Grant Education: Get Ready for Grants

"Just write a grant for it!" Although grants are a great source of funding, they are not a quick or easy source of money. There are many things to consider before you begin your research. Find out more in the "Organizational Readiness for Grants" and "Key Organizational Documents" topics in the "General" section on the Grant Writing 101 page.

How to Foster Effective Partnerships with Government

The Collective Impact Forum recorded a podcast exploring the opportunities and challenges collaboratives may face when partnering with government agencies. Listen to the replay here.

5 Ways to Avoid Becoming a Victim of Grant Fraud or Scams

Check out Grants.gov's Community Blog for an article about protecting you and your organization from scam artists.

Free Trainings and Resources

September 30: Grant Writing Made Easier: Avoiding Common Mistakes | Grant Station

Blog: Define Your Terms, Episode Two: Write This - Not That! | The Grantsmanship Center

On Demand: Anatomy Lessons for Grants: Elevating Your Grantwriting | Foundant Technologies

Private Funding Announcements

The Les Paul Foundation (September 15, 2025)

Grants for programs that encourage innovation in music production or performance, as well as STEM and STEAM programs for students. Grants are also provided for medical research related to curing tinnitus and hearing impairment issues. Award: $1,000 - $100,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

East Texas Communities Foundation: T.J. and LaVerne Plunkett Foundation Grant (September 30, 2025)

Funding for nonprofits engaged in a wide variety of charitable missions. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Cherokee, Gregg, Nacogdoches, Panola, and Rusk Counties.

Paso Del Norte Health Foundation: 2026 - 2027 Healthy Kids Initiative (September 30, 2025, Letter of Intent)

Funding to increase the number of disconnected youth ages 5-17 who participate in out-of-school time programs. Selected nonprofit applicants will be invited to submit full proposals due December 9th. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: El Paso and Hudspeth Counties.

Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation (October 9, 2025)

Areas of interest include life-saving equipment, disaster relief, prevention education, support for members of the military, and scholarships and continued education. The Foundation accepts the first 600 applications for each open cycle. Eligible applicants include fire departments, law enforcement, EMS organizations, nonprofits, and schools. Award: $15,000 - $25,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide in communities with Firehouse Subs locations.

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

Grants for nonprofits engaged in creating and sustaining healthy communities through the nonmedical drivers 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.

Walmart: Spark Good Grants (October 15, 2025)

Grants support a variety of organizations, such as animal shelters, elder services, and community clean-up projects. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits; state or local government entities, including law enforcement or fire departments; K-12 public or nonprofit private schools, charter schools, and higher education institutions; and churches or other faith-based organizations with a proposed project that benefits the community at large, such as food pantries, soup kitchens, and clothing closets. Award: $250 - $5,000. Geographic Scope: Communities with Walmart stores, Sam's Clubs, and distribution centers.

American Association of University Women (October 31, 2025, Letter of Interest)

Funds for community impact programs that create hands-on STEM learning experiences for girls in grades K-12. The organization places special emphasis on projects that serve rural and under-resourced communities. Award: Up to $75,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Central Texas Community Foundation: Rural Impact Investment Fund (October 31, 2025)

Capacity building for small rural nonprofits and grassroots leaders with annual budgets of $250,000 or less. The Fund's strategic priorities include Organizational Capacity Building, Community Leadership Development, and General Operating Support. The online application portal opens on October 1st. Award: Up to $25,000. Geographic Scope: Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, and Williamson Counties.

Earl C. Sams Foundation (October 31, 2025)

Support for nonprofits engaged in education, health, arts and culture, social services, children and youth, and the environment and animal welfare. Applications will be reviewed at the December Board of Directors meeting. Award: $1,500 - $100,000. Geographic Scope: South Texas.

Tyson Foods Corporate Giving Program (October 31, 2025)

Supports 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.

