Grants Education: Introductory Meetings with Funders

Foundation 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.

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National Health Statistics Surveys and Reports

The National Center for Health Statistics provides annual data summaries and analyses on many health topics in interactive, searchable, and sortable data tables format. Check out the resources here.

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Ecosystem Mapping: A Beginner's Guide

Are you interested in understanding, visualizing, and optimizing your organization's network of relationships? Learn how to map a community ecosystem and generate actionable insights here.

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Free Grants Education Webinar: April 9th

Learn how to increase your grant success with powerful program evaluation at our free webinar on April 9 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Sign up here.

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Free Training and Resources 

April 8: Introduction to Fundraising Planning | Candid Learning

April 8: Navigating Federal Funding Uncertainty | Grant Station

April 23: Meet the Grantmakers - Online! | The Grantsmanship Center

On Demand: Advanced Storytelling: How to Tell Stories Across All Types of Grants | Foundant Technologies

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Private Funding Announcements

Young Futures: Call Me Maybe Challenge (April 9, 2025)

Rapid-response funding initiative backing solutions that empower pre-teens, teens, families, and educators to navigate the complexities of phone use in schools. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and schools. Award: $25,000 - $100,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants (April 11, 2025)

Unrestricted funds for organizations engaged in Youth Education and Empowerment; Next Generation Storytellers; and Community Engagement. Award: $2.5 million available. Geographic Scope: Eleven (11) markets nationwide, including Dallas-Fort Worth.

Impact San Antonio (April 17, 2025, Organizational Questionnaire)

Grants for nonprofits in fields of education; family; and health/wellness. Support for new programs; expansions of existing programs; and capital investments or construction projects. The online application portal will open on April 4th. Award: Up to $100,000. Geographic Scope: Greater San Antonio area. 

HDR Foundation: 2025 1st Grant Cycle (April 24, 2025, Letter of Interest)

Grants for education; healthy communities; and environmental stewardship. Eligible applicants include nonprofits; educational institutions; school districts; libraries; and tribal governments. Full applications accepted April 29th through May 22nd. Award: Minimum of $5,000. Geographic Scope: Company communities including Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, Houston, Lakeway, Round Rock, San Antonio, and Spring Branch.

St. David's Foundation (May 1, 2025, Letter of Intent)

Grants for innovative and effective nonprofits and collaboratives dedicated to improving the economic stability of the healthcare workforce. The full proposal deadline is May 13th. Award: A total of $10 million is available. Awardees will receive a flexible, one-time grant of up to 24 months. Geographic Scope: Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and Williamson Counties.

Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence (May 2, 2025)

Grants to recognize public high school educators who teach skilled trades classes that emphasize the expert use of tools and materials to build or repair products and structures. Awards are shared between the winning teachers and the skilled trades program at the teacher's school. Award: Five (5) awards of $100,000 and 20 awards of $50,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

CareQuest Institute for Oral Health (May 16, 2025, Concept Notes)

Grants to improve oral health access to care, treatment, and outcomes. Eligible applicants include nonprofits; government agencies; and educational or research institutions. Award: Not stated. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Aspen Institute: Nursing Education Grants (May 16, 2025)

A new funding opportunity from the Trellis Foundation and UpSkill America to support innovations in nursing education. Up to 10 partners will be selected to participate in a three-year initiative. Award: Up to $300,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.

Joy in Childhood Foundation (May 22, 2025)

Grants for nonprofits making a difference in the lives of kids battling illness across the country. Three charitable programs are available: Dogs for Joy; Dunkin' Connecting Joy; Dunkin' Prom; and Dunkin' Joyful Spaces. Award: Varies by program from $20,000 to $150,000. Geographic Scope: Communities near Dunkin' locations.

Mary Moody Northen Endowment: Galveston Community Investment Grant Program (May 23, 2025)

Funds for equipment, vehicles, real estate, supplies, and charitable services; and to encourage partnerships with other entities to serve shared clients. Award: Up to $20,000. Geographic Scope: Galveston.

