private sector, while lowering costs. National and local news outlets, freelance reporters, nonprofit media outlets, nonprofit organizations, universities, and organizations that educate journalists are invited to apply. Award: Up to $500,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Delta Dental Community Care Foundation: Senior Oral Health Partnership (November 1, 2024)
Funds for one community-based partnership to address the oral health care crisis among older adults. A minimum of three collaborating organizations is required per application. Award: $5,000,000 over five years. Geographic Scope: Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia.
Texas Methodist Foundation (November 1 - 30, 2024, Letter of Inquiry)
Previous grants have supported healthcare; youth ministry; emergency relief; refugee and immigrant services; housing ministries; and more. Collaborative efforts are encouraged. Award: Not stated. Geographic Scope: New Mexico and Texas.
Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation: Responsive Grants (November 1, 2024)
Funding interests in healthy lifestyles; access to care; mental health; aging in place; medical education; and dental health. The Foundation's primary grantmaking priority is obesity and diabetes prevention. Award: Up to $50,000. Geographic Scope: Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy Counties.
Earl C. Sams Foundation (November 8, 2024)
Support for nonprofits engaged in education; health; arts and culture; social services; children and youth; and the environment and animal welfare. Applications will be reviewed at the December Board of Directors meeting. Award: $1,500 - $100,000. Geographic Scope: South Texas.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation (November 10, 2024)
General operating and project support for museums; cultural and performing arts programs; schools; hospitals; educational and skills training projects; programs for youth, seniors, and persons with disabilities; the environment and wildlife protection activities; and other community-based programming. Award: $1,000 - $20,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Union Home Mortgage Foundation (November 15, 2024)
Support for nonprofits is provided through two pillars: financial literacy and housing. Award: $1,000 - $10,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.
Mary E. Bivins Foundation: Healthy Senior Grant Program (November 22, 2024)
Preference is given to requests that address the issue of senior hunger; food security; and nutrition, but programs that address aging in place; transportation; increasing social connection; caregiver support; health needs; and improving the quality of life for older adults are welcome. Award: $2,500 - $25,000. Geographic Scope: 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle.
Academy of General Dentistry Foundation Grants (November 30, 2024)
Grant support for nonprofit community-based outreach programs that provide free oral cancer screenings and education to the public, especially underserved communities that lack access to oral healthcare due to geographic and/or economic hardship. Award: Up to $5,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Dental Trade Alliance Foundation: Pilot Project Grants (November 30, 2024)
Funding for innovative projects and research designed to increase access to and utilization of oral healthcare. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, universities, and government agencies. Award: Up to $22,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Brookshires Corporate Donations Program (Rolling Basis)
Support for nonprofit organizations that promote hunger relief, education, health, child/family well-being, and military/veterans. Assistance is available for project support, product donations, events, and employee volunteers. Geographic Scope: Texas communities with company stores.
Community Heart & Soul Seed Grants (Rolling Basis)
Provides funding for resident-driven groups in small cities and towns to start the Community Heart & Soul model. Award: $10,000. A cash match is required from the participating municipality or a partnering organization. Geographic Scope: Nationwide in communities with a population of under 30,000.
The Floyd A. and Kathleen C. Cailloux Foundation (Rolling Basis)
Primarily supports nonprofits engaged in civic affairs; community service; culture; education; child development; health and rehabilitation; and animal welfare. Funding for specific projects or programs; technical assistance; and capital projects. Challenge and matching grant requests receive priority consideration. Award: $2,500 - $100,000. Geographic Scope: Bandera, Edwards, Gillespie, Kerr, Kimble, and Real Counties.
Cooper Foundation (Rolling Basis, Letter of Inquiry)
Funds projects that impact all aspects of life, including education; arts and culture; community building; social services; and senior citizens. Award: See the website for previous grantees. Geographic Scope: City of Waco.
Ray C. Fish Foundation (Rolling Basis)
Support for nonprofits engaged in health; education; community advancement; and the arts. Award: $5,000 and up. Geographic Scope: Houston metro area.
GEICO Philanthropic Foundation (Rolling Basis through December 31, 2024)
Support for nonprofits engaged in education; financial literacy; food insecurity; environmental conservation; animal welfare and advocacy; health and wellness initiatives; and promoting equity. Award: Annual giving averages $6,000,000 - $8,000,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
The Hearst Foundations (Rolling Basis)
National philanthropic resources for nonprofit organizations working in the fields of culture; education; health; and social services. Funding is available for a broad range of activities including endowments; specific programs or projects; general operating support; capital grants; and challenge grants. Award: $100,000 minimum. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
PNC Foundation: Grow Up Great Grants (Rolling Basis)
The Foundation's priority is to form partnerships with community-based nonprofit organizations to enhance educational opportunities, with an emphasis on early childhood education, and to promote the growth of communities through economic development initiatives. Award: Not Stated. Geographic Scope: Texas communities served by PNC locations.
