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GDC Email Updates are distributed to subscribers on a bi-monthly basis. Emails include grants education topics, funding opportunities, trainings, and other items of interest.
February - March 2025
Grants Education: Project Management
You've signed the grant agreement. Now it's time to carry out your work plan. Learn how to establish strong project management practices on the Grant Writing 101 page in the "General" section.
Community Heart & Soul Program
Community Heart & Soul is a community development process that engages residents in identifying what they love about their community, the future they want for it, and how to achieve it. Activities are community-led, and projects have included volunteerism, healthcare access, social programs, transportation, broadband, and emergency preparedness. Learn more about this opportunity for small cities and towns here.
Skills Development Fund
The Texas Workforce Commission offers a Skills Development Fund for businesses to train new workers or upgrade the skills of existing workers. Public community colleges; technical colleges; workforce boards; Texas A&M Extension Services; and community-based organizations in partnership with a college may apply. Up to $500,000 is available for customized training needs. Find out more here about submitting a project proposal.
National Partnership for Student Success Training Resource Library
This training resource library is valuable for organizations implementing tutoring, mentoring, student success coaching, postsecondary transition coaching, and wraparound services. It provides links to online and in-person trainings and resources to support the growth and development of those working in youth-serving roles. Explore the website here.
Free Training and Resources
February 11: Introduction to Measuring Your Impact | Candid Learning
February 12: Award Closeout: Let’s Start at the Beginning | AmpliFund
On Demand: Pain Points and Data Points: Advice from the Sector on Managing Your Grantmaking | Foundant Technologies
Resource: Low/no cost Geographic Information System (GIS) Mapping Tools | Community Health Maps
Private Funding Announcements
Blue Cross Blue Shield: Texas Blue Impact Grants (February 10, 2025, Letter of Intent)
Funding to support projects that focus on community health and wellness; holistic care; health equity; and supporting the needs of underserved populations in Texas. A Letter of Intent is required. Full proposals from invited applicants will be due on March 28th. Eligible applicants include nonprofits with an annual budget of $2,000,000 or more, and qualified staff to oversee and manage the project. Award: $25,000 - $75,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.
The Burdine Johnson Foundation (February 16, 2025, Letter of Inquiry)
Grants for nonprofits engaged in arts and culture; historic preservation; education; the environment; and health and human services. Award: $5,000 - $30,000. Geographic Scope: Hays County.
Lowe's Hometowns (February 18, 2025)
Funds to restore and revitalize community spaces. Projects should meet a need that has been overlooked or ignored in the community and impact the lives of the whole community or an underserved segment. Eligible applicants include nominations of nonprofits; schools; cities; and municipalities by individuals. Award: 100 large-scale community projects will be selected and completed in partnership with local nonprofits. An additional 1,700 projects will be selected and completed by Lowe's associates across the country. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Humana Foundation: Connected Healthy Lives Grants (February 21, 2025)
Funding goals include the creation of healthy emotional connections as a vital part of a holistic approach to care; shaping a healthier approach to nutrition that supports lifelong health and well-being; and the deployment of knowledge and resources as stewards of good health. Award: There are no minimum or maximum limits on applications. Geographic Scope: Texas.
Community Foundation of Abilene: Friends of Coleman County Foundation (March 1, 2025)
Grants for nonprofits and government agencies to meet immediate needs in Coleman County. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Coleman County.
Fisher House Foundation: Fisher Service Award (March 6, 2025)
This award focuses on new or innovative programs that improve the quality of life for active duty; reserve; or National Guard members; or veterans and their families. Award: $400,000 to be divided among the top applying nonprofits. Each award winner will also receive an advertising package valued at $50,000 from Military Times. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Carroll and Marguerite Wheeler Foundation (March 21, 2025)
Grants for nonprofits engaged in education; family; and community. Award: $2,500 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Atascosa, McMullen, and surrounding Counties.
Dr. Leon Bromberg Charitable Trust Fund (April 10, 2025)
The Foundation provides building funds; equipment and technology; general operating; project support; and scholarships for a variety of nonprofit missions. Award: $250 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Galveston area.
Waxahachie Foundation (April 10, 2025)
Grants support several areas, from feeding the hungry to supporting the arts. The Foundation seeks to help every age group from children to seniors. Award: Up to $5,000. Geographic Scope: The Waxahachie area.
