Grant Education: Letter of Support

A compelling Letter of Support strengthens your grant application and demonstrates a commitment to a proposed project from a range of stakeholders. Check out the Letter of Support topic in the "Proposal Components" section of the Grant Writing 101 page.

Candid Partner Network: Find Grants for Free

Having trouble finding grant funding? Access the Foundation Directory database for free through Candid's partner network. Search by zip code for a nearby location and make an appointment to explore relevant grant opportunities.

West Texas Rural Philanthropy Day: July 30th

This year's event will be held in Marathon, Texas, on Wednesday, July 30th. Register for a full day of legislative updates, innovative technology, networking, and resource-sharing. Learn more and register here to champion rural impact.

Free Trainings and Resources 

July 21: Using Data and Evaluation to Strengthen Resilience, Navigate Change, and Build Power | Nonprofit Learning Lab

Article: Success Rates of Grant Writers Don't Tell the Whole Story | GrantsPlus

On Demand Video: You Got a Grant! Now What? A Guide to Effective Grant Award Management | Mockingbird Analytics

Private Funding Announcements

Austin Community Foundation: Women's Fund (July 31, 2025)

Grants to address persistent economic and health challenges faced by women in Central Texas. Award: $20,000 - $60,000. Geographic Scope: Bastrop, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and Williamson Counties.

Bell's Brewery: Grassroots Grants (July 31, 2025)

The 2025 focus is on water stewardship. Interests include projects that strengthen and protect ecosystem health, improve the use of water resources, and promote resilience and adaptation. Award: $500 - $5,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust (July 31, 2025)

Grants for nonprofits that serve sick and injured veterans and their families. Award: Not stated. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Hillcrest Foundation (July 31, 2025)

Capital and program support for poverty relief, educational advancement, and health promotion. Award: $10,000 - $300,000. Geographic Scope: North Texas, with an emphasis on the Dallas area.

KFC Foundation: Kentucky Wishes Program (July 31, 2025)

Grants to support capacity-building projects that expand access to food and shelter in local communities. Examples of eligible projects include remodeling food pantries, creating community gardens, upgrading animal shelters, and repairing or renovating buildings. Eligible applicants must be local nonprofits or local chapters/affiliates of larger nonprofits that directly serve their communities. Award: Up to $10,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Amarillo Area Foundation: Discretionary Grant Cycle #2 (August 1, 2025)

Focus areas include healthcare, education, economic opportunity, and urgent or unique projects. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, government agencies, educational institutions, and faith-based organizations. Award: Minimum of $20,000. Geographic Scope: The 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle.

Coastal Bend Community Foundation (August 1 - September 15, 2025)

Unrestricted funding for nonprofits and government agencies serving a variety of causes. Award: $5,000 - $10,000. Geographic Scope: Aransas, Bee, Jim Wells, Kleberg, Nueces, Refugio, and San Patricio Counties.

Abell-Hanger Foundation (August 8, 2025, Pre-Proposal Questionnaire)

Grants for nonprofits engaged in arts, culture, and humanities, education, health and human services, and public societal benefits. Intent to Apply forms are due by August 25th. Full applications are due September 2nd. Award: $2,500 - $2,250,000. Geographic Scope: Midland and the 57 counties of West Texas. 

Hogg Foundation for Mental Health: Strengthening the Mental Health of Rural and Rural Border Communities (August 11, 2025)

This initiative will build on community strengths and foster community-driven solutions to help create, support, celebrate, and promote mental well-being. Award: Up to 10 awards of up to $75,000 annually for five years. Geographic Scope: Rural Texas (population of less than 50,000) and rural Texas/Mexico border communities (within 62.5 miles of the border).

Wood County Electric Charitable Foundation: Operation Round Up (August 25, 2025)

Support for nonprofits engaged in nutrition, child welfare, health and wellness, animal rescue, museums, libraries, performing arts, and parks and recreation. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Camp, Franklin, Hopkins, Smith, Rains, Titus, Upshur, Wood, and Van Zandt Counties.

Alice Kleberg Reynolds Foundation (August 27, 2025)

Grants for nonprofits engaged in arts and culture, education, medical programs, literacy, scientific purposes, and charitable programs. Award: $1,000 - $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.

Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation: Fall 2025 Open Grants Cycle (September 5, 2025, Letter of Inquiry)

Grants for nonprofits engaged in arts and culture, education, health, community building, and social services. The online portal opens on August 1st. Award: $15,000 - $160,000. Geographic Scope: Texas, with emphasis on Waco.

CommonSpirit Community Health Improvement Grants (September 12, 2025)

Grants to address significant issues in community health needs assessments, including access to healthcare, mental health, social services, health education, safe shelter and housing, food, and violence prevention. Grants are intended to support service delivery and to strengthen collaborative service systems. The online application portal will go live on July 14th. Award: Up to $150,000. Geographic Scope: 15 States, including Texas, in company communities.

Texas Mutual Community Funding: Workforce Development and Safety Training Grants (September 12, 2025)

This grant cycle focuses on training the current and future skilled workforce in safe work practices; creating strong pathways for in-demand middle-skill jobs; and upskilling and reskilling adult learners using earn-and-learn initiatives. The online application portal will open on August 11th. Award: $25,000 - $100,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.

The Beal Foundation (September 15, 2025)

Support for nonprofits engaged in education, health, humanities, and social services. Award: $4,000 - $150,000. Geographic Scope: Midland.

Carroll and Marguerite Wheeler Foundation (September 19, 2025)

The foundation's focus areas include education, family, and community. Award: $2,500 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Atascosa, McMullen, and surrounding counties in Texas.

Montgomery County Community Foundation (September 15, 2025)

Grants for nonprofits engaged in a wide variety of charitable causes. High priority is given to programs and projects that serve a large number of people in the area and for which the impact of the grant can be accurately measured. Award: Not stated. Geographic Scope: Montgomery County.

Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation (September 20, 2025, Letter of Intent)

Grants for nonprofits that promote healthy lifestyles and increase access to care in the Foundation's giving area. The Foundation's primary grantmaking priorities are obesity and diabetes prevention. Award: $2,500 - $500,000. Geographic Scope: Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy Counties.

David D. and Nona S. Payne Foundation (September 23, 2025)

Support for nonprofits engaged in civic affairs, children and youth, education, health, historic preservation, social services, and arts and culture. Award: $1,500 - $75,000. Geographic Scope: The 26 Counties of the Texas Panhandle.

PCORI: Fall 2025 Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award Program (September 29, 2025, Letter of Intent)

Support for projects that encourage active, meaningful involvement of patients, families, caregivers, and the broader healthcare community as integral members of the patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research. Award: Up to $300,000 for up to two years. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Petco Love Foundation: Access to Care (September 30, 2025)

Grants for animal welfare organizations that provide vital veterinary services for vulnerable families and their pets. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and animal control agencies. The online application portal opens on September 1st. Award: Not stated. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

The Greehey Family Foundation (September 30, 2025) 

General operating and project support for health and human welfare issues, children's causes, education, and the homeless. Award: Not stated. Geographic Scope: Bexar County.

Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative (September 30, 2025)

Support for nonprofit or tax-exempt groups, including clubs and associations, public riding areas, outdoor enthusiast associations, land conservation organizations, and communities with an interest in protecting, improving, expanding, or maintaining access for safe, responsible, and sustainable use by motorized off-road vehicles. Award: Not stated. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Houston Endowment (Rolling Basis, Pre-Applications)

General operating and project support for pre-K-12 public education, civic engagement, and arts and parks. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, educational institutions, and government agencies. Award: The average grant exceeds $400,000. Geographic Scope: Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, and Waller Counties.

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 disaster relief. Online applications are accepted year-round. Award: Unspecified charitable contributions and in-kind donations. Geographic Scope: Dallas/Fort Worth area.

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

Funding for nonprofits seeking rapid response funding for unexpected emergencies, including weather damage, vandalism/theft, facility damage, and unplanned challenges such as leveraging needs requiring unbudgeted expenditures. Applications are reviewed monthly. Award: Up to $10,000. Geographic Scope: Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Blanco, Comal, Frio, Gillespie, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Medina, and Wilson Counties.

Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (Rolling Basis through June 17, 2026, Concept Note)

Applications for the Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research Program. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, public and private institutions of higher education, and for-profit organizations. Award: Up to $150,000 for one year. Matching funds are required. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Public Funding Announcements

HUD: Addressing the Housing Affordability Crisis Research Grant Program (July 24, 2025)

FR-6900-N-29R. Cooperative agreements to fund quality research on the housing affordability crisis and generate actionable insights and evidence to inform policy decisions. Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education, nonprofits, public and State-controlled institutions of higher education, small businesses, and for-profit organizations. Award: Ten (10) awards of $250,000 - $2,000,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

HUD: Advancing Building Technology Grant Program (July 24, 2025)

FR-6900-N-92. Cooperative agreements to develop knowledge to increase the supply of affordable housing. Applicants are invited to select topics from a list of research categories. A wide variety of eligible applicants are included. Award: Fifteen (15) awards of $500,000 - $1,500,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

TCPA: Building the Texas Broadband Workforce Grant Program (July 31, 2025)

304-BDO-NOFA-008. Grants to build or expand accessible educational opportunities to grow a skilled and robust Texas broadband workforce. Award: Five (5) awards of $250,000 - $5,000,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.

TSAHC: 2025 Texas Foundations Fund (August 1, 2025)

Funds for nonprofits to support housing programs that assist very low-income households. Eligible activities include home repairs and accessibility modifications in owner-occupied homes and supportive housing services. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until August 1st, or until funding is no longer available. Award: $601,000 in grant funds remaining. Geographic Scope: Texas.

Texas Financial Education Endowment (September 1, 2025)

Endowment funds for organizations that promote consumer behaviors leading to long-term, tangible improvements in financial health. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, governmental organizations, schools, and for-profit entities. Award: Up to $90,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.

Grant Education: Project Management

The grant agreement is signed. Strong project management practices will keep your work plan on track. DSHS Center for Public Health Policy and Practice staff share their expertise in a new presentation - "The Power of Project Management in Grant Success: Maximizing Impact, Compliance, and Efficiency." Check out the slides and handouts on the Grant Education page.

Mockingbird Analytics: Nonprofit Incubator Program

This program provides 20 nonprofits with the tools and resources to run scalable organizations that make a difference. Selected organizations will receive a full scholarship to participate in the program and the opportunity to apply for a $3,000 grant after completing the program. Join the waitlist here.

Strategic Philanthropy Uniting Rural (SPUR) Conference

The Community Foundation of Abilene is hosting a nonprofit education conference on August 6th - 8th, in Sweetwater, Texas. Learn from subject-matter experts about board governance, capacity building, marketing and communications, and donor stewardship and development. Learn more and register here.

Register for the Robert Lee Sutherland Seminar 

The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health is offering a free in-person seminar in San Antonio with four learning tracks: Building Partnerships and Collaboration; Community Outreach and Engagement; Data and Evaluation; and Grant Writing and Fund Development. Register now before the seats fill up.

Free Trainings and Resources 

July 22: Intro to Measuring Your Impact | Candid Learning

July 23: Exploring Trust in Nonprofits and Philanthropy | Independent Sector

July 28: Up Your Numbers Game: How to Gather and Use Data to Drive Fundraising, Programming, and Strategic Planning Efforts | Nonprofit Learning Lab

August 4: Federal Funding Updates - Ask the Experts Panel | MyFedTrainer

Private Funding Announcements

Isla Carroll Friendship Trust (August 1, 2025 -January 31, 2026)

Grants for direct services to the elderly and/or those with Down Syndrome. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and government entities. Award: $5,000+. Geographic Scope: Texas.

The Priddy Foundation (August 1, 2025, Letter of Intent)

Funding priorities include arts/culture, civic affairs/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.

The Cigna Group: Improving Veteran Mental Health Through Housing Stability (August 7, 2025)

Grants for nonprofits that positively impact the mental health of veterans by providing housing stability and support services. Award: $100,000 - $150,000 for one year of active programming. Geographic Scope: Ten (10) States, including Texas.

Austin Community Foundation: The Jordan Award (August 8, 2025)

Grants to recognize exceptional nonprofit volunteer programs. Award: Two awards of $11,500. Geographic Scope: Central Texas.

