Grant Education: Introductory Meetings with Funders

Program officers are a valuable resource for grant-seekers. They can provide insight into whether your proposed project is a good fit. Learn how to prepare for these important conversations in the "General" section of the Grant Writing 101 page.

DSHS Center for Health Statistics

The Center for Health Statistics (CHS) is the data collection and reporting arm of DSHS. Its Texas Health Data dashboard includes vital events, population health, and disease prevalence. As a grantseeker, CHS is a free source of current health data in Texas. Information about public health infrastructure, non-military hospitals, and health professionals is also available. Use CHS Data to help write your next grant’s Statement of Need. The GDC Data Resources page features additional datasets to support your work.

Episcopal Health Foundation: Collaborative Registry

Interested in finding local, health-focused coalitions and collaborative efforts? Explore the Foundation's new database of over 190 collaboratives addressing health outcomes in Texas.

Free Trainings and Resources

November 4: Southeast Texas Nonprofit Conference (Beaumont) | Southeast Texas Nonprofit Development Center
Article: Explain Concepts, Episode Three: Write This - Not That! | The Grantsmanship Center, Inc.
On Demand: Grant Writing, the Right Way: Keys to Maximizing Results and Funding | Foundant Technologies

Private Funding Announcements

Central Texas Community Foundation: Rural Impact Investment Fund (October 31, 2025)

Capacity building for small rural nonprofits and grassroots leaders with annual budgets of $250,000 or less. The Fund's strategic priorities include Organizational Capacity Building, Community Leadership Development, and General Operating Support. Award: Up to $25,000. Geographic Scope: Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, and Williamson Counties.

Petco Love Foundation: Love Stories (October 31, 2025)

The Foundation requests real stories of how pets have changed their adopters' lives. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, government agencies, and for-profits. Award: Up to $100,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

The Brown Foundation (October 31, 2025, Pre-applications)

Grants for nonprofits engaged in education, arts and culture, human services, and healthcare. Award: Average grants of $15,000. Geographic Scope: The Greater Houston area.

The Lawrence Foundation (October 31, 2025)

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

Mary Louise Dobson Foundation (November 1, 2025)

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

Invest in Others: Grants for Good (November 14, 2025)

Grants for nonprofits engaged in arts and culture, education and youth programs, health and wellness, human services, economic development, hunger and poverty prevention, and the military and veterans. Anyone working in the financial services industry can apply on behalf of a nonprofit for which they currently volunteer. Award: Up to $20,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Mary E. Bivins Foundation: Community Grants (November 17, 2025)

Funding focuses on short and long-term healthcare needs and support for the elderly and their families, and sharing resources with partners addressing critical community needs. Types of support for nonprofits include project funds, building funds, and equipment (including requests from rural communities for the purchase or upgrade of an ambulance or fire truck). Award: $5,000 - $250,000. Geographic Scope: 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle.

Amon G. Carter Foundation (November 30, 2025)

Funding for arts and culture, education, health and medical services, human and social services, programs for the youth and the elderly, and civic and community programs. Requests are reviewed three times per year in February, May, and November. Award: $2,000 - $250,000. Geographic Scope: Tarrant County.

W.P. & Bulah Luse Foundation (December 1, 2025)

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

Abell-Hanger Foundation (December 8, 2025, Intent to Apply Form)

Funding areas of interest include arts, culture, and humanities; education; health and human services; public societal benefit; and religion. Educational grants are typically limited to institutions of higher learning. Award: $1,000 - $1,000,000, with an average grant size of $57,000. Geographic Scope: Andrews, Borden, Brewster, Crane, Crockett, Culberson, Dawson, Ector, Gaines, Glasscock, Howard, Jeff Davis, Loving, Martin, Midland, Mitchell, Pecos, Presidio, Reagan, Reeves, Scurry, Sterling, Terrell, Upton, Valverde, Ward, and Winkler Counties. 