Hancock Whitney: Combined Community Grants (May 31, 2025)

Grants for nonprofits are available through the Helen G. Bell Charitable Trust; H.E. & Kate Dishman Charitable Foundation Trust; Eva Dujay Foundation; Roy & M. Permenter Charitable Foundation; and the B.A. & Elinor Steinhagen Benevolent Trust. Funding areas include arts and culture; community services; education; health; and services for the needy and disadvantaged. Award: Varies by Fund. Geographic Scope: Southeast Texas. 

Gulf Coast Medical Foundation (June 1, 2025)

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.

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

Support for quality education; human services; and healthcare programming for underserved populations. Apply through the Bank of America Philanthropic Solutions website. Award: $5,000 - $15,000. Geographic Scope: Dallas and its surrounding communities.

Mabee Foundation (June 2, 2025)

Support for education; social services; health; culture; and religion. The Foundation only makes challenge grants for construction projects; renovation; and major medical equipment. Award: Up to 20% of the total cost of the proposed project (up to $2,000,000). Geographic Scope: Texas.

Saucony Run for Good Foundation (June 15, 2025)

The Foundation provides funding to nonprofits offering running programs for kids 18 years of age and younger. Supported programs should utilize running participation for the health and well-being of children and serve youth populations not traditionally exposed to running programs. Award: Up to $10,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Sundt Foundation (June 15, 2025)

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. 

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.

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 in the Texas Panhandle. The giving focus is on self-sufficiency as well as 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.

The Elkins Foundation (June 30, 2025)

Project support, building funds, and equipment for education, healthcare, arts and culture, community, and religious organizations. Award: $4,000 - $1,000,000. Geographic Scope: Houston metro area and greater Gulf Coast.

Helen S. Boylan Foundation (June 30, 2025)

Areas of interest include the arts, education, health, human services, the environment, and public interest. The Foundation prefers to support proposals for new initiatives, special projects, expansion of current programs, capital improvements, and building renovations. Award: $500 - $25,000. Geographic Scope: Smith County.

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.

Gladys and Thomas TB Stewart Community Education Fund (June 30, 2025)

Funds for nonprofits to cover the costs of educational programs and materials. The online application portal opens on June 1st. Award: Up to $2,000. Geographic Scope: Smith County.

Abbott Cardiovascular Product and Charitable Donations (Rolling Basis)

Charitable contributions that help ensure good heart health for individuals and the community. Product donations are provided to healthcare organizations for patients without insurance and who cannot afford treatment. Award: Not stated. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Believe In Reading: Literacy Grants (Rolling Basis)

Grants for nonprofits, educational institutions, and public libraries that have existing and provably successful literacy programs. Believe in Reading will consider funding programs that serve any age or aspect of supporting reading and literacy, including adult literacy, English as a second language projects, or Braille-related projects for the blind or visually impaired. Award: Up to $3,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Direct Relief Partnership Network (Rolling Basis)

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

W.D. Kelley Foundation (Rolling Basis, Letter of Inquiry)

Funds for children and youth; education; employment and financial stability; and human services. Award: Up to $50,000. Geographic Scope: Georgetown area.

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Public Funding Announcements

HHSC: Access & Eligibility Services 2-1-1 Texas Information and Referral Network (April 17, 2025)

HHS0015545. The purpose of this program is to provide information and referrals to governmental and community programs and services by phone, web-based chat, online at 211texas.org, and outreach efforts to the public in Texas. Award: Multiple awards of up to $11,242,714.92 per fiscal year for five (5) years. Geographic Scope: Texas.

TSLAC: Library Infrastructure Facility Improvement Grants (April 28, 2025) 

Support for broadband infrastructure and facility improvements in eligible Texas public libraries. Improvements are designed to enhance internet connectivity; improve technology infrastructure; and ensure broad access to digital resources for library patrons. Award: Up to $250,000 for infrastructure projects. Up to $100,000 for facility access improvements. Geographic Scope: Texas.

Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas: Cancer Screening and Early Detection (June 11, 2025)

Support for the delivery of evidence-based clinical services to screen for cancer and pre-cancer in underserved populations without access to cancer early detection interventions and health care. Award: Up to $1,000,000 for new projects and up to $2,500,000 for expansion projects. Geographic Scope: Texas.