The Gadfly Project (April 25, 2025)
In-kind support for nonprofits and social enterprises to implement a software initiative that improves the well-being of humanity and/or the natural environment. Support is currently available in cyber security and technology. Award: In-kind software development and support. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Tyson Foods Corporate Giving Program (April 25, 2025)
Tyson Foods is committed to helping the communities they serve thrive by strengthening relationships between their operating locations and the locations where their team members and their families live. They seek to scale existing programs with demonstrable positive outcomes for the communities in which they operate. 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.
The John M. O'Quinn Foundation (April 29, 2025)
Support for organizations engaged in education; conservation; underprivileged children and youth; and health. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and government entities. Award: $10,000 - $500,000. Geographic Scope: Primarily the Houston area.
Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust (April 30, 2025)
The Trust supports programs ensuring quality healthcare for veterans; assistance to veterans suffering from PTSD, TBI, substance abuse issues, and more; research and mobility for veterans with amputations, spinal cord injuries, and more; and initiatives that evaluate and address the needs of veterans from each era of conflict. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
The Lawrence Foundation (April 30, 2025)
Program and general operating grants for nonprofits solving pressing environmental; human services; and other issues. Award: $5,000 - $10,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
McKesson Foundation (April 30, 2025)
Funding to remove barriers to quality healthcare, especially for vulnerable and underserved communities. Areas of interest include reducing the burden of cancer, including prevention, screening and treatment, and financial and logistical assistance; preparing tomorrow's healthcare workforce, with a focus on oncology professionals, pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians, and student engagement; and accelerating crisis response, including emergency preparedness, disaster relief, and medicine and food. Award: The minimum request is $25,000 for the April 30 deadline. Requests for less than $25,000 are accepted throughout the year. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
CH Foundation (May 1, 2025)
Broad program interests include agriculture and ranching; community and neighborhood improvement and development; cultural; education; health; human services; research; and youth services. Types of support include general operating; projects; building; equipment; and matching grants. Award: $3,000 - $1,000,000. Geographic Scope: Lubbock County.
Gene Conley Foundation (May 1, 2025)
Grants for nonprofits engaged in arts, culture, and humanities; education; the environment and animals; health; human services; public/society benefit; and religion. Award: $5,000 - $80,000. Geographic Scope: North Central Texas.
The Albert and Mary Dick Charitable Trust (May 1, 2025)
Support for nonprofits engaged in the environment; health; and human services. Award: Average grants of $7,000. Geographic Scope: Victoria County.
Thomas M. Helen McKee and John P. Ryan Foundation (May 1, 2025)
Grants for nonprofits engaged in healthcare; human and social services; education; children's services; and the arts. Award: $5,000 - $1,000,000. Geographic Scope: Emphasis on Fort Worth and Tarrant County.
Louis and Peaches Owen Family Foundation (May 1, 2025)
Support for nonprofits engaged in education; health; and human services. Award: $5,000 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: East Texas.
All Kids Play: Youth Sports Grants (Rolling Basis)
Provides funding to families and communities who lack the resources to pay for youth sports. Grants are available to qualifying families with kids in grades K-12; government-run programs; and not-for-profit community-based recreational sports organizations in low-income areas. Individual grants can be used for registration, equipment, and other associated fees for sports classes, recreational leagues, and travel sports. Complete the online contact form to start the process. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
C&S Wholesale Grocers Corporate Giving Mini Grants Program (Rolling Basis, First Day of Each Month)
Accepts requests from community groups located within 20 miles of their warehouses. Requests are reviewed and awarded by local C&S employees who understand local needs. Funds for programs that address hunger, children, and the environment. Award: Cash up to $1,000 and food/product donations. Geographic Scope: Dallas and Houston.
