Grant Education: Cross-Sector Partnerships

Grantmakers show greater interest in organizations engaged in cross-sector partnerships. Mission-aligned partners can expand your work in meeting community needs. Explore best practices in the "Partnerships" section of the Grant Writing 101 page.

Episcopal Health Foundation (EHF) Collaborative Network

EHF’s Collaborative Registry is a database of health-focused coalitions and collaborative efforts located within the foundation’s 81-county service area. This registry serves as a resource for communities and collaboratives alike, fostering cross-sector collaboration in order to improve health outcomes at both population and community levels.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP): Grant Application Workshops

The CO-OP Grant will begin accepting proposals on August 3rd. Eligible projects include conservation, outdoor recreation, and environmental education. Learn more about this competitive opportunity and sign up for an online or in-person workshop with the CO-OP Grant team here.

Grants.gov Quick Start Guide for Applicants

Grants.gov has published a guide to help you register and apply for federal grants. This resource covers registering with SAM.gov, creating workspaces, submitting your application, and more.

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Private Funding Announcements

The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health: Libraries Supporting Community Mental Health (July 23, 2026)

Grants to strengthen the mental health and well-being of their community through educational programs, resources, services, and support. Award: Up to 15 awards of up to $40,000 for a two-year project period. Geographic Scope: 40 Texas public libraries identified by the Foundation.

Morgan Stanley Alliance for Children's Mental Health (July 24, 2026)

Seed funding for new or piloted projects from direct-service organizations addressing stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues in children and young adults. Award: Up to $100,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Ross Stores Regional Giving Program (July 24, 2026)

General operating and program funds for nonprofits building academic achievement and life skills in economically underserved youth ages 3 to 24. Award: $10,000, $20,000, and $30,000 award levels. Geographic Scope: Texas market includes Brookshire, the Greater Katy Area, Sealy, and West Houston.

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

Grants for nonprofits engaged in education and human services. Award: Up to $50,000. Geographic Scope: Navarro County and the Dallas area.

The Florence Foundation (August 1, 2026)

Support for nonprofits and educational institutions engaged in basic needs, scholarships, scientific research, and research into the causes of poverty and crime. Applications are only accepted from organizations with annual operating budgets of less than $20,000,000. Award: $5,000 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Dallas County and contiguous counties.

ACM Lifting Lives (August 7, 2026)

Funding priorities include clinical music therapy in hospices, hospitals, and care-centered environments, therapeutic interventions in schools and for military members and veterans, and mental health services for touring professionals, songwriters, and other music industry workers. Award: $5,000 - $20,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Mary Moody Northen Endowment: Galveston Community Investment Grant Program (August 7, 2026)

The focus is on efforts that enable nonprofits to purchase equipment, vehicles, real estate, or essential supplies; provide mission-based services; leverage funds that otherwise would not be available; and encourage partnerships with other entities to serve shared clients. Award: Up to $20,000. Geographic Scope: Galveston.

LISC and DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation: Game On - Community Places to Play Initiative (August 15, 2026)

Grants to create and renovate indoor and outdoor multi-use youth sports facilities in under-resourced communities. Award: $50,000 - $100,000. Geographic Scope: Nine (9) states including Texas.

Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative: Power Up Grants (August 17, 2026)

Funding for startup costs for education, youth programs, healthcare, community development, civic and community outreach, and public safety. Award: $5,000 - $20,000. Geographic Scope: Bexar, Caldwell, Comal, DeWitt, Goliad, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Hays, Karnes, Lavaca, Victoria, and Wilson Counties.

Explorer Pipeline: Partner Agency Program (August 31, 2026)

Support for organizations engaged in health and human wellness, STEM and education, and family and youth services. The online application portal opens on July 1st. Award: Up to $20,000. Geographic Scope: Five (5) States including Texas in communities along the pipeline corridor.

Mabee Foundation (September 1, 2026)

The Foundation only makes grants for construction projects, renovation projects, and for the purchase of major medical equipment. Areas of interest include education, social/humanitarian services, health/medicine, culture, and religion. All grants are challenge grants. Award: Up to 20% of the total project costs, up to $2,000,000. Geographic Scope: Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.

