Grant Education: Pre-Award Site Visits

You submitted a grant application and waited patiently for news. The funder wants to proceed to the next step: an in-person site visit. Set your game plan for this important fact-finding meeting. Check out the "Pre-Award Site Visits" topic in the "General" section of the Grant Writing 101 page.

St. David's Foundation: 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment

Does your Central Texas organization need new health-related data for your next grant application? Explore this new report identifying the region's top health needs and challenges.

Texas Rural Funders: Power Your Proposal

Whether you are just starting or need a refresher, this new resource offers step-by-step guidance to help you find and apply for grants. These practical tips and tools are valuable for organizations in urban, suburban, and rural settings.

Free Trainings and Resources

October 21 and 28: Government Funding Initiative: Post-Award Readiness (virtual) | United Way Greater Houston
November 3: Evaluation Basics and Emerging Trends | Nonprofit Learning Lab
November 12: Day of Education Event | Greater Fayette Community Foundation
Article: A Proper Introduction, Episode Four: Write This - Not That! | The Grantsmanship Center, Inc.

Private Funding Announcements

United Way of West Ellis County: 2026 Community Impact Grants (October 24, 2025)

Grants for improving the community's quality of life through the following funding areas: Healthy Community, Youth Opportunity, Financial Security, and Community Resiliency. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and government entities. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: West Ellis County.

Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant (October 29, 2025)

Grants to promote capacity building and sustainability among community nonprofits whose missions address food insecurity, workforce development, and youth programs. Award: Up to $25,000. Geographic Scope: Gulf South states served by the bank, including Texas.

The Kemper Foundation: Spring 2026 Read Conmigo Educator Grants (November 2, 2025)

Support for classroom resources and or professional development that advance dual-language (Spanish English) education for bilingual students. Award: $3,000. Geographic Scope: Dallas County.

City Bank: Community Rewards (November 6, 2025)

Holiday season contributions for nonprofits serving basic human needs, health and wellness, youth development, education, leadership, animal welfare, and the environment. Award: $500 - $4,000. Geographic Scope: El Paso, Lubbock/South Plains, and Permian Basin.

United Way of Abilene: Community Impact Funds (November 10, 2025)

Funds for nonprofits that provide services related to financial stability, health, education, or human services. Applications from government entities may also be considered. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: City of Abilene and Taylor County.

Ameriprise Financial Community Relations Program (November 15, 2025 - January 15, 2026)

The company's community outreach focuses on meeting basic needs (hunger, shelter, and adult self-sufficiency) and supporting community vitality (community development, cultural enrichment, disaster relief, and recovery). Eligible applicants must have a 501(c)(3) nonprofit designation. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

ALDI Cares Community Grants (November 30, 2025)

Applicants must be involved in an after-school program or a food bank/pantry seeking to purchase products. An eligibility quiz is required as part of the application process. Award: Company gift cards valued between $100 - $1,000. Geographic Scope: Communities with ALDI store locations.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas: Sponsorships (December 1, 2025)

Sponsorship support for health and wellness, human services, education, and civic and community affairs. Awards can be used for community-based health fairs, drives, galas, seminars, walks or runs, and similar activities. Interested organizations must complete an online eligibility quiz to verify qualifications for funding. Award: $250 - $5,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.

The M.S. Doss Foundation (December 1, 2025)

Project funds for children's homes, Boys and Girls Clubs, Girl and Boy Scouts, YMCA/YWCA, counseling and therapy centers, behavioral and mental health centers, domestic violence centers, food banks and food pantries, homelessness, veterans, nutrition programs, and theaters and symphonies. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas.

New Braunfels Community Foundation: The Community Endowment for the Arts Grants (December 9, 2025)

Funding to create a sustainable, culturally rich environment and community arts education. Award: Minimum of $3,500. Geographic Scope: New Braunfels and Comal County.

