GDC Email Updates
GDC Email Updates are distributed to subscribers on a bi-monthly basis. Emails include grantsmanship topics, health-related funding opportunities, trainings, and other items of interest.
March 2024
Grantsmanship Education: Pre-Award Site Visits
You submitted a grant application and waited patiently for news. Now the funder wants to move on to the next step - an in-person site visit. Learn how to prepare for this important fact-finding meeting in the "Pre-Award Site Visits" tab on the Grant Writing 101 page.
Brain Injury Awareness Month
The Texas HHS brain injury program will host their free annual conference on March 29. The conference provides information about connecting to a diverse group of people, resources, and the importance of these connections along the pathway to recovery. Continuing education credits for multiple disciplines will be offered.
The DSHS EMS and Trauma Registries collects statewide reportable event data on brain injuries. You can submit a data request from the DSHS Injury Prevention Unit for more information.
Subscriber Survey
The DSHS Grant Development Center was launched in October 2023. We would appreciate your feedback on our current services and future direction. Please take our brief survey by the end of this month.
UT-CONNECT Data Fellow Opportunity
The window to submit projects to the UT-CONNECT Program's Summer 2024 cohort is now open. The CONNECT program matches its fellows with project-based, consulting opportunities. It seeks to activate learning from data and build both capacity and interest in greater data, measurement and evaluation capacity within community organizations. The application deadline is Friday, March 15.
Save the Date: Grant Writing Webinar
Join us for a free "Grant Writing Essentials" webinar on April 9 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The registration link will go live on March 16 on the Grant Development Center program page. The link will also be available in our next bulletin.
Free Trainings and Resources
March 19: The Quick-Start Guide to the One-Page Proposal | Grant Station
March 19: 11 Trends in Philanthropy for 2024 | The Johnson Center
On Demand: Creating a Sound Proposal Budget | Candid Learning
On Demand: Grant Writing Quick Start Workshop | Nonprofit Hub
Article: 9 Best Practices and Strategies for Building Relationships with Grant Funders | Instrumentl
Private Funding Announcements
Walmart: Spark Good Local Grants (March 1 - April 15, 2024)
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 a variety of organizations, such as animal shelters, elder services, and community clean-up projects. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations; 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
Fisher House Foundation: Fisher Service Award (March 21, 2024)
Recognizes, awards, and celebrates innovative programs that support and strengthen military and veteran communities. The focus is on new or innovative programs improve the quality of life for active duty, reserve, or National Guard members or veterans and their families. Award funding may be used to execute any necessary program expense, including wages/salaries, supplies, capital campaigns, building repair, and professional fees (for example, mental health counselors, physical therapists, etc.). Award: $250,000 divided among top nonprofit applicants and an advertising package valued at $50,000 from Military Times. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
Home Depot Foundation: Veteran Housing Grants Program (March 22, 2024)
Awards for nonprofits engaged in new construction and rehabilitation of multifamily, permanent supportive housing for veterans. Priority given to "large" cities, defined by the foundation as populations of more than 300,000 people. Award: $100,000 - $500,000. Geographic Scope: Houston has been identified as the specific focus for Texas
Imagine Learning Foundation: Signature Grant Program (March 29, 2024)
Aims to bridge connections between classroom learning and positive learning environments outside the classroom by promoting and expanding access to social and emotional learning (SEL) at home and in the community. Two funding priorities: well-being outside the classroom and education/community research. Eligible applicants include nonprofits. Award: $50,000 - $100,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
Episcopal Foundation of Dallas (March 31, 2024)
Support for organizations and programs that are focused on mission-related projects, social outreach, and other creative programs that engage the Episcopal community while simultaneously strengthening the community and improving lives, especially children, and which support basic human needs in food insecurity, homelessness, poverty, and health insecurity. Award: $2,000 - $25,000. Geographic Scope: Bowie, Camp, Cass, Collin, Dallas, Delta, Denton, Ellis, Fannin, Franklin, Grayson, Henderson, Hopkins, Hunt, Kaufman, Lamar, Morris, Navarro, Rains, Red River, Rockwall, Titus, Upshur, Van Zandt, and Wood Counties
Truist Community Grants (March 31 and July 31, 2024)
Investing in innovative nonprofits that align with two key areas of focus: building career pathways to economic mobility and strengthening small businesses. The Foundation supports needs that are sustainable and does not commit funds to recurring expenditures. Examples include funding for a new program launch, a curriculum to expand or strengthen a program, equipment to deliver a program, and capital needs. Award: No set amount or average grant size. The minimum grant is $5,000. Grant amounts are based on the strength of the program and how many people it impacts as well as how it aligns with our pillars and mission. Giving amounts build as the Foundation builds a relationship with the grantee. Geographic Scope: Communities served by Truist - Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Sugar Land, Shenandoah, The Woodlands, Katy, College Station, and Bryan
Gamma Mu Foundation (March 31, 2024)
The mission of the Gamma Mu Foundation is to make a positive difference in the lives of the LGBT community, primarily in rural and other underserved populations of the United States. Grants are awarded in the following program areas: HIV/AIDS Services, Community Services, and Research and Public Education. Resources are targeted in rural areas and or underserved areas. Award: $1,500 - $10,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
Fayette Community Foundation: Rural Community Health Fund Grant (April 15, 2024)
Funding to support community-based organizations, resident-led community networks, and grassroots initiatives that align with grant program's mission and objectives. Priority given to projects that address disparities in healthcare access and outcomes, with a particular focus on marginalized rural populations and vulnerable communities. Award: $1,000 to $25,000. Geographic Scope: Bastrop, Caldwell, East Williamson, and Hays Counties
Genentech Health Equity Innovation Fund (April 15, 2024)
Funds for organizations that address inequities in patient outcomes and ethnic inequities in healthcare. Specific interest in applications in therapeutic areas of neuroscience and brain health, oncology, ophthalmology, and cardiovascular and metabolic disease. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, government agencies, public schools, public colleges and universities, and public hospitals. Organizations can submit multiple applications. Award: More than 100 awards of up to $750,000 each. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
Organization for Autism Research: Community Grant Competition (April 22, 2024)
This competition recognizes the expertise of community members and aims to empower community stakeholders, such as autistic individuals, family members, and community organizations, to share their knowledge in order to improve health outcomes for autistic people. Awards will support the development of a practical tool that can positively impact the health of autistic individuals, either directly or indirectly. Award: Up to seven grants of $1,000 - $10,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
Foundation for Financial Planning (April 30, 2024)
Annual grants to community-based and national nonprofit organizations for programs linking volunteer financial planners to people in need. Eligible programs must engage Certified Financial Planner™ professionals as volunteers, include one-on-one engagements between financial planner volunteers and pro bono clients, and help people in need of financial guidance or in a financial crisis who are underserved by the market and couldn't ordinarily access quality, ethical advice. U.S.-based nonprofits that share FFP's commitment to helping underserved people achieve better financial stability and capability are eligible to apply. Award: $5,000 - $40,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
Mary Kay Ash Foundation: Domestic Violence Shelter Grant Program (April 30, 2024)
Awards grants to shelters across the country providing critical, life-saving services to women and children seeking safety from an abusive situation. Award: $20,000 to at least one domestic violence shelter in every state. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
All Kids Play: Youth Sports Grants (Rolling Basis)
Provides funding to families and communities who lack the resources to pay for youth sports. Grants are available to qualifying families with kids in grade K-12, government-run programs, and not-for-profit community-based recreational sports organizations in low-income areas on a need and first-come, first served basis as funds are available. Individual grants can be used for registration, equipment and other associated fees for sports classes, recreational leagues, and travel sports. Complete online contact form to start the process. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
Ben & Jerry’s Foundation: National Grassroots Organizing Grant Program (Rolling Basis through October 2024)
