Grant Education: Plain Language

Feeling challenged by the word count limit in a grant proposal? Learn to write in Plain Language to simplify and strengthen your message. Check out the "Plain Language" tab in the "General" section on the Grant Writing 101 page to become a better writer.

Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) CDBG Over Coffee Webinars

TDA hosts short webinar presentations to provide technical assistance for specific topics relevant to Texas Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)-funded projects. Learn more and sign up for the June and July webinars on the Training and Events website.

Texas Health Insights Dashboard 

Looking for health-related data for your next grant proposal? Explore the Texas Health Institute’s dashboard that provides county-level data on demographics, access to care, health needs and outcomes, non-medical drivers of health, and health risk and protective factors in Texas.

2026 HRSA Healthy Grants Workshops

Check out the free workshop series designed to help Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant recipients successfully manage their awards. The workshop is organized into two tracks: New Recipients/Refresher and Advanced. Learn more and register here.

We're Here for You

Your feedback shapes our future! Each response helps us improve the DSHS Grant Development Center to better serve you. Check out our program page to tell us how we’re doing!

Free Trainings and Resources

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Private Funding Announcements

The Latham Foundation for the Promotion of Humane Education (June 26, 2026)

Grants for programming that promote humane education that emphasizes service-learning in kindness to animals and people. Nonprofits are given priority, but grants are not limited to organizations with 501(c)(3) status. Award: $1,000 - $10,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

T-Mobile Hometown Grants (June 30, 2026)

Funds for projects that foster local connections in small towns with populations under 50,000. Projects may include technological upgrades, outdoor spaces, the arts, and community centers. Award: Up to $50,000 for shovel-ready projects. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

The New Earth Foundation (July 1, 2026, Letter of Inquiry)

Supports projects from small or new nonprofits across a wide range of fields including environmental initiatives, community sustainability models, educational innovations for youth, and economic opportunity strategies. Award: Up to $4,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Tomberg Family Philanthropies (July 1, 2026, Expression of Interest)

Grants for projects addressing the environment, poverty alleviation, health, and education. The Foundation focuses on supporting new or pilot programs, demonstration projects, capacity building, evaluations, and geographic expansion of an existing program. Award: $5,000 - $20,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

The Cigna Group: Improving Veteran Mental Health (July 9, 2026)

Funds for nonprofits that leverage evidence-informed programs and services to help veterans feel stable where they live and ultimately create positive impact on their mental health. Award: $150,000 for a one-year project period.  Geographic Scope: Ten (10) states including Texas.

Dr. Leon Bromberg Charitable Trust Fund (July 10 and August 10, 2026)

Grants for arts, culture, and humanities, children and youth, civic affairs, community improvement, fire safety services, education, healthcare, and human services. Award: Up to $50,000. Geographic Scope: Galveston area. 

Blanche Davis Moore Foundation (July 15, 2026)

Funding for a wide variety of charitable missions that enrich and improve the lives of children 18 and younger. Award: Up to $15,000. Geographic Scope: Jim Wells, Kleberg, Nueces, and San Patricio Counties.

Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation (MEAF) (July 15 - November 1, 2026)

Grant support for innovative projects that empower youth living with disabilities by developing their leadership and employment skills. Projects should focus on preparing young people living with disabilities for competitive employment and fostering environments where all young people engage together. MEAF expects strong evaluation, dissemination, and replication plans, aiming for national impact rather than local-only initiatives. An online eligibility quiz is required before accessing the grant application. Award: Up to 12 awards of $10,000 - $100,000 per year for one to two years. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Walmart: Spark Good Local Grants (July 15, 2026)

Grants support various organizations, such as animal shelters, elder services, and community clean-up projects. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, state or local government entities, including law enforcement or fire departments, K-12 public or nonprofit private schools, charter schools, 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 Najim Charitable Foundation: July 2026 Grant Cycle (August 17, 2026)

Grants for a wide variety of children's charitable programming. The online portal opens on July 3rd. First-time applicants must email their inquiry between June 29th and July 17th. Award: $5,000 - $250,000. Geographic Scope: San Antonio metropolitan area.