Temper of the Times Foundation (December 15, 2025)

Funds to underwrite advertising designed to promote the conservation and restoration of native wildlife, plants, and ecosystems anywhere in the U.S. The Foundation also supports earned media campaigns and other efforts to communicate about conservation and restoration initiatives and actions. Grants may fund the production of print, radio, or television ads; pay for advertising space or airtime; or produce or distribute pamphlets, books, videos, or press packets. Award: $5,000 - $15,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

United Way of the Concho Valley: Community Partner Grants (December 17, 2025)

Priority focus areas: to ensure all children are school-ready by kindergarten and grade-level readers by third grade; to eliminate child abuse and domestic violence in the Concho Valley; to provide access to all persons in need of mental health and substance use services; and homelessness prevention and outreach services. A community partner funding application training will be held on October 22nd. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Coke, Concho, Crockett, Irion, Kimble, McCulloch, Mason, Menard, Reagan, Runnels, Schleicher, Sterling, Sutton, and Tom Green Counties.

The Brown Foundation (January 1 - 31, 2026, Pre-Application)

Funding interests include arts and culture, education, human services, civic assets, and health and medicine. The Foundation reviews requests for general operating funds, program support, and capital campaigns. Award: $25,000 - $5,000,000. Geographic Scope: Greater Houston area.

Dillard Family Foundation (January 1 - February 8, 2026, 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, 2026, 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.

National Life Group Foundation (January 1 - March 31, 2026)

Funds for nonprofits focused on childhood hunger, children's mental health, and community development. The Foundation focuses on proven programs with metrics to support success. Sponsorships are also available for one-time events. Award: Up to $5,000. Geographic Scope: Dallas.

George Family Foundation (January 5, 2026, Letter of Interest)

The grant focus areas include authentic leadership, spirituality and inner life, and youth development. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Texas giving includes Dallas.

Charles B. Goddard Foundation Trust (January 15, 2026, 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.

Comal County United Way: 2026-2027 Community Impact Grants (January 15, 2026)

Funds for a variety of charitable missions to support the local community. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Comal County.

Community Foundation of Abilene: Community Grants (January 15, 2026)

Grants to benefit the quality of life in the Abilene area. Support for animal welfare; arts and culture; education; community development; health and mental health; children and youth; and human and social services. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and government agencies. The online application opens on December 1st. Award: $100 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Abilene and Taylor County. 

Texas Bar Foundation (January 15, 2026)

Provides funding to nonprofits to enhance the Texas justice system. Funding interests include administration of justice, ethics and professionalism in the legal profession, legal services for the underserved, the encouragement of legal research and publications, and public education. Award: $2,500 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.

Tocker Foundation: General Library Grants (January 15, 2026)

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.

Rural Technology Fund (Rolling Basis)

Rural Technology and Assistive Technology grant applications are reviewed and awarded every 30 to 60 days. Eligible applicants include public schools and libraries. Award: $500 - $2,500. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

San Antonio Area Foundation: Special and Urgent Needs Grants (Rolling Basis)

Rapid response funding for nonprofits facing unexpected challenges that threaten service delivery, and or unexpected opportunities to expand services. Applications are reviewed monthly. Award: Up to $10,000. Geographic Scope: Atascosa, Bexar, Bandera, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Medina, and Wilson Counties. 

The Tapeats Fund (Rolling Basis)

Support for nonprofits engaged in animal welfare and wildlife conservation, children, human services, and the environment. The Fund considers grant requests for administrative and program expenses, as well as special projects. Award: $1,000 - $25,000. Geographic Scope: Houston metro area.

Topfer Family Foundation (Rolling Basis)

The Foundation has a variety of funding interests, including child abuse prevention/treatment, youth enrichment, job training/support services, children's health, and aging in place. Award: $2,500 - $110,000. Geographic Scope: Greater Austin metro area.

Whataburger Feeding Student Success (Rolling Basis)

Grant and sponsorship support for nonprofits located in communities served by the company. The program targets needs at the intersection of food insecurity and education, investing in schools, programs, tools, resources, and people who help students from pre-K to college and adult education achieve their goals. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: 14 States, including Texas.

Public Funding Announcements

Southern SARE: 2026 Professional Development Program Grants (November 14, 2025, Pre-Proposals)

Funds for “train the trainer” programs to train Cooperative Extension agents, USDA field personnel, and other ag professionals and educators in areas of sustainable agriculture production practices. Training activities may include seminars, workshops, farm tours, on-farm demonstrations, and training materials. Award: Up to $100,000. Geographic Scope: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. 

