GDC Email Updates
GDC Email Updates are distributed to subscribers on a bi-monthly basis. Emails include grants education topics, funding opportunities, trainings, and other items of interest.
October - November 2024
Grants Education: University Partners
Effective partnership is crucial for grant success, from proposal creation to project implementation. Cultivating a partnership with a university may benefit your next grant project. Learn more on the Grant Writing 101 page in the "General" topic section.
National Center for Health Statistics Data Tool
Check out the CDC's Fast Stats A to Z for quick access to public health statistics. Links are provided to publications that include the statistics presented, sources of additional data, and related web pages.
Survey Opportunity: Obtaining Funding - Current Practices, Challenges, and Successes
Iowa State University is completing a study to understand current funding practices in the senior services network, including common funding sources and challenges. The survey is anonymous and will be used by the national Nutrition and Aging Resource Center to provide more relevant and useful resources related to funding. Participate in the survey here by October 31.
El Paso Community Foundation: Do-Gooder Campaign
The Foundation partners with ABC-7 to recognize the selfless service of Borderland residents who positively impact the community and inspire others to do the same. The Do-Gooder gets a prize, and the Foundation will give $1,000 in the Do-Gooder’s name to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization of their choice. A winner will be selected every month and featured on ABC-7 newscasts. Learn more and nominate your Do-Gooder here.
Free Training and Resources
October 7: Should I Hire a Grant Professional of Do It Myself? | Grant Station
October 16: Meet the Grantmakers - Online | The Grantsmanship Center
October 28: What is my Theory of Change? | Nonprofit Learning Lab
October 30: RGV Nonprofit Summit | UTRGV and OneStar
Private Funding Announcements
Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation: WFACF Grant Cycle (October 31, 2024)
Grants for nonprofits improving the quality of life for the residents of North Central Texas. Award notifications will be distributed in the first quarter of 2025. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Archer, Baylor, Clay, Montague, Wichita, Wilbarger, and Young Counties.
Comer Family Foundation (November 1, 2024)
Support is provided through the Foundation's Syringe Service Program, which seeks to improve the health and wellness of people affected by drug use. These programs provide free sterile syringes, education, and often community wraparound services to reduce transmission of HIV, hepatitis C, and opioid overdose. Available funding includes operating expenses; program development, education, and mobilization; and staff development and technical assistance. Grants are made for general operating funds and harm reduction supplies. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and fiscally sponsored groups. Award: $2,500 - $20,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Delta Dental Community Care Foundation: Senior Oral Health Partnership (November 1, 2024)
Funding for a coalition of organizations serving a defined geographic community within the service area. The coalition will work together to address senior oral health access from a systems-change perspective. Rural communities are a program priority. Award: One award of $5,000,000. Geographic Scope: Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia.
Kindness Grows Here: Kids Kindness Grants (November 1, 2024)
KGH accepts applications directly from kids between the ages of five and 18 with ideas for spreading kindness. KGH values the unique perspective children have for identifying problems and finding creative ways to solve these problems through kindness. Examples of supported efforts include community gardens; anti-bullying campaigns; and teacher appreciation initiatives. Individuals or groups may submit applications. Award: Up to $800. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Mobile Beacon: WI-FLY Lending Launch Kit (November 1, 2024)
This program will give the tools needed to harness the power of the internet and get it into the hands of those who need it the most. Pilot applications should focus on how mobile, high-speed internet will make a tangible change for the people you serve. Award: 25 laptops and free service for each device during the pilot program. Geographic Scope: Mobile Beacon's U.S. coverage area.
Seeds of Strength (November 7, 2024, Letter of Intent)
Areas of interest include Health and Well-Being; Family; Education and Financial Security; and Arts and Culture. The Letter of Intent (LOI) packet including attachments must be submitted to an assigned Dropbox file folder link sent upon request to grants@seedsofstrength.org by October 25, 2024. Award: $10,000 - $25,000. Geographic Scope: Zip codes served by Georgetown Independent School District.
PHSCO Foundation: Barclay-Giel Seed Grants (November 12, 2024)
Grants for community-based public health projects that align with the Surgeon General's priorities of special interest. Proposed projects should have a strong disease or injury prevention component that impacts the health of a community by promoting wellness; early detection; and early interventions. Funds are not intended for direct clinical care or patient treatment. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and local/state/tribal organizations. Award: Up to $10,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
American Association of University Women (AAUW): Community Action Grants (November 15, 2024)
General operating and project support for AAUW branches, AAUW state organizations, and nonprofits for promoting education and equity for women and girls in grades K-12. Priority is given to projects with a STEM focus. Award: Up to $10,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Wild Ones: Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Program (November 15, 2024)
The grants are designated for acquiring native plants and seeds for outdoor learning areas that engage youth (preschool to high school) in planning, planting, and caring for native plant gardens. Eligible applicants include schools, nature centers, and nonprofit educational organizations. Award: $100-$500. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Oliver Dewey Mayor Foundation (November 22, 2024)
Grants for nonprofits engaged in youth activities and programs; medical-related programs; education; community service opportunities; leadership training and activities; and cultural activities. Award: $1,500 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Grayson County.
