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.
December 2024
Grants Education: Professional Development
Explore the "Grantsmanship and Nonprofit Management Resources" page for links to podcasts, rural resources, tips, and trainings. Find something new and learn at your own pace. Do you have a favorite website that's not listed on our page? Send your recommendations to grantcenter@dshs.texas.gov.
Texas Consortium for the Non-Medical Drivers of Health
This index of more than 100 programs is focused on research, policy, and practice. There is the option to search by program sponsor, drivers of health, target populations, health conditions, counties, active/inactive status, program evaluation, and funding type. For more details, visit the Texas NMDOH Consortium webpage.
Texas A&M Health Texas Rural Engagement Program
Free technical assistance for rural communities, hospitals, clinics, and providers in Texas to improve healthcare workforce expansion activities and enhance healthcare facilities' operations and financial viability. Complete the online inquiry form to request assistance.
Grants.gov: Grants 101 Learning Center
The Grants Learning Center explains federal grant topics, including Grants 101, Policies, Eligibility, Terminology, Programs, Reporting, Community Blog, and more. Get started or refresh your federal grant knowledge here in the "Learn Grants" tab.
Free Training and Resources
December 12: Introduction to Finding Grants | Candid Learning
December 16: 2024 Grant Trends and What to Expect for 2025 | Nonprofit Learning Lab
January 6: Getting Your Grants Program "AI Ready" | Grant Station
On Demand: A Guide to Data Collection and Reporting to Funders | Foundant Technologies
Private Funding Announcements
GEICO Philanthropic Foundation (December 31, 2024)
Support for nonprofits that provide programs and resources to strengthen diverse communities in education; community engagement; and promotion of meaningful relationships. Award: Not stated. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
The American Society of Breast Surgeons Foundation (January 17, 2025)
Grants for breast health education; outreach; and research specific to patient breast health or breast disease. Priority for programs serving underserved; uninsured; and low-income populations. Award: Up to $5,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood (January 31, 2025, Letter of Intent)
Seed money to support development projects and promising research likely to improve the welfare of young children from infancy through age 7. Welfare is broadly defined as support; acculturation; societal integration; and childcare. Grants are only made if a successful project outcome will likely be of significant interest to other professionals, within the grantee’s field of endeavor, and would have a direct benefit and potential national application. Award: See the website for previous grantees. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
National Psoriasis Foundation: Discovery Grants (January 31, 2025)
Funds for researchers to explore preliminary ideas and conduct proof-of-concept experiments. After the award, projects should be positioned to be competitive for subsequent funding from traditional large program granting sources through government; industry; or similar sources. Award: $75,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Parkinson's Foundation: Community Grants (January 31, 2025)
Grants for programs that further the health; wellness; and education of people with Parkinson's disease. Award: Not stated. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Texan By Nature: Conservation Wrangler Program (January 31, 2025)
Accelerator program that catalyzes Texan-led conservation projects. Selected science-based projects demonstrate a positive "return on conservation" for people, prosperity, and natural resources. Eligible applicants include partnerships between communities, businesses, individuals, and conservation organizations. Award: Selected projects receive 18 months of program management, strategic planning, marketing messaging, metrics capture and analysis, professional content production, and partnership development. Geographic Scope: Texas.
Behmann Brothers Foundation (February 1 – May 1, 2025)
Funds 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.
New Earth Foundation (February 1, 2025, Letter of Intent)
Grants for innovative projects that enhance life on our planet and brighten the future. The Foundation prioritizes smaller, newer 501(c)(3) organizations and replicable projects. Award: Average award of $1,500 based upon previous grantees. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative: Power Up Grants (February 15, 2025)
Startup costs for nonprofits engaged in education; youth programs; healthcare; community development; civic and community outreach; and public safety/service organizations. Award: $5,000 - $20,000. Geographic Scope: Bexar, Caldwell, Comal, DeWitt, Goliad, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Hays, Karnes, Lavaca, Victoria, and Wilson Counties.
Avion Takes Action: Quality of Life Grants (February 28, 2025)
Financial support to non-profits that address quality of life priorities, including basic needs; health care; education; veterans; and the environment. Award: Up to $5,000. Geographic Scope: Corpus Christi area.
M.G. and Lillie A. Johnson Foundation (February 28, 2025)
Funding priorities include health; higher education; human services; and civic programs. 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.
