Grant Education: University Partners

Effective partnership is crucial for grant success, from proposal creation to project implementation. Cultivating a partnership with a university may benefit your next grant project. Learn more on the Grant Writing 101 page in the "Partnerships" topic section.

Program Sustainability Assessment Tool

Check out this free tool from the Center for Public Health Systems Science at Washington University in St. Louis to rate the sustainability capacity of your program to help plan for its future.

Research Policy & Data: Digging Deeper with Episcopal Health Foundation (EHF)

Digging Deeper brings EHF staff and trusted partners together to analyze the research topics and health trends that are central to EHF’s vision for a healthier Texas. Digging Deeper helps connect the dots between policy, community conditions, and lived experience, so we can move from information to action.

Free Trainings and Resources

September 10: Introduction to Finding Grants | Texas Grants Resource Center

Blog: AI Can Help Develop a Grant Proposal. But Should It? | The Grantsmanship Center, Inc.

On Demand: Grants Newbie Success School | Grants Magic U

Private Funding Announcements

Uncommon Evaluation: Value Made Visible Grants (August 31, 2026)

Funds to help organizations quantify and communicate the social and economic value their programs create. Selected organizations receive a fully sponsored Social Return on Investment (SROI) project, at no cost, to uncover what changes, why it matters, and how to use that story to strengthen funding, partnerships, and community impact. Award: A fully sponsored SROI project valued at $10,000–$25,000, including analysis, reporting, and a public-facing summary. Geographic Scope: Nationwide, with priority consideration for Arizona, Colorado, and Texas organizations.

St. David's Foundation: Housing + Health: Completing and Improving Affordable Housing (September 10, 2026, Letter of Intent)

Capital investments in the final stage of affordable housing construction and improvements that preserve safe, stable, and healthy housing for low-income communities. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and public or government entities located in and serving rural Central Texas. Award: Up to $750,000. Geographic Scope: Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and Williams Counties.

The Kroger Co. Foundation (September 18, 2026)

Grants for food security, community development, health and wellness, and sustainability. Award: Cash donations, sponsorships, gift cards, and in-kind food and product donations. Geographic Scope: Nationwide in communities with Kroger stores.

Helen S. Boylan Foundation (September 30, 2026)

Funding for new initiatives, special projects, expansion of current programs, capital improvements, and building renovations. A wide variety of charitable missions are supported. Award: Up to $25,000. Geographic Scope: Smith County.

M.G. and Lillie A. Johnson Foundation (September 30, 2026)

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

The Greehey Family Foundation (September 30, 2026)

Grants for health and human welfare issues, children's causes, education, and homelessness. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: San Antonio and Bexar County.

The Toyota Effect (October 1, 2026)

Grants for nonprofits, public schools, and state and municipal organizations engaged in STEM education, workforce readiness, community development, and mobility. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: The Texas market includes Atascosa, Bexar, Guadalupe, Medina, and Wilson Counties.

National Institute for Health Care Management Foundation: 2026-2027 Journalism Grant Program (October 2, 2026)

Funding to support health care journalism that has the potential to inform efforts to improve the affordability, accessibility, and quality of health care in the United States. Award: Up to $460,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Dr. Leon Bromberg Charitable Trust Fund (October 10, 2026)

A wide variety of support for arts and culture, children and youth, community improvement, education, healthcare, and human services. Award: Up to $50,000. Geographic Scope: The Galveston area.

Tyson Foods Corporate Giving Program (October 30, 2026)

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 30, 2026)

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.

Ball Foundation (October 31, 2026)

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

James B. and Lois R. Archer Charitable Foundation: Fall/Winter Cycle Grants (October 31, 2026)

Grants for nonprofits engaged in arts and culture, civic and public affairs, education, health, and human services. Award: $10,000+. The online application portal opens on September 1st. Geographic Scope: Nationwide, with emphasis on West Texas.

Petco Love: Love Stories (October 31, 2026)

Share real stories of how pets have changed their adopters' lives. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and animal control agencies. Award: Up to $100,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Sparklight/Cable One Charitable Giving Fund (October 31, 2026)

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. The online application portal opens on October 1st. Geographic Scope: Communities served by the company.

The Brown Foundation, Inc. (October 31, 2026, Pre-application)

Funding for education, arts and culture, civic assets, human services, and healthcare. Award: $20,000+. Geographic Scope: City of Houston.