TDHCA: 2025 HOME General Set Aside Program (July 22, 2025)

Funds are available for nonprofits, local units of government, public housing authorities, local mental health authorities, and Councils of Government for single-family housing programs under the general set-aside, utilizing a reservation system. Eligible activities include Homeowner Reconstruction Assistance and Tenant-Based Rental Assistance. Award: Funds totaling $33,501,165 are available. Total amounts vary by region. Geographic Scope: Texas. 

TSAHC: 2025 Texas Foundations Fund (Rolling Basis through August 1, 2025)

Grants for nonprofits to support housing services that meet critical housing needs of very low-income households in Texas. Interested applicants must complete an eligibility quiz. Award: Three tiers based upon organization size, from $10,000 to $25,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.

Grants Education: Webinar Materials Available

Thank you to all who participated in our "Powerful Program Evaluation" webinar on April 9th. The recording and slides are now available on the Grants Education Resources page in the "DSHS Grant Development Center Webinars" tab.

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Volunteers and Funding Go Hand in Hand

April is National Volunteer Month! Do you engage volunteers in support of your organization's activities? Corporate volunteer grants and in-kind resources are valuable additions to your annual fundraising plan. Learn more in the "Corporate Grants" section of the Grant Writing 101 page.

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Economic Impact Analysis Tool

The Rural Health Information Hub offers a free tool for community health organizations wanting to understand how their grant-funded activities impact their State. Check out the tool here.

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Small Business Association (SBA) Grants

The SBA provides grants to nonprofits, Resource Partners, and educational organizations to support entrepreneurship through counseling and training programs. Learn more here.

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Free Training and Resources 

April 22: Introduction to Proposal Writing | Candid Learning

April 23: Spring into Stability: Exploring Cost Allocations and a NICRA Amid Funding Uncertainty | Your Part-Time Controller

April 29: Is Your Organization Grant Ready? | Grant Station

On Demand: Grants Newbie Success School | Grants Magic U

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Private Funding Announcements

Retirement Research Foundation for Aging (May 1, 2025, Letter of Inquiry)

Grants to improve the quality of life for older adults. Funding priority areas include caregiving; housing; economic security; social and intergenerational connectedness; and organizational capacity building. Selected applicants will be invited to submit full proposals by August 5th. Award: Not stated. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

El Paso Community Foundation: Borderland Rescue Fund (May 2, 2025)

Grants for animal welfare organizations. Award: Up to $1,500. Geographic Scope: El Paso area, West Texas, and Southern New Mexico.

Kubota Tractor Corporation: Hometown Proud Grant Program (May 9, 2025)

Funds to revitalize or refresh communities. Eligible applicants include nonprofits within a 50-mile radius of a Kubota dealer. Award: 10 awards of $50,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Texas Mutual Community Funding: Generational Learning Grants (May 16, 2025)

Grants for nonprofits supporting working families achieve economic stability, including health and wellness, access to childcare, and wraparound services. Award: $25,000 - $100,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.

Mary E. Bivins Foundation: Community Grants (May 19, 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. 

CoServe Charitable Foundation (May 20, 2025)

Giving focus areas include meeting basic human needs, community vitality, and supporting education. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, municipalities, and first responders. Corporate sponsorship opportunities are also available. The next grant application period will open at 8:00 a.m. on April 22nd. Award: $1,000 - $25,000. Geographic Scope: Denton, Collin, Cooke, Grayson, Tarrant, and Wise Counties.

Amarillo Area Foundation: Catalyst Grant Cycle (May 30, 2025)

Grants to support education; health; poverty issues; human services; children and youth; arts and culture; and civic affairs. Award: $2,500 - $20,000. Geographic Scope: The 26 Counties of the Texas Panhandle.

Greater Fayette Community Foundation: Rural Community Health Fund Grant (Portal opens June 1, 2025)

Funding to support community-based organizations, resident-led community networks, and grassroots initiatives that align with the grant program's mission and objectives. Priority is given to projects that address healthcare access and outcomes, focusing on rural populations and vulnerable communities. Award: $1,000 to $25,000. Geographic Scope: Bastrop, Caldwell, East Williamson (includes Taylor, Thrall, Coupland, Bartlett, and Granger), and Hays Counties.