Centene Foundation (November 29, 2024)
Areas of interest include healthcare access; social determinants of health; social services; and education, as it relates to healthcare. Types of support include project/program support and event sponsorships. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Gulf Coast Medical Foundation (December 1, 2024)
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.
The Lowe Foundation (December 1, 2024)
Grant support for nonprofits serving the health and educational needs of women and children. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Dallas/Fort Worth area, Austin, San Antonio, and the close surrounding area.
Robert E. and Evelyn McKee Foundation (December 1, 2024)
The Foundation awards grants in the following areas: civic, cultural, and religion; education, literature, and science; hospitals; rehabilitation and welfare; youth activities; and community funds. Award: $2,000 - $45,000. Geographic Scope: Emphasis on El Paso.
AAPD Foundation: Access to Care Grants (December 2, 2024)
Support for community-based initiatives that provide dental care and serve as a primary dentist to underserved children and children with limited access. Award: Up to $30,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Paralyzed Veterans of America Education Foundation (December 2, 2024)
Funds for innovative educational projects designed to benefit veterans and others living with spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, their families, caregivers, and healthcare providers. Award: A maximum of $75,000 for one-year projects. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples (December 2, 2024)
Grants for Native-led and community-generated organizations through its four grant program areas: Community Vitality, with a focus on strengthening Indigenous identity by revitalizing cultural lifeways, language, creativity, and food sovereignty; Flicker Fund, which responds to vulnerable and stressed Indigenous communities on the frontlines of climate-caused crisis and emergencies; Land, Water, and Climate, with a focus on Indigenous Peoples’ traditional relationships and responsibilities to land, water, community, and spirit; and Thriving Women, focusing on Indigenous women and girls’ inherent strength and capacity for healing, leadership, and regenerating positive futures. Nonprofits, federally recognized tribal nations, applicants with a fiscal sponsor, and Seventh Generation Fund affiliate projects are eligible to apply. Award: $500 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Abell-Hanger Foundation (December 9, 2024, 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: Midland, and the 57 counties of West Texas.
Carroll and Marguerite Wheeler Foundation (December 13, 2024)
Grants for nonprofits engaged in education; family; and community. Award: $2,500 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Atascosa, McMullen, and surrounding counties.
Hoblitzelle Foundation (December 15, 2024)
Grants for nonprofits engaged in arts and culture; civic affairs; people with disabilities; education; the environment; health; and social services. Requests should be for specific, non-recurring needs. Capital project funding also available. Award: $1,000 - $500,000, with average grants of $74,000. Geographic Scope: Primarily the Dallas area
Saucony Run for Good Foundation (December 15, 2024)
The Foundation provides funding to nonprofit community organizations conducting programs that increase participation in running 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.
Yamaha: Outdoor Access Initiative (December 15, 2024)
Each quarter, Yamaha accepts applications from non-profits, 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.
Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation: Community Grants (December 16, 2024, Letter of Inquiry)
Areas of interest include the aging population, children and youth, and services for low-income populations. Interested applicants must contact the Program Officer to discuss the project before submitting a Letter of Inquiry (LOI). 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.
AKC Humane Fund: Women's Shelters Grants (Rolling Basis)
Support is provided to nonprofits that provide temporary or permanent housing for victims of domestic abuse and their pets, as well as nonprofits that house pets and have a working relationship with at least one shelter for victims of domestic abuse. Grants are awarded for essential operational support relating to the housing of pets or capital improvements specifically for the housing and maintenance of pets. Award: Not specified. 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.
GEO Group Foundation (Rolling Basis)
Support for nonprofits in company communities. Areas of interest include arts and culture; children and youth; community development; education; environment; people with disabilities; health; and human services. One of the Foundation's main goals is to help deserving students achieve their education and career goals through higher education scholarships. Eligible applicants include nonprofits; schools; and public entities. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Communities in Texas include Big Spring, Brackettville, Conroe, Del Rio, Eagle Pass, Falfurrias, Karnes City, Laredo, La Villa, Pearsall, Robstown, and San Antonio.
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, and youth development, and support for military service members and veterans. Award: Varies by request and store location. Geographic Scope: Texas store locations.
Kronkosky Charitable Foundation (Rolling Basis)
Grants to support programs, projects; and collaborative efforts that reach as many people as possible; involve the persons served in developing solutions; raise expectations; build self-esteem; develop personal and organizational capacity; encourage innovation; and use technology. Nonprofits must submit an eligibility screening to access the online application portal. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Bandera, Bexar, Comal, and Kendall Counties.
