Grants Education: Get Ready for Grants

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

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Texas CDBG Coffee Chats & Trainings

Interested in learning more about the Community Development Block Grant program (CDBG)? The Texas Department of Agriculture offers monthly "CDBG Over Coffee" webinars and an extensive archive of training topics. Learn more here.

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The State of Grantseeking™ 2025 Report

Check out Grant Station's annual report that focuses on strategic funder targeting and realistic operational planning to include grants in your organization's annual fundraising efforts. Access the report here.

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2025 DonorPerfect Community Conference

Free virtual event for fundraising professionals to facilitate stronger connections with donors, colleagues, and communities. Register for the conference on June 3rd and 4th here.

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Free Training and Resources 

May 27: Grantseeking Solo: Secure Awards with Limited Staff | Grant Station

June 2: Grant Readiness Unlocked: Paving the Way for Winning Grant Strategies | Nonprofit Learning Lab

On Demand: Creating a Sound Proposal Budget | Candid Learning

On Demand: Stop Chasing the Money: Creating Winning Grant Strategies | Foundant Technologies

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Private Funding Announcements

Delta Dental Institute: Delta Dental Future Workforce Fund (June 11, 2025)

Grants to address the lack of awareness of oral health careers and increase the workforce's supply of candidates. Applications should demonstrate how the concept would be implemented for growth or how an existing program is ready to be scaled at the national level. Eligible applicants include nonprofit educational, government, and tribal entities. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation: Community Grants Program (June 16, 2025 Letter of Inquiry)

Areas of interest include the aging population, children and youth, and services for economically disadvantaged populations. Interested applicants must contact the Program Officer to discuss the project before submitting a Letter of Inquiry (LOI). The online portal will open on May 1st. Organizations will be notified by August 8th if invited to submit a full proposal due August 29th. Award: $15,000 - $75,000. Geographic Scope: Andrews, Borden, Brewster, Cochran, Coke, Collin, Concho, Crane, Crockett, Dallas, Dawson, Denton, Ector, Gaines, Glasscock, Howard, Irion, Jeff Davis, Kimble, Loving, Martin, Mason, McCulloch, Menard, Midland, Mitchell, Pecos, Presidio, Reagan, Reeves, Rockwall, Schleicher, Scurry, Sterling, Sutton, Tarrant, Terrell, Terry, Tom Green, Upton, Ward, Winkler, and Yoakum Counties.

The Kemper Foundation: Read Conmigo Program (June 16, 2025)

The Fall 2025 Read Conmigo Educator Grant application period is now open. Funds must be used toward classroom resources and or professional development that advance dual-language education for bilingual students. Eligible applicants include educators in dual-language (Spanish-English) programs at public or charter elementary schools. Award: $3,000. Geographic Scope: Dallas County.

Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation (June 18, 2025)

The Foundation focuses on nutrition education, nutrition access, and wellness programs through three grant programs. Award: $5,000 - $10,000. Sprouts Farmers Market also offers donations and scholarships. Requests for food donations may be submitted to foodrescue@sprouts.com.
Geographic Scope: Communities served by the company.

Carroll and Marguerite Wheeler Foundation (June 20, 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.

Amarillo Area Foundation: Women's Philanthropy Fund Cycle (June 27, 2025)

Funds for organizations that address the needs of women and children, focusing on self-sufficiency, health, and safety. The online application portal opens on June 2nd. Award: $2,500 - $10,000. Geographic Scope: Top 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle.

Bank of America Charitable Foundation: Stable Housing and Empowering Communities (June 30, 2025)

Funding to create and preserve affordable housing and access to affordable rentals and houses. In the area of empowering communities, funding focuses on community leadership and community or neighborhood collaboration. The first step is to complete an online eligibility quiz before receiving access to the online application. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Texas markets include Amarillo, Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, El Paso, Houston, and San Antonio.

Greater Fayette Community Foundation: Community Impact Grants (June 30, 2025)

Funding for nonprofits through the Red Door Fund for Mental Health, the Green Door Fund for Workforce Development & Education, and the Rural Community Health Fund. The online portal will open on June 1st. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Austin, Bastrop, Burleson, Caldwell, Colorado, DeWitt, Fayette, Fort Bend, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Hays, Jackson, Lavaca, Lee, Victoria, Waller, Washington, Wharton, and Williamson Counties.  

