Grant Education: Follow the Rules

The grant application packet explains exactly what the funder is looking for. Make sure you read it carefully, so you don’t miss anything important. For more tips, check the "General" tab on the Grant Writing 101 page.

In-Kind Value of Volunteer Time

Do you include the value of volunteer time as an in-kind resource in your grant proposal budgets? Independent Sector has released 2025 figures for the estimated value of a volunteer hour. Check out national and state values, along with historical data and a social media toolkit here.

USDA Rural Development Eligibility Lookup Tool

Check out this new tool to determine eligibility across multiple USDA programs including Community Facilities, Electric, OneRD Guarantee, Rural Business and Cooperative Services, and the Water and Environmental Program.

We're Here for You

Your feedback shapes our future! Each response helps us improve the DSHS Grant Development Center to better serve you. Check out our program page to tell us how we’re doing!

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Private Funding Announcements

Dillard Family Foundation (July 1 - August 15, 2026)

Nonprofit grants in community development, children, education, healthcare, ministry, and public safety. First-time applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to being asked to submit a full application. Award: $500 - $205,000. Geographic Scope: Wichita Falls and the surrounding community.

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals: Research Grants (July 10, 2026)

Funds for high-quality research in access to veterinary care, applied behavior, cruelty, farm animal welfare, psychological trauma, and shelter research. Award: $35,000 - $75,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

The John O'Quinn Foundation (July 30, 2026)

Funding for nonprofits and governmental entities engaged in education, conservation, children and youth, and health. Award: $10,000 - $500,000. Geographic Scope: The Houston area.

80/20 Foundation (July 31, 2026)

Grants for nonprofits that strengthen the city's future workforce and job-creating entrepreneurs. Award: $1,500 - $1,000,000. Geographic Scope: San Antonio.

Amarillo Area Foundation: Discretionary Grant Cycle #2 (July 31, 2026, Letter of Interest)

General operating and program grant support for education, health, food insecurity, and economic opportunity.  The online application portal opens on July 6th. Award: $20,000+. Geographic Scope: The 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle.

Amarillo Area Foundation: Women's Philanthropy Fund (July 31, 2026)

Grants for organizations focused on the needs of women and children that serve a critical need, demonstrate unique solutions to time-worn problems, and or engage in bold new ventures. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, government agencies, K-12 public schools, community colleges or universities, and churches and other faith-based organizations with projects that benefit the community at large.  The online application portal opens on July 9th. Award: $2,500 - $10,000. Geographic Scope: The 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle.

American Psychological Foundation: Direct Action Visionary Grants (July 31, 2026)

Funds for innovative interventions, based on psychological knowledge, that directly address pressing community needs. Award: Up to $60,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Austin Community Foundation: Hispanic Impact Fund (July 31, 2026)

This Fund works to bridge the wealth divide and advance economic mobility for Latino families in Central Texas. Grants available for nonprofits and government entities engaged in early childhood education, health and wellness, job skills and entrepreneurship, and leadership development. The online application portal opens on June 1st. Award: $22,000 - $55,500. Geographic Scope: Bastrop, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and Williamson Counties.

Austin Community Foundation: Women's Fund (July 31, 2026)

Funds for nonprofits and government entities engaged in direct services and systems-level changes in housing, childcare, education, and women's health. The online application portal opens on June 1st. Award: $20,000 - $60,000. Geographic Scope: Bastrop, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and Williamson Counties.

Conoco Phillips Charitable Giving Program (July 31, 2026)

The company focuses its charitable giving through signature programs, local contributions, and employee giving programs. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, government entities, and schools. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Nationwide in company communities. 

Eugene Edge III Charitable Trust (July 31, 2026)

Grants for nonprofits engaged in arts and culture, education, health, human services, and public benefit. Award: $30,000 - $40,000. Geographic Scope: Brazos County.

Fash Foundation (July 31, 2026)

Grants for nonprofits and educational institutions engaged in the arts and sciences. Award: $1,500 - $25,000. Geographic Scope: Tarrant County.

L.B. Danford Charitable Trust (July 31, 2026)

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.

LCRA Community Development Partnership Program (July 31, 2026)

Supports nonprofit organizations and local government agencies in the Texas communities LCRA serves. Grants are provided to volunteer fire departments, emergency responders, cities and counties, schools, libraries, civic groups, museums, and other nonprofit organizations. Funded projects must be for capital improvements and must meet a need in one of the following areas: education; transportation; public safety; recreation; healthcare; fire department training; community planning; or employment. The application portal opens on July 1st. Award: Up to $50,000. Geographic Scope: See map for Central Texas communities served by LCRA.