Public Funding Announcements
USDA Rural Development: Farm Labor Housing Technical Assistance Grants (November 13, 2024, Letter of Intent)
Funding for nonprofits to provide technical assistance to applicants for Farm Labor Housing (FLH) loans and grants. A Letter of Intent is required. Full applications are due November 18, 2024. Award: $50,000 - $250,000 for 24 months with an extension of up to 12 months. Geographic Scope: Nationwide in specific counties. Eligible Texas Counties include Hidalgo, Hockley, Maverick, and Val Verde.
USHUD: Lead Hazard Control and Health Homes Older Adults Home Modification Grant Program (November 19, 2024)
FR-6800-N-69. Funding to make home modifications and limited repairs to meet the needs of low-income older adult homeowners. The overall program goal is to enable older adults to remain in their homes by reducing fall risk, improving general safety, increasing accessibility, and improving functional abilities in the home. At least one-third of the funding is for communities with substantial rural populations. Award: Fifteen (15) awards of $1,000,000 - $2,000,000 each for the three-year project period. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
TXCDBG: 2025 Colonia Fund Construction Program (December 9, 2024)
The Colonia Fund - Construction program provides eligible applicants with grants to fund water and wastewater improvements, housing rehabilitation for low- to moderate-income households, and similar basic needs for colonia residents. Award: Up to $1,000,000. Geographic Scope: Except for fund categories where additional restrictions apply, a Texas County can only submit applications on behalf of eligible colonia areas within 150 miles of the Texas-Mexico border region. Any county within a standard metropolitan statistical area with a population exceeding 1,000,000 is not eligible under this fund.
TXCDBG: 2025 Community Development Fund (December 9, 2024)
The Community Development Fund is the largest fund category in the TxCDBG program. This fund is available biennially for funding through a competition in each of the 24 state planning regions. Although most funds are used for public facilities (water/wastewater infrastructure, street and drainage improvements, and housing activities), there are numerous other activities for which these funds may be used. Eligible applicants are non-entitlement general purpose units of local government including cities and counties that are not participating or designated as eligible to participate in the entitlement portion of the federal CDBG program. Non-entitlement cities that do not participate in urban county programs through existing participation agreements are eligible applicants. Award: Up to $750,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.
HRSA: Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Program for Professionals (January 21, 2025)
HRSA-25-068. Forecast 3. Funds to increase the supply of behavioral health professionals; increase the distribution of a quality behavioral health workforce; and increase access to behavioral health services. A special focus is placed on the knowledge and understanding of children, adolescents, and transitional-aged youth at risk for behavioral health disorders. Award: 101 awards from $59,600,000 in total program funding. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
ORWH: NLM Grants for Scholarly Works in Biomedicine and Health (January 26, 2025, Letter of Intent)
PAR-23-183. Grants for the preparation of book-length manuscripts and other works of academic and or public health policy value to U.S. health professionals; public health officials; biomedical researchers; and historians of the health sciences. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions; nonprofits; and government entities. Award: Up to $75,000 in direct costs per year to support salary and fringe benefits for project personnel. Up to $5,000 in direct costs per year for other costs needed to develop the final products. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
HRSA: Look-Alike Initial Designation and Technical Assistance (Rolling Basis)
Resources to assist organizations in applying for Look-Alike Initial Designation under the Health Center Program. Eligible organizations include public or nonprofit health centers that currently provide comprehensive primary care to underserved populations and operate in compliance with Health Center Program requirements. Award: Technical assistance and resources. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Grants Education: Sustainability Plan
"Please briefly describe the plan to make the project sustainable after the grant period.” Do you dread the sustainability question? Funders want to feel confident that your program will continue beyond the grant cycle. Learn how to address the issue of future funding in the "Proposal Components" section on the Grant Writing 101 page.
MCHWork: Free Microlearning
The National MCH Workforce Development Center (WDC) and the MCH Navigator have teamed up to share a new microlearning program. MCHWork addresses knowledge and skills related to health equity, community partnerships, evaluation and assessment, aligning plans and strategy building, and communication. Learn more about this microlearning series and sign up for the quarterly newsletters here.
Austin Public Health: Healthy Living Mini-Grants
Austin Public Health is funding $2,500 community health projects to prevent chronic disease in Austin and Travis County. Projects can focus on active living; tobacco-free living; healthy eating; community gardens; healthy food access; breastfeeding support; or overall wellness. The program closes on October 25. Learn more here.
Spring 2025 DSHS Internships
Do you know an undergraduate or graduate student interested in a public health career? DSHS hosts internships for students from universities inside and outside of Texas. Positions are open until filled and will be removed once a candidate has accepted the internship offer. View Spring 2025 positions on the Internship Opportunities page.