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

Funding priorities include health, higher education, human services, and civic programs. Types of support include project, building, equipment, land/property acquisition, and matching. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and government entities. Award: $23,000 - $1,500,000. Geographic Scope: Aransas, Bee, Calhoun, Colorado, Dewitt, Goliad, Gonzales, Jackson, Karnes, Lavaca, Matagorda, Refugio, Victoria, Waller, and Wharton Counties.

Kerr Foundation (June 30, 2025 Letter of Intent)

Capital, program, and operating expenses grants to nonprofits in the areas of education, health, cultural development, and human services. Funds are awarded in the form of a challenge grant. Organizations approved for funding must first raise or secure grants, donations, and pledges within 12 months from the date of the award. Award: Average of $9,500. Geographic Scope: Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.

Levitt Foundation: Levitt Music Series Grants (June 30, 2025)

Grants to bring free outdoor concerts to communities across the United States. Applications are accepted in the following categories: Levitt AMP is geared to towns and cities with populations under 250,000. Levitt VIBE, geared to large cities with a population over 250,000, brings free outdoor concerts to neighborhoods with limited access to arts programming and live music. Levitt BLOC, geared to communities of any size, activates different neighborhoods in a town or city by “layering” concerts across multiple public spaces. Nonprofit organizations located in the same town, city, or county as the proposed music series are eligible to apply. Award: Up to $40,000 per year for three years. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

The Edward N. and Margaret G. Marsh Foundation (June 30, 2025)

Grants for nonprofits engaged in medical research. Award: $52,000 - $150,000. Geographic Scope: El Paso.

Rio Grande Electric Cooperative: Sharing Success Grant Program (June 30, 2025)

Grants for nonprofits engaged in a wide variety of charitable causes. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Brewster, Crockett, Culberson, Dimmit, Edwards, El Paso, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, Kinney, Maverick, Pecos, Presidio, Reeves, Terrell, Uvalde, Val Verde, Webb, and Zavala Counties.

Morgan Stanley Alliance for Children's Mental Health Innovation Awards (July 7, 2025)

Seed funding for transformative mental healthcare solutions for children and youth. The Awards seek new or piloted projects from direct-service organizations that will help address stress, anxiety, depression, or other mental health issues in children and young adults. Award: $100,000 for Innovation Awards and $25,000 to $50,000 for Next Gen Innovation Awards. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

East Texas Communities Foundation: Betty and Roy Erickson Charitable Fund (July 15, 2025)

Grants to public and private higher education institutions to support nursing education. Requests may be made for special projects, equipment, technology, and supplies. Award: Not specified. The online application portal opens on June 15th. Geographic Scope: Anderson, Angelina, Bowie, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Delta, Franklin, Freestone, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Hopkins, Houston, Lamar, Leon, Marion, Morris, Nacogdoches, Panola, Rains, Red River, Rusk, Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby, Smith, Titus, Trinity, Upshur, Van Zandt, and Wood Counties.

Texas Bar Foundation (July 15, 2025)

Funding for nonprofits for legal services for the underserved and education of the public. Award: $1,900 - $45,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.

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.

80/20 Foundation (July 31, 2025)

Grants for nonprofits that strengthen the city's future workforce and job-creating entrepreneurs. Award: $2,500 - $250,000. Geographic Scope: San Antonio.

LCRA Community Development Partnership Program (July 31, 2025)

Grants for volunteer fire departments, emergency responders, cities and counties, schools, libraries, civic groups, museums, and other nonprofits. Funded projects must be for capital improvements and meet a need in one of the following areas: education, transportation, public safety, recreation, healthcare, fire department training, community planning, or employment. Award: Up to $50,000. Geographic Scope: See map for Central Texas communities served by LCRA.

Katherine C. Carmody Charitable Trust (August 1, 2025)

Support for nonprofits engaged in education and human services. Award: $10,000 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Navarro County and the Dallas area.

W.H. and Mary Ellen Cobb Charitable Trust (August 1, 2025)

Funds for nonprofits engaged in services for children. Award: $10,000 - $25,000. Geographic Scope: The Texas Panhandle, emphasizing the Amarillo area.