San Angelo Area Foundation (September 1, 2026)

Grants for nonprofits and government agencies engaged in arts and culture, community and economic development, health, education, children and youth, and social services. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Coke, Concho, Crockett, Glasscock, Irion, Kimble, Mason, McCulloch, Menard, Llano, Reagan, Runnels, San Saba, Schleicher, Sterling, Sutton, and Tom Green Counties.

Foundation for Rural Service (September 4, 2026)

Support for local efforts to build and sustain a high quality of life in rural America across four areas: business and economic development, education and workforce, health and well-being, and public service and first responders. Applicants must have a letter of support from an NTCA - The Rural Broadband Association member endorsing the project. Award: Up to $5,000. Geographic Scope: Rural communities served by NTCA members. Please contact foundation@frs.org if you are not sure who your NTCA member partner is.

Carroll and Marguerite Wheeler Foundation (September 11, 2026)

Grants for education, family, and community programming. Award: $2,500 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Atascosa, McMullen, and surrounding counties.

David D. and Nona S. Payne Foundation (September 23, 2026)

Support for nonprofits engaged in civic affairs, children and youth, education, health, historic preservation, social services, and arts and culture. Award: $1,500 - $75,000. Geographic Scope: The 26 Counties of the Texas Panhandle.

Helen S. Boylan Foundation (September 30, 2026)

Grants for nonprofits engaged in the arts, education, health, human services, the environment, and public interest. Award: $500 - $25,000. Geographic Scope: Smith County.

Jack H. and William M. Light Charitable Trust (September 30, 2026)

Grants for nonprofits engaged in the welfare of children, with a primary interest in health, mental health, and education. General operating and project support are available. Award: $1,000 - $60,000. Geographic Scope: Harris 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.

Procter & Gamble Fund (September 30, 2026)

Grants for nonprofits whose work addresses infant and child development, feminine hygiene and dignity, handwashing and hygiene education, oral health, and creating clean and healthy places to live. The online Eligibility Quiz will be available beginning on July 1st. Award: Not stated. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

The Greehey Family Foundation (September 30, 2026)

General operating and project support for health and human welfare issues, children's causes, education, and the homeless. Award: Not stated. Geographic Scope: Bexar County.

Fidelity Foundation (Rolling Basis, Letter of Inquiry)

Grants for nonprofits engaged in health, and social and economic mobility. Projects must substantially increase the organization's impact, efficiency, or long-term sustainability. Award: Up to $250,000. Geographic Scope: Texas market includes the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Hugs and Kisses Animal Fund (Rolling Basis)

Support for small, volunteer-run animal welfare organizations that lack the resources for dedicated fundraising staff. Grants support ongoing operations or emergency needs for organizations providing for the health and welfare of animals, including those focused on population control, therapy and disability support, shelter, rehabilitation, and home placement. Award: Up to $1,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

The Floyd A. and Kathleen C. Cailloux Foundation (Rolling Basis)

Primarily supports nonprofits engaged in civic affairs, community service, culture, education, child development, health and rehabilitation, and animal welfare. Award: $2,500 - $100,000. Geographic Scope: Bandera, Edwards, Gillespie, Kerr, Kimble, and Real Counties.

The Trull Foundation (Rolling Basis)

Areas of interest include helping children in rural areas, helping people affected by substance abuse, and protecting the coastal Texas environment. Support for new programs, expansion of existing programs, and challenge grants. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, government entities, and religious organizations. Award: $1,000 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Emphasis on rural South Texas, including Palacios County.

Topfer Family Foundation (Rolling Basis)

The Foundation has a variety of funding interests including child abuse prevention/treatment, youth enrichment, job training/support services, children's health, and aging in place. Types of support include project, general, building funds, and equipment. Phone calls are welcomed to discuss potential projects. Award: $2,500 - $110,000. Geographic Scope: Greater Austin metro area.

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

HRSA: Rural Health Network Advancement Program (July 24, 2026)

HRSA-26-082. Grants to support integrated rural healthcare networks and to improve the quality of basic healthcare services. Award: Six (6) awards of $500,000 per year for four years. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

SAMHSA: First Responders - Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act Grants (FR-CARA) (July 27, 2026)

TI-26-006. Funding to train first responders and communities in administering and distributing opioid overdose reversal medications. Award: 44 - 118 awards of $300,000 - $800,000 for up to four-year project periods. Geographic Scope: Rural and tribal communities nationwide.