Free Training and Resources
November 6: Write Better Proposals Using the "Grants Scorecard" | Grant Station
On Demand: Grant Writing Quick Start Workshop | Nonprofit Hub
On Demand: Upgrade Your Grant Budget to Attract Major Foundation Funders | Candid Learning
Resource: Navigating Geographic Complexities on data.census.gov | U.S. Census Bureau
Private Funding Announcements
People With Disabilities Foundation (November 6, 2024, Letter of Interest)
Grants for nonprofits for work to integrate people with psychiatric and/or developmental disabilities into society. Funds can be used for advocacy; education; and vocational programs. Award: $5,000 - $12,500. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Paso del Norte Health Foundation: Healthy Eating (November 20, 2024, Letter of Intent)
Funding for evidence-based programs that increase the knowledge and skills of individuals and families to choose, prepare, and consume healthy meals and fruits and vegetables. Invitations for full proposals will be announced on December 20, 2024. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and government agencies. Award: Not Specified. Geographic Scope: El Paso and Hudspeth Counties.
Mabee Foundation (December 2, 2024)
Support for projects in education; social and humanitarian services; health and medicine; culture; and religion. The Foundation only makes challenge grants for construction projects; renovation projects; and for the purchase of major medical equipment. Award: 20% cost of the proposed project (up to $2,000,000). Geographic Scope: Texas.
ALDI Cares Community Grants (December 15, 2024)
Focus on nonprofit organizations, public and private K-12 schools, churches, and Native American Tribe/Nations making a positive impact in children’s health and wellness; food insecurity; and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Faith-based programs must serve the community at large. Award: $250 – $5,000 in cash or ALDI gift cards. Geographic Scope: Communities with ALDI store locations.
Community Foundation of Abilene: Future Fund (December 15, 2024)
Supports special projects and equipment needs for programs directly serving children or youth. Award: Up to $50,000. Geographic Scope: Abilene and the surrounding areas.
Helen S. Boylan Foundation (December 31, 2024)
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.
Fasken Foundation (December 31, 2024)
General operating and project support grants for nonprofits engaged in public benefit; health; human services; and education. Award: Up to $50,000. Geographic Scope: Western Texas and Southeastern New Mexico.
GEICO Philanthropic Foundation (Rolling Basis through December 31, 2024)
Support for nonprofits engaged in education; financial literacy; food insecurity; environmental conservation; animal welfare and advocacy; health and wellness initiatives; and promoting equity. Award: Annual giving averages $6,000,000 - $8,000,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable Foundation (December 31, 2024)
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.
Superior HealthPlan Provider Grants Program (December 31, 2024)
Support for participating Superior providers and community organizations in Texas that serve the Medicaid population. Funds must be used to meet non-medical drivers of health, including food insecurity; economic stability; education; neighborhoods and the built environment; access to healthcare; and social and community context. Award: Up to $2,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.
VFIS of Texas: Emergency Responder Health and Wellness Grants (December 31, 2024)
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, 2024)
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; diversity and inclusion; 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.
Big Lots Community Support Grants (January 1, 2025)
Big Lots invests in partnerships that improve and enrich the lives of families and children through hunger relief, healthcare, education, and housing. Support includes monetary gifts; gift cards; and merchandise in-kind. Significant partnership projects and capital requests are by invitation only. Award: Monetary requests and product donations. Geographic Scope: Texas store locations.
Dillard Family Foundation (January 1 - February 8, 2025, 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, 2025, 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.
Penn Entertainment Foundation (January 1, 2025)
Support for nonprofits engaged in community development; education; human services; cultural affairs and diversity; health; and veteran and military support. Award: Up to $58,000. Geographic Scope: Company communities in 20 States, including Texas.
Waco Foundation: Program/Operating Support, Immediate Impact, and Small Capital Grants (January 1, 2025, Letter of Intent)
Priorities include fostering more racially equitable experiences and outcomes for area residents; helping people leave poverty permanently; supporting valuable projects that make Waco a vibrant, inclusive, and attractive community; funding organizations that provide support and service for people with disabilities, the elderly, children, and youth; and increasing the capacity of McLennan County’s nonprofit sector. Award: Varies for Program/Operating Support Grants; $5,000 for Immediate Impact Grants; $40,000 for Small Capital Grants. Geographic Scope: McLennan County.
MIT Solve and Truist Foundation: Inspire Awards (January 8, 2025)
Through the Inspire Awards, Truist Foundation and MIT Solve seek innovative nonprofit solutions that improve resources and wraparound services for adults who are in the middle or late stages of their careers seeking reskilling, upskilling, and career navigation support. Award: 15 semi-finalists will receive a $10,000 award, and six finalists will receive between $25,000 - $150,000. Geographic Scope: Communities with Truist locations in 19 states including Texas.