Nina Heard Astin Foundation (July 31, 2026)

Grants for a wide variety of nonprofit missions. Award: $5,000 - $10,000. Geographic Scope: Brazos County.

The Boyd & Evelyn McMullen Foundation (July 31, 2026)

General operating and program grants for nonprofits engaged in disaster preparedness and relief, human services, medical research, science, and religion. Award: $5,000 - $30,000. Geographic Scope: The Houston area.

The Brown Foundation (July 31, 2026, Pre-application)

General operating, project, building, and equipment support for education, arts and culture, human services, and healthcare. Award: $20,000+. Geographic Scope: Greater Houston.

The Hillcrest Foundation (July 31, 2026)

Capital and program support for poverty relief, education, and health promotion. Award: $10,000 - $300,000. Geographic Scope: North Texas, with an emphasis on the Dallas area.

Truist Foundation (July 31, 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.

El Paso Community Foundation (August 1, 2026)

Grants for a wide variety of charitable missions. The Foundation prioritizes projects that require only a moderate amount of grant money to succeed, and to those that show collaboration with other organizations. Award: Up to $10,000. Geographic Scope: The El Paso region and far West Texas.

Entergy Charitable Foundation (August 1, 2026)

Grants to support poverty solutions, environmental programs, education and workforce development. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, state of local governments, 501(c)(19) war-veterans' organizations, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire departments. July 1st is the earliest date applications are accepted. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Burleson, Chambers, Grimes, Hardin, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Limestone, Madison, Montgomery, Orange, Polk, Robertson, San Jacinto, Trinity, Tyler, and Walker Counties.

Katherine C. Carmody Charitable Trust (August 1, 2026)

Grants for nonprofits with education, human services, and religious programming. Award: $5,000 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Navarro County and the Dallas area.

Katrine Menzing Deakins Charitable Trust (August 1, 2026)

Grant support for nonprofits engaged in education, health, and human services. Award: $10,000 - $80,000. Geographic Scope: Tarrant County.

Minnie M. Jones Trust (August 1, 2026)

Funding for nonprofits providing quality education programming for underserved children. Award: $5,000 - $10,000. Geographic Scope: Denison and Grayson Counties.

The Clara B. and W. Aubrey Smith Charitable Foundation (August 1, 2026)

Funds for education, health care, and human services for underserved populations. Award: $5,000 - $200,000. Geographic Scope: Grayson County.

The Community Foundation of Abilene: Fall 2026 Community Grants (August 1, 2026)

Grants for nonprofits and government agencies with programming in animal services, children and youth, community development, education, fine arts and culture, health and mental health, and human and social services. Award: $5,000 - $35,000. Geographic Scope: Abilene and Taylor County.

The Priddy Foundation (August 1, 2026, Letter of Intent)

Funding for arts and culture, civic affairs and government, education, health, human services, and youth programs. 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.

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.

Public Funding Announcements

USDA: The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program Competitive Grants (June 16, 2026)

USDA-NIFA-FINI-011905. Funding to support projects that will increase the purchase of fruit and vegetables among low-income consumers who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program by providing incentives at the point of purchase. Eligible applicants include government agencies and nonprofits. Award: $100,000 - $500,000, based upon project type. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

HRSA: Public Health Training Centers Program (June 22, 2026, Forecasted)

HRSA-26-078. This program aims to increase the knowledge of the public health workforce through traineeships, specialized training and professional development in partnership with state and local health departments, community-based primary care providers, and related organizations (including non-traditional partners) to address public health care needs. Award: Ten (10) awards up to $910,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

USDHS: Assistance to Firefighters Grants (June 22, 2026)

DSH-25-GPD-044-00-98. Grants for fire departments, EMS organizations, and fire academies for equipment, training, personnel wellness programs, capital funding, and collaboration/regional communication efforts. Award: 1,800 awards of up to $9,000,000. A cash match cost share is required. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

TDHCA: 2026 Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Regional Funding Competition (June 25, 2026)

Support for local government agencies and nonprofits. This funding supports activities related to Homeless Prevention, Rapid Re-Housing, Emergency Shelter, and Street Outreach. Awards: Funding is allocated regionally throughout the 12 Continuum of Care regions and based on a statutory formula. Geographic Scope: Texas.