AstraZeneca Quality Improvement Grant for Lung Cancer (July 24, 2026)

Funding to develop and deliver strategies to improve guideline concordant care (evidence-based clinical care) and/or clinical trial access for lung cancer patients in the community and rural care settings. Award: Up to $480,000 for a 24-month project period. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

The Gadfly Project (July 24, 2026)

In-kind grants for nonprofits seeking to implement a software initiative. The projects should be used to improve the organization's operations by increasing efficiency and expanding outreach. This grant is wide in scope. Any project that assists or enables organizations that are focused on improving the well-being of humanity and/or the natural environment are welcome. Award: In-house expertise and resources. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Dripping Springs Community Foundation: Community Grants (July 31, 2026)

Grants for animal welfare, arts and culture, community and development, education and scholarships, environment, fraternal and military, health and human services, historical preservation, municipal, and parks and recreation. Award: Up to $3,000. Geographic Scope: Hays County.

East Texas Communities Foundation: Evans-Merrick Music Grants Fund (July 31, 2026)

Grants to support and encourage traditional and/or classical music activities. Programs must be offered without a required admission fee and be publicly available. Eligible expenses may include production costs, music purchases, equipment and supplies, travel, musicians’ fees, venue rental, etc. The online application opens on July 1st. Award: Up to $1,000. Geographic Scope: East Texas region.

Southeast Nonprofit Development Center: Nonprofit Startup Support Initiative (July 31, 2026)

A structured, step-by-step program designed to take organizations from early concept to full nonprofit status by Spring 2027. Award: Technical assistance for two organizations. Geographic Scope: Southeast Texas.

Coastal Bend Community Foundation (August 1 - September 15, 2026)

Unrestricted funding for programs in quality of life, underserved populations, and education and job creation. Award: Up to $25,000. Geographic Scope: Aransas, Bee, Jim Wells, Kleberg, Nueces, Refugio, and San Patricio Counties.

Community Foundation of Abilene: Community Grants (August 1, 2026)

Grants for animal services, children and youth, community development, education, fine arts and culture, health and mental health, and human and social services. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and government agencies. The online application portal opens on June 15th. Award: $5,000 - $35,000. Geographic Scope: Abilene and Taylor County.

El Paso Community Foundation: The Cardwell Foundation (August 1, 2026)

Funding for general charitable purposes. The online application opens on July 1st. Award: $5,000+. Geographic Scope: The greater El Paso region and far West Texas.

El Paso Community Foundation: The Walter H. Hightower Fund (August 1, 2026)

Grants for medical care and treatment of children with disabilities. the online application opens on July 1st. Award: $5,000+. Geographic Scope: West Texas.

Target Community Engagement Funds (August 3 - September 3, 2026)

Community grants directed by Target employees and leadership for initiatives in Thriving Families, Vibrant Neighborhoods, Emerging Creative & Culture, and Economic Opportunity. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, K-12 public or nonprofit private schools, charter schools, community/junior colleges, state/private colleges, and universities. Award: $1,000 - $15,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide in communities with company stores and distribution centers. 

CoServ Charitable Foundation (August 4, 2026)

Program funds for education, basic human needs, and community vitality. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, municipalities and first responders. First-time applicants are required to participate in a CCF Grant Application Training Session to be eligible for a grant. Award: $15,000+. Geographic Scope: Collin, Cooke, Denton, Grayson, Tarrant, and Wise Counties.

Abell-Hanger Foundation (August 7, 2026, Pre-Proposal Questionnaire)

General operating and project support for arts, culture, humanities, education, health and human services, public societal benefit, and religion. Award: Up to $250,000. Geographic Scope: Midland and the 57 Counties of West Texas.

Louis and Peaches Owen Family Foundation (August 10, 2026)

Grants for nonprofits in education, health, and human services. Award: $2,500 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: East Texas.