Gainwell Cares (March 1 - 31, 2025)
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.
Gulf Coast Medical Foundation (March 1, 2025)
The Foundation focuses its giving on nonprofits engaged in medicine and health; education; civic affairs; arts and culture; and human services. Award: $200 - $40,000. Geographic Scope: Fort Bend, Matagorda, and Wharton Counties.
San Angelo Area Foundation (March 1, 2025)
Funding for the entire range of human needs in the San Angelo region. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and government agencies. Award: See the website for last year's awards. Geographic Scope: Coke, Concho, Crockett, Glasscock, Irion, Kimble, Mason, McCulloch, Menard, Llano, Reagan, Runnels, San Saba, Schleicher, Sterling, Sutton, and Tom Green Counties.
TEGNA Foundation Community Grants (March 1, 2025)
Supports nonprofit organizations in communities served by TEGNA Inc. Priority areas include 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.
Hearing Health Foundation: Emerging Researcher Grants (March 3, 2025)
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.
Houston Young Lawyers Foundation (March 15, 2025)
Support for education and programs that promote and aid an improved system for the administration of justice. The Foundation prefers to fund new projects or projects that will be substantially enhanced through a grant. Award: Up to $15,000. Geographic Scope: Greater Houston area.
Sundt Foundation (March 15, 2025)
Support for nonprofits that enhance the quality of life in company communities. Funding interests include youth development; hunger and nutrition; basic needs and social services; and military and veterans. Award: $2,500 - $25,000. Geographic Scope: South Region includes Alabama and Texas.
Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation (March 20, 2024, Letter of Intent)
Support for nonprofits that promote healthy lifestyles and increase access to healthcare. Award: A Letter of Intent is required for requests over $50,000. Geographic Scope: Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy Counties.
The Home Depot Foundation: Veteran Housing Grants (March 21, 2025)
Grants for the new construction or rehabilitation of multifamily, permanent supportive housing for veterans. The grants fund physical construction costs and must comprise less than 50% of the total development cost of the project. While rural areas will be considered, priority will be given to large cities with populations of over 300,000 people. Nonprofits with a current operating budget of at least $300,000 that have previous experience developing veteran housing and that currently manage or own veteran-specific housing are eligible to apply. Award: $100,000 - $500,000. Geographic scope: Nationwide. Houston is the Texas priority area.
David D. and Nona S. Payne Foundation (March 23, 2025)
Support for nonprofits engaged in civic affairs; children and youth; education; health; historic preservation; social services; and arts and culture. Award: $1,500 - $75,000. Geographic Scope: 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle.
Helen S. Boylan Foundation (March 31, 2025)
Grants to local non-profit organizations serving arts and education, women and children, health and wellness, and community beautification. The Foundation prefers to support proposals for new initiatives; special projects; expansion of current programs; and capital improvements or building renovations. Award: $2,500 - $25,000. Geographic Scope: Smith County.
Episcopal Foundation of Dallas (March 31, 2025)
Funds for strengthening the community and improving lives, including 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.
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: Product donations. Large nonprofits with broad-based causes can also request monetary support. Geographic Scope: Communities with Costco Wholesale stores.
The Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation (Rolling Basis, Letter of Inquiry)
The Foundation's strategic grantmaking programs focus on clean energy; land conservation; subsurface energy; sustainability education; water; and the general transformation of the City of Galveston. Award: $2,500 - $150,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.
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 can receive equipment donated by individuals and businesses through Digitunity. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
International Paper Foundation (Varies by Location)
Primary focus areas include education; hunger; health and wellness; and disaster relief. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, government entities, and school districts. Award: $500 - $115,000. In-kind donations are also available. Geographic Scope: Communities with company facilities.
The Meadows Foundation (Rolling Basis)
Program areas include arts and culture; civic and public affairs; education; environment; health; and human services. Applications are reviewed five times per year. Award: $2,500 - $500,000. Geographic Scope: Texas, with emphasis on the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Public Funding Announcements
HHSC: SUD Programs Planning & Policy Admin (January 14, 2025)
HHS0015355. Applications are accepted for Substance Use Treatment programs for Treatment for Adults (TRA); Treatment for Specialized Females (TRF); and Treatment for Youth (TRY). Applicants may apply for more than one of the program types. Award: Multiple awards for up to $588,059,215 per State Fiscal Year for five (5) years. A 5% match is required. Geographic Scope: Texas.
