Grant Education: Commitment to Professional Development in 2026

Happy New Year! Do you want to become a better grant writer and find more funding for your organization this year? We'll support you with education, funding listings, a live webinar this Spring, and more. Bookmark the Grant Development Center page to grow your grant knowledge this year.

Helpful Writing Tools

Be kind to grant makers by giving them clear and concise grant applications and reports. Check out these free online tools to help you become a better writer: 

• Grammarly - checks for typos and grammar errors and offers various tone suggestions.
• Hemingway Editor - identifies long, complex sentences and common errors, along with word count and reading level.
• Read-O-Meter - estimates the reading time of your text, along with word count, and readability scores.

2026 AARP Community Challenge Grants

AARP is now accepting applications for their annual grant program focusing on making communities more livable for people of all ages. Local governments and nonprofits are eligible to apply by March 4th.  Learn more on the program website.

Free Trainings and Resources

January 13: Write Better Proposals Using the "Grants Scorecard" | Grant Station

January 14: Modern Grantseeking 101: Practical Steps to Find, Match & Manage Grants | Nonprofit Hub

Article: De-Fog Your Writing | The Grantsmanship Center, Inc.

On Demand: Grants Newbie Success School | Grants Magic U

Private Funding Announcements

CenterPoint Energy Foundation: Cycle 1 Education Grants (January 12 - February 13, 2026)

Cycle 1 funding focuses upon literacy, STEM, and workforce development issues. Award. $1,000 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Seventy-three (73) Texas Counties. See the last page of the Funding Guidelines for a complete list.

Warren Charitable Foundation: 2026 Spring Grant Cycle (January 12 - March 6, 2026, Letter of Intent)

Grants for nonprofits engaged in a wide variety of charitable purposes. Award: $500 - $120,000. Geographic Scope: The Permian Basin area. 

Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood (January 31, 2026, Letter of Inquiry)

Seed funding for projects that improve the well-being of children from birth to age seven. Support focuses on early childhood welfare, education, and play, as well as parenting education, with an emphasis on research-driven models that help young children succeed. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

United Way of Comal County (January 31, 2026)

Grants for nonprofits engaged in health and human service activities. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Comal County.

C.B. Baird, Jr. Foundation (February 1, 2026)

Provides grants to nonprofits focused on the arts, education, outdoor educational programs, and social services. Award: $5,000. Geographic Scope: The Fort Worth area.

Marcia and Otto Koehler Foundation (February 1, 2026)

Grants for medical research and medical care facilities, fine arts, and promotion of the well-being of girls and boys through education, recreation, guidance, and medical care. Award: $5,000 - $20,000. Geographic Scope: The San Antonio area.

Nathalie and Gladys Dalkowitz Charitable Trust (February 1, 2026)

Grants for nonprofits engaged in religious, charitable, scientific, literary, artistic or educational purposes. Award: $3,000 - $10,000. Geographic Scope: The San Antonio area.

The John O'Quinn Foundation (February 6, 2026)

Funding for nonprofits and governmental entities engaged in education, conservation, children and youth, and health. Award: $10,000 - $500,000. Geographic Scope: The Houston area.

Foundation for Southeast Texas (February 11, 2026)

Unrestricted funds for arts and culture, preservation, education, health, social services, youth and the elderly, economic development, and civic affairs. Government organizations are eligible to apply if the purpose of the grant goes beyond normal limits of service. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Hardin, Jefferson, and Orange Counties.

Human Animal Bond Research Institute (February 26, 2026)

Support for research on the health outcomes of pet ownership and or animal-assisted interventions.
Award: Up to $50,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Alice E. and Joseph C. Blewett Foundation (February 28, 2026)

Grants for nonprofits engaged in arts/culture, education, the environment and animals, public benefit, health, and human services. Award: $5,000 - $10,000. Geographic Scope: The Dallas area.

Wayne and JoAnn Moore Charitable Foundation (March 1 – April 8, 2026, Letter of Inquiry)

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; and religion. Award: $2,500 - $205,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.

Faye L. and William L. Cowden Charitable Foundation (March 31, 2026)

Grants for nonprofits engaged in child health, education of children and young adults, preventing cruelty to children or animals, and preserving wildlife and natural areas. Award: $1,000 - $15,000. Geographic Scope: The San Antonio area.

Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation (March 31, 2026)

Grants for nonprofits that focus on education, health, family well-being, arts and culture, and animal welfare. The funder prioritizes requests that would make a major community impact, encourages community collaboration, and funds for capital campaigns in progress. Award: $100,000 - $250,000. Geographic Scope: Bexar County.

National Life Group Foundation (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: City of Dallas.

Robert J. Kleberg and Helen C. Kleberg Foundation (March 31, 2026)

Funds for medical research, community services, arts and humanities, and wildlife conservation. Award: Previous awards have ranged from $10,000 to $750,000. Geographic Scope: Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, and Nueces Counties.