USDA: Community Connect Broadband Grant Program (June 29, 2026)

Grants for communities without broadband access to provide residential and business broadband service and connect facilities such as police and fire stations, healthcare, libraries, and schools. Award: $100,000 - $5,000,000. A non-federal cash match of at least 15% of the total request is required. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

HHS: Regional Partnership Grants (Forecasted) (July 9, 2026)

HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-CU-0021. Support for family-centered treatment programs and services for children who are in an out-of-home placement or are at risk of being placed in an out-of-home placement due to caregiver's substance abuse. Award: Up to eight (8) awards of $250,000 - $1,000,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

TWDB: Water Supply and Infrastructure Grants (July 30, 2026)

Funding for eligible water supply and water infrastructure projects including improvements, reuse efforts, TCEQ violations, and upgrading or replacing water systems. Award: Awards are based upon the size of the population served. No local match is required. Geographic Scope: Texas.

USDOE: Promise Neighborhoods Program (August 6, 2026)

ED-GRANT-26-054. Grants to support improvement in the educational and developmental outcomes of children and youth in the most distressed communities. Projects should work to ensure school readiness, high school graduation, and access to a community-based continuum of high-quality services. An optional Letter of Intent is due on June 22nd. Award: Twelve (12) awards of $4,000,000 - $6,000,000. Matching funds or in-kind contributions are required based on applicant type. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

DSHS: Regional and Local Health Operations Tuberculosis Prevention and Elimination/Treatment Services (August 31, 2026)

HHS0011974. DSHS is seeking applications to establish contracts for the selected tuberculosis (TB) services as described in Section 8: Statement of Work of the Open Enrollment, to individuals with suspected or confirmed TB disease including persons identified as a contact to a known case or suspected case, refugees, and class B immigrants regardless of their ability to pay for services. Award: Fee for service. Review application packet for more information. Geographic Scope: Texas.

Grant Education: Plain Language

Feeling challenged by the word count limit in a grant proposal? Learn to write in Plain Language to simplify and strengthen your message. Check out the "Plain Language" tab in the "General" section on the Grant Writing 101 page to become a better writer.

Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) CDBG Over Coffee Webinars

TDA hosts short webinar presentations to provide technical assistance for specific topics relevant to Texas Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)-funded projects. Learn more and sign up for the June and July webinars on the Training and Events website.

Texas Health Insights Dashboard 

Looking for health-related data for your next grant proposal? Explore the Texas Health Institute’s dashboard that provides county-level data on demographics, access to care, health needs and outcomes, non-medical drivers of health, and health risk and protective factors in Texas.

2026 HRSA Healthy Grants Workshops

Check out the free workshop series designed to help Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant recipients successfully manage their awards. The workshop is organized into two tracks: New Recipients/Refresher and Advanced. Learn more and register here.

We're Here for You

Your feedback shapes our future! Each response helps us improve the DSHS Grant Development Center to better serve you. Check out our program page to tell us how we’re doing!

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Private Funding Announcements

The Latham Foundation for the Promotion of Humane Education (June 26, 2026)

Grants for programming that promote humane education that emphasizes service-learning in kindness to animals and people. Nonprofits are given priority, but grants are not limited to organizations with 501(c)(3) status. Award: $1,000 - $10,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

T-Mobile Hometown Grants (June 30, 2026)

Funds for projects that foster local connections in small towns with populations under 50,000. Projects may include technological upgrades, outdoor spaces, the arts, and community centers. Award: Up to $50,000 for shovel-ready projects. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

The New Earth Foundation (July 1, 2026, Letter of Inquiry)

Supports projects from small or new nonprofits across a wide range of fields including environmental initiatives, community sustainability models, educational innovations for youth, and economic opportunity strategies. Award: Up to $4,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Tomberg Family Philanthropies (July 1, 2026, Expression of Interest)

Grants for projects addressing the environment, poverty alleviation, health, and education. The Foundation focuses on supporting new or pilot programs, demonstration projects, capacity building, evaluations, and geographic expansion of an existing program. Award: $5,000 - $20,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

The Cigna Group: Improving Veteran Mental Health (July 9, 2026)

Funds for nonprofits that leverage evidence-informed programs and services to help veterans feel stable where they live and ultimately create positive impact on their mental health. Award: $150,000 for a one-year project period.  Geographic Scope: Ten (10) states including Texas.

Dr. Leon Bromberg Charitable Trust Fund (July 10 and August 10, 2026)

Grants for arts, culture, and humanities, children and youth, civic affairs, community improvement, fire safety services, education, healthcare, and human services. Award: Up to $50,000. Geographic Scope: Galveston area. 