PenFed Foundation: Military Heroes Program (Rolling Basis, Letter of Inquiry)
Grants to celebrate the leadership and service of military members and support the transition from service to civilian life. The High Impact Community Grant supports nonprofit organizations working with military communities. Funding priorities include successful civilian employment for veterans, job training and employment for military spouses, community leadership, and success and stability for military children. Applications should be for a specific project or program rather than general operating expenses. Award: Not stated. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Susan Vaughan Foundation (Rolling Basis)
Areas of interest include arts and culture; the environment; family planning; and education. Award: $3,000 - $125,000. Geographic Scope: Primarily Harris and Travis Counties.
Veterans United Foundation (Rolling Basis)
Support for programs that enhance the lives of veterans and military families, including housing and homelessness; health and mental health; social services, including hunger; and people with disabilities. Nonprofits may submit a request through the contact form on the Foundation's website. Award: Varies. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Public Funding Announcements
USDA: Healthy Food Financing Initiative FARE Fund (October 14, 2024, Funding Inquiry Form)
Applicants must demonstrate how their proposed project will contribute to food access through the availability of an assortment of Staple and Perishable Foods for retail sale, either directly or as part of the retail supply chain. Funding should build programmatic capacity, unlock additional sources of capital, catalyze project sustainability, meet financing gaps, and or enable the next phase of project implementation for deeper impact or reach. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, government agencies, institutions of higher education, tribal governments, and food policy councils. Award: Up to $250,000 for implementation, and up to $100,000 for early-stage planning, predevelopment, and technical assistance. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
DSHS: HIV/Part B Minority AID Initiative (October 17, 2024)
HHS0014609. The purpose of the MAI Program is to provide transitional services to incarcerated and recently released racial/ethnic minorities living with HIV by increasing enrollment into the Texas HIV Medication Program (THMP) and facilitating linkage to HIV medical and support services to ensure a continuity of care when returning to the community. Eligible applicants include nonprofits; faith-based organizations; colleges and universities; healthcare delivery organizations; territories; and local governments. Award: Two awards for a total of $555,000 in available funding. Geographic Scope: Grantees will provide services to clients in at least one of the State’s two highest morbidity locations: Houston and Dallas, and their respective HIV Service Delivery Areas (HSDA).
National Park Trust: Hydro Flask Parks For All Program (October 31, 2024)
Hydro Flask product donations for nonprofits focused on building, restoring, maintaining, or providing more equitable access to parks, and recreational public lands, beaches, and coastal areas. Award: Product donation. The cash grant program application will open again in November 2024. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
USDA: Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program (November 7, 2024)
USDA-NIFA-CFP-010954. Grants to plan or implement food projects designed to meet the needs of low-income individuals and increase community self-reliance concerning food and nutrition. Eligible applicants are public food program service providers, tribal organizations, and private nonprofit entities, including entities that collect or harvest surplus food that is distributed to agencies and nonprofit organizations to feed individuals in need. Award: Planning Project grants of up to $50,000 for a project period of 1-3 years. Community Food Projects of up to $125,000 in a single year and $400,000 over four years. Applicants must match the federal award amount on a dollar-for-dollar basis. Matching funds must be from non-federal sources. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
TVC: Fund for Veterans' Assistance 2025 - 2026 (November 12, 2024)
Funding opportunities for four grant programs: General Assistance; Housing for Texas Heroes; Veterans Mental Health; and Veterans Treatment Court. Eligible applicants include nonprofits; local government agencies; and veteran service organizations. Organizations may apply for and be awarded one grant per grant program. County governments may have four grants awarded. Award: $31,000,000 in total program funding available. Geographic Scope: Texas.
NIMH: Research Centers in Minority Institutions (November 19, 2024)
RFA-MD-24-012. Grants to institutions that offer doctorate degrees in the health professions or health-related science and have a historical and current commitment to educating underrepresented students, and for institutions that provide clinical services to medically underserved communities. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions; nonprofits; government agencies; small businesses; and for-profit organizations. Award: 10-11 awards of $3,500,000 annually for five years. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas: Cancer Screening and Early Detection (December 5, 2024)
P-25.2-CSD. Funds to support the delivery of evidence-based clinical services to screen for cancer and pre-cancer in underserved populations who do not have adequate access to cancer early detection interventions and health care, bringing together networks of public health and community partners to carry out programs tailored for their communities. Projects should identify cancers that cause the most burden in the community, have nationally recommended screening methods, and use evidence-based methods to screen for these cancers. The applicant must be a Texas-based entity, such as a community-based organization; health institution; government organization; public or private company; college or university; or academic health institution. Award: Maximum of $1,000,000 for new projects, and $2,500,000 for expansion projects. Geographic Scope: Texas.
Grants Education: University Partners
Effective partnership is crucial for grant success, from proposal creation to project implementation. Cultivating a partnership with a university may benefit your next grant project. Learn more on the Grant Writing 101 page in the "General" topic section.