Whole Foods Market Foundation: Traditional Bee Grants (October 31, 2025)

Grants for K-12 schools and nonprofits to start a new or enhance an existing bee program hosting live bees on their campus. Award: A $1,500 monetary grant or an Indoor Observation Hive equipment grant. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation: WFACF Grant Cycle (October 31, 2025)

Grants for nonprofits improving the quality of life for the residents of North Central Texas. Award notifications will be distributed in the first quarter of 2025. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Archer, Baylor, Clay, Montague, Wichita, Wilbarger, and Young Counties.

AEGON Transamerica Foundation (November 1, 2025)

Support for nonprofits that promote social and financial empowerment. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Company locations in nine States. The City of Plano is the Texas market.

Community Foundation of Abilene: Future Fund (November 1, 2025)

Grants for nonprofits, government entities, K-12 schools, and faith-based organizations serving children and youth. The online application portal will open on September 15th. Award: Up to $2,500. Geographic Scope: City of Abilene and Taylor County.

Kindness Grows Here: Kids' Kindness Grants (November 1, 2025)

KGH accepts applications directly from kids between the ages of five and 18 with ideas for spreading kindness. KGH values the unique perspective children have for identifying problems and finding creative ways to solve these problems through kindness. Examples of supported efforts include community gardens, anti-bullying campaigns, and teacher appreciation initiatives. Individuals or groups may submit applications. Award: Up to $800. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

RRF Foundation for Aging (November 1, 2025, Letter of Inquiry)

Grants for supporting caregivers, expanding affordable housing, securing economic stability, and reducing isolation among seniors. Award: $5,000 - $200,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Thomas M. Helen McKee and John P. Ryan Foundation (November 1, 2025, Letter of Inquiry)

Grants for nonprofits engaged in healthcare, human and social services, education, children's services, and the arts. For new applicants, a letter of inquiry is required before being invited to submit a full proposal. Award: $5,000 - $1,000,000. Geographic Scope: Emphasis on Fort Worth and Tarrant County.

City Bank's Community Rewards Program (November 6, 2025)

Contributions to nonprofits during the holiday season for basic human needs, health and wellness, youth development, education, community contribution and leadership, animal welfare, and the environment. Online registration opens on October 9th. Award: $500 - $4,000. Geographic Scope: El Paso, Lubbock/South Plains, and the Permian Basin.

Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation (November 10, 2025)

General operating and project support for museums; cultural and performing arts programs; schools; hospitals; educational and skills training projects; programs for youth, seniors, and persons with disabilities; the environment and wildlife protection activities; and other community-based programming. Award: $1,000 - $20,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Seeds of Strength: 2025-2026 Grant Cycle (November 14, 2025)

Grants for nonprofits engaged in health and well-being, family services, education and financial security, and arts and culture. Award: $10,000 - $25,000. Geographic Scope: Greater Georgetown area zip codes (78626, 78627, 78628, 78633, 78634, 78641, 78665, 78673, and 78674).

The Gerber Foundation: Pediatric Research Program (November 15, 2025, Concept Papers)

Funding for health or nutrition-related research having a significant impact on issues facing infants and young children from the first year before birth to age three. A concept paper is required. Invited full proposals will be due on February 15th. Award: Up to $30,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Mary E. Bivins Foundation: Community Grants (November 17, 2025)

Funding focuses on short and long-term healthcare needs and support for the elderly and their families, and sharing resources with partners addressing critical community needs. Types of support for nonprofits include project funds, building funds, and equipment (including requests from rural communities for the purchase or upgrade of an ambulance or fire truck). Award: $5,000 - $250,000. Geographic Scope: 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle.

Do It Best Foundation (November 21, 2025)

Funding interests include nonprofits engaged in health and wellness, youth enrichment, the arts, and community. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: The Texas market includes the City of Waco.

Oliver Dewey Mayor Foundation (November 21, 2025)

Grants to support youth programs, medical-related programs, education and community service opportunities, leadership training and activities, and cultural activities. Award: $1,500 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Grayson County.

Albert & Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation (Rolling Basis)

Funding for nonprofits engaged in health, social services, education, community development, and arts and culture. Grant requests are reviewed quarterly. Award: $1,000 - $100,000. Geographic Scope: The Houston area.