Sundt Foundation (December 15, 2025)

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

Yamaha: Outdoor Access Initiative (December 15, 2025)

Each quarter, Yamaha accepts applications from nonprofits, public riding areas (local, state, and federal), outdoor enthusiast associations, and land conservation organizations, and communities interested in protecting, improving, expanding, or maintaining access to safe, responsible, and sustainable use by motorized off-road vehicles. Award: Up to $15,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable Foundation (December 31, 2025)

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

Fasken Foundation (December 31, 2025)

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

GEICO Philanthropic Foundation (December 31, 2025)

Funds for nonprofits engaged in educational access, safety, financial literacy, food insecurity, environmental conservation, animal welfare, and health and wellness. The online application portal opens on October 1st. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Helen S. Boylan Foundation (December 31, 2025)

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

United Fire Group Foundation (December 31, 2025)

Funds for organizations engaged in human services, education, health, the arts, and the environment. Award: Up to $210,000. Geographic Scope: The Texas market includes the City of Webster.

VFIS of Texas: Emergency Responder Health and Wellness Grants (December 31, 2025)

Need-based grants for all-volunteer or mostly-volunteer fire departments and non-profit EMS organizations serving populations of 100,000 or less in Texas. Funds are intended to assist emergency service organizations in developing health and wellness programs to prevent emergency responder deaths and injuries, and for cancer prevention. Award: Up to $5,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.

Walmart Foundation: Spark Good Local Grant Program (December 31, 2025)

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

Giant Steps Foundation (Rolling Basis)

Funding for animal welfare, environmental protection, human health, and education promoting healthy, balanced living. Award: $500 - $300,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Kroger Foundation: Community Gift Requests (Rolling Basis)

Focus on supporting community needs today and finding innovative solutions to help end hunger tomorrow. Employee contributions take several forms – financial contributions and donations of gift cards and products. Support is limited to hunger relief, sustainability, direct response and disaster relief, education, youth development, and support for military service members and veterans. Award: Varies by request and store location. Geographic Scope: Texas store locations.

Labcorp Foundation (Rolling Basis)

The foundation advances quality healthcare access to all by supporting education and local communities. Common grant opportunities include food pantries and meal programs; healthcare and patient services for underserved populations; STEM programming; and healthy lifestyles through ongoing medical research and screenings. Eligible applicants include nonprofits. Award: Not stated. Geographic Scope: Nationwide in communities served by Labcorp.

Pineywoods Foundation (Rolling Basis)

The Foundation is committed to sustaining vibrant, healthy communities where all people have the opportunities and means to achieve their dreams and make a positive difference in the world. Funding for a wide variety of causes. Award: $2,500 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Angelina, Cherokee, Houston, Jasper, Nacogdoches, Newton, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby, Trinity, and Tyler Counties.

QuikTrip Corporate Contributions Program (Rolling Basis)

Support for nonprofits that provide at-risk youth opportunities to grow and succeed. Award: Types of support include general operating and project support, as well as in-kind product donations, volunteer support, and fundraiser and event sponsorships. Geographic Scope: Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio.

Shelton Family Foundation (Rolling Basis)

Grants for nonprofits engaged in basic human services, education, health, and community development. Applications are reviewed twice a year. Award: $1,500 - $135,000. Geographic Scope: West Central Texas, with an emphasis on Abilene.

The George Foundation (Rolling Basis, Letters of Inquiry)

The Foundation's areas of interest include education, human needs, health, and community enhancement. Collaborative partnerships are encouraged. Award: $500 - $500,000. Geographic Scope: Fort Bend County.

The GVTC Foundation (Rolling Basis)

General operating and project support for health and human services, youth programs and services, volunteer emergency services, education, and arts and culture. Award: $6,000 - $20,000. Geographic Scope: Bastrop, Bexar (North), Blanco, Caldwell, Comal, Dewitt, Fayette, Hays (South), Kendall, Gonzales, and Guadalupe Counties.

The Trull Foundation (Rolling Basis)

Funds to support programs helping children in rural areas, people affected by substance abuse, and protecting the coastal Texas environment. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Award: $1,000 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Rural South Texas, including Palacios County.