Program offers two-year unrestricted, general operating support grants to small, constituent-led grassroots organizations throughout the United States and its territories. Support is provided to organizations that are led by people working to help themselves and their communities create progressive change through organizing campaigns and movement building efforts aimed at dismantling systems of oppression and the legacies of white supremacy culture. Applicants must be nonprofits, have an annual operating budget under $350,000, use grassroots, base-building organizing campaigns as the primary strategy for creating social change. Award: Up to $30,000 per year. 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 and youth development, and support for military service members and veterans. Award: Varies by request and store location. Geographic Scope: Texas store locations
Leland Fikes Foundation (Rolling Basis, Letter of Intent)
The Foundation supports the local community though a variety of social service organizations addressing community needs such as housing, food, employment, and physical and mental health. Applicants should be prepared to share how racial equity informs their program development and implementation. Award: $5,000 - $150,000. Geographic Scope: Texas, with emphasis on Dallas area
Milbank Foundation (Rolling Basis)
Current priorities include community-based initiatives that empower people with disabilities, rehabilitation of veterans, helping seniors age in place, patient-centered health care reform, and programs that address mental health issues and present substance abuse and suicide. Letter of Intent required as first step in application through online platform. Award: Varies. 2022 awards ranged from $10,000 - $500,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
Shelton Family Foundation (Rolling Basis)
Funds for organizations engaged in basic human services, education, health, and community development. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, government entities, K-12 schools, community/junior colleges and universities, and faith-based organizations with programs that benefit the community at large. Applications are reviewed twice per year. Award: $500 - $100,000. Geographic Scope: West Central Texas with emphasis on Abilene
T-Mobile Hometown Grants Program (Rolling Basis)
Grants program to help build stronger, more prosperous small towns and rural communities. Examples of eligible projects include but are not limited to adaptive uses of older and historic buildings into community gathering spaces, improvements to outdoor parks or trails, and technology projects for the public library. Additional examples include art and community centers, and a variety of outdoor spaces. Eligible applicants include elected officials, town managers and employees, tribal leaders, and nonprofit community leaders from small towns with populations of less than 50,000. Requests are reviewed quarterly. Award: Up to $50,000 each for up to 100 towns each year for five years. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
Public Funding Announcements
HHS: Family and Youth Services and Supports Community Services Grant (March 20, 2024)
HHS0014132. Accepting applications for a Community Services Grant Project to connect individuals in need with community crisis pregnancy services, foster care outreach services, and community services. The project must target the following counties: Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, and Waller. Award: One award of up to $5,000,000 for one year. Geographic Scope: Greater Houston area
DOL: Pathway Home 5 Grants (April 4, 2024)
Funds to provide eligible incarcerated individuals in men’s and women’s state correctional facilities or local or county jails with workforce services prior to release and to continue services after release by transitioning the participants into reentry programs in the communities to which they will return. By providing for reentry services to begin while participants are still incarcerated and to continue post-release, these projects are designed to eliminate the time gap between release from prison and enrollment into a workforce development reentry program leading to skills-based employment, to improve individuals’ transition back into their communities, and to reduce recidivism. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, government entities, and Native American tribal organizations. Award: Approximately 20 grants of $1,000,000 - $4,000,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
DOJ: Sexual Assault Services Culturally Specific Grant Program (April 4, 2024)
Funds to establish, maintain, and expand sustainable, culturally appropriate services that address the unique needs and challenges of victims of sexual assault from culturally specific communities. Interventions and assistance may include 24-hour hotline services; accompaniment and advocacy through medical, criminal justice, and social support systems; crisis intervention; information and referral; outreach activities for underserved communities; and development and distribution of materials. Planning grants are also available. Eligible applicants include private, nonprofit organizations with the primary purpose of providing culturally specific services to American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and other Pacific Islanders, Blacks, and Hispanics. Award: Up to 20 awards of $300,000 - $375,000 for projects of up to 36 months. Up to 4 Planning grants for up to $100,000 for projects of up to 24 months. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
CDC: Drug-Free Communities Support Program (April 17, 2024)
Funds for community-based coalitions addressing youth substance abuse that have not yet previously received a grant for this program. Award: 100 awards for up to $125,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
USDA: Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants (April 29, 2024)
Grants to help rural communities use advanced telecommunications technology to connect each other and the world, overcoming the efforts of remoteness and low population density. Rural communities are defined as communities with populations of 20,000 or fewer. A minimum 15% match is required and cannot come from another federal source. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, federally recognized tribes, nonprofits, for-profit businesses, and groups of eligible entities working together. Award: $50,000 - $1,000,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
USDA: Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program Competitive Grants (May 14, 2024)
Funds to support projects that will increase the purchase of fruit and vegetables among low-income consumers who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program by providing incentives at the point of purchase. Projects that serve underrepresented geographies and communities are encouraged. Eligible applicants include government agencies and nonprofit organizations. Award: Varies by project type from $100,000 - more than $500,000 for one to four years. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
NIMH: Technology Development to Reduce Health Disparities (May 2, 2025)
Funds to develop and translate medical technologies aimed at reducing disparities in healthcare access and health outcomes. Medical technologies should be effective, affordable, culturally acceptable, and deliverable to those who need them. Priority health disparity populations include racial and ethnic minorities, socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals, sexual and gender minorities, and medically underserved populations in rural and urban areas. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, nonprofit organizations, governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities, small businesses, and for profit organizations. Award: Three to four awards of up to $500,000 per year for four years. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
Grantsmanship Education: Professional Development
Check out the "Grantsmanship and Nonprofit Management Resources" page for links to podcasts, rural resources, tips, and trainings. Do you have a favorite resource that's not listed on our page? Contact us with your recommendations at grantcenter@dshs.texas.gov.
Free Grant Writing Webinar: April 9
Join us for a free "Grant Writing Essentials" webinar on April 9 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Subscriber Survey Closes April 12
The DSHS Grant Development Center was launched in October 2023. We appreciate your feedback on our current services and future direction. Please take our brief survey by April 12. Thank you!
National Nutrition Month
Every March, registered dietitians celebrate National Nutrition Month®! Throughout March, health and nutrition professionals share their knowledge and tips with patients, clients, family, friends, and the community to increase awareness about the importance of good nutrition. Nutrition.gov has resources that can help people of all ages make healthier food choices and live an active lifestyle.
The DSHS Medical and Research Library has identified several nutrition-related websites that may be of interest to dietitians, nutrition professionals, and interns on the Nutrition Resources page.
DSHS 2024 Summer Internships
The DSHS Internship Program is now accepting applications for the Summer 2024 semester. Internships are offered three times a year: spring, summer, and fall, aligning with the academic calendar. They are offered in a variety of public health focuses from epidemiology to health promotion to data analysis and more. The program also features professional development opportunities including mock interviews, meeting with a DSHS executive, regional health department visits, and a DSHS laboratory tour. Applications are open now- apply through our website.