National Center for Health Statistics Data Tool
Check out the CDC's Fast Stats A to Z for quick access to public health statistics. Links are provided to publications that include the statistics presented, sources of additional data, and related web pages.
Survey Opportunity: Obtaining Funding - Current Practices, Challenges, and Successes
Iowa State University is completing a study to understand current funding practices in the senior services network, including common funding sources and challenges. The survey is anonymous and will be used by the national Nutrition and Aging Resource Center to provide more relevant and useful resources related to funding. Participate in the survey here by October 31.
El Paso Community Foundation: Do-Gooder Campaign
The Foundation partners with ABC-7 to recognize the selfless service of Borderland residents who positively impact the community and inspire others to do the same. The Do-Gooder gets a prize, and the Foundation will give $1,000 in the Do-Gooder’s name to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization of their choice. A winner will be selected every month and featured on ABC-7 newscasts. Learn more and nominate your Do-Gooder here.
Free Training and Resources
October 7: Should I Hire a Grant Professional of Do It Myself? | Grant Station
October 16: Meet the Grantmakers - Online | The Grantsmanship Center
October 28: What is my Theory of Change? | Nonprofit Learning Lab
October 30: RGV Nonprofit Summit | UTRGV and OneStar
Private Funding Announcements
Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation: WFACF Grant Cycle (October 31, 2024)
Grants for nonprofits improving the quality of life for the residents of North Central Texas. Award notifications will be distributed in the first quarter of 2025. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Archer, Baylor, Clay, Montague, Wichita, Wilbarger, and Young Counties.
Comer Family Foundation (November 1, 2024)
Support is provided through the Foundation's Syringe Service Program, which seeks to improve the health and wellness of people affected by drug use. These programs provide free sterile syringes, education, and often community wraparound services to reduce transmission of HIV, hepatitis C, and opioid overdose. Available funding includes operating expenses; program development, education, and mobilization; and staff development and technical assistance. Grants are made for general operating funds and harm reduction supplies. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and fiscally sponsored groups. Award: $2,500 - $20,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Delta Dental Community Care Foundation: Senior Oral Health Partnership (November 1, 2024)
Funding for a coalition of organizations serving a defined geographic community within the service area. The coalition will work together to address senior oral health access from a systems-change perspective. Rural communities are a program priority. Award: One award of $5,000,000. Geographic Scope: Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia.
Kindness Grows Here: Kids Kindness Grants (November 1, 2024)
KGH accepts applications directly from kids between the ages of five and 18 with ideas for spreading kindness. KGH values the unique perspective children have for identifying problems and finding creative ways to solve these problems through kindness. Examples of supported efforts include community gardens; anti-bullying campaigns; and teacher appreciation initiatives. Individuals or groups may submit applications. Award: Up to $800. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Mobile Beacon: WI-FLY Lending Launch Kit (November 1, 2024)
This program will give the tools needed to harness the power of the internet and get it into the hands of those who need it the most. Pilot applications should focus on how mobile, high-speed internet will make a tangible change for the people you serve. Award: 25 laptops and free service for each device during the pilot program. Geographic Scope: Mobile Beacon's U.S. coverage area.
Seeds of Strength (November 7, 2024, Letter of Intent)
Areas of interest include Health and Well-Being; Family; Education and Financial Security; and Arts and Culture. The Letter of Intent (LOI) packet including attachments must be submitted to an assigned Dropbox file folder link sent upon request to grants@seedsofstrength.org by October 25, 2024. Award: $10,000 - $25,000. Geographic Scope: Zip codes served by Georgetown Independent School District.
PHSCO Foundation: Barclay-Giel Seed Grants (November 12, 2024)
Grants for community-based public health projects that align with the Surgeon General's priorities of special interest. Proposed projects should have a strong disease or injury prevention component that impacts the health of a community by promoting wellness; early detection; and early interventions. Funds are not intended for direct clinical care or patient treatment. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and local/state/tribal organizations. Award: Up to $10,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
American Association of University Women (AAUW): Community Action Grants (November 15, 2024)
General operating and project support for AAUW branches, AAUW state organizations, and nonprofits for promoting education and equity for women and girls in grades K-12. Priority is given to projects with a STEM focus. Award: Up to $10,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Wild Ones: Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Program (November 15, 2024)
The grants are designated for acquiring native plants and seeds for outdoor learning areas that engage youth (preschool to high school) in planning, planting, and caring for native plant gardens. Eligible applicants include schools, nature centers, and nonprofit educational organizations. Award: $100-$500. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Oliver Dewey Mayor Foundation (November 22, 2024)
Grants for nonprofits engaged in youth activities and programs; medical-related programs; education; community service opportunities; leadership training and activities; and cultural activities. Award: $1,500 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Grayson County.