Texas BDO: Texas Middle Mile Program (November 20, 2025)

Funds to expand broadband availability, strengthen network resiliency, and enhance affordability. Award: Four awards of up to $50,000,000 each. Geographic Scope: Texas.

TAHC: Rural Veterinarian Incentive Program (November 30, 2025)

Funds for veterinarians to serve rural communities. The program provides educational loan repayment assistance or tuition and fee payment to eligible veterinarians and veterinary medicine students. Award: Up to $180,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.

TVC: Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (December 2, 2025)

Grants for General Assistance, Housing for Texas Heroes, Veterans Mental Health, Veterans Treatment Court, and Veteran County Service Offices. Eligible applicants include units of local government, nonprofit organizations, and veterans' service organizations. Nonprofit applicants must be in existence longer than two years. Award: $25,000 - $400,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.

USDA: Farm to School Grant Program (December 5, 2025)

USDA-FNS-2026-F2S. Funds to improve access to local foods in eligible Child Nutrition Program (CNP) sites through comprehensive farm to CNP programming that includes local sourcing and agricultural education efforts. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, government entities, independent school districts, and Native American tribal governments. Award: Fifty (50) awards of $100,000 - $500,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Humanities Texas: Mini Grant Program (Rolling Basis)

Funds to conduct public humanities programming. Eligible applicants include museums, libraries, cultural centers, historical associations, city governments, county judge offices, community colleges, and school districts. Award: Up to $2,500. Geographic Scope: Texas.

Grant Education: Evaluation Plans

"Briefly describe the expected impact of this grant request and how you will measure it.” Evaluation is an important part of both proposal writing and project management. How will you assess your project’s anticipated accomplishments in your next proposal? Learn more about evaluation and explore sample plans on the Grant Writing 101 page in the “Proposal Components” section.

Hill Country Grants Workshop (Fredericksburg): November 19th

Free workshop highlighting new funding opportunities and other resources hosted by Texas Rural Funders, the Texas Commission on the Arts, the Texas Historical Commission, and the Texas Historical Foundation. This in-person workshop is open to all humanities, arts, cultural, and educational organizations and entities in Texas. Registration is required.

National Rural Health Day: November 20th

Celebrate the "Power of Rural". This day is an opportunity to highlight and honor the inspiring efforts of rural organizations, communities, healthcare providers, State Offices of Rural Health, and others dedicated to addressing the unique healthcare needs of rural Americans. Explore key messages and data points in the promotional tool kit.

City Health Dashboard

This free resource offers data on more than 45 health and non-medical drivers of health measures for over 1,200 cities across the nation, including 74 Texas cities. Support for this program was provided in part by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Access the dashboard data, metrics background, research and reports, and impact stories to help tell the story of health in your city.

Free Trainings and Resources

November 13: Introduction to Proposal Writing | Candid Learning
November 20: Rural Health Resources | National Library of Medicine
Article: Success in grant seeking: How much money to ask for in a grant proposal | Candid
On Demand: Align to Win: What Funders Really Want | Instrumentl

Private Funding Announcements

Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation: Collaborative Grants (December 1, 2025, Letter of Intent)

Grants for nonprofits with replicable, large-scale projects that demonstrate positive health effects within the Foundation's funding area. The application portal opens on January 1st. Award: $50,000+. Geographic Scope: Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy Counties.

The Kroger Company Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation (December 5, 2025)

Funds for nonprofits working to eliminate hunger and waste in their communities. Award: Cash donations, sponsorships, gift cards, and in-kind food and product donations. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

USAging: Social Connection Grants (December 5, 2025)

Grants to enhance the health of older adults and their caregivers by replicating and sustaining social connection programs, partnerships, and referral processes in communities. Eligible applicants include Area Agencies on Aging, Title VI Native American Aging Programs, Aging and Disability Resource Centers, Community Care Hubs, State Units on Aging, AAA Associations, and community-based social service organizations working with older adults. Award: Ten (10) awards for up to $35,000 each for 12-month projects. Geographic Scope: Nationwide. Two grantees must be located in western New York.

The Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation: Transformation of Mental Health Care Program (December 15, 2025)

Funding for research that improves access to high-quality mental health care for children and families. Award: $100,000 per year for two years. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Sundt Foundation (December 16, 2025)

Funding for youth development, hunger and nutrition, basic needs and social services, and the military and veterans. Award: $2,500 - $25,000. Geographic Scope: The Texas market includes Central Texas, El Paso, and North Texas.

Brooks and Joan Fortune Family Foundation (December 31, 2025)

Support for programs in education, the arts, and community outreach. Award: $1,000 - $82,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

GEICO Philanthropic Foundation (December 31, 2025)

Funds for nonprofits engaged in educational access, safety, financial literacy, food insecurity, environmental conservation, animal welfare, and health and wellness. The online application portal opens on October 1st. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

LCRA Community Development Partnership Program (January 1 - 31, 2026)

Capital improvement grants for cities/counties, schools, and nonprofits. Projects must meet a need in one of the following areas: education, transportation, public safety, recreation, healthcare, fire department training, community planning, or employment. Award: Up to $50,000. Geographic Scope: See map of LCRA's Texas service area.

The Rea Charitable Trust (January 1 - February 15, 2026)

General operating and project support for charitable, religious, scientific, literary, and educational missions. Priority is given to nonprofits supporting the arts. Organizations with names beginning with letters A-L should apply in the spring, and those with letters M-Z in the fall. Award: $1,000 - $100,000. Geographic Scope: Midland region.

Louis and Peaches Owen Family Foundation (January 5, 2026)

Funding for nonprofits engaged in education, health, and human services. Award: $3,000 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: East Texas.

Wayne and JoAnn Moore Charitable Foundation (January 15, 2026)

Grants for operating expenses, project support, capital, and equipment that enhance the lives, communities, and opportunities of others in Texas. Areas of interest include arts, culture, and humanities; education; the environment and animals; health; human services; public and society benefits. Award: $2,500 - $205,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.

TLL Temple Foundation Grants (January 16, 2026, Letter of Intent)

Grants in the areas of education, economic development and community revitalization, health, human services, arts and culture, and conservation and the environment. Award: No more than 30% of the proposed one-year project or organizational budget. Geographic Scope: Anderson, Angelina, Bowie, Cass, Cherokee, Hardin, Harris, Houston, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Nacogdoches, Newton, Orange, Panola, Polk, Rusk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby, Trinity, and Tyler Counties. The Foundation typically only funds Harris County organizations when there is a direct benefit to residents within the rural service area.

The Joe M. and Doris R. Dealey Family Foundation (January 18, 2026, Letter of Inquiry)

Project and general operating support for arts and culture, animal welfare, children and youth, education, health, and human services. Award: $1,000 - $20,000. Geographic Scope: Dallas area.

Georgetown Health Foundation (January 28, 2026, Letter of Intent)

Grants for nonprofits serving low-income children, youth, elders, and families with basic needs, emergency financial assistance, job training, mental health, healthcare, and transportation. The Letter of Intent (LOI) portal opens on December 1st. Award: $10,000 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Greater Georgetown.

Tyson Foods Corporate Giving Program (January 30, 2026)

Funding for organizations that have the support of the local Tyson plant facility to approach and solve community issues. Areas of interest include food access and nutrition. Priority consideration is given to organizations that operate in underserved communities and rural areas. Award: $5,000 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Texas communities include Amarillo, Carthage, Center, Dallas, Fort Worth, Haltom City, Houston, North Richland Hills, Seguin, Sherman, and Vernon.

Isla Carroll Turner Friendship Trust (January 31, 2026)

Supports nonprofit organizations in Texas that provide services to the elderly (age 60 and above) and those born with Down Syndrome (age 47 and above). Funds may also be used for educational programming for the elderly in Texas, educating service providers for the elderly in Texas, or scholarship funding in the field of gerontology in Texas. Award: $2,500 - $75,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.

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.

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.

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.