Free Trainings and Resources
March 28: Introduction to Corporate Giving | Candid Learning
April 9: Grant Writing Essentials | DSHS Grant Development Center
April 11: Virtual Walkthrough of Rural Broadband Resources for Communities | Texas Rural Funders
On Demand: Advanced Storytelling: How to Tell Stories Across All Types of Grants | Foundant
Article: Produce Prescription Programs: A Holistic Approach to Rural Food Insecurity | The Rural Monitor
Resource: Health Equity Advancement/High-Need Mapping Tool | Health Resources and Services Administration
Resource: Applying for Grants to Support Rural Health Projects | RHI Hub
Private Funding Announcements
Fasken Foundation (March 31, 2024)
Supports nonprofits that transform the life of underprivileged youth. Primary interest areas include public benefit, health, human services, and education. Types of support include general operating and project funds. Award: $1,000 - $80,000. Geographic Scope: Permian Basin
Helen S. Boylan Foundation (March 31 and June 30, 2024)
Preference for proposals for new initiatives, special projects, expansion of current programs, capital improvements, and building renovations. Areas of interest include arts, education, health, human services, the environment, and public interest. Requests for multi‐year funding and general operating support may also be considered. Award: $500 - $25,000. Geographic Scope: Smith County
Art and Eva Camunez Tucker Foundation (April 1, 2024)
Areas of interest include Catholic organizations, children and youth, education, literary organizations, and social services. Funds for general operating, project support, computers and software, land and property acquisition, building funds, and equipment. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, churches, and government agencies. Award: $5,000 - $75,000. Geographic Scope: San Angelo area
Gordon A. Cain Foundation (April 1, 2024)
Funds for general operating support, projects, and research. Areas of interest include arts and culture; children and youth; civic organizations interested in public policy; education; and social services. Award: $5,000 - $155,000. Geographic Scope: Emphasis on Houston area
King Ranch Family Trust (April 1, 2024)
General operating and project support funds for education, healthcare, and the support or care of needy persons. Award: $10,000 - $100,000. Geographic Scope: Brooks, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, and Willacy Counties
Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation (Portal opens April 4, 2024)
Funds to impact the lifesaving capabilities and the lives of local heroes and their communities by providing lifesaving equipment and prevention education tools to first responders, nonprofits, and public safety organizations in the United States. Funding areas include lifesaving equipment, prevention education, disaster relief, support to military veterans, and scholarships and continuing education for individuals pursuing a career in public safety. Fire departments, law enforcement agencies, EMS organizations, municipal and state organizations, public safety organizations, nonprofit organizations, and schools are eligible to apply. Portal will close for the quarter after a maximum of 600 grant applications are accepted. Award: Average range of $15,000 - $35,000. Geographic Scope: Areas served by company locations. Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation
Kubota Tractor Corporation: Hometown Proud Grant Program (April 12, 2024)
Funds to revitalize or refresh communities. Eligible applicants include nonprofits within a 50-mile radius of a Kubota dealer. Award: 20 awards of $50,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
Whole Foods Market Community Giving: Store Giving Program (April 14, 2024)
Supports local nonprofit and educational organizations with missions to nourish people and the planet, with a focus on food access, environmental stewardship, and other closely related needs. The Whole Foods Market Store Giving program is led by a network of team members across the company who are empowered to address the needs within their local communities. Geographic Scope: Nationwide in-store communities
U.S. Venture/Schmidt Family Foundation (April 25, 2024)
Grants for nonprofits that address one or more of the following impact areas: education; jobs and economy; family support and social connectedness; physical health; psychological health and addiction; and human services. General operating, program support, capital grants, and sponsorships. Awards: Varies by program grant or sponsorship. Contact the Foundation for more information. Geographic Scope: Texas company communities in Anna, Austin, Botines, Carthage, Centerville, College Station, Dallas, Everman, Farmers Branch, Fort Worth, Houston area, Longview, Pecos, San Antonio
McKesson Foundation (April 30, 2024)
Funding to remove barriers to quality healthcare, especially for vulnerable and underserved communities. Areas of interest include reducing the burden of cancer, including prevention, screening and treatment, and financial and logistical assistance; preparing tomorrow's healthcare workforce, with a focus on oncology professionals, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, and student engagement; and accelerating crisis response, including emergency preparedness, disaster relief, and medicine and food. Award: Minimum request is $25,000 for April 30 deadline. Requests for less than $25,000 are accepted throughout the year. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
Nathan Cummings Foundation (Rolling Basis through April 30, 2024, Letter of Intent)
Multigenerational family foundation working to help create a more just, vibrant, sustainable, and democratic society by supporting social change movements, organizations, and entrepreneurs. Currently accepting applications for grants and program-related investments that align with the following interconnected focus areas: racial justice, economic justice, and environmental justice. Award: $50,000 to $250,000 for grants; $200,000 to $500,000 for program-related investments. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
Sparklight/Cable One Charitable Giving Fund (April 30, 2024)
Priority giving areas include education and digital literacy; hunger relief and food insecurity; and community development. Support for special projects and capital campaigns. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and government agencies. Award: Total of $250,000 in 2023 to 29 grantees. Geographic Scope: Communities served by the company
CH Foundation (May 1, 2024)
Broad program interests include agriculture and ranching; community and neighborhood improvement and development; cultural; education; health; human services; research; and youth services. Types of support include general operating; projects; building; equipment; and matching grants. Award: $3,000 - $1,000,000. Geographic Scope: Lubbock County
Comer Family Foundation (May 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. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and fiscally sponsored groups. Award: $2,500 - $20,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
Najim Charitable Foundation (April 29 – May 13, 2024)
Funding priorities include food, clothing, and shelter for children; child abuse/neglect; developmental disabilities; education (pre-K-12, out of school, and post-secondary); foster care; homelessness; mental health; medical treatment; substance abuse; and other children’s charitable purposes. Award: $5,000 - $250,000. Geographic Scope: Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Kerr, Medina, and Wilson Counties
Mary E. Bivins Foundation (May 24, 2024)
Funding focuses on providing short-term rehabilitation, long-term services, and support for the elderly and their families, and to share 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 purchase or upgrade of an ambulance or fire truck). Award: $5,000 - $125,000. Geographic Scope: 26 counties of Texas Panhandle
RedRover Relief: Domestic Violence Safe Housing Grants (June 1, 2024)
Funds to help survivors of domestic violence by removing a barrier to safety and allowing pets and people to escape abuse together. Funding is available to nonprofit domestic violence and animal organizations to build or renovate spaces dedicated to housing survivors’ pets, begin a foster program to care for survivors’ pets, pay for temporary boarding for survivors’ pets, or a combination of services that will best serve the community. Grant funds may also be used for routine veterinary care, emergency veterinary care, and pet deposits. Award: Up to $60,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
C&S Wholesale Grocers Corporate Giving Mini Grants Program (Rolling Basis, First Day of Each Month)
Accepts requests from community groups located within 20 miles of their warehouses. Requests are reviewed and decided upon by local C&S employees who understand local needs and who are involved in the community. Funds for programs that address hunger, children, and the environment. Award: Cash up to $1,000 and food/product donations. Geographic Scope: Dallas and Houston
Entergy Charitable Foundation: Open Grants and Micro Grants (Rolling Basis)
Supports initiatives that help create and sustain thriving communities. Funding interests include poverty solutions, environmental programs, and education/workforce development. Support is provided through two programs: Open Grants and Micro Grants. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, schools, and government agencies. Award: Up to $1,000 for Micro Grants. Open Grants vary; contact the contributions coordinator for more information. Geographic Scope: Burleson, Chambers, Grimes, Hardin, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Limestone, Madison, Montgomery, Orange, Polk, Robertson, San Jacinto, Trinity, Tyler, and Walker Counties
Greater Texas Foundation (Rolling Basis for Concept Papers)
The foundation invests in student-centered solutions so more Texans can achieve their postsecondary goals. Focus on student supports; transfer, transition, and advising; rural collaborations; and Math for Success. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and higher education institutions. Must contact the Foundation first to discuss strategy before submitting a concept paper. Award: $150,000 - $300,000. Geographic Scope: Texas
Public Funding Announcements
DOJ: Second Chance Act Pay for Success Initiative (April 25, 2024)
Grants to provide services and programs through performance- or outcomes-based contracts to improve reentry, reduce recidivism, and address the treatment and recovery needs of people with mental health, substance use, or co-occurring disorders who are currently or were formerly involved in the criminal justice system. The program allows government entities to form partnerships with service providers that tie payment for services to reaching agreed-upon goals. Award: Six awards for up to $1,000,000 each for 54 months. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
SAMHSA: Building Communities of Recovery Grants (April 29, 2024)
Grants to support the development, enhancement, expansion, and delivery of recovery support services and recovery education for individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental disorders. Rural populations are a priority. Award: 20 awards of up to $300,000 each per year for three years. A cash or in-kind matching contribution of no less than $15 for each $85 of federal funds received is required. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
HRSA: Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part F Dental Reimbursement Program (April 30, 2024)
Funding designed to improve access to oral healthcare services for low-income people with HIV, and to train dental students, dental hygiene students, and dental residents to deliver dental care to people with HIV. Funding may be used to reimburse certain costs related to providing uncompensated or partially uncompensated oral health care to low-income people with HIV from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 at accredited dental or dental hygiene education programs recognized by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Eligible participants are dental schools and other accredited dental education programs, such as dental hygiene programs or those sponsored by a school of dentistry, a hospital, or a public or private institution that offers postdoctoral training in the specialties of dentistry, advanced education in general dentistry, or a dental general practice residency. Award: 50 reimbursement-based awards from $9,300,000 in total program funding. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
DFPS: Community-Based Care Single Source Continuum Contractor (May 1, 2024)
HHS0013421. Community-based care services in a proposed community that includes support services to all Children and families that support the safety, permanency, and well-being of Children in its legal conservatorship. DFPS sees a service delivery model that fully engages communities in serving Children, Youth, and families provided through a performance-based Single Source Continuum Contract (SSCC) as the approach that can most effectively meet this need in a manner that achieves improved outcomes for Children in its conservatorship. The SSCC provider must ensure the full continuum of substitute care (foster and kinship care), purchased services, case management and reunification services for Children and Youth in DFPS legal conservatorship from the designated geographic proposed community, those placed in the proposed community through the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC), and through interregional agreements. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and government agencies that have an organizational mission focused on child welfare services. Award: One per catchment area. Amounts vary by catchment area. See Exhibits C-1 through C-4. Geographic Scope: Texas DFPS Catchment Areas 6A, 6B, 8A, and 10
FORHP: Rural Communities Opioid Response Program – Impact (May 6, 2024)
Grant to improve access to integrated and coordinated treatment and recovery services for substance use disorder, including opioid use disorder, for people living in rural areas. Program goals include service delivery, workforce, supportive services, and sustainability. Proposals must address all four goals. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher learning; nonprofits; state governments; county, city, township, and special district governments; independent school districts; and tribal governments and tribal organizations. Award: 16 awards of up to $750,000 per year for four years. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
USDA: Farmers Market Promotion Program (May 14, 2024)
Grants for projects that assist in the development, coordination, and expansion of domestic farmers markets, roadside stands, community‐supported agriculture programs, agritourism activities, and other direct producer‐to‐consumer market opportunities. Priority will be given to projects that benefit communities located in low income/low food access census tracts. Award: $50,000 - $250,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
January - February 2024
Commitment to Professional Development in 2024
Happy New Year! Do you want to become a better grant writer and find more funding for your organization this year? We'll support you with education, funding listings, a live webinar this Spring, and more. Bookmark the Grant Development Center page to grow your grantsmanship knowledge this year.