Public Funding Announcements

Texas DSHS: Center for Health Emergency Preparedness and Response - Region 4 (October 7, 2025)

HHS0016513. The purpose of the program is to develop capabilities as defined by the U.S. Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) Health Care Preparedness and Response Capabilities for Health Care Coalitions. The program aims to provide services to build and maintain prepared healthcare and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) delivery systems, advance the development and maturation of healthcare coalitions, and strengthen regional coordination to respond to emergencies that impact public health, ensuring the healthcare system can maintain operations during surge events or incidents. Award: $3,614,530. Geographic Scope: The Texas Trauma Services Areas F and G, including Anderson, Bowie, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Delta, Franklin, Freestone, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Hopkins, Houston, Lamar, Marion, Morris, Panola, Rains, Red River, Rusk, Shelby, Smith, Titus, Trinity, Upshur, Van Zandt, and Wood Counties.

TCEQ: TERP Light-Duty Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Incentive Program (Opens October 13, 2025)

Funding is available for eligible new alternative fuel vehicles. Funds will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Award: 1,000 awards of up to $2,500 for new electric or hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. 2,000 awards of up to $5,000 for new compressed natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas vehicles. Geographic Scope: Texas.

Texas DSHS: Workplace Violence Against Nurses Prevention Program (November 4, 2025)

HHS0016121. Funding for innovative approaches for reducing verbal and physical violence against nurses in hospitals, freestanding emergency medical care facilities, nursing facilities, and home health agencies. Award: Multiple awards of up to $200,000 for 23-month projects. Geographic Scope: Texas.

Texas HHSC: Healthy Community Collaborative (November 11, 2025)

HHS0016125. Funding to establish or expand community collaboratives that seek to serve the unmet behavioral health needs of persons experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of homelessness. Award: Multiple awards of up to $20,000,000 for five-year project periods. A match is required based on the population of the largest county in the service area. Geographic Scope: Texas.

CPRIT: Rural Oncology Trials Accelerator Award (December 2, 2025)

542-AR_FY26.2_ROTAA. This award seeks to establish or enhance clinical trial capacity in rural and underserved communities by providing seed funding for essential infrastructure, staffing, and operational support. This RFA enables eligible sites to become trial-ready and participate in industry or cooperative group-sponsored oncology clinical trials. Funding may also support partnerships with Site Management Organizations (SMOs) for turnkey startup services.  Eligible entities include community oncology practices, critical access hospitals, federally qualified health centers, or safety-net providers in rural or medically underserved areas in Texas, and TREC-eligible institutions. Eligible applicants include private and public institutions of higher education. Award: Two awards of $900,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.

Grant Education: Pre-Award Site Visits

You submitted a grant application and waited patiently for news. The funder wants to proceed to the next step: an in-person site visit. Set your game plan for this important fact-finding meeting. Check out the "Pre-Award Site Visits" topic in the "General" section of the Grant Writing 101 page.

St. David's Foundation: 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment

Does your Central Texas organization need new health-related data for your next grant application? Explore this new report identifying the region's top health needs and challenges.

Texas Rural Funders: Power Your Proposal

Whether you are just starting or need a refresher, this new resource offers step-by-step guidance to help you find and apply for grants. These practical tips and tools are valuable for organizations in urban, suburban, and rural settings.

Free Trainings and Resources

October 21 and 28: Government Funding Initiative: Post-Award Readiness (virtual) | United Way Greater Houston
November 3: Evaluation Basics and Emerging Trends | Nonprofit Learning Lab
November 12: Day of Education Event | Greater Fayette Community Foundation
Article: A Proper Introduction, Episode Four: Write This - Not That! | The Grantsmanship Center, Inc.

Private Funding Announcements

United Way of West Ellis County: 2026 Community Impact Grants (October 24, 2025)

Grants for improving the community's quality of life through the following funding areas: Healthy Community, Youth Opportunity, Financial Security, and Community Resiliency. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and government entities. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: West Ellis County.

Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant (October 29, 2025)

Grants to promote capacity building and sustainability among community nonprofits whose missions address food insecurity, workforce development, and youth programs. Award: Up to $25,000. Geographic Scope: Gulf South states served by the bank, including Texas.

The Kemper Foundation: Spring 2026 Read Conmigo Educator Grants (November 2, 2025)

Support for classroom resources and or professional development that advance dual-language (Spanish English) education for bilingual students. Award: $3,000. Geographic Scope: Dallas County.

City Bank: Community Rewards (November 6, 2025)

Holiday season contributions for nonprofits serving basic human needs, health and wellness, youth development, education, leadership, animal welfare, and the environment. Award: $500 - $4,000. Geographic Scope: El Paso, Lubbock/South Plains, and Permian Basin.