Constellation Energy Community Giving Program (Rolling Basis)

Support for nonprofits engaged in environmental stewardship, STEM education, and workforce development. Award: Unspecified monetary support and sponsorships. Geographic Scope: Texas company communities include Austin, Bay City, Fort Worth, Granbury, Hebbronville, Houston, and Wharton.

Ken W. Davis Foundation (Rolling Basis)

Project support, general operating, and equipment grants for nonprofits engaged in addressing basic human needs. Award: $2,500 - $60,000. Geographic Scope: Tarrant County and the surrounding area, and the Permian Basin area.

Public Funding Announcements

Targeted Technical Assistance for Rural Hospitals Program (September 30, 2025, for the next cohort)

A federally funded initiative offering comprehensive technical assistance to rural hospitals to address financial and operational challenges and to maintain essential health services for their communities. Award: Two years of technical assistance. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

TWC: Workforce Readiness Training for Career and Technical Education Students (October 1, 2025)

320-32026-00019. Grants to create new or expand existing Workforce Readiness Training programs used by Local Education Agencies (LEAs), employers, and other community partners; and to develop, implement, and support training designed to build students' workforce readiness skills. Award: Four awards of up to $2,000,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.

Texas Comptroller: Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council Recovery Housing (October 16, 2025)

Grant funds to expand Recovery Housing resources in Texas for individuals recovering from Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). The grantee will implement strategies to increase the quantity and availability of Level 2 and or Level 3 recovery housing, including access to case management, wraparound services, and Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD). Award: One award of $25,000,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.

TDA: Home-Delivered Meal Grant Program (November 3, 2025)

This grant program was established to help supplement and extend current home-delivered meal programs for seniors and or individuals living with disabilities. Eligible applicants include government entities and nonprofits. Applicants must also receive a grant from the county in which meals are delivered, documented through a signed county resolution form. Award: The following factors are considered in calculating each eligible entity's grant award: the amount of the county grant, the total number of eligible meals, and the county's senior population. Geographic Scope: Texas.

TVC: Fund for Veterans’ Assistance Fiscal Year 27 (December 2, 2025)

Funding opportunities for four grant programs: General Assistance, Housing for Texas Heroes, Veterans Mental Health, and Veterans Treatment Court. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, local government agencies, and veteran service organizations. Organizations may apply for and be awarded one grant per grant program. County governments may receive up to four grants. The online application portal opens on October 2nd. Award: $31,000,000 in total program funding available. Geographic Scope: Texas.

Grant Education: Finding Funders

You've got a great project that needs funding. What research do you need to conduct to identify the most suitable grant funders? Check out our tips in the "Identifying Potential Funders" topic in the "General" section on the Grant Writing 101 page.

The One-Stop Shop for Healthcare & Community Partnerships

This site makes it easier to find the right tools and demonstrate financial and social returns for healthcare and social service partnerships. Explore the comprehensive library of resources and the ROI Calculator here.

Community Heart & Soul Grants

Apply for $10,000 to bring Community Heart & Soul to your town. Grant funding requires a cash match. Eligible communities must have a population of under 30,000. Learn more and apply here.

Free Trainings and Resources

September 24: 2025 Grant Forecast: Winning Strategies to Secure More Funding | Mockingbird Analytics

September 25: Introduction to Finding Grants | Candid Learning

October 8: What Makes a Proposal a Winner | Grant Station

October 15: Meet the Grantmakers - Online! | The Grantsmanship Center

Private Funding Announcements

The Association for Rural & Small Libraries: 2026 Infinite Sums Rural & Small Libraries Cohort Grant Program (September 30, 2025)

Educational training experience and financial support for small and rural public libraries. Award: Fifteen (15) awards of $10,000, monthly virtual training sessions, and travel expenses for two in-person gatherings. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

North Texas Area United Way: 2026-27 Funded Partner Grants (October 10, 2025)

Funding for nonprofits providing services in the areas of health, education, and financial security. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Archer, Baylor, Clay, Foard, Hardeman, Jack, Montague, Throckmorton, Wilbarger, and Wichita Counties.