Washington Federal Foundation (October 31, 2026)

Funding interests include emergency and sustainable housing, food and nutrition, economic development and job security, and financial literacy. Award: $500 - $100,000. Geographic Scope: Texas market includes Austin, Dallas, and Plano.

Wichita Falls Area Foundation: Community Foundation Grant Cycle (October 31, 2026)

Support for special projects, equipment, and capital building needs for nonprofits engaged in a wide variety of charitable missions. Applications are accepted online beginning on October 1st. Award: Not stated. Geographic Scope: Archer, Baylor, Clay, Foard, Hardeman, Haskell, Jack, Knox, Montague, Throckmorton, Wichita, Wilbarger, and Young Counties.

Community Foundation of Abilene: Future Fund (November 1, 2026)

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

Thomas M. Helen McKee and John P. Ryan Foundation (November 1, 2026, 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.

Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation (November 10, 2026)

General operating and project support for a wide variety of charitable missions. Award: $1,000 - $20,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Alliant Digital Opportunity Grants (Rolling Basis)

Grants to help bring internet access and adoption, device placement, and digital skills training to communities across the United States, including rural and other under resourced communities. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

John S. Dunn Foundation (Rolling Basis)

Grants for healthcare education, healthcare clinics for the underserved, mental health programs, and medical research. Matching grants and collaborations are encouraged. Award: $10,000 - $300,000. Geographic Scope: Houston and surrounding communities.

Nolan Ryan Foundation (October 1, 2026)

The Foundation focuses on resources for youth, education, and community development. Award: $7,200 - $30,000. Geographic Scope: Central Texas.

The Daniel K. Thorne Foundation, Inc.  (Rolling Basis)

Grants for organizations that protect and sustain the natural and built environment through wildlife conservation, habitat protection, marine issues, cultural heritage preservation, and historic preservation. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

The Make Sense Foundation (Rolling Basis)

Program, project, and capital support grants to improve the lives of women and children in need. Award: $1,000 - $15,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

The Ronald W. Burkle Foundation (Rolling Basis, Letter of Inquiry)

Support for youth and community programs that foster positive change and create long-term impact. Geographic Scope: Up to $250,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

The Tony Robbins Foundation: Youth Development Grants (Rolling Basis, Letter of Inquiry)

Support for organizations that help youth, the hungry, and the incarcerated. Award: Up to $50,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Public Funding Announcements

HHSC: Medical Transportation Services Demand Response Transportation Services. (September 15, 2026)

HHS0016482. HHSC is seeking Applications to establish Contract(s) for statewide Demand Response Transportation Services (DRTS) by developing a network of Contractors to provide DRTS in Texas counties. Award: Reimbursement for trips in rural and metro areas. Geographic Scope: Texas.

DOJ: Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Site-Based Program (September 24, 2026)

O-BJA-2026-172702. Grants to develop, implement, and/or expand comprehensive programs in response to overdose deaths, illicit opioids, stimulants, or other substances. Rural communities apply under Subcategory 1c. Award: 13 Rural category awards of up to $1,600,000 for three-year projects; 11 Tribal category awards of up to $1,000,000 for three-year projects. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

DOJ: FY 2026 Smart Reentry Demonstration Program (September 24, 2026)

O-BJA-2026-172673. Support for state, local, and tribal governments in developing, implementing, or expanding comprehensive, collaborative reentry strategies and evidence-based interventions for individuals returning to communities from adult correctional facilities. Award: Up to seven (7) awards from a total of $1,100,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

USDA: Higher Education Challenge Grants Program (October 15, 2026)

USDA-NIFA-CGP-011315. Support for land-grant institutions and accredited colleges and universities in strengthening their food and agricultural sciences education at the master's, doctoral, and veterinary medicine degree levels. Funded activities may include curriculum development, faculty support, scientific instrumentation, and student recruitment and retention. Award: $150,000 - $750,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

NIH: Nutrition Obesity Research Centers (October 20, 2026)

RFA-DK-27-120. The Nutrition Obesity Research Centers (NORC) program is designed to support and enhance the national research effort in nutrition and obesity. NORCs support three primary research-related activities: Research Core services, a Pilot and Feasibility program, and a Scientific Catalyst program. All activities pursued by Nutrition Obesity Research Centers are designed to enhance the efficiency, productivity, effectiveness, and multidisciplinary nature of research in nutrition and obesity. Award: Three awards of up to $750,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

TWC: Healthcare Apprenticeships (Rolling Basis)

Support for the healthcare industry, creating more opportunities throughout Texas for on-the-job training pathways for high-demand disciplines. Award: Up to $1,000,000 distributed on a first-come, first-served basis until the allocated funding has been fully utilized. Geographic Scope: Texas.