Arthur L. & Elaine V. Johnson Foundation (August 1, 2025)

Grants to nonprofits that support guide dogs or that conserve wildlife. Award: $10,000 - $100,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

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

Support for organizations engaged in human services, education, the arts, and health. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, educational institutions, and municipalities. Award: $5,000 - $150,000. Geographic Scope: Archer, Baylor, Childress, Clay, Cottle, Foard, Hardeman, Haskell, Jack, King, Knox, Montague, Stonewall, Throckmorton, Wichita, Wilbarger, Wise, and Young Counties.

Helen Gertrude Sparks Charitable Trust (August 1, 2025)

Funds for nonprofits that focus on the elderly, people of all ages with disabilities, the arts, and education. Award: $5,000 - $15,000. Geographic Scope: Tarrant County.

Brothers Helping Brothers (Rolling Basis)

Helps small and rural fire departments throughout the U.S. with equipment needs by donating vital life-saving tools. BHB also provides grants of used equipment and backup cameras for fire/EMS apparatuses. Applicant organizations must serve a population of fewer than 10,000 people or have fewer than 30 employees, of which a majority are volunteer or paid-per-call personnel. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Dollar Tree Corporate Giving Program (Rolling Basis)

Funding for organizations engaged in supporting children, the arts, the environment, and quality of life for low-income families. Award: Financial support and employee volunteering. Geographic Scope: Odessa and Rosenberg, Texas.

The Howard T. Petrie Charitable Trust (Rolling Basis)

Sustainable funding for small to medium animal welfare organizations. Eligible applicants are nonprofits focused on hands-on animal care. This grant emphasizes simplicity. Applications require only a short email answering a few key questions, with no formal grant portal or extensive paperwork required. Award: Starting at $5,000 per year, scaling up to $50,000+ per year. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

T-Mobile: Hometown Grants (Rolling Basis, Quarterly Deadlines)

Grants for projects that enhance community spaces. Eligible applicants include elected officials, town managers, tribal leaders, and nonprofits from towns with populations under 50,000. Projects must be shovel-ready and completed within 12 months of funding. Award: Up to 25 awards of up to $50,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

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Public Funding Announcements

City of Cedar Park: 2026 Community Support Grants (June 27, 2025)

Grants for projects that serve a municipal public purpose and are not duplicated by other resources or organizations in the project service area. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: City of Cedar Park, Texas.

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 of the 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.

OVW: FY 2025 Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program (July 8, 2025)

O-OVW-2025-172287. Funding for projects that "enhance the safety of rural victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking by supporting projects uniquely designed to address and prevent these crimes in rural areas." Eligible applicants include States, local governments, courts, Tribes, and nonprofits in rural areas. Award: 55 awards of up to $950,000 per year for three years. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

TDHCA: 2025 HOME Contract for Deed Program (July 22, 2025)

HOME funds for single-family housing programs under the Contract for Deed (CFD) set-aside under a Reservation System. These funds will be made available to HOME Reservation System Participants with a current Reservation System Participation (RSP) Agreement. Eligible Applicants include Units of General Local Government, Nonprofit Organizations, Public Housing Authorities, Local Mental Health Authorities, and Councils of Government. Award: Approximately $1,000,000 in available funding. Geographic Scope: Texas.

TPW: Local Parks Grants (August 1, 2025)

Three grant programs are currently available: Urban Outdoor Recreation, Non-Urban Outdoor Recreation, and Small Community Recreation. Award: Varies by program from $150,000 to $1,500,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.

Grants Education: Professional Development

Explore the "Grants Education Resources" page for links to podcasts, rural resources, tips, and trainings. Find something new and learn at your own pace.

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Readiness for Collaboration: Community Asset Mapping

Funders are interested in investing in communities that have the potential to succeed. Discover this strengths-based approach to community development, which maps people, places, and relationships, here.

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Aging and Disability Business Institute: Evidence Bank

Seeking data to enhance your value proposition? This resource contains a collection of research studies that community-based organizations can use to support their pitches to healthcare entities. Check out the Evidence Bank here.

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Rural Guide to Disaster Planning & Readiness Webinar: June 24th

A strong disaster response starts with a solid plan and an understanding of the resources available ahead of time. Learn more and register for the Texas Rural Funders free webinar here.

