Grants Education: Rural Philanthropy

According to the State Office of Rural Health, 70% of Texas counties are classified as rural. Grant funders often lack a complete understanding of rural needs. Explore ways to support your organization's rural programming through the "Rural Resources" section of the Grants Education Resources page.

From the Capitol to the Community: 89th Texas Legislative Session Recap

The 89th Texas Legislative Session had a significant impact, and United Ways of Texas is breaking down what it all means for your vital work. This virtual event will cover major updates in health, education, financial security, and the nonprofit sector. Register for this June 26th webinar here.

Register for the Robert Lee Sutherland Seminar: September 8th & 9th

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 Training and Resources 

July 14: Decode the Funder's Playbook: How to Read Between the Lines of an RFP | Grant Station

On Demand: Adjusting Your Mindset for Successful Grant Writing Today | Qgiv

On Demand: Grants Newbie Success School | Grants Magic U

Private Funding Announcements

Episcopal Health Foundation: Healthy Communities Initiative (July 13, 2025)

A 12-month program to support coalitions working to improve health where it matters most. This opportunity focuses on maternal health, food and nutrition security, and diabetes prevention. Award: See the website for the benefits of joining the cohort. Geographic Scope: The Foundation's expanded 81-county service area.

NIHCM: Investigator-Initiated Research Grants (July 18, 2025, Letter of Inquiry)

The 2025-2026 funding cycle focuses on drug pricing and affordability; health care delivery; chronic disease management; and artificial intelligence. Award: $50,000 - $60,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide. 

NEXT for AUTISM (July 27, 2025)

Support for programs that empower autistic adults to lead fulfilling and productive lives. Award: First-time grantees may apply for up to $10,000. Returning grantees are eligible to request up to $25,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Austin Community Foundation: Hispanic Impact Fund (July 31, 2025)

Funding strategy areas include Early Childhood Education, Health & Wellness, Job Skills & Entrepreneurship, and Leadership Development. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and units of government. Award: $22,000 - $55,500. Geographic Scope: Bastrop, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and Williamson Counties.

KFC Foundation: Expanding Access to Food and Shelter (July 31, 2025)

Supported efforts include food pantry remodels; community garden creation; building repairs and renovations; and animal shelter upgrades. The program also supports capacity-building programs that will make a lasting impact on organizations and communities. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and government entities. Award: $10,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

L.B. Danford Charitable Trust (July 31, 2025)

Grants for a wide variety of missions. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and governmental organizations. Apply through the Wells Fargo online portal. Award: Up to $10,000. Geographic Scope: Brazos and Grimes Counties.

Truist Community Grants (July 31, 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, a curriculum to expand or strengthen a program, equipment, and capital needs. 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.

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

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.

Nasdaq Foundation: Quarterly Grant Program (August 1, 2025)

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

Amarillo Area Foundation: Harrington Regional Medical Campus Cycle (August 29, 2025)

Grants for entities located on the HRMC campus and nonprofits with healthcare-related programs and services that fit the HRMC mission. The online application portal opens on August 4th. Award: Not stated. Geographic Scope: The 26 Counties of the Texas Panhandle.

LISC and DICK's Sporting Goods Foundation: Game On-Community Places to Play Initiative (August 29, 2025)

Grants to improve the quality, safety, and accessibility of local athletic spaces. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, schools, and local parks and recreation departments that are working in collaboration with nonprofits. Award: $50,000 - $100,000. Geographic Scope: Ten target markets nationwide, including Houston, Texas.

Avion Takes Action (August 31, 2025)

Funds for 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.

San Antonio Area Foundation: Capital Grants (August 31, 2025)

Funds for nonprofits conducting infrastructure development projects. Award: Up to $250,000 for early-stage projects. Up to $350,000 for late-stage projects. Geographic Scope:  Bexar and surrounding counties.

Gulf Coast Medical Foundation (September 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.

San Angelo Area Foundation (September 1, 2025)

Areas of interest include arts and culture, community and economic development, health, education, children and youth, and social services. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and government agencies. Award: $5,000 - $275,000. Geographic Scope: Coke, Concho, Crockett, Glasscock, Irion, Kimble, Mason, McCulloch, Menard, Llano, Reagan, Runnels, San Saba, Schleicher, Sterling, Sutton, and Tom Green Counties.

San Antonio Area Foundation: Capital Grants (September 1, 2025)

Funding for nonprofits conducting infrastructure development projects. Award: Up to $250,000 for early-stage projects. Up to $350,000 for late-stage projects. Geographic Scope: Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Blanco, Comal, Frio, Gillespie, Gonzales, Guadalup, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Medina, and Wilson Counties.