Scharbauer Foundation (August 13, 2026, Pre-Application)

Capital, construction, and program expansion grants for education, health, human and social services, and public and civic benefit. Award: $25,000 average grant award. Geographic Scope: Midland and Odessa.

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.

Firefighters Charitable Foundation (Rolling Basis)

Grants are given to assist local fire/disaster victims, fire prevention education, community safety programs, burn centers, burn camps, hospitals and other organizations that meet our criteria as stated in our mission. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

ONEOK Foundation (Rolling Basis)

Grants, sponsorships, and volunteer support for programs that advance community outcomes in Safety and Education. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, schools, and government entities that provide community services. Award: Up to $5,000. Geographic Scope: The Texas market includes the Houston area.

Public Funding Announcements

HRSA: Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) - Impact Grants (July 8, 2026)

HRSA-26-037. The RCORP – Impact Program helps rural communities by expanding access to evidence-based prevention, treatment, and recovery services through the building of a larger, more responsive workforce to meet behavioral health needs. An integrated and coordinated partnership approach across health and social services is required, leading to sustained long-term recovery and reduction in morbidity and mortality. Award: Up to 80 awards for up to $750,000 per year over a four-year project period. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

HRSA: Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) - Planning Grants (July 8, 2026)

HRSA-26-036. The RCORP – Planning Program helps rural communities build the capacity to develop and sustain substance use disorder (SUD) services by lowering barriers to federal funding and preparing funded organizations to create larger, more complex networks. Award: Up to 40 awards for up to $100,000 per year over a two-year project period. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

HRSA: Telehealth Nutrition Services Network Grant Program (July 8, 2026)

HRSA-26-076. Grant support for telehealth networks using nutrition services to help prevent and manage chronic diseases. Eligible applicants include state, local, and tribal governments, school districts and institutions of higher learning, nonprofits, and businesses. Award: Eighteen (18) awards of $300,000 - $5,400,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

HHSC: Rural Hospital: State FY2026 Pediatric Tele-Connectivity Resource Program for Rural Texas (July 13, 2026)

HHS0017228. The purpose of this program is to connect Rural Hospitals (RHs) and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) with (i) pediatric specialists and pediatric subspecialists who provide Telemedicine Medical Services (TMS) or (ii) an institution of higher education that is a member of the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium established under Chapter 113 of the Texas Health and Safety Code. Award: Multiple awards for a total of $10,000,000 in available funding. No match required. Geographic Scope: Texas.

DOJ-OVW: FY2026 Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Grant Program (July 24, 2026)

Grants to help states and territories, Indian Tribes, local governments, and nonprofits to enhance safety and justice for child, youth, and adult victims in rural communities. Award: Fifty-five (55) awards of $500,000 - $950,000 for a 36-month project period. Geographic Scope: Nationwide in rural areas.

TPW: Local Parks Grants (August 3, 2026)

The Local Parks Grants Program consists of five individual programs that assist local units of government with the acquisition and/or development of public recreation areas and facilities. All grant assisted sites must be dedicated as parkland in perpetuity, properly maintained and open to the public. Award: Varies by individual program from $150,000 - $2,000,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.

FEMA: Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) (August 31, 2026)

DHS-25-MT-047-00-98. BRIC prioritizes proactive construction projects that offer measurable risk reduction for vulnerable communities. This cycle specifically emphasizes the adoption and enforcement of modern building codes and focuses capacity-building efforts strictly on infrastructure resilience. Award: Up to $150,000,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

TCEQ: Emissions Reduction Incentive Grants (September 4, 2026)

Financial incentives to help repower or replace older locomotives, marine vessels, stationary equipment, and select non-road equipment to reduce nitrogen oxides emissions in eligible nonattainment areas and affected counties in Texas. Award: Varies by proposed project. Geographic Scope: See map of eligible Texas counties.

Grant Education: SMART Objectives

The Request for Proposals (RFP) asks you to include SMART objectives (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound) for your project. SMART objectives help you identify your definition of community change. Learn more in the "Program Narrative" topic tab in the "Proposal Components" section of the Grant Writing 101 page.