Grantsmanship Education: Corporate Grants
Have you thought about adding corporate giving to your organization's fundraising plan? Corporate support options include challenge, community, and volunteer grants; in-kind resources; and sponsorships. Learn more in the new "Corporate Grants" section on the Grant Writing 101 page.
Data Resource: Birth Defects
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recognizes January as National Birth Defects Awareness Month. This month also offers the opportunity to highlight efforts to improve the health of people living with these conditions throughout their lives. Find more health-related statistics to support your grant proposals on the GDC Data Resources page.
Free Trainings and Resources
January 16: Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) Grants 101 Virtual Workshop | hrsa.gov - For organizations serving Hispanic/Latino communities. Broadcast in Spanish with live English translation.
January 18: Gearing Up Your Grant Strategies for 2024 | Grant Station
January 23: Introduction to Fundraising Planning | Candid Learning
On Demand Webinar: Rural Definitions and Data: Changes after the 2020 Census | RHI Hub
Resource: The Data Is In: Nonprofits Are Getting More Operational Support | Blueavocado.org
Resource: Infographics: The New Grant Proposal? | Hayday Services
Resource: Poverty Rate of the Population Under 18 by County 2022 | U.S. Census Bureau
Private Funding Announcements
HDR Foundation Small Grant Cycle (January 16 – February 15, 2024)
Grants to qualified organizations that align with HDR’s areas of expertise: education, healthy communities, and environmental stewardship. Grantees will be announced in March 2024. The next Small Grant Cycle is scheduled for May 1 – June 4, 2024. Award: $5,000 - $30,000. Geographic Scope: Texas communities where company employees lives and work – Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, Houston, Round Rock, and San Antonio
Disabled Veterans National Foundation Capacity-Building Grants Program (January 31, 2024)
Funds for nonprofit organizations that are addressing the mental and physical recovery of veterans. Service dogs, equine therapy, yoga, art therapy, and recreational therapy are just a few of the innovative programs that have been supported. Award: Up to $25,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
Motorola Solutions Foundation (February 1, 2024 Inquiry Form)
Grants for First Responder programming and Technology and Engineering education in design, coding, and robotics. Award: $50,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide, but priority in areas with company presence (Dallas, Texas)
National Education Association (NEA) Foundation (February 1, 2024)
Variety of grant programs focusing upon enhanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills, mastery of essential academic content, communication and collaboration skills, and project-based learning and learning experiences connected to real-world issues and challenges. Applicants must be teachers, education support professionals, or specialized instructional support personnel and must be current NEA members.
Award: 120 awards of up to $5,000 each. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
National Psoriasis Foundation: More Than Skin Deep Mental Health Grants (February 1, 2024)
Grants to support researchers interested in conducting projects focused on mental health in psoriatic disease. Award: Up to $100,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
Do it Best Foundation (February 23, 2024)
Supports nonprofit community organizations and agencies that are committed to serving the needs of others where Do it Best corporate offices and warehouses are located. Areas of interest include health and wellness; youth enrichment; the arts; and community. Requests are reviewed quarterly. Award: $2,500 - $12,000. Geographic Scope: Waco, Texas
Adeline & George McQueen Foundation (February 28, 2024)
General operating and project support grants for nonprofit organizations serving the following causes: arts and culture, children and youth, education, and human services. Foundation does not maintain a website. Submit a written request that includes the name of the organization, the purpose for which funds are being requested, and the amount of the request. Also include a copy of the IRS letter confirming tax-exempt status and a list of the directors. Contact Information: Adeline & George McQueen Foundation c/o JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., P.O. Box 2050, Fort Worth, Texas 76113. Award: $2,000 - $250,000. Geographic Scope: Fort Worth, Texas area
Lola Wright Foundation (February 28, 2024)
Project funds, building funds, and equipment grants for nonprofit organizations. Areas of interest include arts and culture, children and youth, education, community development, and public health and human services. Award: $5,000 - $25,000. Geographic Scope: 50-mile radius of Austin, Texas
W.B. and Ella Gordon Stuart Trust - JPMorgan (February 28, 2024)
Grants for the study and treatment of cancer and heart disease. To access grant applications, use search function on JPMorgan website to find trust by name. Award: Not stated. Geographic Scope: Texas
AARP Purpose Prize (February 29, 2024)
Celebrates people 50 and older who are using their life experience to make a difference. Through this annual award, AARP celebrates a new story of aging—one full of meaningful impact and limitless possibilities. Applicants must be legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia, who are at least fifty (50) years old as of February 29, 2024, and who founded the nonprofit organization for which they are applying at the age of forty (40) or older and still have an active role in the organization. In addition to the grant award, recipients will have access to technical support and resources to help broaden their organization’s impact. Award: Seven awards of $50,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
Bob Woodruff Foundation (Rolling Basis)
Grants for nonprofit programs that improve the health and well-being of service members, veterans, their families, and caregivers. Priority is given to programs that improve social determinants of health; decrease barriers to accessing physical and mental healthcare; increase accessibility to programming that fosters a healthy lifestyle; and enhance opportunities for veterans to thrive after service. Award: Not stated. Total annual giving exceeds $8,000,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
Brookshires Corporate Donations Program (Rolling Basis)
Support for nonprofit organizations that promote hunger relief, education, health, child/family well-being, and military/veterans. Assistance available for project support, product donations, events, and employee volunteers. Geographic Scope: Texas communities with company stores.