Ameriprise Financial Community Relations Program (January 15, 2025)
The company's community outreach focuses on meeting basic needs (hunger, shelter, adult self-sufficiency) and supporting community vitality (community development, cultural enrichment, disaster relief, and recovery). Eligible applicants must have 501(c)(3) nonprofit designation. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Charles B. Goddard Foundation Trust (January 15, 2025, 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.
Texas Bar Foundation (January 15, 2025)
Provides funding to nonprofits to enhance the rule of law and the justice system in Texas. Funding interests include administration of justice; ethics and professionalism in the legal profession; legal services for the underserved; the encouragement of legal research, publications, and forums; and public education. Award: $2,500 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.
Tocker Foundation: General Library Grants (January 15, 2025)
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.
Costco Wholesale: Charitable Contributions (Rolling Basis)
Funds for programs supporting children; education; and health and human services in the communities where Costco does business. Organizations must have 501(c)(3) status. Award: Warehouse donations for local organizations/causes. Large nonprofits with broad-based causes can also request monetary support. Geographic Scope: Communities with Costco Wholesale stores.
Creag Foundation (Rolling Basis, Letter of Inquiry)
Supports efforts of nonprofit organizations who are innovators in the field of human services. Focus on smaller organizations that are starting out or established organizations looking for funding to take their organization in a new direction. Submit an online letter of intent for funding consideration. Award: Up to $5,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Nissan North America, Inc: Nissan Neighbors (Rolling Basis)
Their community-focused initiative is dedicated to improving communities surrounding Nissan's affiliate locations. Giving areas include education; the environment; and humanitarian aid and disaster relief. Online applications are accepted year-round. Award: Unspecified charitable contributions and in-kind donations. Geographic Scope: Dallas/Fort Worth area.
Regions Community Engagement Program (Rolling Basis)
Support for nonprofits engaged in community and economic development; education and workforce readiness; and financial wellness. Award: Unspecified cash grants and sponsorships. Geographic Scope: Texas company communities include Arlington; Austin; Cedar Hill; Cedar Park; Dallas; Flower Mound; Fort Worth; Garland; Georgetown; Hutto; Keller; Lancaster; Mansfield; Plano; and Round Rock.
San Angelo Health Foundation (Rolling Basis)
The primary funding focus is community health. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and public institutions that will use grant funds exclusively for public purposes. Proposals should be submitted a minimum of three to four months before the time they are needed. Award: $5,000 - $75,000. Geographic Scope: Coke, Concho, Irion, Menard, Reagan, Runnels, Schleicher, Sterling, Tom Green, and portions of Crockett and Glasscock Counties.
Still Water Foundation (Rolling Basis)
Grants for nonprofits focused on the arts; education; the environment; spirituality; and social services. Organizations may submit a brief description of their work through the Foundation's online contact form. Award: $5,000 - $500,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.
Public Funding Announcements
Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas: Texas Primary Prevention of Cancer (December 5, 2024)
Funding to implement evidence-based strategies to ensure that all Texans benefit from cancer prevention knowledge. Projects will include interventions to reduce cancer risk, disease burden, and cancer disparities and address social determinants that contribute to cancer burden and disparities. Applications must include the delivery of interventions to non-metropolitan (rural) and or medically underserved counties in the state. Award: Varies from $1,000,000 for a three-year project period to $2,500,000 for a five-year project period. Geographic Scope: Texas.
USDA: Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development (December 5, 2024)
USDA-NIFA-AFRI-010693. This funding opportunity focuses on developing the next generation of research, education, and extension professionals in the food and agricultural sciences. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) requests applications to support professional development opportunities for K-14 educational professionals; non-formal education that cultivates food and agricultural interest in youth; workforce training at community, junior, and technical colleges; training of undergraduate students in research and extension; and fellowships for predoctoral candidates and postdoctoral scholars. Award: $22,000 - $750,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
ACL: National Community Care Corps Local Models Program (December 11, 2024)
Funding for innovative local models in which volunteers assist family caregivers, older adults, and adults with disabilities to help individuals maintain their independence and age in place. The program intends to fund local models representing a diverse cross-section of the United States in terms of geography; urban, rural, frontier, and tribal communities; and underserved and limited English-speaking populations. Award: $30,000 - $200,000 for an 18-month project period. Cash or in-kind match is required equal to 25% of the total program budget. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
NIH: Advancing Health Equity through Interventions to Prevent and Address Housing Instability (December 13, 2024)
RFA-NR-25-001. Funds to support research that advances health equity through the development, testing, and evaluation of interventions to prevent and address housing instability. Applicants should develop, test, and evaluate the impact of a housing intervention on health and housing outcomes. Applications should focus on social determinants of health (SDOH) interventions that modify housing opportunities and or interventions that address housing instability as a social risk by addressing individual and or interpersonal housing needs. Award: $500,000 maximum award. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
TPWD: Recreational Trails (February 1, 2025)
TPWD administers the National Recreational Trails Fund in Texas under the approval of the Federal Highway Administration. This program receives funding from a portion of federal gas taxes paid on fuel used in non-highway recreational vehicles. The reimbursable grants can be up to 80% of total project cost. Funds can be spent on motorized and non-motorized recreational trail projects including construction of new recreational trails; improvement of existing trails; development of trailheads or trailside facilities; and acquisition of trail corridors. Award: $300,000 - $500,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.