Direct Relief Partnership Network (Rolling Basis)

A partnership program for healthcare facilities that extends medication access to patients who are unable to afford prescriptions, reduces procurement costs of medications and supplies, and leverages resources to foster healthier communities. Partner facilities order online from Direct Relief's pharmaceutical inventory. Award: Applicants may apply for supplies, technical assistance, and funding. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Ed Rachal Foundation (Rolling Basis)

Grants for education, literary purposes, scientific purposes, children and youth, social services, health, environmental issues, arts and culture, community affairs, and civic organizations. Applications are reviewed quarterly. Nonprofits, schools, and government entities are eligible to apply. Award: $5,000 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.

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.

George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation (Rolling Basis)

Funds for nonprofits engaged in education, scientific, medical, and charitable missions. Award: $5,000 - $100,000. Geographic Scope: Houston area.

Good 360 (Rolling Basis)

Good 360 matches corporate donors with nonprofits to remove barriers to essential goods, stem the tide of global waste, and uplift communities. Nonprofit organizations and schools may register with Good360 to access available product donations. Visit the website for more details. Award: Product donations. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Jefferson Bank Charitable Contributions (Rolling Basis)

Grants for nonprofits engaged in housing, education, social and civic service, culture and arts, and health and wellness. Requests are reviewed monthly. Award: In-kind donations of giveaways, facilities, technical resources, and volunteers are also made when possible. Geographic Scope: Bexar, Comal, and Kendall Counties.

The GVTC Foundation (Rolling Basis)

General operating and project support for health and human services, youth programs and services, volunteer emergency services, education, and arts and culture. Award: $6,000 - $20,000. Geographic Scope: Bastrop, Bexar (North), Blanco, Caldwell, Comal, Dewitt, Fayette, Hays (South), Kendall, Gonzales, and Guadalupe Counties.

Vitamin Angels (Rolling Basis)

Nutrition grants and technical support to qualifying nonprofits that can reach underserved, nutritionally vulnerable pregnant women, infants, and young children. Award: Micronutrient commodities. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Wish You Well Foundation (Rolling Basis)

Grants to support adult and family literacy by fostering the development and expansion of new and existing adult literacy and educational programs. Funding focuses on nonprofits that teach adults the literacy skills they need to communicate, grow, and thrive within their communities. Award: $200 - $10,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Public Funding Announcements

HHSC: Family Violence Prevention and Services Program (November 25, 2025)

HHS0016500. The purpose of this program is to promote self-sufficiency, long-term independence, and safety from Family Violence and Dating Violence to Survivors and their dependents, household members, and/or family members statewide to reduce the negative impacts of Family Violence on Families and communities. Award: Multiple awards of up to $650,000 for five-year project periods. A 20% match is required. Geographic Scope: Dallas and Kendall Counties.

HHSC: BHS - Project for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) (December 12, 2025)

HHS0016124. PATH services provide outreach and engage people not currently connected to mainstream mental health services, primary health care, and substance abuse service systems. Awarded Grantees shall meet the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) goal for PATH programs, which is to reduce or eliminate homelessness for individuals with serious mental illnesses or co-occurring substance use disorders who are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless. Eligible applicants include governmental entities, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations. Award: 16 awards of up to $6,000,000 for a five (5) year project period. Geographic Scope: Texas.

TDA: 2026 Colonia Fund Construction Program (January 8, 2026)

Grants for 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: Texas colonias within 150 miles of the Texas-Mexico border.

TPWD: Recreational Trails Grants (February 1, 2026)

Funds to spend on both motorized and non-motorized recreational trail projects, such as the construction of new recreational trails, improving existing trails, developing trailheads or trailside facilities, and acquiring trail corridors. Award: Reimbursable grants for up to 80% of project cost, with a maximum of $300,000 for non-motorized trail grants and $500,000 for motorized trail grants. Geographic Scope: Texas.

CDC: Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program - NEW (Year 1) (April 14, 2026)

CDC-RFA-CE-26-0061. Funds to establish and strengthen collaboration to support the efforts of community coalitions working to prevent youth substance use.  Award: 50 awards of up to $125,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.