Centene Foundation (November 29, 2024)
Areas of interest include healthcare access; social determinants of health; social services; and education, as it relates to healthcare. Types of support include project/program support and event sponsorships. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Gulf Coast Medical Foundation (December 1, 2024)
The Foundation focuses its giving on nonprofits engaged in medicine and health; education; civic affairs; arts and culture; and human services. Award: $200 - $40,000. Geographic Scope: Fort Bend, Matagorda, and Wharton Counties.
The Lowe Foundation (December 1, 2024)
Grant support for nonprofits serving the health and educational needs of women and children. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Dallas/Fort Worth area, Austin, San Antonio, and the close surrounding area.
Robert E. and Evelyn McKee Foundation (December 1, 2024)
The Foundation awards grants in the following areas: civic, cultural, and religion; education, literature, and science; hospitals; rehabilitation and welfare; youth activities; and community funds. Award: $2,000 - $45,000. Geographic Scope: Emphasis on El Paso.
AAPD Foundation: Access to Care Grants (December 2, 2024)
Support for community-based initiatives that provide dental care and serve as a primary dentist to underserved children and children with limited access. Award: Up to $30,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Paralyzed Veterans of America Education Foundation (December 2, 2024)
Funds for innovative educational projects designed to benefit veterans and others living with spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, their families, caregivers, and healthcare providers. Award: A maximum of $75,000 for one-year projects. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples (December 2, 2024)
Grants for Native-led and community-generated organizations through its four grant program areas: Community Vitality, with a focus on strengthening Indigenous identity by revitalizing cultural lifeways, language, creativity, and food sovereignty; Flicker Fund, which responds to vulnerable and stressed Indigenous communities on the frontlines of climate-caused crisis and emergencies; Land, Water, and Climate, with a focus on Indigenous Peoples’ traditional relationships and responsibilities to land, water, community, and spirit; and Thriving Women, focusing on Indigenous women and girls’ inherent strength and capacity for healing, leadership, and regenerating positive futures. Nonprofits, federally recognized tribal nations, applicants with a fiscal sponsor, and Seventh Generation Fund affiliate projects are eligible to apply. Award: $500 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Abell-Hanger Foundation (December 9, 2024, Intent to Apply Form)
Funding areas of interest include arts, culture, and humanities; education; health and human services; public societal benefit; and religion. Educational grants are typically limited to institutions of higher learning. Award: $1,000 - $1,000,000, with an average grant size of $57,000. Geographic Scope: Midland, and the 57 counties of West Texas.
Carroll and Marguerite Wheeler Foundation (December 13, 2024)
Grants for nonprofits engaged in education; family; and community. Award: $2,500 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Atascosa, McMullen, and surrounding counties.
Hoblitzelle Foundation (December 15, 2024)
Grants for nonprofits engaged in arts and culture; civic affairs; people with disabilities; education; the environment; health; and social services. Requests should be for specific, non-recurring needs. Capital project funding also available. Award: $1,000 - $500,000, with average grants of $74,000. Geographic Scope: Primarily the Dallas area
Saucony Run for Good Foundation (December 15, 2024)
The Foundation provides funding to nonprofit community organizations conducting programs that increase participation in running for kids 18 years of age and younger. Supported programs should utilize running participation for the health and well-being of children and serve youth populations not traditionally exposed to running programs. Award: Up to $10,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Yamaha: Outdoor Access Initiative (December 15, 2024)
Each quarter, Yamaha accepts applications from non-profits, public riding areas (local, state, and federal), outdoor enthusiast associations and land conservation organizations, and communities interested in protecting, improving, expanding, or maintaining access to safe, responsible, and sustainable use by motorized off-road vehicles. Award: Up to $15,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation: Community Grants (December 16, 2024, Letter of Inquiry)
Areas of interest include the aging population, children and youth, and services for low-income populations. Interested applicants must contact the Program Officer to discuss the project before submitting a Letter of Inquiry (LOI). Award: $15,000 - $75,000. Geographic Scope: Andrews, Borden, Brewster, Cochran, Coke, Collin, Concho, Crane, Crockett, Dallas, Dawson, Denton, Ector, Gaines, Glasscock, Howard, Irion, Jeff Davis, Kimble, Loving, Martin, Mason, McCulloch, Menard, Midland, Mitchell, Pecos, Presidio, Reagan, Reeves, Rockwall, Schleicher, Scurry, Sterling, Sutton, Tarrant, Terrell, Terry, Tom Green, Upton, Ward, Winkler, and Yoakum Counties.
AKC Humane Fund: Women's Shelters Grants (Rolling Basis)
Support is provided to nonprofits that provide temporary or permanent housing for victims of domestic abuse and their pets, as well as nonprofits that house pets and have a working relationship with at least one shelter for victims of domestic abuse. Grants are awarded for essential operational support relating to the housing of pets or capital improvements specifically for the housing and maintenance of pets. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
BNSF Railway Foundation Grants (Rolling Basis)
Grants to organizations that operate near a BNSF railway line. Priority areas include health and human service organizations, programs that address chemical dependency treatment and prevention, spouse and child abuse, women's and children's aid, transitional shelters, hospitals, medical programs, youth development programs, and federally recognized tribes. Award: Not stated. Geographic Scope: Nationwide in areas near BNSF rail lines.