SAMHSA: Garrett Lee Smith (GLS) Campus Suicide Prevention Grant Program (July 27, 2026)

SM-26-009. Funding to identify college students who are at risk for suicide and suicide attempts, increase protective factors that promote mental health, reduce risk factors for substance use disorders and suicide, and ultimately reduce suicide and suicide attempts. Award: 71 awards of $125,000 per year for up to four years. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

ACL: Scaling Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Programs (July 29, 2026)

HHS-2026-ACL-AOA-FPSG-0004. Funding to help communities reduce falls and/or falls risk among older adults and adults with disabilities through the implementation of evidence-based falls prevention programs. Projects must engage populations aged 60 and older, prioritizing those with the greatest social and economic need, including rural areas. Award: Eight (8) awards of up to $740,162 in Year 1, and up to $600,000 in Years 2 and 3. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Texas A&M Forest Service: Rural VFD Insurance Program (July 31, 2026)

The Rural VFD Insurance Program is a grant program designed to reimburse eligible fire departments for firefighter insurance from private insurance companies. Eligible coverage includes any combination of compensation insurance purchased from Texas insurance companies. Award: 100% of the actual cost of eligible insurance coverage, up to a maximum of $220 per insured firefighter. Geographic Scope: Texas.

TWC: Emergency Medical Response Service Staffing Program (July 31, 2026)

Grants to address emergency medical response staffing across Texas to fund scholarships for individuals and employees pursuing careers as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). Award: Tuition costs associated with DSHS-approved EMT training programs and reimbursement for National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians exam fees. Geographic Scope: Priority will be given to EMS Providers that provide coverage to rural and underserved areas within Texas.

HUD: Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) (August 3, 2026)

CPD-2600-DC-0098. Grants to state and local governments to identify and remove barriers to affordable housing production and preservation to help meet the demand for accessible and available housing in urban, rural, and tribal communities. Award: 10 awards of $5,000,000 - $10,000,000 for a 72-month project period. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

DOJ: FY26 COPS School Violence Program (August 4, 2026)

O-COPS-2026-172540. Competitive funding for states, units of local government, Indian tribes, and their public agencies to improve security at schools and on school grounds in the recipient’s jurisdiction through evidence-based school safety programs. Award: 200 awards of up to $500,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

HRSA: Small Health Care Provider Quality Improvement Program (August 6, 2026)

HRSA-26-046. Funds to strengthen the quality improvement culture in small rural healthcare facilities by building capacity to effectively collect and use clinical data while implementing evidence-based approaches to improve health care quality with a particular focus on improving chronic disease outcomes. Additionally, the program strengthens the skills and collaboration of the billing and coding staff in coordination with the front-line clinical staff. By creating a sustainable quality improvement capacity in small hospitals and clinics, these facilities will be better positioned to take part in value-based care models while also enhancing health care status for their patients. Award: 20 awards for up to $250,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

HUD: Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Community Selection (August 10, 2026)

CPD-2600-DC-0035. As part of the Continuum of Care program, HUD will select up to 50 communities to participate in the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program to develop and execute a coordinated community approach to preventing and ending youth homelessness. At least 16 of the selected communities will be rural. Award: 73 awards of $500,000 - $15,000,000 for 24-30-month project periods. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

ACL: Cultivating Connected Communities Prize Challenge (August 26, 2026)

A national prize competition designed to identify and support existing community garden projects interested in extending their outreach to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, people living with paralysis and other physical disabilities, and older adults. Rural and frontier areas are mentioned as having barriers to participating in community activities. An optional Letter of Intent is due on July 15th. Award: During Phase 1, a maximum of 50 submissions that best meet the judging criteria will be awarded up to $4,000 each. During Phase 2, a maximum of 50 prizes, each up to $8,000, will be awarded to teams that demonstrate success in implementing their plan and a commitment to increasing their accessibility features. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

HRSA: Medical Student Education Program (September 1, 2026)

HRSA-27-098. Grants for public medical schools to expand or support education for medical students preparing to become physicians in states with primary care provider shortages. The program focuses on supporting careers in primary care in rural and other areas with a primary care provider shortage. Award: Eight awards of $1,000,000 - $1,625,000 per budget year. A 1% cash or in-kind match is required. Geographic Scope: Twelve states including Texas.