American Hearing Research Foundation: Discovery Grants Program (August 15, 2025)

Grants in support of studies investigating various aspects of hearing and balance disorders related to the inner ear. Priority is given to early-career investigators who need seed funding to generate results and data that can be used to support applications for larger grants. Award: Up to 10 grants of up to $50,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Lois Lenski Covey Foundation (August 15, 2025)

Funds to advance literacy and foster a love of reading among at-risk children and youth. Grants support purchasing books for bookmobile programs. Award: $500 - $3,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

James N. McCoy Foundation (August 15, 2025, Letter of Intent)

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

Mary Moody Northen Endowment: Galveston Community Investment Grant Program (August 22, 2025)

The focus is on efforts that enable nonprofits to purchase equipment, vehicles, real estate, or essential supplies; provide mission-based services; leverage funds that otherwise would not be available; and encourage partnerships with other entities to serve shared clients. Award: Up to $20,000. Geographic Scope: Galveston.

The Cullen Trust for Health Care (September 1, 2025)

Grants for nonprofits engaged in primary and specialty care access for the uninsured and underinsured; integration of mental and behavioral health services into primary care; collaboration among local medical institutions; and training medical providers in best practices. Award: $25,000 - $250,000. Geographic Scope: Texas, with an emphasis on the Greater Houston area. 

Mabee Foundation (September 1, 2025)

The Foundation only makes grants for construction projects, renovation projects, and for the purchase of major medical equipment. Areas of interest include education, social/humanitarian services, health/medicine, culture, and religion. All grants are challenge grants. Award: Up to 20% of the total project costs, up to $2,000,000. Geographic Scope: Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.

CoServ Charitable Foundation (September 2, 2025)

Grants for specific program needs for nonprofits and municipalities. Funding focus areas include basic health and social needs. Applicants are required to participate in a CCF Grant Application Training Session to be eligible for a grant. Sign up for a training session here. The online application portal opens on August 5th. Award: $1,000 - $25,000. Geographic Scope: Collin, Cooke, Denton, Grayson, Tarrant, and Wise Counties. 

Tomberg Family Philanthropies (September 8, 2025, Letter of Inquiry)

Grants for projects that address the environment, the alleviation of poverty, health, and education. Priority is given to projects that help recipients build capabilities that will last far beyond the end of the specific project. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, public schools, and universities. Award: $5,000 - $20,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Ball Foundation (September 19, 2025)

Grants for programming in recycling, education in STEM, and disaster relief and preparedness. Award: Not stated. Geographic Scope: 19 States with company communities. The Texas market includes the Cities of Conroe and Fort Worth.

J.W. Couch Foundation (September 26, 2025)

Grants for nonprofits and for-profits with charitable programs in animal well-being, early childhood education, teachers, and getting outside. Award: $10,000 - $250,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Helen S. Boylan Foundation (September 30, 2025)

Grants for nonprofits engaged in the arts, education, health, human services, the environment, and the public interest. Award: $500 - $25,000. Geographic Scope: Smith County.

M.G. and Lillie A. Johnson Foundation (September 30, 2025)

Project support funding for health, higher education, human services, and civic programs. Award: Not stated. Geographic Scope: Aransas, Bee, Calhoun, Colorado, Dewitt, Goliad, Gonzales, Jackson, Karnes, Lavaca, Matagorda, Refugio, Victoria, Waller, and Wharton Counties.

Jack H. and William M. Light Charitable Trust (September 30, 2025)

Grants for nonprofits engaged in the welfare of children, with a primary interest in health, mental health, and education. General operating and project support are available. Award: $1,000 - $60,000. Geographic Scope: Harris County.

The Hoglund Foundation (October 1, 2025)

Grants for nonprofits engaged in education and family support services. Award: $1,000 - $250,000. Geographic Scope: Emphasis on the City of Dallas.

Permian Basin Area Foundation (October 1, 2025)

Grants for nonprofits addressing needs in animal services, arts and culture, community development, education, environment, health and mental health, housing and shelter, human and social services, and youth development. Before submitting a Fall application, all applicants must contact the Foundation no later than September 15th. Award: $5,000 - $100,000. Geographic Scope: West Texas.

Laura Jane Musser Fund: Rural Arts Initiative (October 2, 2025)

General operating support for nonprofits to develop, implement, or sustain exceptional artistic opportunities for adults and children. Eligible organizations must have annual budgets of less than $350,000 and be physically located in rural communities with less than 10,000. Applications will be accepted online beginning on September 2nd. Award: Up to $12,000. 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.