TDHCA: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Weatherization Assistance Program (Open Until Filled)
TDHCA seeks one or more interested organizations to submit applications to administer the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Weatherization Assistance
Program (BILWAP), funded with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funds, in the State of Texas, either statewide or regionally, to multifamily (MF) rental households and shelters. Eligible applicants include nonprofits; units of local government, and regional Councils of Governments with current or past DOE weatherization experience. Geographic Scope: Please email Gavin Reid at gavin.reid@tdhca.texas.gov to inquire if the region you are interested is still accepting applications.
TCDD: Disability-Related Speaker Stipends (Rolling Basis)
Stipends to support presentations on disability-related issues at conferences in Texas. Applications must be received at least 60 days in advance of the event. Award: $7,500. A minimum of 10% in matching funds is required as a share of the direct costs. Geographic Scope: Texas. Stipends are available to community organizations; for-profit businesses; nonprofits; municipal entities; colleges; and universities.
Grants Education: Plain Language
Feeling challenged by the word count limit on an online grant proposal? Learn to write in Plain Language to simplify and strengthen your message. Check out the "Plain Language" tab on the Grant Writing 101 page to become a better writer.
Healthy People 2030: Leading Health Indicators Infographics
Interactive data available on 23 Leading Health Indicators (LHIs) from Healthy People 2030 including health insurance status, violence reduction, health behaviors, mental health, maternal health, food security, substance use, screenings and vaccination, education and employment, oral healthcare use, and more. Users can see health disparity data breakdowns for demographic groups, with select LHIs including metro versus nonmetro comparisons. Check out the website here.
National Rural Health Day: November 21
Celebrate the "Power of Rural". This day is an opportunity to bring attention to and honor the inspiring efforts of rural organizations, communities, healthcare providers, State Offices of Rural Health, and others dedicated to addressing the unique healthcare needs of rural Americans. Explore key messages and data points, and the promotional tool kit here.
Grant Searches
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Free Training and Resources
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Private Funding Announcements
MultiPlan Rural Health Grants (December 15, 2024)
Grants to help healthcare providers in rural areas introduce or expand services, education, screenings, and other programs that improve community health. Eligible applicants include hospitals, Rural Health Clinics, and Federally Qualified Health Centers participating in any of MultiPlan's healthcare provider networks. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Temper of the Times Foundation (December 15, 2024)
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.
George Family Foundation (January 5, 2025, Letter of Interest)
Grant focus areas include authentic leadership; spirituality and inner life; and youth development. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Texas giving includes Dallas.
Bob Woodruff Foundation (January 8, 2025)
Grant support for programs that improve the health and well-being of service members, veterans, and their families and caregivers; improve social determinants of health; decrease barriers to accessing physical and mental healthcare; increase accessibility to healthy lifestyle programming; and enhance opportunities for veterans to thrive after service. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Scharbauer Foundation (January 13 – February 5, 2025, Pre-Application)
Areas of interest include education; health; human and social services; and public and civic benefit. The Foundation prefers to provide assistance for capital improvements; construction; or expansion of program capacity. Award: $5,000 - $200,000. Geographic Scope: Emphasis on Midland, with some giving in Odessa.
Community Foundation of Abilene: Community Grants (January 15, 2025)
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. Award: $100 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Abilene and Taylor County.
The Cooperative Development Foundation: Cooperative Development Fund (January 16, 2025)
Grants to support development; research; and technical assistance in senior services; international development; and affordable housing. Eligible applicants include cooperatives; groups establishing a cooperative; and cooperative development organizations. Award: $20,000 - $30,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
TLL Temple Foundation Grants (January 17, 2025, Letter Of Intent)
Grants in the areas of education; economic development and community revitalization; health; human services; arts and culture; and conservation and the environment. Award: The size and duration of awards are matched to applicants’ scales of impact; need; capabilities; and opportunities. Geographic Scope: Anderson, Angelina, Bowie, Cass, Cherokee, Hardin, Harris, Houston, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Nacogdoches, Newton, Orange, Panola, Polk, Rusk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby, Trinity, and Tyler Counties.