GEO Group Foundation (Rolling Basis)
Support for nonprofits in company communities. Areas of interest include arts and culture; children and youth; community development; education; environment; people with disabilities; health; and human services. One of the Foundation's main goals is to help deserving students achieve their education and career goals through higher education scholarships. Eligible applicants include nonprofits; schools; and public entities. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Communities in Texas include Big Spring, Brackettville, Conroe, Del Rio, Eagle Pass, Falfurrias, Karnes City, Laredo, La Villa, Pearsall, Robstown, and San Antonio.
Kroger Foundation Community Gift Requests (Rolling Basis)
Focus on supporting community needs today and finding innovative solutions to help end hunger tomorrow. Employee contributions take several forms – financial contributions and donations of gift cards and products. Support is limited to hunger relief, sustainability, direct response and disaster relief, education, and youth development, and support for military service members and veterans. Award: Varies by request and store location. Geographic Scope: Texas store locations.
Kronkosky Charitable Foundation (Rolling Basis)
Grants to support programs, projects; and collaborative efforts that reach as many people as possible; involve the persons served in developing solutions; raise expectations; build self-esteem; develop personal and organizational capacity; encourage innovation; and use technology. Nonprofits must submit an eligibility screening to access the online application portal. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Bandera, Bexar, Comal, and Kendall Counties.
Public Funding Announcements
USDA Rural Development: Farm Labor Housing Technical Assistance Grants (November 13, 2024, Letter of Intent)
Funding for nonprofits to provide technical assistance to applicants for Farm Labor Housing (FLH) loans and grants. A Letter of Intent is required. Full applications are due November 18, 2024. Award: $50,000 - $250,000 for 24 months with an extension of up to 12 months. Geographic Scope: Nationwide in specific counties. Eligible Texas Counties include Hidalgo, Hockley, Maverick, and Val Verde.
USHUD: Lead Hazard Control and Health Homes Older Adults Home Modification Grant Program (November 19, 2024)
FR-6800-N-69. Funding to make home modifications and limited repairs to meet the needs of low-income older adult homeowners. The overall program goal is to enable older adults to remain in their homes by reducing fall risk, improving general safety, increasing accessibility, and improving functional abilities in the home. At least one-third of the funding is for communities with substantial rural populations. Award: Fifteen (15) awards of $1,000,000 - $2,000,000 each for the three-year project period. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
TXCDBG: 2025 Colonia Fund Construction Program (December 9, 2024)
The Colonia Fund - Construction program provides eligible applicants with grants to fund water and wastewater improvements, housing rehabilitation for low- to moderate-income households, and similar basic needs for colonia residents. Award: Up to $1,000,000. Geographic Scope: Except for fund categories where additional restrictions apply, a Texas County can only submit applications on behalf of eligible colonia areas within 150 miles of the Texas-Mexico border region. Any county within a standard metropolitan statistical area with a population exceeding 1,000,000 is not eligible under this fund.
TXCDBG: 2025 Community Development Fund (December 9, 2024)
The Community Development Fund is the largest fund category in the TxCDBG program. This fund is available biennially for funding through a competition in each of the 24 state planning regions. Although most funds are used for public facilities (water/wastewater infrastructure, street and drainage improvements, and housing activities), there are numerous other activities for which these funds may be used. Eligible applicants are non-entitlement general purpose units of local government including cities and counties that are not participating or designated as eligible to participate in the entitlement portion of the federal CDBG program. Non-entitlement cities that do not participate in urban county programs through existing participation agreements are eligible applicants. Award: Up to $750,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.
HRSA: Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Program for Professionals (January 21, 2025)
HRSA-25-068. Forecast 3. Funds to increase the supply of behavioral health professionals; increase the distribution of a quality behavioral health workforce; and increase access to behavioral health services. A special focus is placed on the knowledge and understanding of children, adolescents, and transitional-aged youth at risk for behavioral health disorders. Award: 101 awards from $59,600,000 in total program funding. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
ORWH: NLM Grants for Scholarly Works in Biomedicine and Health (January 26, 2025, Letter of Intent)
PAR-23-183. Grants for the preparation of book-length manuscripts and other works of academic and or public health policy value to U.S. health professionals; public health officials; biomedical researchers; and historians of the health sciences. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions; nonprofits; and government entities. Award: Up to $75,000 in direct costs per year to support salary and fringe benefits for project personnel. Up to $5,000 in direct costs per year for other costs needed to develop the final products. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
HRSA: Look-Alike Initial Designation and Technical Assistance (Rolling Basis)
Resources to assist organizations in applying for Look-Alike Initial Designation under the Health Center Program. Eligible organizations include public or nonprofit health centers that currently provide comprehensive primary care to underserved populations and operate in compliance with Health Center Program requirements. Award: Technical assistance and resources. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Grants Education: Sustainability Plan
"Please briefly describe the plan to make the project sustainable after the grant period.” Do you dread the sustainability question? Funders want to feel confident that your program will continue beyond the grant cycle. Learn how to address the issue of future funding in the "Proposal Components" section on the Grant Writing 101 page.