The Tocker Foundation: Library Transformation Grants (June 1, 2025)

This unique program helps rural libraries rethink and recreate space for today's uses with flexibility for future changes. Library staff and leadership are paired with an architect experienced in library design. The combination of local leadership and professional guidance produces an inviting new space that drives new levels of activity, demand for new programming and increased use as a public space. Award: Not stated. Geographic Scope: Texas, in communities of 12,000 or fewer.

AWS Imagine Grant Program (June 2, 2025)

Support for nonprofits using cloud technology to accelerate their missions. Award: Varies by category, up to $200,000 in unrestricted funding, AWS promotional credit, and other support. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund (June 15, 2025)

Areas of interest include empowered youth; resilient Galveston Island; and vibrant culture. Award: $1,000 - $100,000. Geographic Scope: Galveston area.

Infinite Hero Foundation (June 15, 2025, Letter of Interest)

Connects U.S. military, veterans, and military family members with innovative and effective treatment programs for service-related injuries. Support is provided to nonprofit organizations in the United States committed to creating or working with cutting-edge technologies, methods, practices, or products that address the mental and physical challenges faced by military heroes and their families. Funding categories include physical rehabilitation, brain health (including TBI and PTS), suicide prevention, veteran leadership development, and military family support. Award: Up to $100,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Rio Grande Electric Cooperative: Sharing Success Grant Program (June 15, 2025)

Grants for social services; safety issues; and the environment. Award: Not stated. 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.

Project Lead The Way (June 30, 2025)

In partnership with ExxonMobil, K-12 STEM grants for new programs and program expansion opportunities in public and charter schools. Award: $15,000. Geographic Scope: Aldine ISD, Spring ISD, Spring Branch ISD, KIPP Texas - Houston, and Houston ISD.

Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country: 2025 Community Impact Fund (July 1, 2025)

Project support and general operating grants for organizations addressing basic needs, including hunger; poverty; and lack of access to healthcare. This year's application will be available on May 20th. Award: Up to $15,000. Geographic Scope: Bandera, Blanco, Edwards, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Mason, Real, and Uvalde Counties. 

E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation (July 15, 2025)

Program and operating support for a broad range of charitable activities. Award: $2,500 - $200,000. Geographic Scope: Temple, 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.

Arthur N. Rupe Foundation: Dorothy Rupe Caregiver Program (Rolling Basis, Letter of Inquiry)

Support for respite programs and training and educational resources for family, professional, and volunteer caregivers. Letters of Inquiry (LOI) are accepted throughout the year. Invited proposals are reviewed three times per year. Award: $10,000 - $80,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

BNSF Railway Foundation Grants (Rolling Basis)

Grants to organizations that operate near a BNSF railway line. Priority areas include health and human service organizations, programs that address chemical dependency treatment and prevention, spouse and child abuse, women's and children's aid, transitional shelters, hospitals, medical programs, youth development programs, and federally recognized tribes. Award: Not stated. Geographic Scope: Nationwide in areas near BNSF rail lines.

Community Heart and Soul Seed Grants (Rolling Basis)

Provides funding for resident-driven groups in small cities and towns (population under 30,000) to start the Community Heart & Soul model. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, government agencies, and community groups. Award: $10,000, with a $10,000 cash match from the participating municipality or a partnering organization. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Ed Rachal Foundation (Rolling Basis, Quarterly)

Grants for nonprofits and government agencies engaged in education; literary purposes; scientific purposes; social services; children/youth; health; environmental issues; arts/culture; and community affairs. Award: $5,000 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.