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Free Training and Resources 

June 17: From Survival to Success: How Nonprofits Can Boost Revenue & Results | Grant Station

On Demand: Before You Put Pen to Paper: 5 Steps to Prepare for Your First or Next Grant | Qgiv

On Demand: Getting the Information You Need - How Thoughtful Design Crafts Grant Applications | Foundant Technologies

On Demand: Upgrade Your Grant Budget to Attract Major Foundation Funders | Candid Learning

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Private Funding Announcements

KidsGardening: Lots of Compassion Grant (June 16, 2025)

Supported projects should work with or serve communities with a majority of under-resourced individuals, have 15 or more people participating in the garden program, and use the funds to build a garden on a vacant lot. Award: 10 awards of $20,000 each. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

The Teshinsky Family Foundation: Career Pathways Training Grant (June 23, 2025, Inquiry Form)

Funds for post-secondary career development programs for sustainable employment. Nonprofits may use this funding for program implementation or equipment purchases that directly support skills development. Award: $25,000 - $100,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Georgetown Health Foundation: Emergency Relief Fund (June 27, 2025)

Grants for nonprofits that have lost significant revenue due to recent government grant terminations, a decrease in anticipated donor contributions, and/or market volatility. Awards will be announced on July 31st. Award: $10,000 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Williamson County, with an emphasis on Georgetown and northern Williamson County.

Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation (June 27, 2025)

Funds for programs that serve unhoused men and women who want to gain skills, stabilize their lives, and find permanent housing; mobile pantry/food programs; and improve nutrition education and access to healthier foods. Award: Monetary and product donations. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

NFL Foundation: Grassroots Program (June 30, 2025)

Capital improvements for community football fields to improve quality, safety, and accessibility in low to moderate-income areas. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, schools, and parks and recreation departments that are collaborating with local nonprofits. A 1:1 funding match is required. Award: Up to $250,000. Geographic Scope: Selected NFL markets, including Dallas, Fort Worth, Irving, Frisco, and Houston.

San Antonio Area Foundation: Collaborative Grants (June 30, 2025)

Funding for nonprofits interested in growing key partnerships. The application requires a minimum of three partner organizations. Award: Up to $75,000 for one year. Geographic Scope: Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Blanco, Comal, Frio, Gillespie, Gonzales, Guadalup, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Medina, and Wilson Counties.

The Lowe Foundation (July 1 - December 1, 2025)

Funding for nonprofits involved in preventive or rehabilitative programs that benefit the critical needs of at-risk women and children. Award: Not stated. Geographic Scope: Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth area, San Antonio, and the surrounding areas. 

Mays Family Foundation (July 1 - September 30, 2025)

Program support for nonprofits engaged in education, health, family services, human services, arts and culture, and children and youth. Award: Up to $25,000. Geographic Scope: Bexar County.

The Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation (July 1, 2025)

Grants for nonprofits addressing mental health needs in underserved communities. The giving focus is on increasing awareness and education, improving access to care, and building protective factors for mental health. Award: $10,000 - $30,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

FORE: Community-Driven Responses to Opioid Use Disorder and Overdose Mortality 2025 Capacity-Building Grants (July 2, 2025)

New funding for community-based organizations to strengthen operations, refine programming, and foster community partnerships. FORE will provide support for selected requests that build capacity for and promote the sustainability of initiatives that reduce the burden of OUD and overdose mortality in local communities. Award: Up to $75,000 per year for two years. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Women's Fund of Smith County (July 7, 2025)

Support for organizations that impact the lives of women and or children in arts/culture, education, health/wellness, and human services. Award: $30,000 - $100,000. Geographic Scope: Smith County.

McKenna Foundation (July 11, 2025)

Funding for capital projects, seed funding, and new or pilot projects in housing, behavioral health, and early childhood. A meeting with the McKenna staff is required before a nonprofit is invited to apply. Award: See previous grantee page. Geographic Scope: New Braunfels and Comal County.

American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation: Family Medicine Cares USA (July 15, 2025)

Funds to help new and existing free clinics to care for the uninsured in areas of need. Reimbursement grants fund the purchase of durable medical equipment and instruments necessary for the diagnosis and treatment of primary care patients. Award: Up to $25,000 for new clinics, and up to $10,000 for existing clinics. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

The Najim Charitable Foundation: October 2025 Funding Cycle (July 18, 2025, First-Time Applicants)

Grants for nonprofits with missions focused on children's charitable purposes. First-time organizations must contact the Foundation's grants manager to be invited to submit a full proposal in early August. All other applicants can begin submitting applications on August 4th. Award: $5,000 - $250,000. Geographic Scope: Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Kerr, Medina, and Wilson Counties.