MCHWork: Free Microlearning
The National MCH Workforce Development Center (WDC) and the MCH Navigator have teamed up to share a new microlearning program. MCHWork addresses knowledge and skills related to health equity, community partnerships, evaluation and assessment, aligning plans and strategy building, and communication. Learn more about this microlearning series and sign up for the quarterly newsletters here.
Austin Public Health: Healthy Living Mini-Grants
Austin Public Health is funding $2,500 community health projects to prevent chronic disease in Austin and Travis County. Projects can focus on active living; tobacco-free living; healthy eating; community gardens; healthy food access; breastfeeding support; or overall wellness. The program closes on October 25. Learn more here.
Spring 2025 DSHS Internships
Do you know an undergraduate or graduate student interested in a public health career? DSHS hosts internships for students from universities inside and outside of Texas. Positions are open until filled and will be removed once a candidate has accepted the internship offer. View Spring 2025 positions on the Internship Opportunities page.
Free Training and Resources
November 6: Write Better Proposals Using the "Grants Scorecard" | Grant Station
On Demand: Grant Writing Quick Start Workshop | Nonprofit Hub
On Demand: Upgrade Your Grant Budget to Attract Major Foundation Funders | Candid Learning
Resource: Navigating Geographic Complexities on data.census.gov | U.S. Census Bureau
Private Funding Announcements
People With Disabilities Foundation (November 6, 2024, Letter of Interest)
Grants for nonprofits for work to integrate people with psychiatric and/or developmental disabilities into society. Funds can be used for advocacy; education; and vocational programs. Award: $5,000 - $12,500. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Paso del Norte Health Foundation: Healthy Eating (November 20, 2024, Letter of Intent)
Funding for evidence-based programs that increase the knowledge and skills of individuals and families to choose, prepare, and consume healthy meals and fruits and vegetables. Invitations for full proposals will be announced on December 20, 2024. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and government agencies. Award: Not Specified. Geographic Scope: El Paso and Hudspeth Counties.
Mabee Foundation (December 2, 2024)
Support for projects in education; social and humanitarian services; health and medicine; culture; and religion. The Foundation only makes challenge grants for construction projects; renovation projects; and for the purchase of major medical equipment. Award: 20% cost of the proposed project (up to $2,000,000). Geographic Scope: Texas.
ALDI Cares Community Grants (December 15, 2024)
Focus on nonprofit organizations, public and private K-12 schools, churches, and Native American Tribe/Nations making a positive impact in children’s health and wellness; food insecurity; and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Faith-based programs must serve the community at large. Award: $250 – $5,000 in cash or ALDI gift cards. Geographic Scope: Communities with ALDI store locations.
Community Foundation of Abilene: Future Fund (December 15, 2024)
Supports special projects and equipment needs for programs directly serving children or youth. Award: Up to $50,000. Geographic Scope: Abilene and the surrounding areas.
Helen S. Boylan Foundation (December 31, 2024)
Grants to local non-profit organizations serving arts and education, women and children, health and wellness, and community beautification. The Foundation prefers to support proposals for new initiatives; special projects; expansion of current programs; and capital improvements or building renovations. Award: $2,500 - $25,000. Geographic Scope: Smith County.
Fasken Foundation (December 31, 2024)
General operating and project support grants for nonprofits engaged in public benefit; health; human services; and education. Award: Up to $50,000. Geographic Scope: Western Texas and Southeastern New Mexico.
GEICO Philanthropic Foundation (Rolling Basis through December 31, 2024)
Support for nonprofits engaged in education; financial literacy; food insecurity; environmental conservation; animal welfare and advocacy; health and wellness initiatives; and promoting equity. Award: Annual giving averages $6,000,000 - $8,000,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable Foundation (December 31, 2024)
Grants for nonprofits that address the promotion, encouragement, understanding, appreciation, and love of the arts; the support of educational institutions, with primary emphasis on private education; and medical research. Award: $5,000 - $200,000. Geographic Scope: Bexar County.
Superior HealthPlan Provider Grants Program (December 31, 2024)
Support for participating Superior providers and community organizations in Texas that serve the Medicaid population. Funds must be used to meet non-medical drivers of health, including food insecurity; economic stability; education; neighborhoods and the built environment; access to healthcare; and social and community context. Award: Up to $2,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.