USDA: Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants (Rolling Basis)

Grants for eligible communities to prepare for or recover from an emergency that threatens the availability of safe, reliable drinking water. Eligible applicants include government entities, nonprofits, and federally recognized tribes. Eligible areas include rural areas and towns with populations of 10,000 or less, tribal lands in rural areas, and colonias. Award: Water transmission line grants up to $150,000. Water source grants up to $1,000,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Program Closure

Please note: The Grant Development Center closed on September 1, 2026. This is our final bulletin. The website will remain available until September 30, 2026, to allow users time to access and download resources and bookmark external links.

The following websites offer grant funding resources:

• Candid Funding Information Network
• Community Foundation Locator
• Grants.gov
• Texas Grants Resource Center
• Texas Health & Human Services Grants
• Texas Rural Funders

Free Grant Essentials Webinar: November 17

Join the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and Texas Grants Resource Center for a free, introductory course in grant development. Learn how to identify the right funders, read a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), avoid mistakes, and create persuasive proposals. Register for the webinar here.

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.

Results for America: Federal Application Guides for Cities and Towns

Explore practical resources to help local leaders prepare for federal funding opportunities, develop stronger grant applications and successfully implement federally funded projects. These guides draw lessons from cities and towns that have pursued and delivered impactful projects for their communities.

Free Trainings and Resources

October 14: Meet the Grantmakers - Online! | The Grantsmanship Center, Inc.

October 20: Developing Accurate and Compliant Grant Budgets | United Way Greater Houston

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

On Demand: Facing the Future: Navigating Government Funding Shifts with Strategy and Strength | North Texas Nonprofit Institute

Private Funding Announcements

AAPD Foundation: Access to Care Grants (September 18, 2026)

Grants to support community-based initiatives that provide dental homes to children who are underserved and/or have limited access to oral healthcare. Award: Up to $30,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

NICHD: Connecting the Community for Maternal Health Challenge: Research Capacity Building in Maternity Care Deserts (September 23, 2026)

Challenge designed to encourage and reward nonprofit community-based organizations, advocacy organizations, and state or federally recognized tribes to develop research capabilities and infrastructure to pursue research projects in maternal health, particularly of maternal morbidity and mortality. Award: Multiple awards varying by prize type, between $10,000 - $350,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

CCAM-TAC Community Rides Pilot Grant Program (October 19, 2026)

Funding for pilot initiatives designed to strengthen local transportation coordination and partnerships, foster cross-sector service coordination, and build capacity to improve transportation access for populations with the greatest need. Award: Five awards of up to $100,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

ALDI Cares Community Grants (October 31, 2026)

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.

Folke H. Peterson Charitable Foundation (October 31, 2026)

Grants for nonprofits engaged in animal protection, medical assistance, and food for animals. Award: $5,000 - $20,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

The Lawrence Foundation (October 31, 2026)

Grants for nonprofits engaged in the environment, human services, disaster relief, and other pressing community issues. Award: $5,000 - $10,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Community Foundation of Abilene: Future Fund (November 1, 2026)

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

Mary Louise Dobson Foundation (November 1, 2026)

Program funds for youth-related activities, education, human services, health, and civic or cultural purposes. Award: $600 - $300,000. Geographic Scope: Emphasis on Wharton County.

Texas Rural Communities (November 6, 2026)

Funds for nonprofit, community programs in rural areas that advance community development, including but not limited to environmental, economic or educational programs. Award: Up to $10,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.

Seeds of Strength: 2026-2027 Grants (November 13, 2026)

Grants for nonprofits engaged in health and well-being, family initiatives, education and financial security, and arts, culture, and humanities. Award: $10,000 - $25,000. Geographic Scope: The Greater Georgetown area.

Wild Ones: Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Program (November 18, 2026)

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.