Sid W. Richardson Foundation (September 1, 2025, Letter of Inquiry)

Grants for nonprofits that address education; health; human services; and arts and culture. Award: No set limit. Geographic Scope: Texas. 

Ben and Maytee Fisch Foundation (September 5, 2025)

Grant support focuses on human needs, including civic affairs, youth and adult education, health and medical research, human services, and arts and culture. Award: Not stated. Geographic Scope: East Texas.

ALDI Community Gift Card Program (Rolling Basis through November 30, 2025)

Support for nonprofits, K-12 schools, and Native American Tribes/Nations who make a positive impact on children's health and wellness, and food insecurity. Award: Up to $1,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide in communities with ALDI stores.

Firefighters Charitable Foundation (Rolling Basis)

Grants for AEDs, Burn Center/Hospital Program, and Community Smoke Detector Program. Types of support include equipment, supplies, maintenance, repairs, and training. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

The Cullen Foundation (Rolling Basis, Letter of Intent)

Support for programs that enhance the quality of life, including cultural arts, education, healthcare, and public service programs. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and government agencies. Award: $40,000 - $5,000,000. Geographic Scope: Greater Houston metro area.

Digitunity: Technology Donations Program (Rolling Basis)

Nonprofits, government agencies, and schools can register to receive technology donations. Technology recipient organizations must be engaged in education or employment for individuals who are at-risk or marginalized; economically disadvantaged; experiencing homelessness or housing instability; justice-involved; older adults; differently abled; or veterans. Award: Once accepted, applicant organizations are eligible to receive equipment donated by individuals and businesses through Digitunity. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

GVTC Foundation (Rolling Basis)

Areas of giving include health and human services, youth programs and services, volunteer emergency services, education, and cultural. Applicants include nonprofit organizations that meet at least one of the key giving areas, with programs/projects that connect to the GVTC service area. General operating and project support available. Award: $6,000 - $20,000. Geographic Scope: Bastrop, Bexar (North), Blanco, Caldwell, Comal, Dewitt, Hays (South), Kendall, Gonzales, Guadalupe, and Fayette Counties.

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.

Paypal Giving Fund (Rolling Basis)

Charities may participate by enrolling with the Fund. Supporters then donate on PayPal and other online platforms, including eBay for Charity, Humble Bundle, GoFundMe, and Nextdoor. The Fund receives the donations, provides receipts to donors, and grants the funds to charities without charging for their services. A wide variety of charitable causes is supported. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

PNC Foundation (Rolling Basis)

Funding priorities include early childhood education and economic development. Complete the online eligibility quiz and then contact the designated Texas representative. Award: Not stated. Geographic Scope: 30 States, including Texas, in company communities.

Public Funding Announcements

City of San Marcos: 2025-2026 Human Service Grants (July 21, 2025)

Grants for organizations that seek to improve the quality of clients' lives through basic social, physical health, housing, and mental health services. Funding allocations are decided by the City Council, based on recommendations by the Human Services Advisory Board. Award: The City allocates $600,000 - $750,000 from the City's general fund. Geographic Scope: City of San Marcos.

TPWD: 2025 local Park Grants (August 1, 2025)

The Local Park Grant Program consists of 5 individual programs that assist local units of government with the acquisition and/or development of public recreation areas and facilities throughout the State of Texas. The Program provides 50% matching grants on a reimbursement basis to eligible applicants. Once funded, all grant-assisted sites must be dedicated as parkland in perpetuity, properly maintained, and open to the public. Award: $150,000 - $1,500,000, varying by specific program. Geographic Scope: Texas.

TWC: Skills Development Fund (Rolling Basis)

The Skills Development Fund is for businesses interested in training new workers or upgrading the skills of existing workers. Public community colleges, technical colleges, workforce boards, or Texas A&M Extension Services (TEEX) may apply. 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.
 

Grants 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 Training and Resources 

July 10: Introduction to Fundraising Planning | Candid Learning

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

Walmart: Spark Good Local Grants (July 15, 2025)

Grants to address the unique needs of the communities where Walmart operates in the United States. Grants are provided to organizations that operate locally and directly benefit the service area of local facilities in U.S. communities where Walmart stores, Sam’s Clubs, and distribution centers are located. Grants support various organizations, such as animal shelters, elder services, and community clean-up projects. Eligible applicants include nonprofits state or local government entities, including law enforcement or fire departments; K-12 public or nonprofit private schools, charter schools, 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.

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 many people in the area and in which the impact of the grant can be 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.