Art and Eva Camunez Tucker Foundation (April 1, 2026)

Areas of interest include Catholic organizations, children and youth, education, literary organizations, and social services. Funds for general operating, project support, computers, and software, land and property acquisition, building funds, and equipment. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, churches, and government agencies. Award: $5,000 - $75,000. Geographic Scope: San Angelo area.

Frances R. Dewing Foundation (April 1, 2026)

Support for nonprofits engaged in early childhood education, specifically for children up to sixth grade. The Foundation's emphasis is on seed money for new projects and programs. Award: $2,500 - $25,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Gordon A. Cain Foundation (April 1, 2026)

Funds for general operating support, projects, and research. Areas of interest include arts and culture; children and youth; civic organizations interested in public policy; education; and social services. Award: $5,000 - $155,000. Geographic Scope: Emphasis on the Houston area.

King Ranch Family Trust (April 1, 2026)

General operating and project support funds for education, healthcare, and social services. Award: $10,000 - $100,000. Geographic Scope: Brooks, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, and Willacy Counties.

Whole Foods Market Community Giving: Store Giving Program (April 12, 2026)

Supports local nonprofit and educational organizations with missions to nourish people and the planet through food access; environmental stewardship; and related needs. The Whole Foods Market Store Giving program is led by a network of team members who are empowered to address the needs within their local communities. Geographic Scope: Nationwide in store communities.

American Association of Birth Centers Foundation: Changemaker Birth Center Accreditation Grants (Rolling Basis)

Grants to assist birth center applicants with fees due to the Commission for the Accreditation of Birth Centers. Priority is given to programs that serve rural and low-income areas. Award: Accreditation fees and annual fees. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Brookshires Corporate Donations Program (Rolling Basis)

Support for nonprofits 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.

Hal and 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. Award: The foundation gives $3,000,000 annually. Geographic Scope: Bandera, Edwards, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, and Real Counties.

Paypal Giving Fund (Rolling Basis)

Nonprofits may participate by enrolling with the Fund. Supporters then donate on PayPal and other online platforms, including eBay for Charity, Humble Bundle, GoFundMe, and Nextdoor. The Fund receives the donations, provides receipts to donors, and grants the funds to nonprofits. A wide variety of charitable causes are supported. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Pineywoods Foundation (Rolling Basis)

The Foundation is committed to sustaining vibrant, healthy communities where all people have the opportunities and means to achieve their dreams and make a positive difference in the world. Funding for a wide variety of causes. Award: $2,500 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Angelina, Cherokee, Houston, Jasper, Nacogdoches, Newton, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby, Trinity, and Tyler Counties.

Shelton Family Foundation (Rolling Basis)

Grants for nonprofits engaged in basic human services, education, health, and community development. Applications are reviewed twice a year. Award: $1,500 - $135,000. Geographic Scope: West Central Texas, with an emphasis on Abilene.

The Trull Foundation (Rolling Basis)

Funds to support programs helping children in rural areas, people affected by substance abuse, and protecting the coastal Texas environment. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Award: $1,000 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Rural South Texas, including Palacios County.

Public Funding Announcements

National Community Care Corps/ACL: National Community Care Corps Program (February 26, 2026)

Funding to develop and scale innovative volunteer programs that provide non-medical assistance to older adults, adults age 18 and older living with disabilities, and family caregivers. Award: $30,000 - $200,000. A cash and or in-kind match equal to 25% of the total program budget is required. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

DOL: YouthBuild 2025 (March 2, 2026)

FOA-ETA-26-38. Funding to provide pre-apprenticeship occupational skills training, education, and job placement services to opportunity youth. YouthBuild prepares participants for quality jobs in various industry sectors and includes wrap-around supportive services such as assistance in transportation, childcare, and housing. Award: Fifty-seven (57) awards of $1,000,000 - $2,000,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

HRSA: Telehealth Nutrition Services Network Grant Program (April 17, 2026)

HRSA-26-076. Funding to support telehealth networks that improve access to quality health care services, focusing on chronic health disease prevention and management through comprehensive telehealth nutrition services. This opportunity is forecasted to be posted on February 16th. Award: Thirty-five (35) awards up to $300,000 from an estimated total of $10,500,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide. 

CPRIT: Academic Research Fiscal Year 2026 (June 22, 2026)

Support for emerging investigators pursuing their first faculty appointment in Texas who have the potential to make outstanding contributions to the field of cancer research. Award: Up to $2,000,000 over five years. Geographic Scope: Texas.

Humanities Texas: Rural Grants Initiative (Rolling Basis)

Support for educational, historical, and cultural organizations offering public humanities programs to rural communities. Award: Up to $2,500. Geographic Scope: Organizations based in Texas Counties with a population of 60,000 residents or fewer.