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
Lyft Community Grants (Rolling Basis)
Lyft ride credits for nonprofits that provide a variety of health, social service, and hunger programs. Award: Up to $3,000 in ride credits. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
McKesson Foundation (Rolling Basis)
Areas of interest include reducing the risk of getting cancer and addressing socioeconomic barriers to care, including prevention, screening and treatment, and financial and logistical assistance; diversifying the healthcare talent pipeline, with a focus on oncology professionals, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, and student engagement; and accelerating emergency preparedness and disaster relief. Award: Requests up to $25,000 are reviewed throughout the year. Applications for requests above $25,000 will re-open in February 2024. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
Public Funding Announcements
DSHS: Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant HHS0013921 (February 6, 2024)
The DSHS Maternal and Child Health Section seeks Grantees to implement Case Management Services for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) and their families. Case Management are services provided through in-depth assessment and planning, in partnership with families. Case management Grantees will provide family-centered, comprehensive case management across systems, ongoing support, and follow-up to families of CYSHCN in identifying and accessing needed services. Award: $6,750,000 available for the entire grant program. Applicants should only request what they can reasonably expend during project period (September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2029). Geographic Scope: Texas
NEH: Institutes for Higher Education Faculty and Institutes for K-12 Educators programs (February 14, 2024)
Funding for programs that convene higher education faculty or K-12 educators from across the nation to deepen and enrich their understanding of significant topics in the humanities and enrich their capacity for effective scholarship and teaching. Award: Up to $120,000 - 220,000, depending upon length of program. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
USDA: Community Connect Broadband Grant Program (February 20, 2024)
Grants for communities without broadband access to provide residential and business broadband service and connect facilities such as police and fire stations, healthcare, libraries, and schools. Award: 50 awards of $100,000 - $5,000,000 for three year period. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
HRSA: Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (February 26, 2024)
Funds to educate and train the health and supportive care workforces to care for older adults by collaborating with community partners. Projects will maximize patient and family engagement to address care gaps and improve health outcomes for older adults by integrating geriatrics with primary care and other appropriate specialties using the Age-Friendly Health Systems Framework. Award: 43 awards of up to $1,000,000 each. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
NIFA: Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program Produce Prescription Program Grants (February 28, 2024 Letter of Intent)
Opportunity to bring together stakeholders from distinct parts of the food and healthcare systems and to foster understanding of how prescribing fresh fruits and vegetables might improve the nutrition and health status of participating households. Project proposals must include a letter of support from one or more healthcare partners; prescribe fresh fruits and vegetables to eligible individuals; and at least one of the following: provide financial or non-financial incentives for eligible individuals to purchase or procure fresh fruits and vegetables; provide educational resources on nutrition to eligible individuals; and/or establish additional accessible locations for eligible individuals to procure fresh fruits and vegetables. Award: $100,000 to $500,000 for three years. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
Grantsmanship Education: Statement of Need
The Statement of Need creates the foundation of your grant proposal. It identifies an urgent community need that your organization will address. Learn how to present a fact-based, compelling case for support on the Grant Writing 101 page.
Data Resource: 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 includes additional data sets to support your work.
Grant Searches
Interested in a free grant search for your organization? GDC staff will provide personalized help for the first 10 organizations who reply. Contact us at grantcenter@dshs.texas.gov for more information.
Free Trainings and Resources
January - March: Rural Health Grant Writing Course (FREE) | UT Arlington - virtual course limited to 30 participants
January 25 and February 1, 8, and 15: (FREE) Nonprofit Fundraising Summit | The Nonprofit Cooperative
On Demand: Grantwriting Secrets Unveiled | Foundant
On Demand: Money to Match Your Mission: Identifying and Applying for Grant Funds | Candid Learning
On Demand: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Corporate Partnerships | Nonprofit Hub
Resource: New Subscription Topic for Aging-related Information | Texas HHSC
Resource: The Older Population: 2020 | U.S. Census Bureau
Private Funding Announcements
El Paso Community Foundation (February 1, 2024)
Funds for projects that will result in more effective ways of doing things, that can create an impact with a moderate amount of grant money, and that show collaboration with other organizations. Award: $1,000 - $10,000. Geographic Scope: El Paso region
American College Health Foundation (February 1, 2024)
The mission of the American College Health Foundation (ACHF) is to promote, improve, and advance the health, well-being, and overall success of college students in the United States. Variety of grant opportunities currently available. Eligible applicants include individuals, institutions of higher education, and student health centers. Award: Varies by opportunity. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio: Responsive Grants (February 1-29, 2024, Letter of Inquiry)
Grants to improve quality of life. Award: Up to $300,000 for mid to large-sized organizations. Geographic Scope: Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Medina, and Wilson Counties
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Funding: Broad Pragmatic Studies (February 6, 2024, Letter of Intent)
Funding to support investigator-initiated proposals for patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research projects designed to inform patients, caregivers, clinicians, and other healthcare stakeholders in making personalized clinical decisions across a wide range of conditions, populations, and treatments. Eligible applicants include academic research, private sector research, or study-conducting entities. This may include agencies and instrumentalities of the federal government, nonprofit/for-profit research organizations, and colleges/universities, among others. Award: Varies by Program Category. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: Addressing the Harms of Financialization in Healthcare (February 12, 2024, Concept Papers)
This call for proposals will support actionable research that augments data on the intersection of financialization and structural racism to help counter the harms of financialization in the healthcare system. We seek proposals for research projects that bolster advocacy campaigns and organizing efforts; build on opportunities afforded by the political and social landscape; and produce timely and useful information for use by advocates, community organizers, policymakers, and other decisionmakers. Government agencies are not eligible to apply as lead applicant but are encouraged to participate as key partners, where appropriate. Applicants can include but are not limited to community-based, state, and national advocacy organizations or coalitions; policy think tanks; and professional or workforce organizations representing the medical workforce. Award: $100,000 and $300,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
Cullen Trust for Healthcare (February 15, 2024)
Grants for organizations and institutions providing healthcare, conducting health-related research, or training healthcare providers. Award: $25,000 - $250,000. Geographic Scope: Texas, with emphasis on Houston area
Dollar General Literacy Foundation (February 15, 2024)
Funding for programs that help individuals of all ages take their next steps toward a bright future through literacy and education. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, schools, and libraries. Grant programs for Adult, Family, and Summer Reading are currently open. Award: $500 - $10,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide in communities with a Dollar General store or distribution center.