HHSC: Early Childhood Intervention (January 17, 2025)
HHS0014626. The Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) program provides comprehensive ECI Services for children birth to 36 months. Subrecipients will deliver individualized services to enrolled children and families that include, but are not limited to therapies; family education; and support programs designed to address cognitive, physical, communication, social, and emotional development. The expected outcomes for children participating in the ECI program include improved developmental milestones and increased readiness for school. Award: Multiple awards of up to $90,000,000 per State Fiscal Year for up to five (5) years.
Geographic Scope: Texas.
HRSA: Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS) Program (February 19, 2025)
HRSA-25-076. Funds for schools that train health professions students in specific disciplines. Award: A total of $51,470,000 is available for 85 awards for five years. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
DOE: Demonstration Funding for Energy Improvement in Rural/Remote Areas (February 27, 2025, Letter of Intent)
DE-FOA-0003428. The federal Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations will provide financial investment; technical assistance; and other resources to advance clean energy demonstrations and energy solutions in rural and remote areas that can be replicated and scaled. Award: 50 awards of $2,000,000 - $50,000,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
TCEQ: Texas Natural Gas Vehicle Grants (March 4, 2025)
This program offers substantial financial support for upgrading heavy-duty and medium-duty vehicles to cleaner natural gas alternatives. Funds will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until all $25,000,000 available funds are awarded. Award: Standardized grant amounts set by TCEQ or 90% of the incremental cost. Geographic Scope: Texas.
FEMA: Nonprofit Security Grant Program (Rolling Basis)
Funding for security enhancements and activities for nonprofits that are at high risk of terrorist attack. Award: Award amounts vary, based on need and total available funding of $210,000,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
HUD: Distressed Cities and Persistent Poverty Technical Assistance Program (Rolling Basis)
Free technical assistance to build the capacity of local governments experiencing economic distress, specifically in communities with populations under 50,000. This assistance is geared to help local governments and their nonprofit partners alleviate persistent poverty. Award: Technical assistance. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Grants Education: Corporate Grants
Have you thought about adding corporate giving to your organization's fundraising plan? Corporate support options include community and volunteer grants; in-kind resources; and sponsorships. Learn more in the "Corporate Grants" section on the Grant Writing 101 page.
SAMHSA Grant Application Process Webinars
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) offers webinars on their grant application process to help organizations better understand the steps to apply for a SAMHSA grant. Use these links to sign up: January 14th (9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. CST) or January 16th (12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. CST).
RWJF Summer Health Professions Education Program
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation provides a free summer enrichment program designed to improve access to information and resources for college students interested in the health professions. Eligible students include those from populations that have been historically marginalized. Learn more about the program here and apply by February 5th.
Search-supportive Integration of Grants.gov and AI
Grants.gov is now leveraging artificial intelligence to improve grant searches by suggesting opportunities that are like those you show interest in. Scroll to the bottom of any "View Opportunity" page to find these results.
Free Training and Resources
January 9: Introduction to Finding Grants | Candid Learning
On Demand: Grant Writing, the Right Way: Keys to Maximizing Results and Funding | Foundant Technologies
Podcast: Mastering Planned Giving for Nonprofit Sustainability | Nonprofit Hub
Resource: Compendium of Best Practices for Rural Age-Friendly Care | National Rural Health Foundation
Private Funding Announcements
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.
PCORI: Improving Mental and Behavioral Health (January 14, 2025, Letter of Intent)
Funding for patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research (CER) projects focusing on improving mental and behavioral health. Studies should compare system, community, and individual-level interventions that improve cognitive and behavioral health conditions. Eligible applicants include academic research, private-sector research, or study-conducting entities. Award: $12,000,000 award ceiling for five-year projects. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Tocker Foundation: Professional Development Grants (January 20, 2025)
Funding for small rural public libraries serving populations of 12,000 or less. Professional Development grants provide small library management training and travel stipends to attend the Texas Library Association's annual conference. Award: Not stated. Geographic Scope: Texas.
Craig H. Neilsen Foundation: Creating Opportunity & Independence Grants (January 27, 2025 Letter of Intent)
Grants for nonprofits that provide programs and services to empower people with spinal cord injury to achieve independent, fulfilling lives. Award: $25,000 - $200,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Paso del Norte Health Foundation: Diabetes Prevention and Management Grants (January 30, 2025, Letter of Intent)
Grants for programs that support diabetes prevention; early detection; and management. Programs may be related to pre-diabetes or gestational diabetes. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: El Paso and Hudspeth Counties.
Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation: Fighting Hunger Grants (January 31, 2025)
Grants for nonprofits in the following strategic areas: direct food assistance or food distribution in communities; food rescue; and nutrition education related to food assistance. Award: Up to $10,000. 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. Award: $10,000 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Georgetown area zip codes 78626, 78628, 78673, 78674, and 78634.
National Psoriasis Foundation: Discovery Grants (January 31, 2025)
Discovery Grants fund researchers while they explore preliminary ideas and conduct proof-of-concept experiments. The goal is to stimulate the development of new research programs in the field of psoriatic disease capable of competing for long-term funding from the National Institutes of Health or similar agencies in the future. Applicants must hold an M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent academic degree and be eligible to apply as a Principal Investigator by their institution. Award: Up to $75,000 in direct costs. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Sky Ranch Foundation (January 31, 2025, Letter of Inquiry)
Funds for organizations that serve troubled youth between the ages of 11 and 18, with a priority for programs that focus on youth between the ages of 11 and 15; focus on preventing youth involvement in the criminal justice system or provide long-term rehabilitation in a residential or alternative setting; and provide comprehensive support services to youth. Award: $5,000 - $40,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
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.
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.
Looking Out Foundation (February 1, 2025)
Support for nonprofits serving disadvantaged youth; public health; women; the environment; the arts; the hungry; and the homeless. Award: $1,000 - $5,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Kronkosky Charitable Foundation (February 5, 2025)
Grants for nonprofits engaged in caring for individuals with disabilities; addressing health and mental health issues; nature, wildlife, and animals; arts and humanities; caring for aging adults; and protecting children and youth character development. The first step of the online application is an eligibility screener. See the website FAQ page for the quarterly application schedule by focus area. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Bandera, Bexar, Comal, and Kendall Counties.
Shield-Ayres Foundation (February 15, 2024, Letter of Inquiry)
Funding for nonprofits engaged in health and human services fulfilling basic needs; environmental preservation; education; and the arts. Capital; endowment; program; capacity-building; and unrestricted operating expenses are available. Award: Average grant size is $10,000. Geographic Scope: Bexar and Travis Counties. Environmental work focuses on the Edwards Plateau, the Gulf Coast, and the Trans Pecos regions of Texas.
Outride Fund: Community Impact Grants (March 1, 2025)
Grants for programs that promote cycling as a tool to improve social, emotional, and cognitive health, with a focus on youth development and underrepresented demographic groups. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, local and state government entities, school districts, and universities. Award: $5,000 - $15,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
The Henry Foundation (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.
The Fasken Foundation (March 31, 2025)
General operating and project support for nonprofits engaged in public benefit; health; human services; and education. Award: Up to $50,000. Geographic Scope: West Texas.
Faye L. and William L. Cowden Charitable Foundation (March 31, 2025)
Grants for nonprofits engaged in health, medical care, and treatment and rehabilitation of children; education of children and young adults; preventing cruelty to children or animals; and preserving wildlife and natural areas. Award: $1,000 - $15,000. Geographic Scope: San Antonio area.
Just One More Foundation (March 31, 2025)
The Foundation's funding priorities include mental health; drug misuse; health challenges; and education. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and individuals. The online portal opens on January 1. Award: $1,500 - $20,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation (March 31, 2025)
Grants for nonprofits that focus on education, health, family well-being, arts and culture, and animal welfare. The 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.
Robert J. Kleberg & Helen C. Kleberg Foundation (March 31, 2025)
Funds for medical research; community services; arts and humanities; and wildlife conservation. Award: Previous awards have ranged from $10,000 to $750,000. Geographic Scope: Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, and Nueces Counties.
Superior HealthPlan Provider Grants Program (March 31, 2025)
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.
Abbott Grants Program: Patient Support Product Donations and Charitable Contributions (Rolling Basis)
Support for nonprofits that advance scientific knowledge and improve patient wellness. Awards: Charitable contributions are available for fundraisers and patient or public healthcare education and awareness. Product donations are available for patients with financial needs who do not have or qualify for insurance, government assistance, or other funding sources. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
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.