CHS Community Investment: Seeds for Stewardship Grants (Rolling Basis)
Matching grants to cooperatives for programs to strengthen hometown communities for projects that enhance agriculture safety; farmer well-being; agriculture education; and rural community vitality. Award: Up to $10,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Good360 (Rolling Basis)
Good 360 matches corporate donors with nonprofits to remove barriers to essential goods, stem the tide of global waste, and uplift communities. Nonprofit organizations and schools may register with Good360 to access available product donations. Visit the website for more details. Award: Product donations. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Greater Good Charities: GOODS Program (Rolling Basis)
This program sources and manages excess, re-branded, and short-dated food and supplies from donors. GOODS makes products available to qualified and approved distribution groups that ensure they reach animal welfare organizations; food banks; Veteran Affairs locations; and other agencies. Award: Product donations. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Greater Texas Foundation (Rolling Basis for Concept Papers)
The foundation invests in student-centered solutions so that more Texans can achieve their postsecondary goals. Focus on student supports; transfer, transition, and advising; rural collaborations; and Math for Success. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and higher education institutions. Applicants must contact the Foundation to discuss strategy before submitting a concept paper. Award: $150,000 - $300,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.
Infinite Hero Foundation (Rolling Basis through June 15, 2025, Letter of Interest)
Grants for nonprofits offering effective programs or treatments at no cost to active-duty service members or veterans for service-related mental and physical injuries. Award: Up to $100,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Kroger Foundation Community Gift Requests (Rolling Basis)
Focus on supporting community needs today and finding innovative solutions to help end hunger tomorrow. Employee contributions take several forms – financial contributions and donations of gift cards and products. Support is limited to hunger relief, sustainability, direct response and disaster relief, education, and youth development, and support for military service members and veterans. Award: Varies by request and store location. Geographic Scope: Texas store locations.
PetCo Love Grants (Rolling Basis)
Funding to raise the quality of life for pets and those who love and need them. Three grant programs offered year-round include Shelter Pet Cancer Treatment; Vaccinated & Loved; and Disaster Relief. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
QuikTrip Corporate Contributions Program (Rolling Basis)
Support for nonprofits that provide at-risk youth the opportunity to grow and succeed. Award: Types of support include general operating and project support, as well as in-kind product donations, volunteer support, and fundraiser and event sponsorships. Geographic Scope: Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio.
HRSA: Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Program for Paraprofessionals (March 18, 2025)
HRSA-25-066. Grants to enhance community-based experiential training for students preparing to become mental health workers; peer support specialists; and other behavioral health-related paraprofessionals. Eligible applicants include faith-based and community-based organizations; hospitals; HRSA-funded health centers and Federally Qualified Health Centers; public and private institutions of higher education; rural health clinics; government entities; State-licensed mental health nonprofit and for-profit organizations; and Tribal governments and tribal organizations. Award: $10,900,000 in total program funding for up to 29 awards over four years. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
TCEQ: Texas Clean Fleet Program (March 21, 2025)
This grant program encourages replacing diesel-powered vehicles with alternative fuel or hybrid vehicles. Eligible applicants include individuals or entities operating a fleet of 75 or more vehicles registered in Texas. Applications must designate a minimum of 10 vehicles for replacement. Award: Up to 80% of the incremental cost associated with the purchase or qualifying lease-to-purchase of the grant-funded vehicle. Geographic Scope: Texas counties in Clean Transportation Zones.
TDA: Downton Revitalization Program (April 3, 2025, Phase I: Community Application)
Funds to provide infrastructure improvements in areas designated as slums or blighted in the applicant's downtown or main street area. The Community Application will collect information needed to assess community eligibility and scoring. Applicants that score within the funding range will be invited to submit a Project Application that identifies a project and details the specific work to be performed. Award: Up to $1,000,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.
Humanities Texas: Rural Grant Initiative (Rolling Basis)
Support for educational, historical, and cultural organizations offering public humanities programs to rural communities. Humanities Texas staff will offer live support and technical assistance throughout the process, from project conception and design; to completing and submitting the application; to preparing and submitting the final report. Eligible applicants include organizations based in counties of 45,000 residents or fewer. Award: Up to $2,500. Geographic Scope: Texas. See the eligible county list here.
Grants Education: Pre-Award Site Visits
You submitted a grant application and waited patiently for news. The funder wants to proceed to the next step: an in-person site visit. Set your game plan for this important fact-finding meeting. Check out the "Pre-Award Site Visits" topic in the "General" tab on the Grant Writing 101 page.