Grant Education: Grant Writing Podcasts

Are you interested in learning more about grant writing but low on time? Podcasts are a great way to consume content and learn on the go efficiently. Listen on your smartphone or through a website. Find grant writing podcast listings on the Grant Education Resources page.

UT CONNECT! Fall 2026 Cohort Open

This program matches UT Austin Masters, PhD, and Postdoc students with community organizations to complete research, data, and program evaluation projects. Learn more and submit your project application by July 30th.

America's Health Rankings Senior Report 2026 

The United Health Foundation provides 56 measures of older adult health and well-being from 25 data sources, with comparisons by metro and nonmetro areas.

Grantmaking and The Role of Philanthropy in Rural Communities

Check out the USDA's 2026 publication discussing philanthropy in rural and urban communities including the geographic distribution of philanthropic organizations, types of organizations, and topic areas of giving.

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Private Funding Announcements

American Nurses Foundation (August 4, 2026)

Microgrants to help rural healthcare organizations implement Building Peer and Leadership Support, a free evidence-informed program designed to strengthen nurse well-being and reduce burnout. Selected organizations will receive funding, implementation resources, and ongoing coaching through a national Community of Practice. Award: Eight awards of $15,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Simply Organic Giving Fund (August 14, 2026)

Support for nonprofits working to address food insecurity by expanding access to organic, nutrient-dense food. Award: $30,000 - $150,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

The Rea Charitable Trust (August 15, 2026)

General operating and project support for nonprofits engaged in the promotion of the arts. Eligible applicants for this funding cycle include organizations with names beginning with letters M-Z. Award: $2,500+. Geographic Scope: The Midland area.

IREN: Childress County Community Grants Program (August 31, 2026)

Funding priorities include community participation and pride, community sustainability, community safety, technology, and local STEM participation. Award: Up to $10,000. Geographic Scope: Childress County.

The Lola Wright Foundation (August 31, 2026)

Project, building, and equipment funds for arts and culture, children and youth, education, community development, and public health and human services. Award: $5,000 - $25,000. Geographic Scope: Austin and the 50-mile surrounding radius.

American Pharmacists Association: APhA Foundation Incentive Grants (September 1, 2026)

Offers pharmacists seed money to implement or support an innovative patient care service within their pharmacy practice. Pharmacists in rural areas have received funding in previous rounds. Award: $1,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Gulf Coast Medical Foundation (September 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. 

Ittleson Foundation (September 1, 2026, Letter of Inquiry)

Seed money for innovative pilot, model, and demonstration projects in the mental health field that have national scope or significance. In 2026, funding focuses on projects that fight stigma associated with mental illness, utilize new technology to improve programs and services, and advance preventive mental health efforts, particularly for youth and adolescents. Award: Up to $35,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Nationwide Foundation (September 1, 2026)

Funding interests include emergency and basic needs, crisis stabilization, personal and family empowerment, and community enrichment. The Foundation also provides nonprofit event sponsorships. Award: $63,000+. Geographic Scope: The Texas market includes San Antonio.

The Rachael and Ben Vaughan Foundation (September 1, 2026)

General operating, project, equipment, building funds, matching and challenge grants for a variety of nonprofit missions. Award: $3,000 - $200,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.

Ben & Maytee Fisch Foundation (September 5, 2026)

Support for civic and culture, education, human services, and medical (health and research) causes. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and municipalities. Award: $2,500 - $100,000. Geographic Scope: East Texas.

Texas Mutual Insurance: Texas Workforce Development Grants (September 11, 2026)

Funding for organizations that prepare Texans for high-growth, high-wage jobs through apprenticeships or post-secondary credentials; support small businesses’ resilience and job growth; and connect opportunity youth to career pathways to expand the workforce. The application portal opens on August 10th. Award: $25,000 - $100,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.

Coastal Bend Community Foundation (September 15, 2026)

Grants for nonprofits, government agencies, and educational institutions engaged in human services, health, arts and culture, the environment, public benefit, families and children, and education. The online application portal opens on August 1st. Award: Up to $25,000. Geographic Scope: Aransas, Bee, Jim Wells, Kleberg, Nueces, Refugio, and San Patricio Counties.