VFIS of Texas: Emergency Responder Health and Wellness Grants (December 31, 2024)
Need-based grants for all-volunteer or mostly-volunteer fire departments and non-profit EMS organizations serving populations of 100,000 or less in Texas. Funds are intended to assist emergency service organizations in developing health and wellness programs to prevent emergency responder deaths and injuries and for cancer prevention. Award: Up to $5,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.
Walmart Foundation: Spark Good Local Grant Program (December 31, 2024)
Grants to support the unique needs of local communities in the service areas of Walmart and Sam's Club stores. Areas of interest include hunger relief and healthy eating; health and human services; recreation and arts and culture; education; diversity and inclusion; community and economic development; public safety; and environmental sustainability. Eligible applicants include nonprofits; government agencies; law enforcement and fire departments; public and private K-12 and higher education institutions (including charter schools); and churches and other faith-based organizations. Award: Up to $5,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Big Lots Community Support Grants (January 1, 2025)
Big Lots invests in partnerships that improve and enrich the lives of families and children through hunger relief, healthcare, education, and housing. Support includes monetary gifts; gift cards; and merchandise in-kind. Significant partnership projects and capital requests are by invitation only. Award: Monetary requests and product donations. Geographic Scope: Texas store locations.
Dillard Family Foundation (January 1 - February 8, 2025, Letter of Intent)
Program and general operating support for nonprofits engaged in community development, children, education, healthcare, ministry, and public safety. Award: $2,500 - $25,000. Geographic Scope: Wichita Falls and the surrounding community.
The Henry Foundation (January 1 - March 1, 2025, Pre-Application)
Grants for nonprofits engaged in social services; education; health; youth programs; recreation; arts and cultural activities. Award: Gifts range in size and may fund capital, special projects, and operating expenses. Geographic Scope: City of Midland.
Penn Entertainment Foundation (January 1, 2025)
Support for nonprofits engaged in community development; education; human services; cultural affairs and diversity; health; and veteran and military support. Award: Up to $58,000. Geographic Scope: Company communities in 20 States, including Texas.
Waco Foundation: Program/Operating Support, Immediate Impact, and Small Capital Grants (January 1, 2025, Letter of Intent)
Priorities include fostering more racially equitable experiences and outcomes for area residents; helping people leave poverty permanently; supporting valuable projects that make Waco a vibrant, inclusive, and attractive community; funding organizations that provide support and service for people with disabilities, the elderly, children, and youth; and increasing the capacity of McLennan County’s nonprofit sector. Award: Varies for Program/Operating Support Grants; $5,000 for Immediate Impact Grants; $40,000 for Small Capital Grants. Geographic Scope: McLennan County.
MIT Solve and Truist Foundation: Inspire Awards (January 8, 2025)
Through the Inspire Awards, Truist Foundation and MIT Solve seek innovative nonprofit solutions that improve resources and wraparound services for adults who are in the middle or late stages of their careers seeking reskilling, upskilling, and career navigation support. Award: 15 semi-finalists will receive a $10,000 award, and six finalists will receive between $25,000 - $150,000. Geographic Scope: Communities with Truist locations in 19 states including Texas.
Ameriprise Financial Community Relations Program (January 15, 2025)
The company's community outreach focuses on meeting basic needs (hunger, shelter, adult self-sufficiency) and supporting community vitality (community development, cultural enrichment, disaster relief, and recovery). Eligible applicants must have 501(c)(3) nonprofit designation. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Charles B. Goddard Foundation Trust (January 15, 2025, Letter of Intent)
Support for nonprofits engaged in children and youth; education; health; and human services. Award: $5,000 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Oklahoma and Texas.
Texas Bar Foundation (January 15, 2025)
Provides funding to nonprofits to enhance the rule of law and the justice system in Texas. Funding interests include administration of justice; ethics and professionalism in the legal profession; legal services for the underserved; the encouragement of legal research, publications, and forums; and public education. Award: $2,500 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.
Tocker Foundation: General Library Grants (January 15, 2025)
Grants to assist small, public libraries serving populations of 12,000 or less. Support improvements in library services and programs, such as expanded patron spaces; library automation; computer/internet accessibility; updated collection; and library-based social services. Award: $5,000 - $100,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.
Costco Wholesale: Charitable Contributions (Rolling Basis)
Funds for programs supporting children; education; and health and human services in the communities where Costco does business. Organizations must have 501(c)(3) status. Award: Warehouse donations for local organizations/causes. Large nonprofits with broad-based causes can also request monetary support. Geographic Scope: Communities with Costco Wholesale stores.
Creag Foundation (Rolling Basis, Letter of Inquiry)
Supports efforts of nonprofit organizations who are innovators in the field of human services. Focus on smaller organizations that are starting out or established organizations looking for funding to take their organization in a new direction. Submit an online letter of intent for funding consideration. Award: Up to $5,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Nissan North America, Inc: Nissan Neighbors (Rolling Basis)
Their community-focused initiative is dedicated to improving communities surrounding Nissan's affiliate locations. Giving areas include education; the environment; and humanitarian aid and disaster relief. Online applications are accepted year-round. Award: Unspecified charitable contributions and in-kind donations. Geographic Scope: Dallas/Fort Worth area.