Albertsons Companies Foundation (Rolling Basis)
The Foundation generally provides support in the following areas health, including nutrition issues; human services; programs for people with disabilities; education; children and youth; and hunger issues. The online application system will triage the requests and send them to the appropriate geographic team for consideration. Award: Funding varies by region. Geographic Scope: Communities with store locations.
Arthur N. Rupe Foundation: Dorothy Rupe Caregiver Program (Rolling Basis, Letter of Inquiry)
Support for respite programs and training and educational resources for family, professional, and volunteer caregivers. Letters of Inquiry (LOI) are accepted throughout the year. Invited proposals are reviewed three times per year. Award: $10,000 - $80,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Cooper Foundation (Rolling Basis, Letter of Inquiry)
Project funds for nonprofits engaged in arts and culture; education; health; community building; social services; and senior citizens. Award: Up to $250,000. Geographic Scope: Waco.
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.
Public Funding Announcements
TDHCA: Reentry Activities Pilot Program (January 22, 2025)
2025 Community Services Block Grant discretionary funds are available for organizations with established experience serving the reentry population. Activities must help previously incarcerated individuals obtain rental housing through landlord incentives; payment of security deposits; and other reentry housing activities. Award: $80,000 - $133,333. Geographic Scope: Texas.
HRSA: Rural Health Care Services Outreach Program (January 27, 2025)
HRSA-25-038. Support for the expansion of health care services in rural communities. The regular track supports healthcare needs identified by the rural community applicant. The special track addresses the underlying factors that drive rural health disparities related to heart disease, cancer, unintentional injury/substance abuse, chronic lower respiratory disease, stroke, and maternal health. Eligible applicants include all domestic public and private, nonprofit, and for-profit entities with demonstrated experience serving, or the capacity to serve, rural underserved populations. Awards: 40 awards of up to $250,000 per year for the program's regular track; 10 awards of up to $300,000 per year for the program's special track. Geographic Scope: Nationwide in HRSA-designated rural areas.
HHSC: Family Violence Program (FVP) Grant (February 3, 2025)
HHS0015202. The purpose of this program is to promote self-sufficiency, long-term independence, and safety from family violence and dating violence to survivors and their dependents, household members, and or family members statewide to reduce the negative impacts of Family Violence on families and communities. Award: Multiple awards of up to $2,000,000 per year for up to five years. Grantees are required to match 20% of their award. Geographic Scope: Texas.
THC: Texas Preservation Trust Fund (February 3, 2025, Initial Applications)
Grants to save and protect Texas' threatened historic structures and significant archeological sites. Grant awards may be used for restoration work, architectural planning, archeological investigation, archeology curatorial, preservation planning, resource survey, and heritage education training. Award: $10,000 - $50,000. Applicants who can demonstrate a positive impact from a project under $10,000 are encouraged to apply. Geographic Scope: Texas.
DSHS: Zoonosis Control Animal Friendly Spay and Neuter Grant Program for Cats and Dogs (February 4, 2025)
HHS0015214. This funding is for Spay and Neuter Projects, and to make grants eligible for organizations that sterilize dogs and cats owned by the public at minimal or no cost. This RFA is not limited to this source of funding if other sources become available for this Project. Award: 15 awards of $275,000 each for a one-year project period, with the option of a one-year renewal. Geographic Scope: Texas.
HHSC: Family Violence Program Statewide Administrative Support Services (February 14, 2025)
HHS0015199. Funds to provide statewide administrative activities that support and advance the work of the Family Violence Program and Family Violence centers. Statewide supportive Family Violence Services include but are not limited to the provision of Technical Assistance and Training for Family Violence centers, public education, guidance to HHSC, research, evaluation, and liaison and Training for other professionals who work with survivors of Family and Dating Violence, including the criminal justice, medical, and social services fields, and community or civic groups, as provided by Human Resources Code (Hum. Res. Code) Section 51.003(c). Award: One or more awards of $1,700,000 per State fiscal year for five years. There are no match or cost-sharing requirements. Geographic Scope: Texas.
USDA: Community Wildfire Defense Grants (February 28, 2025)
USDA-FS-2024-CWDG-SGSF. Funding for at-risk local communities and tribes to plan for and mitigate the risk created by wildfires. Priority is given to proposals that are located in areas identified as having a high or very high wildfire hazard potential; benefit low-income communities; and or serve communities impacted by a severe disaster within the previous 10 years. Award: One hundred (100) awards of up to $10,000,000 each. A 10% non-federal match is required. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
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