Healthcare Innovation: 2025 Innovator Awards
This annual awards competition showcases inspiring examples of innovation in patient care organizations nationwide. Winners will receive coverage on the Healthcare Innovation website; inclusion in the daily e-newsletter; social media promotion; and an invitation to speak at the Healthcare Innovation Summit Series. Learn about past winning teams and apply by February 28th here.
Virtual Nonprofit Fundraising Summit
The Nonprofit Cooperative invites you to their free summit from March 18th through the 20th. This live virtual event will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. daily. CFRE continuing education credits are available. Learn more here.
Rural Health Webinar Series
The Network of the National Library of Medicine provides a webinar series on social connectedness; digital literacy; physical activity; community partnerships; graphic medicine; and opioid use. Learn more here on the "Previous Classes" tab.
Free Training and Resources
February 27: Ask Me Anything: Finance Playbook for Nonprofits | Candid Learning
March 4: Introduction to the Grant Cycle | GrantStation
March 7: #LearnGrant Online Summit | Foundant Technologies
Resource: Talking about Health Disparities in Rural Contexts | National Network of Public Health Institutes
Private Funding Announcements
Hearing Health Foundation (March 3, 2025)
Grants for early-stage researchers focused on hearing loss; hearing restoration; and hearing- and balance-related conditions. Applicants must hold an AuD, MD, PhD, or equivalent degree and an appointment at a nonprofit educational, governmental, or other research institution. Award: Up to $50,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Massage Therapy Foundation: 2025 MTF Community Service Grants (March 3, 2025)
Funds to promote working partnerships between the massage therapy profession and community-based organizations. Eligible applicants must currently provide some therapeutic or other service programs to the community. Award: Up to $5,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Citi Foundation: Global Innovation Challenge (March 4, 2025, Registration Form)
Funds for community organizations developing innovative employment solutions for low-income youth ages 15 to 24. Register online by March 4th. Applications for eligible organizations will be due by March 18th. Award: 50 awards of $500,000. Awardees will also receive volunteer support and host learning opportunities to promote shared lessons and best practices. Geographic Scope: Nationwide in communities with a Citi presence.
The Kemper Foundation: Read Conmigo School Impact Grants (March 9, 2025)
Support for Title I public and charter elementary schools. Grant funds are intended to support school- or program-wide dual-language initiatives. Schools must have an established dual-language (Spanish-English) program with at least one year of implementation. Award: $10,000. Geographic Scope: Dallas and Hidalgo Counties.
Laura Jane Musser Fund: Environmental Initiative (March 13, 2025)
Assistance for public and nonprofit entities to initiate or implement projects that enhance the ecologic integrity of publicly owned spaces. This is a highly competitive fund; only five to seven awards will be made. Award: Up to $8,000 for planning; up to $35,000 for implementation. 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.
Mid-America Arts Alliance: Artistic Innovations Grant Program (March 13, 2025)
Matching grants for artists and nonprofits to cover expenses incurred in the art-making process and the public presentation of the new work. Award: Up to $15,000. Geographic Scope: Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas.
El Paso Community Foundation: Classroom Fund (March 17, 2025)
Funds to purchase materials and equipment to enhance learning opportunities and engage students. Eligible applicants include full-time pre-K through 12th-grade educators who spent at least 75% of their time working directly with students. Award: Up to $1,000. Geographic Scope: El Paso and Las Cruces area.
Helen S. Boyland Foundation (March 31, 2025)
Grants for nonprofits engaged in the arts; education; health; human services; the environment; and public interest. The Foundation prefers to support proposals for new initiatives; special projects; expansion of current programs; capital improvements; and building renovations. Award: $500 - $25,000. Geographic Scope: Smith County.
UWorld Cares: Community Grants (March 31, 2025)
Grants for nonprofits that provide programming supporting middle school or high school education; STEM; or financial literacy. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Collin, Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant Counties.
The Gordon A. Cain Foundation (April 1, 2025)
General operating and project support for arts and culture; children and youth; education; and social services. Award: $5,000 - $155,000. Geographic Scope: Houston area.
Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation (Portal opens April 3, 2025)
Funds to impact the lifesaving capabilities and the lives of local heroes and their communities by providing lifesaving equipment and prevention education tools. Fire departments, law enforcement agencies, EMS organizations, municipal and state organizations, public safety organizations, nonprofits, and schools are eligible to apply. The portal will close for the quarter after a maximum of 600 grant applications are accepted. Award: Up to $45,000. Geographic Scope: Areas served by company locations.