Foxwynd Foundation (Rolling Basis)

Grants for organizations engaged in environmental sustainability; recycling efforts; wildlife conservation and animal welfare; healthcare; food insecurity; and housing. The first step in the application process is to schedule an intake meeting. Award: $40,000+. Geographic Scope: California, Florida, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

GVTC Foundation (Rolling Basis)

Areas of giving include health and human services, youth programs and services, volunteer emergency services, education, and culture. Applicants include nonprofit organizations that meet at least one of the key giving areas, with programs/projects that connect to the GVTC service area. General operating and project support available. Award: $6,000 - $20,000. Geographic Scope: Bastrop, Bexar (North), Blanco, Caldwell, Comal, Dewitt, Hays (South), Kendall, Gonzales, Guadalupe, and Fayette Counties.

Incyte Healthcare-Related Charitable Contributions (Rolling Basis)

Support for organizations that ensure that students, healthcare providers, patients, caregivers, and patient advocates have access to healthcare information. Eligible applicants include medical schools, medical associations and societies, nonprofits; patient advocacy groups, and hospitals and medical centers. Award: Charitable contributions, sponsorships, and membership requests. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

Kroger Charitable Giving: Zero Hunger | Zero Waste (Rolling Basis)

Support for nonprofits engaged in ending hunger and waste. Applications are processed quarterly. Award: Cash donations; sponsorships; gift card donations; and in-kind product donations. Geographic Scope: Nationwide in communities with Kroger stores.

Pineywoods Foundation (Rolling Basis)

Funding priorities include health; youth; and senior services. The Foundation encourages matching funds as evidence of community support. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and government agencies. Award: $2,500 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Angelina, Cherokee, Houston, Jasper, Nacogdoches, Newton, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby, Trinity, and Tyler Counties.

The Skatepark Project (Rolling Basis)

Grants to help nonprofits and municipalities build free, public skateparks or skatespaces in underserved communities. Award: Up to $25,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.

The Trull Foundation (Rolling Basis)

Grants for nonprofits, government agencies, and religious organizations. The Foundation is concerned with improving the quality of life for people in rural South Texas. Award: $1,000 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Rural South Texas.

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Public Funding Announcements

HHSC: Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program (STAP) Outreach and Training Services (May 6, 2025)

HHS0015435. Funds to provide STAP services statewide or in HHSC regions. STAP is a voucher program for Texas residents with disabilities to purchase specialized telecommunications devices and services for access to telephone networks. Award: $340,000 per State fiscal year for five (5) years. Geographic Scope: Texas.

TWC: Building Construction Trades (May 6, 2025)

Funds to provide training leading to Industry-Based Certifications (IBCs) for participants, preparing them for employment in target occupations within Building Construction Trades (skilled trades). Award: Six (6) awards of up to $250,000 each. Geographic Scope: Texas.

City of San Marcos: Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) (May 8, 2025)

CDBG funds for projects that benefit San Marcos residents with low-to-moderate incomes. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, public housing authorities, City of San Marcos departments, and other government entities. Eligible projects must align with the City of San Marcos' priorities, specifically affordable housing, public services, or public facilities. Award: A total of $713,000 is available. Geographic Scope: City of San Marcos.

TBDO: Texas Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite Broadband Grant Program (May 23, 2025)

Pilot program funding to assess the feasibility of using satellite technology to expand broadband service capacity to hard-to-reach locations in rural areas. This competitive grant program will focus on areas of the state that did not attract competitive bids in prior grant programs. Award: Up to $30,000,000 available in total program funding. No match required. Geographic Scope: Brewster, Culberson, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, and Presidio Counties during the Initial Pilot Phase. At a later date, the BDO may expand the program to other unserved locations. 

CPRIT: Dissemination of CPRIT-Funded Cancer Control Interventions (June 11, 2025)

Funds for projects that will facilitate the dissemination and implementation of successful CPRIT Prevention Program-funded, evidence-based cancer prevention and control interventions. Award: Two (2) awards of up to $450,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.

DOT: Safe Streets and Roads for All (June 26, 2025)

DOT-SS4A-FY25-01. Grants to support planning, infrastructural, behavioral, and operational initiatives to prevent death and serious injury on roads and streets. Grants are available in two categories: Planning and Demonstration, and Implementation. Eligible applicants include independent school districts; higher education institutions; City and County governments; and Native American tribal governments. Award: 500 awards of $100,000 - $25,000,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.