Dental Trade Alliance Foundation (November 30, 2026)

Funding for projects and research to increase access to and utilization of oral healthcare. Eligible applicants include government agencies, nonprofits, and universities. Award: Up to $25,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Hillcrest Foundation (November 30, 2026)

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, 2026)

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.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas: Sponsorships (December 1, 2026)

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, 2026)

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, 2026)

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, 2026)

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

The Lowe Foundation (December 1, 2026)

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, 2026)

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.

Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation: Responsive Grants (December 1, 2026)

Grants for nonprofits that promote healthy lifestyles and increase access to healthcare.  Award: Under $50,000. Geographic Scope: Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy Counties.

W.P. & Bulah Luse Foundation (December 1, 2026)

Grants for nonprofits engaged in education, human services, and healthcare programming for underserved populations. Award: $5,000 - $15,000. Geographic Scope: The Dallas area.

Paralyzed Veterans of America Education Foundation (December 2, 2026)

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.

The Kroger Co. Foundation (December 4, 2026)

Grants for food security, community development, health and wellness, and sustainability. Award: Cash donations, sponsorships, gift cards, and in-kind food and product donations. Geographic Scope: Nationwide in communities with Kroger stores.

Carroll and Marguerite Wheeler Foundation (December 11, 2026)

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, 2026)

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.

Sundt Foundation (December 15, 2026)

Funding for youth development, hunger and nutrition, basic needs and social services, and the military and veterans. Award: $2,500 - $25,000. Geographic Scope: The Texas market includes Central Texas, El Paso, and North Texas.

Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable Foundation (December 31, 2026)

Grants for nonprofits that address the promotion, encouragement, understanding, appreciation, and love of the arts; the support of educational institutions, with primary emphasis on private education; and medical research. Award: $5,000 - $200,000. Geographic Scope: Bexar County.

Fasken Foundation (December 31, 2026)

General operating and project support grants for nonprofits engaged in public benefit, health, human services, and education. Award: Up to $50,000. Geographic Scope: West Texas.

Helen S. Boylan Foundation (December 31, 2026)

Grants to local non-profit organizations serving arts and education, women and children, health and wellness, and community beautification. The Foundation prefers to support proposals for new initiatives, special projects, expansion of current programs, and capital improvements or building renovations. Award: $2,500 - $25,000. Geographic Scope: Smith County.

VFIS of Texas: Emergency Responder Health and Wellness Grants (December 31, 2026)

Need-based grants for all-volunteer or mostly-volunteer fire departments and non-profit EMS organizations serving populations of 100,000 or less in Texas. Funds are intended to assist emergency service organizations in developing health and wellness programs to prevent emergency responder deaths and injuries, and for cancer prevention. Award: Up to $10,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.

Walmart Foundation: Spark Good Local Grant Program (December 31, 2026)

Grants to support the unique needs of local communities in the service areas of Walmart and Sam's Club stores. Areas of interest include hunger relief and healthy eating, health and human services, recreation and arts and culture, education, community and economic development, public safety, and environmental sustainability. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, government agencies, law enforcement and fire departments, public and private K-12 and higher education institutions (including charter schools), and churches and other faith-based organizations. Award: Up to $5,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide in company communities.

Brookshires Corporate Donations Program (Rolling Basis)

Support for nonprofits that promote hunger relief, education, health, child/family well-being, and military/veterans. Assistance is available for project support, product donations, events, and employee volunteers. Geographic Scope: Texas communities with company stores.

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 economically disadvantaged, experiencing homelessness or housing instability, older adults, differently abled, or veterans. Award: Once accepted, applicant organizations are eligible to receive equipment donated by individuals and businesses. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Direct Relief Partnership Network (Rolling Basis)

A partnership program for healthcare facilities that extends medication access to patients who are unable to afford prescriptions, reduces procurement costs of medications and supplies, and leverages resources to foster healthier communities. Partner facilities order online from Direct Relief's pharmaceutical inventory. Award: Applicants may apply for supplies, technical assistance, and funding. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

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

Support for a wide variety of charitable missions. Requests must be received a minimum of eight weeks prior to an event, program, project, initiative, or activity. Award: Products, gift cards, volunteers, other in-kind support, or cash, depending on the need. Geographic Scope: Texas communities served by the company.