Impact San Antonio (April 4 - 17, 2025, Organizational Questionnaire)
Funding for nonprofits engaged in arts and culture; education; environment, recreation, and preservation; family; and health and wellness. The first step in the application process is to submit an Organizational Questionnaire. The Project Application period will open on May 12th. Award: Up to $100,000. Geographic Scope: Greater San Antonio area.
Wayne and JoAnn Moore Charitable Foundation (April 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.
KFC Foundation: Improving Health and Well-Being (April 18, 2025)
Grants for nonprofits and government entities engaged in mobile health clinic creation; playground improvements; domestic violence shelter upgrades; and accommodations for individuals with disabilities. The application portal will open on March 31st. Award: Twenty (20) grants of $10,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Buster Coleman Charitable Foundation (April 30, 2025)
The Foundation supports a wide variety of charitable missions. Apply online through the Wells Fargo portal. Award: Up to $10,000. Geographic Scope: Wichita County and the surrounding communities.
Foundation for Financial Planning (April 30, 2025)
Annual grants to community-based and national nonprofit organizations for programs linking volunteer financial planners to people in need. Eligible programs must engage Certified Financial Planner™ professionals as volunteers, include one-on-one engagements between financial planner volunteers and pro bono clients, and help people needing financial guidance. Award: $5,000 - $40,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Sparklight/Cable One Charitable Giving Fund (April 30, 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. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Communities served by the company.
The Mary Kay Foundation: Domestic Violence Shelter Grant Program (April 30, 2025)
Grants to support domestic violence emergency shelters. Funds may be used for general operating expenses. Award: $20,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
The Toro Foundation: Greenspace Enhancement Grants (April 30, 2025)
Grants for nonprofits engaged in community gardens; outdoor beautification for neighborhoods and schools; planting trees; beautification of public greenspaces; and creating healthy and sustainable outdoor environments. Award: Not stated. Geographic Scope: Abilene, El Paso, and Weatherford, Texas.
Albert E. and Myrtle Gunn York Trust (May 1, 2025)
Funds for higher education; fine and performing arts; assistance for the elderly; and intellectual and physical development of children. Apply online through the Wells Fargo portal. Award: Up to $25,000. Geographic Scope: City and County of Victoria, Texas.
Emma Barnsley Foundation (May 1, 2025)
Program support for nonprofits engaged in domestic and wild animal welfare. Apply through the Wells Fargo application portal. Award: $5,000 - $25,000. Geographic Scope: Crane, Midland, and Odessa, Texas.
Harry S. and Isabel C. Cameron Foundation (May 1, 2025)
The Foundation was created to promote compassionate giving that serves the community's needs - religious, charitable, educational, scientific, literary, and artistic. Award: $2,500 - $60,000. Geographic Scope: The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, including Austin, Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston, Grimes, Harris, Montgomery, San Jacinto, Walker, and Waller Counties.
Amarillo Area Foundation: CNS Pantex Community Investment Fund (May 2, 2025)
This fund focuses on basic needs; children, youth, and family services; community development; education; and health and wellness. Award: $2,500 - $10,000. Geographic Scope: The 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle.
Brinker International Charitable Giving Program (Rolling Basis)
Support for nonprofits engaged in kids; hunger; and education. Award: Monetary and in-kind support in the form of dining certificates. Geographic Scope: Communities with Chili's and Maggiano's restaurant locations.
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) Foundation (Rolling Basis)
Funding for nonprofits engaged in opportunities to access nature and outdoor conservation. Award: Up to $25,000. Geographic Scope: KOA, Inc. communities.
PNC Foundation: Grow Up Great Grants (Rolling Basis)
The Foundation's priority is to form partnerships with community-based nonprofit organizations to enhance educational opportunities, with an emphasis on early childhood education, and to promote the growth of communities through economic development initiatives. Award: Not Stated. Geographic Scope: Texas communities served by PNC locations.