Methodist Healthcare Ministries: Open Grant Cycle (October 11, 2025)

Grants for nonprofits engaged in creating and sustaining healthy communities through the Social Determinants of Health. The online application portal opens on September 3rd. Award: The average grant size is $250,000. Geographic Scope: MHM's 74-county Texas service area.

Nasdaq Foundation: Quarterly Grant Program (October 24, 2025)

Support for programs that enhance financial literacy among under-resourced communities. Award: The average award size is $75,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

American Psychological Foundation: Direct Action Visionary Grants (October 31, 2025)

Funds for innovative interventions, based on psychological knowledge, that directly address pressing community needs. Award: Up to $60,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

American Electric Power Foundation (Rolling Basis)

Funding interests in hunger, housing, health and safety, human services, education, and the environment. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, State or political subdivisions, government-owned or operated colleges or universities, and exempt operating foundations. Contact the appropriate AEP Operating Company listed on the program website to discuss the project and request access to the online application. Award: $15,000 - $500,000. Multi-year requests are accepted. Geographic Scope: Texas Counties served by the company.

American Heart Association: Social Impact Fund (Rolling Basis)

Support for nonprofit and for-profit organizations translating evidence-based science research into solutions to address healthcare access and quality, food security, and economic empowerment.  Current open opportunities include general operating funds, food security project funds, and calls to action that address isolation and loneliness in older adults and support for caregivers. Award: Up to $250,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Believe In Reading: Literacy Grants (Rolling Basis)

Grants for nonprofits, educational institutions, and public libraries that have existing and provably successful literacy programs. Believe in Reading will consider funding programs that serve any age or aspect of supporting reading and literacy, including adult literacy, English as a second language projects, or Braille-related projects for the blind or visually impaired. Award: Up to $3,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Fidelity Foundation (Rolling Basis)

Grants for nonprofits engaged in health, and social and economic mobility. Projects must substantially increase the organization's impact, efficiency, or long-term sustainability. Award: Up to $250,000. Geographic Scope: Texas market includes the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Perry and Ruby Stevens Charitable Foundation (Quarterly Rolling Basis, Letter of Inquiry)

Project support for a wide variety of health and human services. Award: $5,000 - $150,000. Geographic Scope: Kerr and Gillespie Counties and the contiguous Counties of Bandera, Edwards, Kendall, Kimble, Mason, and Real.

Public Funding Announcements

SAMHSA: Hepatitis C Elimination Initiative Pilot (August 1, 2025)

TI-25-005. The purpose of this proof-of-concept program is to leverage existing health care institutions’ capacity to prevent, test for, treat, and cure Hepatitis C (HCV) in individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) and/or severe mental illness (SMI) – particularly in communities severely affected by homelessness – and to gain insights on effective ways to identify patients, complete treatment, and reduce reinfection. Award: 13-40 awards of up to $2,500,000 - $7,500,000 for the first two years. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

HHS-FDA: Support for Conferences and Scientific Meetings (October 10, 2025)

PAR-23-072. Support for high-quality conferences and scientific meetings designed to research and investigate a topic that is aligned with the FDA's mission. Eligible applicants include city or township governments, independent school districts, Native American tribal governments and organizations, nonprofits, county governments, and for-profit organizations. Award: Varies by the proposed project's actual budget needs. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

TMPC: Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant (October 17, 2025)

An infrastructure grant program designed to assist defense communities that have been positively or negatively impacted by a change or announced change by the Department of Defense. DEAAG funding is available to local municipalities, counties, Defense Base Development Authority, junior college districts, and Texas State Technical College campuses. The online application portal opens on September 1st. Award: $50,000 - $5,000,000 per project. Geographic Scope: Texas.

TPW: Community Outdoor Outreach Program (November 1, 2025)

Funding for programming that engages underserved populations in TPW mission-oriented outdoor recreation, conservation, and environmental education activities. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, local governments, universities, and school districts. Award: $5,000 - $100,000. 

EDA: FY2025 Disaster Supplemental Grant Program (Rolling Basis)

Disaster recovery funding is available to U.S. communities that received major disaster declarations due to hurricanes, wildfires, severe storms and flooding, tornadoes, and other natural disasters in calendar years 2023 and 2024. Award: Three funding pathways based on their recovery stage, capacity, and long-term development vision, varying from $250,000 to $50,000,000. Geographic Scope: See the FEMA website for eligible communities nationwide.