2026 Proposed Updates to the Uniform Guidance

Does your organization receive federal awards? Learn more about the May 2026 proposed updates to the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) in MyFedTrainer's blog and sign up for their free webinar on June 25th. The public comment period ends on July 13th. 

Finding Rural Health Data

Check out RHIhub's updated topic guide on rural health statistics and data. The guide includes how and where to find rural data sources, including navigating data.census.gov.

SimplerGrants.gov Demonstration Webinar

Join the Department of Health and Human Services for a demo of SimplerGrants.gov's latest features, including easier collaboration, improved applications, and new budget forms. Register for the June 30th Zoom meeting.

We're Here for You

Your feedback shapes our future! Each response helps us improve the DSHS Grant Development Center to better serve you. Check out our program page to tell us how we’re doing!

Free Trainings and Resources

June 25: A Funder's Perspective on What Makes Grantees Stand Out | Instrumentl

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Private Funding Announcements

Episcopal Health Foundation: Cycle 2 Grants (July 10, 2026, Letter of Inquiry)

This cycle prioritizes the Foundation's Impact Drivers of Strengthening Comprehensive Care, Activating Community Voices, and Maximizing Connections to Health Coverage and Benefits. Award: Not stated. Geographic Scope: The 81-county service area of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas.

The National Children's Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety: Emerging Issues in Childhood Agricultural Health Grants (July 13, 2026, Letter of Intent)

Grants to test, implement, or recommend strategies that are likely to identify causes, effects, and prevention interventions in response to emerging health and safety concerns of children working on, living in, or visiting agricultural environments. A Letter of Intent is required. The application deadline is August 17th. Award: Up to $45,000 for research and up to $20,000 for non-research projects. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Zendesk: Tech for Good Impact Awards (July 15, 2026)

Opportunity for nonprofits looking to grow their impact through technology. Award: Free software and multiple grants of $5,000 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

National Network of Libraries of Medicine: Health Information Outreach Award (July 16, 2026)

Funding for projects that improve healthy literacy, increase the ability of the general public to find and use health information, and improve health professionals' access to high quality biomedical and health information. Award: Up to $25,000. Geographic Scope: Seven states including Texas.

Waxahachie Foundation (July 23, 2026)

Funding for a wide variety of charitable missions serving every age group from children to seniors. Award: Up to $25,000. Geographic Scope: The Waxahachie area.

Methodist Healthcare Ministries of Southeast Texas: 2027 Open Cycle - Small Grants (July 24, 2026)

Project, capital, and general operating grants for nonprofits in five focus areas: Access to Care: General, Access to Care: Mental and Behavioral Health, Digital Access, Food Security, and Economic Mobility.  Eligible applicants must not have an organizational budget exceeding $1,000,000. Award: $20,000 - $100,000. The requested amount may not exceed 20% of the organization’s budget. Geographic Scope: Brooks, Cameron, Dimmit, Edwards, Hidalgo, Kenedy, Kinney, LaSalle, Maverick, Real, Starr, Uvalde, Val Verde, Webb, and Willacy Counties.

Methodist Healthcare Ministries of Southeast Texas: 2027 Open Cycle -Standard Grants (July 24, 2026)

Project, capital, and general operating grants for nonprofits in five focus areas: Access to Care: General, Access to Care: Mental and Behavioral Health, Digital Equity, Food Security, and Economic Mobility.  Award: $100,000+. The requested amount may not exceed 20% of the organization’s budget. Geographic Scope: The Foundation’s 74-county service area.

Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust (July 31, 2026)

Grants for nonprofits that serve sick and injured veterans and their families. The online application portal opens on July 1st. Award: Not stated. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

LCRA Community Development Partnership Program (July 31, 2026)

Capital improvement grants for cities, counties, schools, and nonprofits. Projects must meet a need in education, transportation, public safety, healthcare, fire department training, community planning, or employment. The online application portal opens on July 1st. Award: $1,000 - $50,000. Applicants requesting more than $5,000 in grant funding must supply matching funds of at least 20% of the total project cost. Geographic Scope: Aransas, Austin, Bandera, Bastrop, Blanco, Brown, Burleson, Burnet, Caldwell, Callahan (southern half), Cameron, Coke, Coleman, Colorado, Comal, Concho, Coryell, Crane, Crockett, Culberson, Dewitt, Dimmit, Eastland, Ector, Fayette, Gillespie, Goliad, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Hamilton, Harris, Hays, Hidalgo, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Kinney, Lampasas, Lavaca, Lee, Llano, Mason, Matagorda, Maverick, McCulloch, Medina, Menard, Midland, Mills, Nolan, Nueces, Pecos, Real, San Patricio, San Saba, Schleicher, Sterling, Sutton, Taylor, Terrell, Tom Green, Travis, Upton, Val Verde, Waller, Washington, Wharton, Williamson, and Zavala Counties.

Entergy Charitable Foundation (August 1, 2026)

Grants to support poverty solutions, environmental programs, education and workforce development. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, state of local governments, 501(c)(19) war-veterans' organizations, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire departments. July 1st is the earliest date applications are accepted. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Burleson, Chambers, Grimes, Hardin, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Limestone, Madison, Montgomery, Orange, Polk, Robertson, San Jacinto, Trinity, Tyler, and Walker Counties.

The Community Foundation of Abilene: Fall 2026 Community Grants (August 1, 2026)

Grants for nonprofits and government agencies with programming in animal services, children and youth, community development, education, fine arts and culture, health and mental health, and human and social services. Award: $5,000 - $35,000. Geographic Scope: Abilene and Taylor County.

The Priddy Foundation (August 1, 2026, Letter of Intent)

Funding for arts and culture, civic affairs and government, education, health, human services, and youth programs. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, educational institutions, and municipalities. Award: $5,000 - $150,000. Geographic Scope: Archer, Baylor, Childress, Clay, Cottle, Foard, Hardeman, Haskell, Jack, King, Knox, Montague, Stonewall, Throckmorton, Wichita, Wilbarger, Wise, and Young Counties.

Hoblitzelle Foundation (August 15, 2026)

Support for specific, non-recurring needs of educational, social service, medical, cultural, and civic organizations. Award: Up to $500,000. Geographic Scope: The Dallas area. 

James N. McCoy Foundation (August 15, 2026, Letter of Inquiry)

General operating and project support for community development, education, healthcare, and social services. Award: $3,000 - $250,000. Geographic Scope: Wichita County.

The Helen Greathouse Foundation (August 15, 2026)

Grants for organizations that work with children and people who must overcome physical and mental challenges. The August cycle is only open to organizations with names beginning with the letters M-Z. Award: $10,000 - $30,000. Geographic Scope: Midland County.

The Leary Firefighters Foundation: Jeremiah Lucey Grant Program (August 15, 2026, Letter of Inquiry)

Funds for equipment, vehicles, education, training, and technology for firefighters. Invited applicants will submit a full proposal on October 1st. Award: $5,000 - $25,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Wood County Electric Charitable Foundation: Operation Round Up (August 25, 2026)

Support for nonprofit food banks, civic organizations, volunteer fire departments, child welfare groups, economic development organizations, health and wellness foundations, animal rescues, museums and libraries, performing arts centers, and parks and recreation facilities. Award: Not stated. Geographic Scope: Camp, Franklin, Hopkins, Rains, Smith, Titus, Upshur, Van Zandt, and Wood Counties.

Alice Kleberg Reynolds Foundation (August 26, 2026)

Project and general operating support for arts and culture, social services, children and youth, family planning, health, and women's issues. Award: $2,500 - $200,000. Geographic Scope: Aransas, Atascosa, Bandera, Bee, Bexar, Blanco, Brooks, Caldwell, Calhoun, Cameron, Colorado, Comal, DeWitt, Dimmit, Duval, Fayette, Frio, Goliad, Gonzalez, Guadalupe, Harris, Hays, Hidalgo, Jackson, Jim Hogg, Jim Wells, Karnes, Kendall, Kenedy, Kleberg, LaSalle, Lavaca, Live Oak, Matagorda, Maverick, McMullen, Medina, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio, Starr, Travis, Uvalde, Victoria, Webb, Wharton, Willacy, Wilson, Zapata, Zavala Counties.