Bloomberg Philanthropies: Asphalt Art Initiative (January 31, 2025)
Support for arts-driven street redesigns that improve safety, revitalize public spaces, and engage local communities. The focus is on large-scale projects that will make important streets safer and more accessible, create significant new public spaces, or enact other similarly transformative roadway redesigns. Applicants must include a lead city agency to oversee the project. Applicant teams are encouraged to include collaborative partners, such as other city agencies, nonprofit community or arts organizations, or individual artists or consultants. Award: 10 awards of up to $100,000 each, technical assistance, and evaluation support. Scope: Cities with populations of 50,000 or more in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The Brown Foundation (January 31, 2025, 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. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Award: $25,000 - $5,000,000. Geographic Scope: Greater Houston area.
Isla Carroll Turner Friendship Trust (January 31, 2025)
Supports nonprofit organizations in Texas that provide services to the elderly (age 60 and above) and those born with Down Syndrome (age 47 and above). Funds may also be used for educational programming for the elderly in Texas, educating service providers for the elderly in Texas, or scholarship funding in the field of gerontology in Texas. Award: $2,500 - $75,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.
Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust (January 31, 2025)
The Trust supports programs ensuring quality healthcare for veterans; assistance to veterans suffering from PTSD, TBI, substance abuse issues and more; research and mobility for veterans with amputations, spinal cord injuries, and more; and initiatives that evaluate and address the needs of veterans from each era of conflict. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Georgetown Health Foundation (January 31, 2025, Letter of Intent)
Support for nonprofits that expand or enhance the health needs in the Georgetown community. The Foundation's funding prioritizes basic needs and the social determinants of health supporting those needs. Funding cannot exceed 25% of the organization's total annual operations. The annual grants process opens on December 2, 2024. Award: $10,000 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Georgetown area zip codes 78626, 78628, 78673, 78674, and 78634.
LCRA Community Development Partnership Program (January 31, 2025)
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. Award: Up to $50,000. Geographic Scope: See map for Central Texas communities served by LCRA.
Tyson Foods Corporate Giving Program (January 31, 2025)
Funds for organizations that have the support of the local Tyson plant facility to approach and solve systemic community issues. Areas of interest include food access/nutrition and immigrant/refugee support and resettlement (including resettlement services, legal advocacy and support, and educational programs that can help support and improve the lives of those who have settled). Priority consideration is given to organizations that operate in underserved or minority communities and rural areas. Award: $5,000 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Texas communities include Amarillo, Carthage, Center, Dallas, Fort Worth, Haltom City, Houston, North Richland Hills, Seguin, Sherman, and Vernon.
Water for Wildlife Foundation (January 31, 2025)
Grants to bridge the gaps between agencies and other partners to implement projects to construct water and habitat developments for wildlife. Eligible applicants include conservation organizations and government agencies. Award: $1,000 - $10,000. Geographic Scope: 12 States, including Texas.
Alcon Foundation (February 1 - July 31, 2025)
Support for programs that improve the quality of eye care and patient access to care; promote the advancement of eye health education, training, and skills transfer; and meaningfully enhance the quality of life in Alcon communities. Award: $1,500 - $175,000. Geographic Scope: Fort Worth and Houston.
The Harry S. and Isabel C. Cameron Foundation (February 1, 2025)
Support for nonprofits in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Areas of interest include arts and culture; children and youth; education; health; and social services. Award: $2,500 - $60,000. Geographic Scope: Austin, Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston, Grimes, Harris, Montgomery, San Jacinto, Walker, and Waller Counties.
Ben and Maytee Fisch Foundation (February 1, 2025)
Grants for nonprofits engaged in civic affairs; education; health and medical research; human services; and arts and culture. Award: $2,500 - $100,000. Geographic Scope: East Texas.
The Hoglund Foundation (February 1, 2025)
Grants for nonprofits engaged in education and family support services. Award: $1,000 - $250,000. Geographic Scope: Dallas area.
The Priddy Foundation (February 1, 2025, Letter of Intent)
Support for programs in human services; education; the arts; and health. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, educational institutions, and municipalities. Award: $5,000 - $150,000. Geographic Scope: Archer, Baylor, Childress, Clay, Cottle, Foard, Hardeman, Haskell, Jack, King, Knox, Montague, Stonewall, Throckmorton, Wichita, Wilbarger, Wise, and Young Counties.
Sid W. Richardson Foundation (February 1, 2025, Letter of Interest)
Grants for nonprofits that address education; health; human services; and arts and culture. Award: No set limit. Geographic Scope: Texas.