Regions Community Engagement Program (Rolling Basis)
Support for nonprofits engaged in community and economic development; education and workforce readiness; and financial wellness. Award: Unspecified cash grants and sponsorships. Geographic Scope: Texas company communities include Arlington; Austin; Cedar Hill; Cedar Park; Dallas; Flower Mound; Fort Worth; Garland; Georgetown; Hutto; Keller; Lancaster; Mansfield; Plano; and Round Rock.
San Angelo Health Foundation (Rolling Basis)
The primary funding focus is community health. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and public institutions that will use grant funds exclusively for public purposes. Proposals should be submitted a minimum of three to four months before the time they are needed. Award: $5,000 - $75,000. Geographic Scope: Coke, Concho, Irion, Menard, Reagan, Runnels, Schleicher, Sterling, Tom Green, and portions of Crockett and Glasscock Counties.
Still Water Foundation (Rolling Basis)
Grants for nonprofits focused on the arts; education; the environment; spirituality; and social services. Organizations may submit a brief description of their work through the Foundation's online contact form. Award: $5,000 - $500,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.
Public Funding Announcements
Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas: Texas Primary Prevention of Cancer (December 5, 2024)
Funding to implement evidence-based strategies to ensure that all Texans benefit from cancer prevention knowledge. Projects will include interventions to reduce cancer risk, disease burden, and cancer disparities and address social determinants that contribute to cancer burden and disparities. Applications must include the delivery of interventions to non-metropolitan (rural) and or medically underserved counties in the state. Award: Varies from $1,000,000 for a three-year project period to $2,500,000 for a five-year project period. Geographic Scope: Texas.
USDA: Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development (December 5, 2024)
USDA-NIFA-AFRI-010693. This funding opportunity focuses on developing the next generation of research, education, and extension professionals in the food and agricultural sciences. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) requests applications to support professional development opportunities for K-14 educational professionals; non-formal education that cultivates food and agricultural interest in youth; workforce training at community, junior, and technical colleges; training of undergraduate students in research and extension; and fellowships for predoctoral candidates and postdoctoral scholars. Award: $22,000 - $750,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
ACL: National Community Care Corps Local Models Program (December 11, 2024)
Funding for innovative local models in which volunteers assist family caregivers, older adults, and adults with disabilities to help individuals maintain their independence and age in place. The program intends to fund local models representing a diverse cross-section of the United States in terms of geography; urban, rural, frontier, and tribal communities; and underserved and limited English-speaking populations. Award: $30,000 - $200,000 for an 18-month project period. Cash or in-kind match is required equal to 25% of the total program budget. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
NIH: Advancing Health Equity through Interventions to Prevent and Address Housing Instability (December 13, 2024)
RFA-NR-25-001. Funds to support research that advances health equity through the development, testing, and evaluation of interventions to prevent and address housing instability. Applicants should develop, test, and evaluate the impact of a housing intervention on health and housing outcomes. Applications should focus on social determinants of health (SDOH) interventions that modify housing opportunities and or interventions that address housing instability as a social risk by addressing individual and or interpersonal housing needs. Award: $500,000 maximum award. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
TPWD: Recreational Trails (February 1, 2025)
TPWD administers the National Recreational Trails Fund in Texas under the approval of the Federal Highway Administration. This program receives funding from a portion of federal gas taxes paid on fuel used in non-highway recreational vehicles. The reimbursable grants can be up to 80% of total project cost. Funds can be spent on motorized and non-motorized recreational trail projects including construction of new recreational trails; improvement of existing trails; development of trailheads or trailside facilities; and acquisition of trail corridors. Award: $300,000 - $500,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.
TDHCA: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Weatherization Assistance Program (Open Until Filled)
TDHCA seeks one or more interested organizations to submit applications to administer the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Weatherization Assistance
Program (BILWAP), funded with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funds, in the State of Texas, either statewide or regionally, to multifamily (MF) rental households and shelters. Eligible applicants include nonprofits; units of local government, and regional Councils of Governments with current or past DOE weatherization experience. Geographic Scope: Please email Gavin Reid at gavin.reid@tdhca.texas.gov to inquire if the region you are interested is still accepting applications.
TCDD: Disability-Related Speaker Stipends (Rolling Basis)
Stipends to support presentations on disability-related issues at conferences in Texas. Applications must be received at least 60 days in advance of the event. Award: $7,500. A minimum of 10% in matching funds is required as a share of the direct costs. Geographic Scope: Texas. Stipends are available to community organizations; for-profit businesses; nonprofits; municipal entities; colleges; and universities.
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