Rural Technology Fund (Rolling Basis)
Rural Technology and Assistive Technology grant programs. Applications are reviewed and awarded every 30-60 days. Eligible applicants include public schools and libraries. Award: $500 - $2,500. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
San Marcos Civic Foundation (Rolling Basis)
Grants for nonprofits and schools that serve the needs of people with dyslexia. Types of support include conferences and workshops; training programs; and speaker fees. Award: $200 - $10,000. Geographic Scope: Central Texas, primarily Hays County.
HHSC: Community Services - Epilepsy Services Grant Program (March 5, 2025)
HHS0015314. Funds to provide outpatient Epilepsy services to Texas Residents in 11 HHSC Regions with Epilepsy or seizure disorders following Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Title 26, Part 1, Chapter 355. Award: Multiple five-year awards of a maximum of $600,000 per Fiscal Year. Geographic Scope: Texas.
HHSC: Children's Autism Program (March 6, 2025)
HHS0015302. Grant Agreements are available for services in all regions of the State with Applicants capable of providing autism services using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention (NDBI), or other evidence-based treatment approaches through the HHSC Children’s Autism Program (the “Autism Program”). Award: Up to 30 awards of up to $1,000,000 for one year, with four optional one-year renewals. Geographic Scope: Texas.
TSLAC: Texas Reads Grant (March 7, 2025)
Funds for public library programs to promote reading and literacy within local communities. Programs focusing on community engagement or collaborating with other community organizations are strongly encouraged. Award: Up to $10,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.
HRSA: Rural Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Planning and Development (April 17, 2025)
HRSA-25-101. New program funding to develop an initial CMS PACE program serving HRSA-designated rural areas or to expand an existing certified CMS PACE program through PACE service area expansion. Award: Four awards of $500,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
USDA: Healthy Meals Incentives Recognition Awards (June 30, 2025)
Awards recognizing innovative practices, student and community engagement activities, and strategies that School Food Authorities (SFAs) have used to improve the nutritional quality of school meals. Award: Complimentary registration and travel stipend to attend an exclusive national Healthy Meals Summit in Las Vegas. Recognition on program and partner websites. National and local recognition and media opportunities. Opportunity to network with other awardees. Awardee toolkit with promotional resources. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
TCDD: Translation and Interpretation Stipends (Rolling Basis)
Stipends to support translation and interpretation services to reduce language barriers for people with developmental disabilities to access services and support in Texas. Applications must be received at least 60 days in advance of the event. Eligible applicants include nonprofits; for profits; municipal entities; colleges; and universities. Award: Funding is limited to $3,000 per organization per year. Multiple applications from an organization may be considered until this maximum is reached. Geographic Scope: Texas.
Grants Education: Budgets
Is the budget your least favorite part of a grant proposal? Some grant reviewers look at the budget first to determine if your costs are easily understood and appear realistic. Learn more about line-item budgets and budget narratives on the Grant Writing 101 page in the "Proposal Components" section.
Free Grants Education Webinar: April 9th
Learn how to increase your grant success with powerful program evaluation at our free webinar on April 9 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Sign up here.
Summer Intern Program
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) recruits undergraduate and graduate college students as interns in private sector companies, city and county government, and state agencies across Texas. Students are in STEM fields, public health, law, public administration, business, accounting, finance, liberal arts, and communications. Learn more and submit a sponsor request form here by May 31st.
Free Medical Equipment Program
ProjectMEND offers free medical equipment for veterans and their families throughout Texas. Learn more about the requirements here.
Free Training and Resources
March 11: Tells Stories that Inspire Action | Instrumentl
March 12: Winning Grants in 2025: Adapting to Change and Strengthening Your Approach | Nonprofit Hub
On Demand: Crafting Compelling Grant Proposals | Candid Learning
Private Funding Announcements
Robert J. Kleberg & Helen C. Kleberg Foundation (March 31, 2025)
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.
Paso Del Norte Health Foundation: 2025 Consortia Informed Programs to Address Mental Health and Substance Abuse Conditions (April 3, 2025, Letter of Intent)
Funding for programs that address gaps in mental health and substance use systems, emphasizing enhancing coordination among regional behavioral health consortia stakeholders as informed by data. Invitations for full proposals will be announced by May 15th. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: El Paso and Hudspeth Counties.