East Texas Communities Foundation: Evans-Merrick Music Grants Fund (July 31, 2025)

Funds to support and encourage traditional and/or classical music activities in the East Texas region. Programs must be offered without a required admission fee and be publicly available. Applications will open on July 1st. Award: Up to $1,000. Geographic Scope: East Texas.

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.

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

Focus areas include healthcare, education, economic opportunity, and urgent/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 benefit. 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.

The Leary Firefighters Foundation: Jeremiah Lucey Grant Program (August 15, 2025, Letter of Inquiry)

Funds for equipment, vehicles, education, training, and technology for firefighters. Invited applicants will submit a full proposal on October 1st. Award: $5,000 - $25,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Stanzel Family Foundation: General Grants (August 15, 2025)

General operations, program, and capital support for initiatives that improve education and health. Award: $1,500 - $4,500. Geographic Scope: Schulenburg and Weimar.

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 and 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

AKC Humane Fund: Women's Shelters Grants (Rolling Basis)

Support is provided to nonprofits that provide temporary or permanent housing for victims of domestic abuse and their pets, as well as nonprofits that house pets and have a working relationship with at least one shelter for victims of domestic abuse. Grants are awarded for essential operational support for housing pets or capital improvements, specifically for the housing and maintenance of pets. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Nationwide. 

Ash Grove Charitable Foundation (Rolling Basis, Quarterly Review)

Areas of interest include children and youth, community development, education, scientific research, health, and social services. Award: Up to $25,000. Geographic Scope: Ash Grove communities.

CareQuest: Oral Health Grants (Rolling Basis)

Funding for projects that address complex and upstream drivers of oral health outcomes. Priority populations include those with high need or at high risk, rural communities, people with disabilities, and older adults. All applicants are invited to initiate the grant submission process by submitting a 500-word concept of a proposed project. This requirement applies to all applicants and organizations applying to any of the CareQuest Institute funds. Award: Not stated. Geographic Scope: Nationwide. 

Jefferson Bank Charitable Contributions Program (Rolling Basis)

Grants are provided for nonprofits engaged in housing, education, social and civic service, culture and arts, and health and wellness. Requests are reviewed monthly. Award: In-kind donations of giveaways, facilities, technical resources, and volunteers are also made when possible. Geographic Scope: Bexar, Comal, and Kendall Counties.

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Public Funding Announcements

DOJ: Community Oriented Policing Services School Violence Program (June 18, 2025)

O-COPS-2025-172379. Funds to improve security at schools and on school grounds through the implementation of evidence-based school safety programs and technology. Award: 200 awards of up to $500,000 for 36 months. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

TDHCA: 2025 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) (June 23, 2025)

ESG funds can be used to provide a wide range of services and supports under five program components: Street Outreach, Emergency Shelter, Rapid Re-housing, Homelessness Prevention, and HMIS. Eligible applicants include units of local government and nonprofits. Award: $75,000 - $400,000. Geographic Scope: Texas Continuum of Care (CoC) regions.

USDA: Local Food Promotion Program (June 27, 2025)

Funds for projects that develop, coordinate, and expand local and regional food business enterprises that engage as intermediaries in indirect producer-to-consumer marketing to increase access to and availability of locally and regionally produced agricultural products. Award: Between $25,000 - $500,000 based on project type, including Planning, Turnkey, and Implementation. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

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.

Humanities Texas: Major Grants Program (August 15, 2025, Letter of Intent)

Grants for Community Projects, including comprehensive public programs, and Media Projects, including film, radio, television, and other interactive programming related to the humanities. Award: Up to $20,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.

TCDD: Disability-Related Speaker Stipends (Rolling Basis)

Stipends to support presentations on disability-related issues at conferences in Texas. Applications must be received at least 60 days in advance of the event. Award: $7,500. A minimum of 10% in matching funds is required as a share of the direct costs. Geographic Scope: Texas. Stipends are available to community organizations, for-profit businesses, nonprofits, municipal entities, colleges, and universities.