Les Paul Foundation (September 15, 2026)

Support for innovative projects in music education, performance, and production, as well as the advancement of STEM and STEAM programs. Award: $1,000 - $75,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Montgomery County Community Foundation (September 15, 2026)

Program funding for a wide variety of nonprofit missions that target a large number of people in the Foundation's giving area. Award: $5,000 - $20,000. Geographic Scope: Montgomery County.

The Beal Foundation (September 15, 2026)

Grant funding for nonprofits engaged in education, health, human services, and humanities. Award: $2,000+. Geographic Scope: Midland.

Sundt Foundation: Q4 FY2026 Grants (September 16, 2026)

Support for nonprofits that enhance the quality of life in company communities. Funding interests include youth development; hunger and nutrition; basic needs and social services; and the military and veterans. Award: $2,500 - $25,000. Geographic Scope: The South Region includes Alabama and Texas.

Mary E. Bivins Foundation: Healthy Seniors Grants (September 23, 2026)

Funding for projects that address senior hunger, aging in place, transportation, increasing social connection, caregiver support, and health needs. Award: $2,500 - $25,000. Geographic Scope: The 26 Counties of the Texas Panhandle.

IREN: Fisher County Community Grants Program (September 30, 2026)

Funding priorities include community participation and pride, community sustainability, community safety, technology, and local STEM participation. Award: Up to $10,000. Geographic Scope: Fisher County.

Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation (September 30, 2026)

Large grants to help nonprofits create a major impact on education, health, family well-being, arts and culture, and animal welfare. Award: $100,000 - $250,000. Geographic Scope: Bexar County.

The Fasken Foundation (September 30, 2026)

Funding for nonprofits transforming the lives of underserved youth with public benefit, health, human services, and education. First-time applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry to be invited to submit a full application. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Western Texas.

Weyerhauser Giving Fund (September 30, 2026)

Funding for programs supporting affordable housing and shelter, education and youth development, environmental stewardship, workforce, and human services. Award: $1,000+. Geographic Scope: The Texas market includes Carrollton, Houston, and San Antonio.

Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation: Volunteer Fire Department - Fall Grant Cycle (September 30, 2026)

Support for volunteer fire departments requesting equipment, communication devices, truck parts and matches, and other supplies. The application period begins on August 1st. Award: Up to $10,000. Geographic Scope: Archer, Baylor, Childress, Clay, Cottle, Foard, Haskell, Hardeman, Jack, King, Knox, Montague, Stonewall, Throckmorton, Wilbarger, Wise, Wichita, and Young Counties.

Community Foundation of Abilene: Coleman County Foundation Grants (October 1, 2026)

Grants for nonprofits engaged in arts and culture, community development, education, health, housing and shelter, human and social services, and youth development. Award: Up to $15,000. Geographic Scope: Coleman County.

Permian Basin Area Foundation (October 1, 2026)

Grants for nonprofits addressing needs in animal services, arts and culture, community development, education, environment, health and mental health, housing and shelter, human and social services, and youth development. Before submitting a Fall application, all applicants must contact the Foundation no later than September 15th. Award: $5,000 - $100,000. Geographic Scope: West Texas.

The Community Foundation of West Texas: Community Funds Grants (October 1, 2026)

Funding for creating pathways out of poverty and alleviating the impact of poverty on individuals and families. Award: Up to $5,000. Geographic Scope: Lubbock and the surrounding South Plains area.

The Hoglund Foundation (October 1, 2026)

Grants for nonprofits engaged in education and family support services. Award: Up to $135,000. Geographic Scope: Emphasis on the City of Dallas.

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

Program support grants for healthy lifestyles, access to care, mental health, aging in place, medical education, and dental health. Award: Up to $50,000. Geographic Scope: Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy Counties.

Public Funding Announcements

HHS/ACYF: Regional Partnership Grants (August 7, 2026)

HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-CU-0021. Support for regional partnerships between child welfare, substance abuse treatment, and juvenile or state courts. The goal is to support 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. Projects will also work to expand the scope of evidence-based services for families impacted by substance-use disorders. Award: Eight awards of $250,000 - $1,000,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

HHSC: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Access Services Grant (August 10, 2026)

HHS0015874. Funding for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Access Services programs which include Resource Specialist services, Senior Citizens services, and Direct Communication services (Interpreter and CART) for special circumstances. Award: One award of up to $6,800,000 for a three-year project period. Geographic Scope: Texas.