United Way of Abilene: Community Impact Funds (November 10, 2025)

Funds for nonprofits that provide services related to financial stability, health, education, or human services. Applications from government entities may also be considered. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: City of Abilene and Taylor County.

Ameriprise Financial Community Relations Program (November 15, 2025 - January 15, 2026)

The company's community outreach focuses on meeting basic needs (hunger, shelter, and adult self-sufficiency) and supporting community vitality (community development, cultural enrichment, disaster relief, and recovery). Eligible applicants must have a 501(c)(3) nonprofit designation. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

ALDI Cares Community Grants (November 30, 2025)

Applicants must be involved in an after-school program or a food bank/pantry seeking to purchase products. An eligibility quiz is required as part of the application process. Award: Company gift cards valued between $100 - $1,000. Geographic Scope: Communities with ALDI store locations.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas: Sponsorships (December 1, 2025)

Sponsorship support for health and wellness, human services, education, and civic and community affairs. Awards can be used for community-based health fairs, drives, galas, seminars, walks or runs, and similar activities. Interested organizations must complete an online eligibility quiz to verify qualifications for funding. Award: $250 - $5,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.

The M.S. Doss Foundation (December 1, 2025)

Project funds for children's homes, Boys and Girls Clubs, Girl and Boy Scouts, YMCA/YWCA, counseling and therapy centers, behavioral and mental health centers, domestic violence centers, food banks and food pantries, homelessness, veterans, nutrition programs, and theaters and symphonies. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas.

New Braunfels Community Foundation: The Community Endowment for the Arts Grants (December 9, 2025)

Funding to create a sustainable, culturally rich environment and community arts education. Award: Minimum of $3,500. Geographic Scope: New Braunfels and Comal County.

Temper of the Times Foundation (December 15, 2025)

Funds to underwrite advertising designed to promote the conservation and restoration of native wildlife, plants, and ecosystems anywhere in the U.S. The Foundation also supports earned media campaigns and other efforts to communicate about conservation and restoration initiatives and actions. Grants may fund the production of print, radio, or television ads; pay for advertising space or airtime; or produce or distribute pamphlets, books, videos, or press packets. Award: $5,000 - $15,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

United Way of the Concho Valley: Community Partner Grants (December 17, 2025)

Priority focus areas: to ensure all children are school-ready by kindergarten and grade-level readers by third grade; to eliminate child abuse and domestic violence in the Concho Valley; to provide access to all persons in need of mental health and substance use services; and homelessness prevention and outreach services. A community partner funding application training will be held on October 22nd. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Coke, Concho, Crockett, Irion, Kimble, McCulloch, Mason, Menard, Reagan, Runnels, Schleicher, Sterling, Sutton, and Tom Green Counties.

The Brown Foundation (January 1 - 31, 2026, Pre-Application)

Funding interests include arts and culture, education, human services, civic assets, and health and medicine. The Foundation reviews requests for general operating funds, program support, and capital campaigns. Award: $25,000 - $5,000,000. Geographic Scope: Greater Houston area.

Dillard Family Foundation (January 1 - February 8, 2026, Letter of Intent)

Program and general operating support for nonprofits engaged in community development, children, education, healthcare, ministry, and public safety. Award: $2,500 - $25,000. Geographic Scope: Wichita Falls and the surrounding community.

The Henry Foundation (January 1 - March 1, 2026, Pre-Application)

Grants for nonprofits engaged in social services, education, health, youth programs, recreation, arts, and cultural activities. Award: Gifts range in size and may fund capital, special projects, and operating expenses. Geographic Scope: City of Midland.

National Life Group Foundation (January 1 - March 31, 2026)

Funds for nonprofits focused on childhood hunger, children's mental health, and community development. The Foundation focuses on proven programs with metrics to support success. Sponsorships are also available for one-time events. Award: Up to $5,000. Geographic Scope: Dallas.

George Family Foundation (January 5, 2026, Letter of Interest)

The grant focus areas include authentic leadership, spirituality and inner life, and youth development. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Texas giving includes Dallas.

Charles B. Goddard Foundation Trust (January 15, 2026, Letter of Intent)

Support for nonprofits engaged in children and youth, education, health, and human services. Award: $5,000 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Oklahoma and Texas.