Esping Family Foundation: Spring Grant Cycle (February 15, 2024, Letter of Intent)
Program and project support for education, human services, and health. Priority areas include improving the education outcomes of Texas children (K-12), children and families, and youth development. Collaborative efforts are encouraged. Award: $20,000 - $200,000. Geographic Scope: Dallas County
Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) (February 22, 2024)
Call for research proposals from institutions and organizations to investigate the health outcomes of pet ownership and/or animal-assisted interventions (AAI), both for the people and the animals involved. Proposals should have a strong theoretical framework and focus on innovative approaches to studying the positive effects of companion animals on human health. Supplemental funding also available through the Pet Partners program; details available on website. Award: 5 to 6 awards of up to $45,000 each for up to 20 months. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation: 2024 Grant Program (February 27, 2024, Letter of Intent)
Grantmaking to advance leading edge, nursing-driven interventions that target the needs of marginalized populations. The 2024 grant programs include Emergent Innovation, Serious Illness and End of Life, and Innovations in Care. Award: Varies by program. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
Avion Takes Action Quality of Life Grants (February 28, 2024)
Financial support to non-profit organizations that address quality of life priorities, to include basic needs, health care, education, veterans, and the environment. Award: Up to $5,000. Geographic Scope: Corpus Christi area
Ann L. & Carol Green Rhodes Charitable Trust Grant Program (March 1, 2024)
Grants for nonprofits focused upon human services and arts/museums. Operating funds, program support, and capacity-building. Search for “Rhodes Trust” on Bank of America Philanthropic Solutions website. Award: $10,000 - $25,000. Geographic Scope: Tarrant County
Mabee Foundation (March 1, 2024)
Support for nonprofit organizations for construction projects, building renovation projects, and the purchase of major medical equipment. Generally, the Foundation supports educational, social and humanitarian, medical and health, and cultural and religious organizations or projects. The Foundation provides up to 20% of the total costs of a project, up to a maximum of $2,000,000. Forty percent of the total project cost must be raised from other public donors at the time an application is submitted, and the remaining funds required to finish a project must be raised within one year of the awarding of the grant. Award: Up to $2,000,000. Geographic Scope: Texas
AARP Community Challenge (March 6, 2024)
Grant funding for local governments and nonprofits that are eager and ready to work on a community-improving project that can be started and completed before year’s end. AARP evaluates each project based on its consistency with the AARP mission to serve the needs of people 50-plus. Three grant program opportunities – Flagship Grants, Community-Building Micro Grants, and Demonstration Grants. Applicants will be notified in mid-May of their selection status. Award: Varies by grant program. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
Believe In Reading: Literacy Grants (Rolling Basis)
Grants for nonprofits, educational institutions, and public libraries who 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
Bob Barker Foundation (Rolling Basis, Letter of Inquiry)
Funds for organizations that operate programs to reduce recidivism, work with a minimum of 100 incarcerated or formerly incarcerated individuals annually, and use evidence-based methods. Organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits, governmental entities, or tax-exempt educational or research institutions. Online Letter of Inquiry is required to confirm eligibility. Award: Up to $25,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
O’Reilly Automotive Foundation (Rolling Basis, January 1 to July 31 Annually)
The Foundation's areas of interest include economic stability and mobility, including hunger, homelessness, and poverty; workforce development; health and social services; and disaster relief. Grants available for project, general operating, and capital support. Award: Grant sizes vary depending upon the needs, program proposed by the organization, and available funding. Geographic Scope: Communities where the company has a business presence
Public Funding Announcements
USDA: The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program Produce Prescription Program (February 28, 2024)
Funds to demonstrate and evaluate the impact of projects on the improvement of dietary health through increased consumption of fruits and vegetables; the reduction of individual and household food insecurity; and the reduction in healthcare use and associated costs. Award: $500,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
USDA: Higher Education Challenge Grants Program (March 5, 2024)
Grants to colleges and universities to provide quality education necessary to produce baccalaureate or higher degree level graduates capable of strengthening the nation's food and agricultural scientific and professional workforce. Award: $30,000 - $750,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
FEMA: Assistance to Firefighters Grants (March 8, 2024)
Grants for fire departments, EMS organizations, and fire academies for equipment, training, personnel wellness programs, capital funding, and collaboration/regional communication efforts. Award: 2,000 from total of $324,000,000 available for 24 months. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
SAMHSA: Emergency Medical Services Training Grants (March 20, 2024)
Grants for programs to recruit and train Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel in rural areas with a focus on addressing substance use disorders (SUD) and co-occurring disorders (COD) of substance use and mental health. Recipients of the federal funding will be expected to train EMS personnel on SUD and COD, as well as trauma-informed, recovery-based care for people with such disorders. Eligible applicants are rural EMS agencies operated by a local or tribal government (fire-based and non-fire-based) and rural non-profit EMS agencies. Award: 52 awards for up to $200,000 per year for a two-year program. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
HRSA: Behavioral Health Integration Evidence Based Telehealth Network Program (March 22, 2024)
Funding for up to 25 local organizations to promote the integration of behavioral health services into primary care settings using telehealth technology. Applicants must propose to provide services to patients in rural and underserved areas and will be required to work with the HRSA/OAT-supported Telehealth-Focused Rural Health Research Center to develop evaluation measures for patient-level data. Award: Up to $350,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
Grantsmanship Education: Rural Resources
According to the State Office of Rural Health, almost 70% of Texas counties are classified as rural. Grant funders often lack a complete understanding of rural needs. Explore ways to support your organization's rural programming through the new Rural Resources tab on the Grantsmanship and Nonprofit Management Resources page.
Data Resources: Heart Disease
February is American Heart Month. Learn more about avoidable heart-related health disparities, illnesses, and deaths on the CDC's Heart Disease page. The new 2024 toolkits are available to help improve heart health in your community. The DSHS Heart Attack and Stroke Data Collection Initiative focuses on pre-hospitalization and hospitalization portions of the heart attack and stroke systems of care.
Holiday Closure
We will be out of the office on Monday, February 19, in observance of Presidents' Day.
Free Trainings and Resources
February 27: Fundraise Smarter, Not Harder – How to Identify High Value Fundraising Tasks | Nonprofit Learning Lab
On Demand: Getting Ready For Grants (You Tube) |Greenlights Grant Initiative
On Demand: Introduction to Proposal Writing | Training | Candid Learning
Article: How to Expand Your Nonprofit’s Programs While Resisting Temptations | Blueavocado.org
Article: Giving for Rural Communities | Inside Philanthropy
Resource: Number of Counties in Persistent Poverty Falls from a Decade Ago | USDA Economic Research Service
Private Funding Announcements
Behmann Brothers Foundation (February 1 – May 1, 2024)
Funding provided for agricultural research and education; schools; healthcare; social services; and youth programs. Nonprofit organizations can apply for project support, general operating expenses, building funds, equipment, scholarship programs, and endowments. Award: $500 to $35,000. Geographic Scope: Aransas, Bee, Jim Wells, Kleberg, Live Oak, Nueces, Refugio, and San Patricio Counties
Hearing Health Foundation: Emerging Researcher Grants (February 29, 2024)
Seed money for emerging, innovative researchers in the field of hearing and balance science. Eligible applicants include researchers at nonprofit educational, governmental, or research institutions. Award: Up to $50,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
Whole Kids Foundation: Garden Grant Program (March 1, 2024)
Grant funding to improve children’s health and wellness through nutrition. This program provides support to schools and nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and Canada to turn outdoor spaces into hands-on learning gardens that connect kids with food, spark their curiosity, and support classroom curriculum. Award: $3,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
TEGNA Foundation Community Grants (March 1, 2024)
Supports nonprofit organizations in communities served by TEGNA Inc. The Community Grant program serves to address local community needs in areas such as education, youth development, hunger, emergency assistance to families and individuals in crisis, and environmental conservation. Award: $1,000 - $5,000. Geographic Scope: Austin, Beaumont, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Houston, Midland/Odessa, San Angelo/Abilene, San Antonio, Tyler, and Waco
Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation: Quality of Life Grants (March 8, 2024)
Funding for nonprofit organizations that provide services to improve the daily lives of people with paralysis and their caregivers. Projects and initiatives should foster inclusion, community engagement, and health and wellness. Award: Four Quality of Life Tiers ranging from up to $24,999 to $100,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
Delta Pilots Charitable Fund (March 31, 2024)
Supports nonprofits that provide services to children in Delta Hub Cities. Funds must directly support children under the age of 18. DPCF is supported by individual contributions from Delta Pilots. Award: $2,000 to $5,000. Geographic Scope: Dallas
Medline Educational Grants (March 31, 2024)
Financial and product support available for educational programs and activities that promote healthcare provider education, enhance the quality of patient care, and align with Medline’s therapeutic and clinical interests. Education proposals that may be considered for financial support include accredited education activities, independent education activities, web-ex programs, publication/monograph development, national/regional scientific and medical congresses and symposia, and patient/caregiver education relating to medical or public health information/needs. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