Kronkosky Charitable Foundation (Rolling Basis)

Grants for arts and humanities, nature, wildlife and animals, health and mental health issues, addressing care for individuals with disabilities, aging adults, and the protection of children and youth. Nonprofits must submit an eligibility screening to access the online application portal. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Bandera, Bexar, Comal, and Kendall Counties.

Mary Ellen Kent Bunyard Family Foundation (Rolling Basis)

Program, equipment, and building fund grants for nonprofits that help youth and the elderly. Funds must be requested three weeks before the Board of Directors meeting. Award: $3,500 - $300,000. Geographic Scope: coke, Concho, Irion, Menard, Reagan, Runnels, Schleicher, Sterling, and Tom Green Counties.

Vitamin Angels (Rolling Basis)

Grant and sponsorship support for nonprofits located in communities served by the company. The program targets needs at the intersection of food insecurity and education. Award: Not stated. Geographic Scope: 14 States including Texas.

Public Funding Announcements

NIH: Connecting the Community for Maternal Health Challenge: Research Capacity in Maternity Care Deserts (September 23, 2026)

Phase One awards biomedical research in maternal health, with an emphasis on maternal morbidity and mortality in maternity health deserts. Fifty (50) finalists will be recruited. Award: 10 awards of $100,000 - $300,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

HHSC: Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU) (September 28, 2026)

HHS0017579. The purpose of this program is to provide funding for mobile Stroke services to improve health care outcomes for individuals who suffer a Stroke. Award: Multiple awards from a total of $1,750,000 for four-month project periods. Geographic Scope: Texas.

DFPS: Community-Based Care (CBC) Single-Source Continuum Contractor (September 29, 2026)

HHS0016842. DFPS sees a service delivery model that fully engages communities in serving children, youth, and families provided through a performance-based Single Source Continuum Contract (SSCC) as the approach that can most effectively meet this need in a manner that achieves improved outcomes for children in its conservatorship. The SSCC provider must ensure the full continuum of substitute care (foster and kinship care), purchased services, case management and reunification services for children and youth in DFPS legal conservatorship from the designated geographic proposed community, those placed in the proposed community through the Interstate Compact on the Placement of children (ICPC), and through interregional agreements. Award: Multiple awards based upon Exhibits C-1 and C-3 of application packet. Geographic Scope: Texas Catchment Areas 7A and 7B.

DSHS: Texas Binational Tuberculosis Program (September 29, 2026) 

HHS0017037. The purpose of this program is to ensure Mexico BNTB programs provide TB prevention and care services addressing the high incidence of TB cases along the Texas-Mexico border to reduce transmission of TB and to protect public health in Texas. TB services include phlebotomy, TB evaluations, sputum collection for laboratory testing, diagnosis, contact investigation, directly observed therapy (DOT), referrals, and education on the transmission, prevention, and treatment of TB.  Award: One award for up to $2,846,835. Geographic Scope: Texas, serving Texas and Mexico Border Cities.

AMS: Cold Chain Grants for Emergency Food Assistance (October 1, 2026)

USDA-AMS-TM-CCG-G-26-0001. Grants to provide management, oversight, consultation and expertise necessary to advance the purpose and activities of the program, primarily through a subaward program to support cold storage within the middle of the supply chain. These investments will be made through subawards to food banks, faith-based organizations, and other public or private nonprofit organizations that provide nutrition assistance, such as prepared meals or food for use at home, to people with low-income or challenging financial circumstances. Award: Up to three awards of $2,000,000 - $7,500,000. No match required. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

AmeriCorps: FY2027 AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Competition (October 20, 2026)

AC-08-20-2026. This funding announcement is an opportunity for communities to apply for funding to engage adults ages 55 and older in tackling the community’s most pressing needs through the AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP program. Award: Award amounts will vary as determined by the scope of the projects. The federal share of the budget cannot exceed $75,000 plus $350 per unduplicated volunteer. There is no maximum request amount. A match of at least 10% of the total project budget is required. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

USDA/NIFA: Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development (December 31, 2026)

USDA-NIFA-AFRI-011596. Support for professional development opportunities for educational professionals; non-formal education that cultivates food and agricultural interests in youth; workforce training at community, junior, and technical colleges; training of undergraduate students in research and extension; fellowships for predoctoral candidates and postdoctoral scholars; and education and workforce development workshop grants. Award: 245 awards of $10,000 - $650,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.