All Kids Play: Youth Sports Grants (Rolling Basis)
Grants for nonprofits, school sports programs, and government-run programs. Programs should focus on community-based recreational level sports for low-income kids in grades K-12. Complete the online interest form to start the grant process. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Disabled Veterans National Foundation Comfort Grants Program (Rolling Basis)
Donated goods to nonprofit organizations that offer vital necessities like water, clothing, and health and hygiene items to veterans of all walks of life. The types of donated goods available vary, so there may be limited quantities of certain types of items. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Good360 (Rolling Basis)
Good 360 matches corporate donors with nonprofits to remove barriers to essential goods; stem the tide of global waste; and uplift communities. Nonprofits and schools may register with Good360 to access available product donations. Visit the website for more details. Award: Product donations. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
Hearst Foundations (Rolling Basis)
Funding for approaches that create sustainable employment and productive career paths for adults; improve health and quality of life; increase academic achievement through access to high-quality educational options; promote the arts and sciences; and support family stability and self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants include well-established nonprofits that operate with audited expenses of greater than $2 million and that primarily serve large demographic or geographic constituencies. Award: Minimum of $100,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Jefferson Bank Charitable Contributions Program (Rolling Basis)
Grants are provided for nonprofits engaged in housing; education; social and civic service; culture and arts; and health and wellness. In-kind donations of giveaways; facilities; technical resources; and volunteers are also made when possible. Requests are reviewed monthly. Geographic Scope: Bexar, Comal, and Kendall Counties.
Mary Ellen Kent Bunyard Family Foundation (Rolling Basis)
Grants are provided to nonprofit organizations that help youth (persons under the age of 18) and elderly (persons over the age of 70). Support available for program/project assistance, equipment, and building funds. Funds must be requested three weeks before a Board of Directors meeting. Contact foundation for meeting dates. Award: $3,500 – $300,000. Geographic Scope: Tom Green, Coke, Concho, Irion, Menard, Reagan, Runnels, Schleicher, and Sterling Counties.
Raul Tijerina, Jr. Foundation (Rolling Basis)
Grants that generate benefits that spread beyond the primary grantee into the wider community, and seed money grants, where support catalyzes innovative and unique programs or services. Areas of interest include youth; education; health and wellness; human services; nature and environmental conservation; community development; and arts and culture. Award: $20,000 average. Geographic Scope: Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy Counties.
Public Funding Announcements
TXHHSC: FY25 Children's Hospital Construction Grant Program (November 22, 2024)
HHS0014956. The purpose of this grant is to support the construction, including the renovation of facilities, to create additional inpatient Mental Health Beds at Children's Hospitals in Texas. Grantees must provide a local match. Award: Total available funding of $9,752,990. Multiple awards will be made. Geographic Scope: Texas Counties designated as Health Professional Shortage Areas.
NIH: Environmental Health Disparities Centers (December 5, 2024)
RFA-MD-24-010. Grants to support multidisciplinary research, research capacity building, and community-engaged research activities focused on environmental health disparities and environmental justice research for populations and communities experiencing health disparities. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions; nonprofits; for-profits; government entities; federally recognized tribal governments; and community-based organizations. Award: Up to $1,000,000 in annual direct costs for up to five years. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
TXDFPS: Qualified Residential Treatment Program Accreditation (December 12, 2024)
HHS0014980. Grants to assist with the cost of obtaining or maintaining Qualified Residential Treatment Program Accreditation. DFPS awards these funds to increase the 24-hour Residential Childcare options for DFPS children. Award: Multiple awards of up to $100,000 each. Geographic Scope: Texas.
NIH: Information Resource Grants to Reduce Health Disparities and Promote Health Equity (December 13, 2024)
PAR-24-281. Funding for projects that use information technology to improve the organization and management of health-related information for consumers and their healthcare providers experiencing health disparities. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions; nonprofits; government entities; independent school districts; public housing authorities; and Indian housing authorities. Award. $200,000 per year for up to three years. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
USDA: Supporting Community Agriculture and Local Education Systems (Project SCALES) (December 13, 2024)
Funding for projects that aim to build capacity and increase the resilience of food systems by supporting partnerships between school food authorities and growers, producers, distributors, and processors. Eligible applicants will include at least three partners, including one from the food industry and one from a school food authority. Award: 17 awards of $500,000 - $1,000,000 each for up to three years. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
USEPA: Reducing Lead in Drinking Water Grants (December 20, 2024)
EPA-OW-OGWDW-24-03. Grants for water infrastructure improvements to address lead exposure in drinking water in disadvantaged communities. Award: Nine (9) awards of $5,000,000 - $10,000,000 each. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
HRSA: Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Program (January 21, 2025)
HRSA-25-068. Grants to develop and expand experiential training opportunities to improve the distribution and supply of the behavioral health workforce. The program emphasizes relationships with community-based partners to increase access to quality behavioral health services in high-need and high-demand areas, such as rural communities. Award: 101 awards of $600,000 per year for four years. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
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