Paso Del Norte Health Foundation: 2025 Think.Change Initiative (April 3, 2025, Letter of Intent)
Funding for initiatives that reduce stigma and negative bias associated with mental health and substance abuse conditions. Invitations for full proposals will be announced by May 15th. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: El Paso and Hudspeth Counties.
Hoblitzelle Foundation (April 15, 2025)
Funding for specific, non-recurring needs of educational; social service; medical; cultural; and civic organizations. Award: $1,000 - $500,000. Geographic Scope: Dallas area.
Austin Community Foundation: Forever Austin Fund (April 25, 2025)
Funds for direct services; partnerships; and other approaches to serving Central Texas. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and governmental entities. The application period opens on March 11th. Award: 50-75 grants of $5,000 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Bastrop, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and Williamson Counties.
Foundation for Financial Planning (April 30, 2025)
Grant funding to nonprofits whose programs reach underserved families with free, quality financial advice from Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) professionals and others who volunteer to help. Award: $5,000 - $40,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Sun Life Health Access Heroes Grant Program (April 30, 2025)
Grants for nonprofits improving health access, focusing on diabetes and oral health. Award: $25,000, $50,000, and $100,000 options. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Behmann Brothers Foundation (May 1, 2025)
Grants for nonprofits engaged in agricultural research and education; schools; healthcare; social services; and youth programs. Award: $750 - $36,000. Geographic Scope: Aransas, Bee, Jim Wells, Kleberg, Live Oak, Nueces, Refugio, and San Patricio Counties.
TCC Gives (May 2, 2025)
Grants for community projects sponsored by current employees. Areas of interest include people; children; animals; and the environment. Award: Up to $10,000. Geographic Scope: El Paso, Texas.
Union Pacific: The Community Ties Giving Program (May 14, 2025)
Grants for nonprofits engaged in safety; workforce development; community vitality; and environmental sustainability. The application portal will open on April 1st. Award: $5,000 - $30,000. Geographic Scope: Union Pacific communities.
Virginia Hobbs Charitable Trust (May 15, 2025)
Grants for nonprofits that improve the lives of people and animals through medical research and treatment; children's initiatives; animal welfare; and arts and culture. Award: $500 - $100,000. Geographic Scope: North Texas.
Mary E. Bivins Foundation: Community Grants (May 19, 2025)
Funding focuses on providing short-term rehabilitation; long-term services 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). The application portal will open on April 2nd. Award: $5,000 - $250,000. Geographic Scope: 26 counties of Texas Panhandle.
Amarillo Area Foundation: Arts & Culture Fund Cycle (May 30, 2025)
Funds for visual and performing arts organizations for operational, programmatic, marketing, and capital expenses. Award: $5,000 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: The 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle.
Avion Takes Action (May 31, 2025)
An employee-led charitable giving fund supporting nonprofits engaged in basic needs; health care; education; veterans; and the environment. Award: Up to $5,000. Geographic Scope: One-hour radius of Corpus Christi, Texas.
East Texas Communities Foundation: Edwin A. "Blue" and Janice Owen Miller Charitable Fund Grant (May 31, 2025)
Grants for nonprofits and government entities for new projects and expansion of existing ones to benefit the Henderson County community. The application portal opens on May 1st. Award: Up to $10,000. Geographic Scope: Henderson County.
James Avery Artisan Jewelry: Forging Hope Grants (May 31, 2025)
Support for nonprofits engaged in arts programming; service to the community; and health and wellness. Award: $10,000 - $25,000. Geographic Scope: Communities within 50 miles of a retail or corporate location.
The Powell Foundation (May 31, 2025, Pre-application)
Grants for nonprofits and government agencies focused on education and supportive communities. Award: $500 - $490,000. Geographic Scope: Harris, Travis, and Walker Counties.
Greater Fayette Community Foundation: Rural Community Health Fund Grant (Portal opens June 1, 2025)
Funding to support community-based organizations, resident-led community networks, and grassroots initiatives that align with the grant program's mission and objectives. Priority is given to projects that address healthcare access and outcomes, focusing on rural populations and vulnerable communities. Award: $1,000 to $25,000. Geographic Scope: Bastrop, Caldwell, East Williamson (includes Taylor, Thrall, Coupland, Bartlett, and Granger), and Hays Counties.