Blanche Davis Moore Foundation (July 15, 2026)

Funding for a wide variety of charitable missions that enrich and improve the lives of children 18 and younger. Award: Up to $15,000. Geographic Scope: Jim Wells, Kleberg, Nueces, and San Patricio Counties.

Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation (MEAF) (July 15 - November 1, 2026)

Grant support for innovative projects that empower youth living with disabilities by developing their leadership and employment skills. Projects should focus on preparing young people living with disabilities for competitive employment and fostering environments where all young people engage together. MEAF expects strong evaluation, dissemination, and replication plans, aiming for national impact rather than local-only initiatives. An online eligibility quiz is required before accessing the grant application. Award: Up to 12 awards of $10,000 - $100,000 per year for one to two years. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Walmart: Spark Good Local Grants (July 15, 2026)

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, 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.

The Najim Charitable Foundation: July 2026 Grant Cycle (August 17, 2026)

Grants for a wide variety of children's charitable programming. The online portal opens on July 3rd. First-time applicants must email their inquiry between June 29th and July 17th. Award: $5,000 - $250,000. Geographic Scope: San Antonio metropolitan area.

AstraZeneca Quality Improvement Grant for Lung Cancer (July 24, 2026)

Funding to develop and deliver strategies to improve guideline concordant care (evidence-based clinical care) and/or clinical trial access for lung cancer patients in the community and rural care settings. Award: Up to $480,000 for a 24-month project period. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

The Gadfly Project (July 24, 2026)

In-kind grants for nonprofits seeking to implement a software initiative. The projects should be used to improve the organization's operations by increasing efficiency and expanding outreach. This grant is wide in scope. Any project that assists or enables organizations that are focused on improving the well-being of humanity and/or the natural environment are welcome. Award: In-house expertise and resources. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Dripping Springs Community Foundation: Community Grants (July 31, 2026)

Grants for animal welfare, arts and culture, community and development, education and scholarships, environment, fraternal and military, health and human services, historical preservation, municipal, and parks and recreation. Award: Up to $3,000. Geographic Scope: Hays County.

East Texas Communities Foundation: Evans-Merrick Music Grants Fund (July 31, 2026)

Grants to support and encourage traditional and/or classical music activities. Programs must be offered without a required admission fee and be publicly available. Eligible expenses may include production costs, music purchases, equipment and supplies, travel, musicians’ fees, venue rental, etc. The online application opens on July 1st. Award: Up to $1,000. Geographic Scope: East Texas region.

Southeast Nonprofit Development Center: Nonprofit Startup Support Initiative (July 31, 2026)

A structured, step-by-step program designed to take organizations from early concept to full nonprofit status by Spring 2027. Award: Technical assistance for two organizations. Geographic Scope: Southeast Texas.

Coastal Bend Community Foundation (August 1 - September 15, 2026)

Unrestricted funding for programs in quality of life, underserved populations, and education and job creation. Award: Up to $25,000. Geographic Scope: Aransas, Bee, Jim Wells, Kleberg, Nueces, Refugio, and San Patricio Counties.

Community Foundation of Abilene: Community Grants (August 1, 2026)

Grants for animal services, children and youth, community development, education, fine arts and culture, health and mental health, and human and social services. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and government agencies. The online application portal opens on June 15th. Award: $5,000 - $35,000. Geographic Scope: Abilene and Taylor County.

El Paso Community Foundation: The Cardwell Foundation (August 1, 2026)

Funding for general charitable purposes. The online application opens on July 1st. Award: $5,000+. Geographic Scope: The greater El Paso region and far West Texas.

El Paso Community Foundation: The Walter H. Hightower Fund (August 1, 2026)

Grants for medical care and treatment of children with disabilities. the online application opens on July 1st. Award: $5,000+. Geographic Scope: West Texas.

Target Community Engagement Funds (August 3 - September 3, 2026)

Community grants directed by Target employees and leadership for initiatives in Thriving Families, Vibrant Neighborhoods, Emerging Creative & Culture, and Economic Opportunity. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, K-12 public or nonprofit private schools, charter schools, community/junior colleges, state/private colleges, and universities. Award: $1,000 - $15,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide in communities with company stores and distribution centers. 