Wayne and JoAnn Moore Charitable Foundation (October 15, 2025)

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.

NIHCM: 2025-2026 Health Care Journalism Grants (October 27, 2025)

Funding for health reporting by national or local digital or broadcast media, nonprofit or for-profit media organizations, and freelancers; education for journalists; visual storytelling; and documentary film public engagement campaigns. 
Award: Up to $500,000 available. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

American Association of University Women (AAUW): Community Action Grants (October 31, 2025, Letter of Interest)

Grants to fund innovative, community-based programs that create pathways for K-12 girls to develop STEM confidence, skills, and identity. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and educational institutions. Award: Up to $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.

Martha, David, and Bagby Lennox Foundation (October 31, 2025)

Grant funding for education, conservation, historic preservation, land and nature preservation, and the preservation of social infrastructure. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and government entities. Award: $5,000 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Red River County and contiguous Texas Counties.

Sparklight/Cable One Charitable Giving Fund (October 31, 2025)

Priority giving areas include education and digital literacy, hunger relief and food insecurity, and community development. Support for special projects and capital campaigns. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and government agencies. Geographic Scope: Communities served by the company.

Community Foundation of Abilene: Future Fund (November 1, 2025)

Supports special projects and equipment needs for programs directly serving children or youth. Award: Up to $2,500. Geographic Scope: Abilene and the surrounding areas.

Wild Ones: Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Program (November 15, 2025)

The grants are designated for acquiring native plants and seeds for outdoor learning areas that engage youth (preschool to high school) in planning, planting, and caring for native plant gardens. Eligible applicants include schools, nature centers, and nonprofit educational organizations. Award: $100-$500. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

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.

Centene Foundation (November 30, 2025)

Areas of interest include healthcare access, social determinants of health, social services, and education, as they relates to healthcare. Types of support include project/program support and event sponsorships. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Hillcrest Foundation (November 30, 2025)

Program support grants for nonprofits engaged in poverty relief, education, and health promotion. Award: $10,000 - $300,000. Geographic Scope: North Texas.

Truist Community Grants (November 30, 2025)

Investing in innovative nonprofits that align with two key areas of focus: building career pathways to economic mobility and strengthening small businesses. The Foundation supports sustainable needs and does not commit funds to recurring expenditures. Examples include funding for a new program launch, curriculum development to expand or strengthen a program, equipment, and capital expenditures. Award:  No set amount or average grant size. The minimum grant is $5,000. Giving amounts grow as the Foundation builds a relationship with the grantee. Geographic Scope: Communities served by Truist - Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Sugar Land, Shenandoah, The Woodlands, Katy, College Station, and Bryan.

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.

Gulf Coast Medical Foundation (December 1, 2025)

The Foundation focuses its giving on nonprofits engaged in medicine and health; education; civic affairs; arts and culture; and human services. Award: $200 - $40,000. Geographic Scope: Fort Bend, Matagorda, and Wharton Counties.

Mabee Foundation (December 1, 2025)

Support for projects in education, social and humanitarian services, health and medicine, culture, and religion. The Foundation only makes challenge grants for construction projects, renovation projects, and the purchase of major medical equipment. Award: 20% cost of the proposed project, up to $2,000,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.

Robert E. and Evelyn McKee Foundation (December 1, 2025)

The Foundation awards grants in the following areas: civic, cultural, and religious; education, literature, and science; hospitals; rehabilitation and welfare; youth activities; and community funds. Award: $2,000 - $45,000. Geographic Scope: Emphasis on El Paso.

The Lowe Foundation (December 1, 2025)

Grant support for nonprofits serving the health and educational needs of women and children. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Dallas/Fort Worth area, Austin, San Antonio, and the surrounding area.

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.

Paralyzed Veterans of America Education Foundation (December 2, 2025)

Funds for innovative educational projects designed to benefit veterans and others living with spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, their families, caregivers, and healthcare providers. Award: A maximum of $75,000 for one-year projects. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Carroll and Marguerite Wheeler Foundation (December 12, 2025)

Grants for nonprofits engaged in education, family, and community. Award: $2,500 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Atascosa, McMullen, and surrounding counties.