Comal County United Way: 2026-2027 Community Impact Grants (January 15, 2026)

Funds for a variety of charitable missions to support the local community. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Comal County.

Community Foundation of Abilene: Community Grants (January 15, 2026)

Grants to benefit the quality of life in the Abilene area. Support for animal welfare; arts and culture; education; community development; health and mental health; children and youth; and human and social services. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and government agencies. The online application opens on December 1st. Award: $100 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Abilene and Taylor County. 

Texas Bar Foundation (January 15, 2026)

Provides funding to nonprofits to enhance the Texas justice system. Funding interests include administration of justice, ethics and professionalism in the legal profession, legal services for the underserved, the encouragement of legal research and publications, and public education. Award: $2,500 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.

Tocker Foundation: General Library Grants (January 15, 2026)

Grants to assist small, public libraries serving populations of 12,000 or less. Support improvements in library services and programs, such as expanded patron spaces; library automation; computer/internet accessibility; updated collection; and library-based social services. Award: $5,000 - $100,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.

Hearst Foundations (Rolling Basis)

Grants for nonprofits engaged in culture, education, health, and social services. Award: $100,000+. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Rural Technology Fund (Rolling Basis)

Rural Technology and Assistive Technology grant applications are reviewed and awarded every 30 to 60 days. Eligible applicants include public schools and libraries. Award: $500 - $2,500. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

San Antonio Area Foundation: Special and Urgent Needs Grants (Rolling Basis)

Rapid response funding for nonprofits facing unexpected challenges that threaten service delivery, and or unexpected opportunities to expand services. Applications are reviewed monthly. Award: Up to $10,000. Geographic Scope: Atascosa, Bexar, Bandera, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Medina, and Wilson Counties. 

The Tapeats Fund (Rolling Basis)

Support for nonprofits engaged in animal welfare and wildlife conservation, children, human services, and the environment. The Fund considers grant requests for administrative and program expenses, as well as special projects. Award: $1,000 - $25,000. Geographic Scope: Houston metro area.

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. Award: $2,500 - $110,000. Geographic Scope: Greater Austin metro area.

Whataburger Feeding Student Success (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, investing in schools, programs, tools, resources, and people who help students from pre-K to college and adult education achieve their goals. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: 14 States, including Texas.

Public Funding Announcements

Southern SARE: 2026 Professional Development Program Grants (November 14, 2025, Pre-Proposals)

Funds for “train the trainer” programs to train Cooperative Extension agents, USDA field personnel, and other ag professionals and educators in areas of sustainable agriculture production practices. Training activities may include seminars, workshops, farm tours, on-farm demonstrations, and training materials. Award: Up to $100,000. Geographic Scope: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. 

Texas BDO: Texas Middle Mile Program (November 20, 2025)

Funds to expand broadband availability, strengthen network resiliency, and enhance affordability. Award: Four awards of up to $50,000,000 each. Geographic Scope: Texas.

TAHC: Rural Veterinarian Incentive Program (November 30, 2025)

Funds for veterinarians to serve rural communities. The program provides educational loan repayment assistance or tuition and fee payment to eligible veterinarians and veterinary medicine students. Award: Up to $180,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.

TVC: Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (December 2, 2025)

Grants for General Assistance, Housing for Texas Heroes, Veterans Mental Health, Veterans Treatment Court, and Veteran County Service Offices. Eligible applicants include units of local government, nonprofit organizations, and veterans' service organizations. Nonprofit applicants must be in existence longer than two years. Award: $25,000 - $400,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.

USDA: Farm to School Grant Program (December 5, 2025)

USDA-FNS-2026-F2S. Funds to improve access to local foods in eligible Child Nutrition Program (CNP) sites through comprehensive farm to CNP programming that includes local sourcing and agricultural education efforts. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, government entities, independent school districts, and Native American tribal governments. Award: Fifty (50) awards of $100,000 - $500,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Humanities Texas: Mini Grant Program (Rolling Basis)

Funds to conduct public humanities programming. Eligible applicants include museums, libraries, cultural centers, historical associations, city governments, county judge offices, community colleges, and school districts. Award: Up to $2,500. Geographic Scope: Texas.