Amarillo Area Foundation: Harrington Regional Medical Campus (HRMC) Grants (August 28, 2026)

Grants for entities located on the HRMC campus and nonprofits with healthcare-related programs and services that fit the HRMC mission. The online application portal opens on August 3rd. Award: Not stated. Geographic Scope: The 26 Counties of the Texas Panhandle.

Texoma Community Foundation: Community Grants (August 28, 2026)

Funding for access to healthcare, behavioral or mental health services, and healthy living and preventive programs. Award: $7,500 - $700,000+. Geographic Scope: Fannin and Grayson Counties.

American Osteopathic Foundation: Caring For Communities Grant (August 31, 2026, Letter of Inquiry)

Grants to support the work of nonprofit health centers in providing healthcare to disadvantaged communities and populations. Applications from rural communities are encouraged. Award: $25,000 for a 12–36-month project period. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Avion Takes Action (August 31, 2026)

Funds for basic health care, dental care, education, and veterans' services. Award: Up to $5,000. Geographic Scope: The Corpus Christi area.

Mamie McFaddin-Ward Heritage Foundation (August 31, 2026)

Program, building, and equipment funds for arts and culture, community services, education, health, and services for the needy and disadvantaged. Award: Up to $15,000. Geographic Scope: Jefferson County and Beaumont.

The Lola Wright Foundation (August 31, 2026)

Project, building, and equipment funds for arts and culture, children and youth, education, community development, and public health and human services. Award: $5,000 - $25,000. Geographic Scope: Austin and the 50-mile surrounding radius.

Ben & Maytee Fisch Foundation (September 5, 2026)

Support for civic and culture, education, human services, and medical (health and research) causes. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and municipalities. Award: $2,500 - $100,000. Geographic Scope: East Texas.

CareQuest: Oral Health Grants (Rolling Basis, Concept Papers)

Funding for projects that address complex and upstream drivers of oral health outcomes. Priority populations include those with high need or at high risk, 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. 

Harold Simmons Foundation (Rolling Basis)

Grants for programming that improve quality of life through arts and culture, civic improvements, education, healthcare, social welfare, and youth. Award: $5,000 - $20,000. Geographic Scope: Dallas metropolitan area.

Labcorp Foundation (Rolling Basis)

The foundation advances quality healthcare access to all by supporting education and local communities. Common grant opportunities include food pantries and meal programs, healthcare and patient services for underserved population, STEM programming, and healthy lifestyles through ongoing medical research and screenings. Eligible applicants include nonprofits. Award: Not stated. Geographic Scope: Nationwide in communities served by Labcorp.

Sid W. Richardson Foundation (Rolling Basis, Letter of Inquiry)

Support for education, healthcare, arts and culture, and human services. Formal proposals are due on September 15th. Award: Not stated. Geographic Scope: Fort Worth.

Public Funding Announcements

HHS: National Lupus Outreach and Clinical Trial Education Program (July 10, 2026)

Projects funded under the initiative are intended to support outreach, education, and partnerships that move beyond awareness building to measurable participation outcomes, including screening, enrollment, and retention in lupus clinical trials. Award: Six awards for up to $500,000. No match required. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

HRSA: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award Institutional Research Training Grant (July 10, 2026)

HRSA-26-035. Support for the training of postdoctoral researchers in biomedical, behavioral, and health services research related to primary care. Award: 20 awards of $134,653 - $500,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

SAMHSA: Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment Program (July 13, 2026)

TI-26-005. Grants to implement the Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) model for children, adolescents, and adults in primary care and community health settings with a focus on screening for underage drinking, opioid use, and other substance use. Award: Up to eight awards for up to $995,000 per year. No match required. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