Hoblitzelle Foundation (December 15, 2025)

Grants for nonprofits engaged in arts and culture, civic affairs, people with disabilities, education, the environment, health, and social services. Requests should be for specific, non-recurring needs. Capital project funding is also available. Award: $1,000 - $500,000, with average grants of $74,000. Geographic Scope: Primarily the Dallas area.

American Electric Power Foundation (Rolling Basis)

Funding interests in hunger, housing, health and safety, human services, education, and the environment. Eligible applicants include 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.

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. Organizations must pre-qualify to apply. Award: The foundation gives $3,000,000 annually. Geographic Scope: Bandera, Edwards, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, and Real Counties.

H-E-B Community Investment Program (Rolling Basis)

H-E-B favors making donations to nonprofits for activities, programs, projects, initiatives, and events that make a visible and positive impact in the communities that we serve. H-E-B may contribute cash, gift cards, products (in-kind donations), or volunteers. Award: Varies by request and store location. Geographic Scope: Bastrop, Bell, Bexar, Burnet, Cameron, Coryell, Dimmit, Ellis, Erath, Falls, Fort Bend, Galveston, Guadalupe, Harris, Hays, Hood, Johnson, Kleberg, Lampasas, Lavaca, Limestone, Llano, McLennan, Medina, Midland, Montgomery, Navarro, Nueces, Orange, San Patricio, Tarrant, Taylor, Travis, Waller, and Williamson Counties.

Henderson Foundation (Rolling Basis)

Funding priorities include education, arts and culture, health and human services, the environment, community service, and disaster relief. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: The Texas market includes Dallas and Houston.

The Lisa Libraries (Rolling Basis)

Donations of children's books to nonprofits in low-income or underserved areas that need a small library, need to rebuild or add to a library, or serve children who would benefit from being given new books to take home. Award: Book donations. Recipient organizations are responsible for covering the shipping and handling costs. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Public Funding Announcements

OVW: FY 2025 Restorative Practices Pilot Sites Program (October 14, 2025)

A 48-month funding opportunity to support and expand existing restorative practice programs that prevent or address domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Award: Twenty-three (23) awards of up to $1,000,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

TDEM: Hazard Mitigation Grant Program FY2025 Post Fire (Rolling Basis through November 3, 2025)

DR5552. FEMA's HMGP-Post Fire assistance helps communities implement hazard mitigation measures after wildfire disasters. Eligible sub-applicants include local governments and communities, state agencies, and private nonprofits providing essential governmental services. Award: A total of $5,780,000 is projected to be available. Geographic Scope: Texas.

HHS: NIOSH Small Research Grant Program (November 21, 2025)

PAR-18-797. The purpose of this grant program is to develop an understanding of the risks and conditions associated with occupational diseases and injuries, to explore methods for reducing risks and preventing or minimizing exposure to hazardous conditions in the workplace, and to translate significant scientific findings into prevention practices and products that will effectively reduce work-related illnesses and injuries. The NIOSH R03 grant mechanism supports small occupational safety and health research projects that can be carried out with limited resources, such as pilot and feasibility studies, secondary data analysis, or development of research methods. Award: Up to $50,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Texas Workforce Commission: Skills Development Fund (Rolling Basis)

Funds for businesses that want to train new workers or upgrade the skills of existing workers. Eligible applicants include public community colleges, technical colleges, workforce boards, community-based organizations partnering with a community or technical college, or Texas A&M Extension Services. The goal of the program is to upgrade the skill levels and wages of the Texas workforce. Award: Up to $500,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.

CPRIT: Recruitment of Established Investigators (Rolling Basis through June 22, 2026)

R-26.1-REI. Recruits outstanding senior research faculty with distinguished professional careers and established cancer research programs to academic institutions in Texas. Award: Up to $6,000,000 in total costs for five years. Geographic Scope: Texas.