CoServ Charitable Foundation (August 4, 2026)

Program funds for education, basic human needs, and community vitality. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, municipalities and first responders. First-time applicants are required to participate in a CCF Grant Application Training Session to be eligible for a grant. Award: $15,000+. Geographic Scope: Collin, Cooke, Denton, Grayson, Tarrant, and Wise Counties.

Abell-Hanger Foundation (August 7, 2026, Pre-Proposal Questionnaire)

General operating and project support for arts, culture, humanities, education, health and human services, public societal benefit, and religion. Award: Up to $250,000. Geographic Scope: Midland and the 57 Counties of West Texas.

Louis and Peaches Owen Family Foundation (August 10, 2026)

Grants for nonprofits in education, health, and human services. Award: $2,500 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: East Texas.

Scharbauer Foundation (August 13, 2026, Pre-Application)

Capital, construction, and program expansion grants for education, health, human and social services, and public and civic benefit. Award: $25,000 average grant award. Geographic Scope: Midland and Odessa.

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.

Firefighters Charitable Foundation (Rolling Basis)

Grants are given to assist local fire/disaster victims, fire prevention education, community safety programs, burn centers, burn camps, hospitals and other organizations that meet our criteria as stated in our mission. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

ONEOK Foundation (Rolling Basis)

Grants, sponsorships, and volunteer support for programs that advance community outcomes in Safety and Education. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, schools, and government entities that provide community services. Award: Up to $5,000. Geographic Scope: The Texas market includes the Houston area.

Public Funding Announcements

HRSA: Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) - Impact Grants (July 8, 2026)

HRSA-26-037. The RCORP – Impact Program helps rural communities by expanding access to evidence-based prevention, treatment, and recovery services through the building of a larger, more responsive workforce to meet behavioral health needs. An integrated and coordinated partnership approach across health and social services is required, leading to sustained long-term recovery and reduction in morbidity and mortality. Award: Up to 80 awards for up to $750,000 per year over a four-year project period. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

HRSA: Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) - Planning Grants (July 8, 2026)

HRSA-26-036. The RCORP – Planning Program helps rural communities build the capacity to develop and sustain substance use disorder (SUD) services by lowering barriers to federal funding and preparing funded organizations to create larger, more complex networks. Award: Up to 40 awards for up to $100,000 per year over a two-year project period. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

HRSA: Telehealth Nutrition Services Network Grant Program (July 8, 2026)

HRSA-26-076. Grant support for telehealth networks using nutrition services to help prevent and manage chronic diseases. Eligible applicants include state, local, and tribal governments, school districts and institutions of higher learning, nonprofits, and businesses. Award: Eighteen (18) awards of $300,000 - $5,400,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

HHSC: Rural Hospital: State FY2026 Pediatric Tele-Connectivity Resource Program for Rural Texas (July 13, 2026)

HHS0017228. The purpose of this program is to connect Rural Hospitals (RHs) and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) with (i) pediatric specialists and pediatric subspecialists who provide Telemedicine Medical Services (TMS) or (ii) an institution of higher education that is a member of the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium established under Chapter 113 of the Texas Health and Safety Code. Award: Multiple awards for a total of $10,000,000 in available funding. No match required. Geographic Scope: Texas.

DOJ-OVW: FY2026 Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Grant Program (July 24, 2026)

Grants to help states and territories, Indian Tribes, local governments, and nonprofits to enhance safety and justice for child, youth, and adult victims in rural communities. Award: Fifty-five (55) awards of $500,000 - $950,000 for a 36-month project period. Geographic Scope: Nationwide in rural areas.

TPW: Local Parks Grants (August 3, 2026)

The Local Parks Grants Program consists of five individual programs that assist local units of government with the acquisition and/or development of public recreation areas and facilities. All grant assisted sites must be dedicated as parkland in perpetuity, properly maintained and open to the public. Award: Varies by individual program from $150,000 - $2,000,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.

FEMA: Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) (August 31, 2026)

DHS-25-MT-047-00-98. BRIC prioritizes proactive construction projects that offer measurable risk reduction for vulnerable communities. This cycle specifically emphasizes the adoption and enforcement of modern building codes and focuses capacity-building efforts strictly on infrastructure resilience. Award: Up to $150,000,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

TCEQ: Emissions Reduction Incentive Grants (September 4, 2026)

Financial incentives to help repower or replace older locomotives, marine vessels, stationary equipment, and select non-road equipment to reduce nitrogen oxides emissions in eligible nonattainment areas and affected counties in Texas. Award: Varies by proposed project. Geographic Scope: See map of eligible Texas counties.