HUD: Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Community Selection (August 10, 2026)

CPD-2600-DC-0035. As part of the Continuum of Care program, HUD will select up to 50 communities to participate in the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program to develop and execute a coordinated community approach to preventing and ending youth homelessness. At least 16 of the selected communities will be rural. Award: 73 awards of $500,000 - $15,000,000 for 24-30-month project periods. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

ACL: Cultivating Connected Communities Prize Challenge (August 26, 2026)

A national prize competition designed to identify and support existing community garden projects interested in extending their outreach to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, people living with paralysis and other physical disabilities, and older adults. Rural and frontier areas are mentioned as having barriers to participating in community activities. Award: During Phase 1, a maximum of 50 submissions that best meet the judging criteria will be awarded up to $4,000 each. During Phase 2, a maximum of 50 prizes, each up to $8,000, will be awarded to teams that demonstrate success in implementing their plan and a commitment to increasing their accessibility features. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

HHSC: The Rural Texas Strong Program - Initiative 4 (Round 2): The Next Generation of the Small Town Doctor and Team (August 26, 2026)

HHS0017618. The purpose of this program is to assist eligible rural healthcare providers with recruiting and training healthcare professionals in rural Texas communities by building local education and training pipelines and developing and implementing retention strategies for providers or professionals practicing in rural areas. Award: Multiple awards of up to $725,000. No match required. Geographic Scope: Texas Counties with populations of 68,750 or less.

HUD: Older Adults Home Modification Grant Program (August 31, 2026)

LHC-2600-DC-0069. Funding for comprehensive programs that make safety and functional home modifications, repairs, and renovations to enable low-income seniors to age in place. Rural communities are a program priority. Eligible applicants include city, township, county, state, and special district governments; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status other than institutions of higher education. Award: 32 awards of $2,000,000 - $3,000,000 for a three-year project period. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

HRSA: Fiscal Year 2027 Expanding Nutrition Services (September 9, 2026)

HRSA-27-099. Funding to increase access to nutrition services at HRSA-funded health centers. Award: 357 awards of $350,000 for two-year project periods. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

USDA/Healthy Food Financing Initiative: 2026 Partnerships Program (September 18, 2026)

Grants to eligible public-private partnerships that are implementing or will implement Food Financing Programs in underserved communities across the country. The program builds capacity by offering grants for operating expenses (Capacity Building activities) and grants to be used to help deploy loans and other financial assistance (Credit Enhancement activities). Eligible applicants include regional, state, or local public-private partnerships of two or more entities that are organized to improve access to fresh, healthy foods and provide financial and technical assistance to eligible projects in Underserved Areas. Award: $200,000 - $1,000,000 for Capacity Building activities and $500,000 - $3,000,000 for Credit Enhancement activities. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

TCEQ: New Technology Implementation Grant Program (September 25, 2026)

Funding for projects that reduce emissions from facilities and other stationary sources. Eligible applicants include individuals, state and local governments, corporations, or any other legal entity. Award: Reimbursement of up to 50% of eligible project costs. A total of $16,500,000 is available, awarded on a competitive basis. Geographic Scope: Texas.

TWC: Career Exploration Internship Initiative (November 9, 2026)

320-32026-00030. funding to provide opportunities for a variety of jobs in diverse industries. Eligible applicants include public junior colleges, public technical institutes, public state colleges, general academic teaching institutions, Independent School Districts, and Charter Schools.  Award: Five awards of $50,000 - $150,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.

TCDD: Translation and Interpretation Stipends (Rolling Basis)

Stipends to support translation and interpretation services to reduce language barriers for people living with developmental disabilities to access services and supports. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, municipal entities, colleges, universities, and for-profit businesses, and other community organizations. Stipend applications must be received at least 60 days before the event. Award: Up to $3,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.

USDA: Special Evaluation Assistance for Rural Communities and Households Grants (Rolling Basis)

Funding for financially distressed rural communities of less than 2,500 people to assist with feasibility studies, design assistance, and technical assistance on water and waste disposal projects. Contact the Texas USDA State Office to begin the application process. Award: Up to 100% of eligible costs, not to exceed $30,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.