UWorld Cares Community Grants (March 31, 2024)
Giving focus on nonprofit organizations providing programming that supports middle or high school education, STEM programming, or financial literacy. Award: Complete online request for application for more details. Geographic Scope: Collin, Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant Counties
Community Foundation of West Texas (April 1, 2024)
Community Grants support the efforts of nonprofit organizations that are located and providing services in the Texas South Plains Region. Current primary focus is creating pathways out of poverty and alleviating the impact of poverty on individuals and families. Grants may be made for programs and projects in the areas of Civic, Social and Economic Development; Education and Youth; Basic Needs and Self Sufficiency. Award: $1,000 to $10,000. Geographic Scope: 15 counties in South Plains region
Nathan Cummings Foundation (Rolling Basis through April 30, 2024, Letter of Intent)
Multigenerational family foundation working to help create a more just, vibrant, sustainable, and democratic society by supporting social change movements, organizations, and entrepreneurs. Currently accepting applications for grants and program-related investments that align with the following interconnected focus areas: racial justice, economic justice, and environmental justice. Award: $50,000 to $250,000 for grants; $200,000 to $500,000 for program-related investments. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
Atmos Energy Corporate Contributions Program (Rolling Basis)
Provides support to nonprofit organizations in the communities served by the company. Areas of interest include Students (nutritious meals and resources to help children read at grade level by third grade); Community Heroes (free meals and support for firefighters, police officers, medical teams, other first responders, teachers); and Vulnerable Neighbors (financial assistance for gas bills and home upgrades). Award: Donations or corporate sponsorships. Geographic Scope: Texas markets served by Atmos Energy
Community Heart & 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
Costco Wholesale: Charitable Contributions (Rolling Basis)
Charitable efforts specifically focus on 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
Digitunity: Technology Donations Program (Rolling Basis)
Nonprofits, government agencies, and schools can register to receive technology donations. Technology recipient organizations must be engaged in education or employment for individuals who are at-risk or marginalized; economically disadvantaged; experiencing homelessness or housing instability; justice involved; older adults; differently abled; or veterans. Award: Once accepted, applicant organizations are eligible to receive equipment donated by individuals and businesses through Digitunity. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation (Rolling Basis)
Funds education, scientific, medical, charitable and religious organizations within the State of Texas who are qualified under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code. Award: $5,000 to more than $100,000. Geographic Scope: Houston area
H-E-B Community Investment Program (Rolling Basis)
H-E-B favors making donations to non-profit organizations for activities, programs, projects, initiatives and events that make a visible and positive impact in the communities that we serve. H-E-B may contribute cash, gift cards, product (in-kind donations) or volunteers. Award: Varies by request and store location. Geographic Scope: Bastrop, Bell, Bexar, Burnet, Cameron, Coryell, Dimmit, Ellis, Erath, Falls, Fort Bend, Galveston, Guadalupe, Harris, Hays, Hood, Johnson, Kleberg, Lampasas, Lavaca, Limestone, Llano, McLennan, Medina, Midland, Montgomery, Navarro, Nueces, Orange, San Patricio, Tarrant, Taylor, Travis, Waller, and Williamson 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 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 to $300,000. Geographic Scope: Tom Green, Coke, Concho, Irion, Menard, Reagan, Runnels, Schleicher, and Sterling Counties
PenFed Foundation: Military Heroes Grant Program (Rolling Basis, Letter of Inquiry)
Funding priorities include successful civilian employment for veterans, job training and employment for military spouses, community leadership, and success and stability for military children. Grants may only be submitted by 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Award: Not stated. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
Public Funding Announcements
CDC: Public Health Associate Program (PHAP) (February 15 - 29, 2024)
PHAP places early-career public health professionals in state, tribal, local, and territorial public health agencies, and nongovernmental organizations—such as community-based organizations, public health institutes and associations, and academic institutions—to gain broad experience in public health program operations and increase host site agency capacity. Host sites also receive numerous benefits, including CDC-funded associates who are well-rounded, energetic, flexible, career-minded individuals bringing valuable skills to host agencies; a unique partnership with CDC to develop the nation’s next generation of public health professionals; online learning opportunities for host site supervisors and access to CDC resources and subject matter expertise; and resources to fill gaps in agencies affected by budget cuts and staffing shortages. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
HHSC: Fatherhood: Educating Fathers for Empowering Children Tomorrow (EFFECT) Program (March 4, 2024)
HHS0013917. The Prevention and Early Intervention Division (PEI) partners with community-based programs and agencies across the State to provide a variety of opportunities to promote positive Outcomes for Children, Youth, and Families. These programs are free of charge to the public, and participation is voluntary. The purpose of this grant program is to increase availability and accessibility of services and resources to fathers and father figures in the State of Texas. Award: Multiple awards of up to $350,000 each annually for up to five years. Match is encouraged but not required. Geographic Scope: Texas
DFPS: Healthy Outcomes through Prevention and Early Support (March 5, 2024)
HHS0013385. Funding to provide services to support and strengthen Families with Children zero (0) through five (5) years of age in select Texas counties. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits and government entities. Award: Multiple awards of $100,000 - $2,000,000 annually. Match is encouraged but not required. Geographic Scope: 81 eligible Texas counties listed in RFP
Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (March 15, 2024)
Funding for activities to increase opportunities for employment for early career adult Texans with developmental disabilities who live in the deep south area of Texas. Applicants will investigate barriers to employment in the region and create programs that are culturally and linguistically responsive, aimed at increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities through outreach, training, and interagency communication post-transition. Award: One award of up to $125,000 per year for two years. Geographic Scope: Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy Counties
SAMHSA: Emergency Medical Services Training Grants (March 20, 2024)
Grants for programs to recruit and train Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel in rural areas with a focus on addressing substance use disorders (SUD) and co-occurring disorders (COD) of substance use and mental health. Recipients of the federal funding will be expected to train EMS personnel on SUD and COD, as well as trauma-informed, recovery-based care for people with such disorders. Eligible applicants are rural EMS agencies operated by a local or tribal government (fire-based and non-fire-based) and rural non-profit EMS agencies. Award: 52 awards for up to $200,000 per year for a two-year program. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
USDOL: Stand Down Grants (Rolling Basis through September 30, 2025)
Stand Down Grants are provided to organizations for the purpose of hosting Stand Down Events that provide a wide variety of employment, social, and health services to veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness to promote self-sufficiency and help individuals reenter the workforce. Required services include health screenings and examinations; housing/shelter referral; mental health services; Department of Labor employment and job training assistance; and veterans' benefit counseling. Access to basic hygiene supplies, showers, haircuts, attention to health concerns, and other collaborative services may also be provided to participants on the day of the event. Eligible applicants include State and local workforce boards; veterans service organizations; local public agencies; tribal governments; and nonprofits including community- and faith-based organizations. Award: Maximum of $10,000 for a multi-day event or $7,000 for a one-day event. Funds are noncompetitive and awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis until available funding is exhausted. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
NIH: The Role of Work in Health Disparities in the U.S. (R01 Clinical Trials Optional) (September 8, 2024)
This program provides grants for innovative population-based research in how work or occupation influences health outcomes and health status among health disparity populations and how work functions as a social determinant of health. Studies must focus on NIH-designated health disparity populations, including racial and ethnic minority populations, sexual and gender minority groups, underserved rural populations, or socioeconomically disadvantaged populations of any race or ethnicity. Award: Budget not limited, for maximum period of 5 years. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
Grantsmanship Education: Public Funding
Public funding includes federal, state, and local government grants and contracts. They can diversify your organization's revenue streams and create program growth and scale. They are also highly competitive and include strict rules for reimbursement and reporting. Learn more about public funding on the Government Grants section of the Grant Writing 101 page.
Grants.gov News
Grants.gov has published a new Quick Start Guide for Applicants to help you register and apply for grants. This helpful guide covers registering with SAM, creating workspaces, submitting your application, and more.
National Cancer Prevention Month
February is National Cancer Prevention Month. Find out more about cancer prevention, data and statistics, healthy equity in cancer, and other shareable resources on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Cancer page. Information on cancer incidence for Texas counties is available through the Texas Cancer Registry.
Texas Public Health Fellowship
The Texas Public Health Fellowship is a full-time, paid training program for early career public health professionals offered by the Texas Department of State Health Services. This program is a great opportunity for recent graduates to get hands-on experience in public health. The application is now open and will close March 1, 2024. Please see our website for more information and details on eligibility and how to apply.