SAMHSA: Building Communities of Recovery (July 16, 2026)

TI-26-010. Grants to support organizations in mobilizing and connecting community resources to increase access to long-term recovery support for people with substance use disorders (SUD) and co-occurring substance use and mental disorders. Rural populations are a priority. Award: 27 awards of $350,000 for up to three years. A 15% non-federal cash or in-kind match is required. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

USDA: NIFA Community Food Projects Grant (July 16, 2026)

USDA-NIFA-CFP-011776. Support for projects that improve food and nutrition security while helping communities build long-term, self-reliant food systems. Eligible applicants include public food program service providers, tribal organizations, and private nonprofit entities, including gleaners. Award: 21 awards of $25,000 - $400,000. Match required. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

HRSA: Maternal Produce Prescription Program (July 17, 2026)

HRSA-26-103. Funding to support community-based organizations to develop produce prescription intervention programs that promote access to healthy foods for pregnant and postpartum women and their families in low-income rural and urban areas. Projects are expected to partner with at least one healthcare provider and one community-based organization. Award: 26 awards of up to $500,000 for four-year projects. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

USDA: Food and Agriculture Learning Program (July 20, 2026)

USDA-NIFA-NFASLP-32903. Grants to develop and expand existing farm to school initiatives and other food and learning initiatives with the overall goal of increasing knowledge of agriculture and improving the nutritional health of children. Award: Four (4) awards for up to $230,000 for up to two-year projects. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

DOJ: Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Program (July 30, 2026)

Funding for state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies to implement new or enhance existing programs that offer training and services to support officers' emotional and mental health, including counseling programs, peer mentoring, suicide prevention, stress reduction, and police officer family services. The program intends to increase grant funding accessibility for small and understaffed departments, especially those in rural communities, to implement mental health and wellness programs. Award: $250,000 for a two-year project period. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

DOE: Promise Neighborhoods Program (August 6, 2026)

ED-GRANT-26-054. Grants to support improvement in the educational and developmental outcomes of children and youth in the most distressed communities. Projects should work to ensure school readiness, high school graduation, and access to a community-based continuum of high-quality services. An optional Letter of Intent is due on June 22nd. Award: 12 awards of $4,000,000 - $6,000,000. Matching funds or in-kind contributions are required based on applicant type. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

SAMHSA: Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Improvement and Advancement Grant (August 17, 2026)

SM-26-015. The purpose of this program is to sustain and enhance services at existing Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs). This includes serving individuals across the lifespan with or at risk for mental health and/or substance use disorders (SUDs). CCBHCs are community-based clinics that offer coordinated, evidence-based outpatient services, including crisis services, while also enhancing access for anyone in need and coordinating care to mitigate gaps in care. Award: 117 awards of up to $1,000,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

SAMHSA: Cooperative Agreements for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Planning Grants (August 17, 2026)

SM-26-016. The purpose of the CCBHC State Planning Grants is to support states in: developing and implementing certification systems for CCBHCs; establishing Prospective Payment Systems (PPS) for Medicaid reimbursable behavioral health services; and preparing an application to participate in a four-year Section 223 CCBHC Demonstration program. Award: 12 awards of $1,000,000 - $12,000,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

SAMHSA: Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC) Planning, Development, and Implementation Grant (August 17, 2026)

SM-26-014. The purpose of this program is to develop and establish new Community Behavioral Health Clinics to address gaps in behavioral health services and improve the wellbeing of people with mental health and substance use disorders. Award: 94 awards for up to $1,000,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

HUD: Continuum of Care Competition and Youth Homeless Demonstration Program Grants (August 26, 2026)

CPD-2600-DC-0025. Funding for registered Continuum of Care communities to implement coordinated approaches to reduce the prevalence of unsheltered homelessness; and improve services engagement, health outcomes, and housing stability. Award: 7,000 awards of $2,500 - $25,000,000 for project periods of up to 60 months. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.