RedRover Relief: Domestic Violence Safe Housing Grants (June 1, 2025)
Funds to help survivors of domestic violence by removing a barrier to safety and allowing pets and people to escape abuse together. Funding is available to nonprofit domestic violence and animal organizations to build or renovate spaces for housing survivors’ pets; begin a foster program to care for survivors’ pets; pay for temporary boarding; or a combination of services. Grant funds may also be used for routine veterinary care, emergency veterinary care, and pet deposits. Award: Up to $60,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
The Bolger Foundation (June 1 - September 1, 2025)
Support for nonprofits engaged in conservation; underserved populations; health; education; and community initiatives. Award: $10,000 - $250,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
The Tocker Foundation: General Library Grant (June 1, 2025)
Support for public libraries in rural Texas towns of 12,000 or less, to boost their collection; programs; and technology. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Rural Texas.
American Heart Association: Social Impact Funds (Rolling Basis)
Grants for nonprofits and for-profits using evidence-based solutions to address healthcare access and quality; food security; and economic empowerment. Award: Up to $250,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Amon G. Carter Foundation (Rolling Basis, May 2025)
Grants for nonprofits engaged in health services; social services; and programs benefiting youth and the elderly. Award: $2,000 - $250,000. Geographic Scope: Tarrant County.
Lamar Bruni Vergara Trust (Rolling Basis)
Grants for nonprofits with missions involving youth; education; healthcare; and social services. Award: $5,000 - $100,000. Geographic Scope: Primarily Laredo, Texas.
McCormick & Company Corporate Giving Program (Rolling Basis)
Corporate support for nonprofits engaged in education; arts and culture; health and wellness; and the environment. Award: Monetary donations; products; and service hours. Geographic Scope: Irving, Texas.
Nissan North America, Inc.: Nissan Neighbors (Rolling Basis)
A community-focused initiative dedicated to improving communities surrounding Nissan's affiliate locations. The program focuses on education; the environment; and humanitarian aid and disaster relief. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas area.
ONEOK Foundation (Rolling Basis)
Grants for nonprofits engaged in educational; health; and human service programming. There are additional opportunities for Emergency Responders and Public School Districts. Award: Up to $5,000. Geographic Scope: Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, and Midland/Odessa areas of Texas.
Shelton Family Foundation (Rolling Basis)
Grants for basic human services and essential needs; education; health; and community development. Eligible applicants include nonprofits; government entities; K-12 schools; colleges and universities; and faith-based organizations with programs that benefit the community at large. Award: $500 - $100,000. Geographic Scope: West Central Texas, with an emphasis on Abilene.
Texas Workforce Commission: Building Capacity in Healthcare Fields (March 12, 2025)
Funds to create new healthcare training programs or expand existing healthcare training programs to increase the number of LVN and RN professionals. Award: Ten (10) awards of up to $150,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.
HHSC: Primary Health Care (PHC) Program (March 14, 2025)
HHS0015299. Funds to provide preventive and primary health care for individuals with a gross family income at or below 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). Services may include but are not limited to screening; direct clinical service; laboratory services; case management; and appropriate referrals, as necessary. The target service areas are Underserved Areas where healthcare access is limited. Award: Multiple five-year awards will be distributed from an estimated total available funding of $59,562,040. Geographic Scope: Texas.
HHSC: Healthy Texas Women (HTW) Cost Reimbursement (March 17, 2025)
HHS0015451. Funds to provide reimbursement for support and direct care services. The target service areas are Underserved Areas where healthcare access is limited. Award: Multiple five-year awards will be distributed from an estimated total available funding of $67,276,480. Geographic Scope: Texas.
Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas: Primary Prevention of Cancer (March 19 - June 11, 2025)
Funding for multilevel interventions to reduce cancer risk and disease burden. Interventions and communications should be structured to address the unique circumstances of the target population. Award: Up to $1,000,000 for new projects, and $2,500,000 for expansion projects. Geographic Scope: Texas.
Texas Commission on the Arts: Cultural District Project (June 15, 2025)
Competitive grants program that focuses on projects that use the arts to diversify local economies; generate revenue; and attract visitors and investment. Award: $3,000 - $250,000, not to exceed 50% of the project budget. Match required. Geographic Scope: Texas.
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