Free Trainings and Resources
February 22: How to Determine the Best Funding Opportunities to Pursue | Foundant
March 8: #LearnGrants Online Summit | International Grant Professionals Association
On Demand: Grants 101 Learning Center | Grants.gov
On Demand: Crafting Compelling Grant Proposals | Candid Learning
Podcast: How to Read a Federal RFP (July 20, 2023) | HayDay Services
Private Funding Announcements
M.G. and Lillie A. Johnson Foundation (February 28, 2024)
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
National Association of Community Health Centers: 2024 Climate Resilience Learning Collaborative (February 29, 2024)
This opportunity will bring clinical and administrative health center representatives together to identify challenges related to a changing climate, specifically extreme heat. Health center teams will engage in interactive activities to enhance preparedness, leaving with concrete tools and strategies to build resilience to extreme heat. Curriculum will be taught across four virtual sessions, March 7 through 28, 2024. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
City Health Dashboard: 2024 Put Us on the Map Challenge (March 1, 2024)
An opportunity for cities with populations less than 50,000 people to get no-cost access to over 30 metrics on health, its drivers, and health equity on the City Health Dashboard. Individuals or teams represented by community members, policymakers, city government leaders and staff, students/student groups, teachers, and others are encouraged to apply. Partnerships showing existing cross-sector collaboration are a bonus. The application requires you to share why local data is important to your city, what you hope to accomplish with the data, and how data will make a difference in the health of your community. Award: Technical Assistance. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
Gainwell Cares (March 1 - 31, 2024)
Gainwell Technologies' funding interests include health equity, healthcare disparities, innovative healthcare technologies, health and human services, and natural disaster support. Applicants must complete online survey to be invited to submit a full proposal. Geographic Scope: Dallas/Fort Worth, El Paso, and Irving areas
Hogg Foundation for Mental Health: Mental Health Policy Fellow Grants (March 11, 2024)
The goal of this initiative is to increase the number and capacity of individuals and organizations effectively engaging in mental health and substance use policy and advocacy in Texas. The foundation will fund up to five organizations to employ and mentor a full-time policy fellow for two years. Fellowships are expected to support an individual who is a recent master’s or bachelor’s level graduate (within the past 18 months) of a social work, public policy, public health, law, political science, or other related degree program. To assist proposal development, the first 50 applicants will be offered up to 2 hours (including document review) of feedback and coaching. Eligible nonprofits, government entities, or higher education institutions. Award: Up to five awards for two-year period beginning July 1, 2024. See RFP for budget detatils. Geographic Scope: Texas
Gilead COMPASS Initiative SPARK! Grants (March 12, 2024)
Grants for community-led campaigns and education initiatives across the southern U.S. that work to reduce stigma and change knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors around HIV and AIDS. Priority is given to rural applicants. Award: Up to $25,000 in funding and technical assistance support. Geographic Scope: Texas
Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund (March 15, 2024)
Funding for health and human services. Types of support include special projects, capacity building, capital campaigns, operating funds, seed money, and small capital needs. Award: $1,000 - $100,000. Geographic Scope: Greater Galveston area
Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation (March 31, 2024)
Grants for nonprofits that focus on education, health, family well-being, arts and culture, and animal welfare. Funder prioritizes requests that would make a major impact in the community, encourages community collaboration, and funds for capital campaigns in progress. Award: $100,000 - $250,000. Geographic Scope: Bexar County
King Ranch Family Trust (April 1, 2024)
General operating and project support funds for education, healthcare, and the support or care of needy persons. Award: $10,000 - $100,000. Geographic Scope: Brooks, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, and Willacy Counties
Permian Basin Foundation (March 15, 2024, initial contact with Foundation. April 1, 2024, full proposal)
Grants for nonprofits addressing needs in animal services, arts and culture, community development, education, environment, health and mental health, housing and shelter, human and social services, and youth development. Award: $5,000 - $100,000. Geographic Scope: West Texas
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation – Healthy Eating Research (April 3, 2024, Concept papers)
Funds for research exploring policies and programs that have strong potential to impact equitable access to nutritious food in communities, nutrition security, diet quality, and improved nutrition and health outcomes for children and adolescents. Preference will be given to applicants that are either public entities or nonprofit organizations that are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and are not private foundations or Type III supporting organizations. Concept papers due April 3, 2024. Applicants will be notified whether they are invited to submit a full proposal on May 8, 2024. Award: Up to 10 awards of a maximum of $275,000 each. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
PCORI Engagement Award: Capacity Building (April 4, 2024, Letter of Intent)
Funds projects that encourage the integration of patients, caregivers, clinicians, and other stakeholders as members of patient-centered clinical effectiveness research process. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, for-profits, public sector research organizations (universities, colleges, hospitals, healthcare systems), government entities. Selected applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal, with a deadline of July 10, 2024. Award: Up to $300,000 for a two year project period. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
Robert W Knox, Sr. and Pearl Wallis Knox Charitable Foundation (April 1, 2024)
Grants for religious, charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Search for "Knox Charitable Foundation" on Bank of America Philanthropic Solutions website. Award: $5,000 - $10,000. Geographic Scope: Preference for nonprofits serving Harris County and surrounding counties
Whole Foods Market Community Giving: Store Giving Program (April 14, 2024)
Supports local nonprofit and educational organizations with missions to nourish people and the planet, with a focus on food access, environmental stewardship, and other closely related needs. The Whole Foods Market Store Giving program is led by a network of team members across the company who are empowered to address the needs within their local communities. Geographic Scope: Nationwide in store communities
Wayne and JoAnn Moore Charitable Foundation (April 15, 2024)
Grants for operating expenses, project support, capital, and equipment that enhance the lives, communities, and opportunities of others in Texas. Areas of interest include arts, culture, and humanities; education; the environment and animals; health; human services; public and society benefit; and religion. Award: $2,500 - $205,000. Geographic Scope: Texas
Dollar General: Youth Literacy Grants (April 25, 2024)
Grant funding to implement new or expanding existing literacy programs, purchase new technology or equipment to support literacy initiatives, and purchase books, materials or software for literacy programs. Eligible applicants include schools, public libraries, and nonprofits who help students that are below grade level or having trouble reading. Award: $500 - $10,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
GVTC Foundation (Rolling Basis)
Areas of giving include health and human services, youth programs and services, volunteer emergency services, education, and cultural. 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.
Paypal Giving Fund (Rolling Basis)
Charities may participate by enrolling with the Fund. Supporters thend onate on PayPal and other online platforms, including eBay for Charity, Humble Bundle, GoFundMe, and Nextdoor. The Fund receives the donations, provides receipts to donors, and grants the funds to charities without charging for their services. Wide variety of charitable causes supported. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
Reliant Charitable Foundation (Rolling Basis)
Supports nonprofit organizations in the following focus areas - choice and education; community; resiliency and sustainability; racial inequities, injustice, and related violence; winter storm relief; and well-being. Award: $2,500 - $100,000. Geographic Scope: Communities served by Reliant Energy in Texas
Public Funding Announcements
DSHS: Maternal and Child Services Block Grant (March 12, 2024)
HHS0014130. This funding opportunity invites grant Applications requesting funding for the Children with Special Health Care Needs Systems Development Group. The purpose of this program is to provide leadership in assessing, prioritizing, and addressing the health needs of children/youth with special health care needs in Texas, to promote the health of families through advocacy and education and to ensure access to high-quality, community-based, preventive, primary and specialty health care within the Applicants must be governmental entities, community-based organizations, universities, nonprofits, or hospitals. Award: Up to $1,500,000 for five years. Geographic Scope: Texas
SAMHSA: Treatment Drug Courts (April 1, 2024)
The purpose of this program is to expand substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and recovery support services in existing drug courts. The program recognizes the need for treatment instead of incarceration for individuals with SUDs. Recipients are expected to provide prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery services for individuals with SUD involved with the courts. With this program, SAMHSA aims to improve abstinence from substance use, housing stability, employment status, social connectedness, health/behavioral/social consequences, and reduce criminal justice involvement. Award: 61 awards of up to $400,000 each for up to 5 years. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
HHS/SAMHSA: Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment Program (April 12, 2024)
Grants to implement screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment services for children, adolescents, and adults in primary care and community health settings with a focus on screening for underage drinking, opioid use, and other substance use. Award: Up to 10 awards of up to $995,000 each for up to five years. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
Veteran Affairs: Staff Sergeant Fox Suicide Prevention Grants (April 26, 2024)
The Department of Veteran Affairs will support community-based organizations providing suicide prevention services to eligible veterans and their families. Priority is given to rural communities, tribal lands, medically underserved areas, and U.S. Territories. Award: More than $52 million for an estimated 80 awards. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
USDA: Rural Hospital Technical Assistance (Ongoing)
Resources to help rural hospitals strengthen local healthcare systems through improved efficiency and financial performance. Complete online referral form for more information and to see if your hospital qualifies, or to refer a hospital that would benefit from technical assistance. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
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