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.
June - July 2024
Grantsmanship Education: Evaluation Plans
"Briefly describe the expected impact of this grant request and how you will measure it.” Evaluation is an important part of both proposal writing and project management. How will you assess your project’s anticipated accomplishments in your next proposal? Learn more about evaluation and explore sample plans on the Grant Writing 101 page in the Proposal Components section.
June is National Men's Health Awareness Month
Men's Health Month encourages men to take charge of and be proactive in their overall health - eating right, exercising, and taking charge of their mental health and well-being. The Men's Health Network has resources and tools to support men's health.
DSHS collects public data and statistics on various health topics - births and deaths; diseases; drugs and alcohol; environmental health; healthcare workforce; hospitals; injuries; and mental health. Learn more on the Texas Health Data page.
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 the operations and financial viability of healthcare facilities. Complete the online inquiry form to request assistance.
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
June 27: Introduction to Project Budgets | Candid
On Demand: Before you Put Pen to Paper: 5 Steps to Prepare for your First or Next Grant | Qgiv
On Demand: Demystifying Staff Time Tracking Across Multiple Funders | Foundant
Resource: How Healthy Is Your Community? | County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Private Funding Announcements
Nature's Path: Gardens for Good (June 24, 2024)
Funding for nonprofits with community garden projects including urban organic agriculture feeding programs serving low-income communities, soup kitchens, food banks, emergency pantries, school feeding programs, shelters, and other similar programs. Award: 10 awards of $7,500 each. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Pearl Milling Company: P.E.A.R.L. Pledge (June 26, 2024)
Grants to champion the empowerment and success of Black women and girls. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits whose work aligns with the company's giving pillars: prosperity; empowerment; access to education, and representation in culinary arts, food innovation, science, and media; and leadership skills. Award: $10,000 - $100,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: Addressing Childhood Obesity and Health Inequities (June 27, 2024, Phase One Concept Papers)
A new call for proposals aims to advance RWJF’s childhood obesity prevention work by addressing the social, economic, and physical factors that contribute to obesity. Funding for projects that aim to address structural racism and other systems that perpetuate health inequities; leverage existing field assets and respond to gaps in evidence or action identified by the field; and engage with communities most impacted by childhood obesity and nutrition insecurity, as well as organizations accountable to frontline communities. Applicants may include but are not limited to nonprofit, private sector, and government organizations; local or state-based philanthropy and intermediary/backbone organizations; academia; professional membership organizations; and community-based state, and national advocacy organizations or coalitions. Award: Six awards of varying size, with a minimum of $1,000,000. Projects can be 12 months to 48 months in duration. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Paul E. Andrews, Jr. Foundation (June 28, 2024)
Grants to enhance quality of life by focusing on improvements in education and healthcare. Priority is given to established organizations that demonstrate strong management and that have a board of trustees that exhibits financial support. Award: $15,000 - $250,000. Geographic Scope: Fort Worth area.
Rio Grande Electric Cooperative: Sharing Success Grants (June 30, 2024)
Supports nonprofits in the company's service area. No restrictions on areas of interest. Previously supported issues have included social services, including hunger; safety issues, including fire departments; and the environment. Geographic Scope: Brewster, Crockett, Culberson, Dimmit, Edwards, El Paso, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, Kinney, Maverick, Pecos, Presidio, Reeves, Terrell, Uvalde, Val Verde, Webb, and Zavala Counties.
Dillard Family Foundation (July, 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.
Lillian Kaiser Lewis Foundation (July 1, 2024)
Project support, general operating, building funds, and equipment for nonprofits serving children through education, social services, arts and culture, health, and Jewish organizations. The Foundation does not maintain a website. Application guidelines may be requested in writing to P.O. Box 2845, Houston, Texas 77252. Award: Up to $29,000. Geographic Scope: Houston metropolitan area.
LCRA Community Development Partnership Program (July 1 - 31, 2024)
Supports nonprofit organizations and local government agencies in the Texas communities LCRA serves. Grants are provided to volunteer fire departments, emergency responders, cities and counties, schools, libraries, civic groups, museums, and other nonprofit organizations. Funded projects must be for capital improvements and must meet a need in one of the following areas: education; transportation; public safety; recreation; healthcare; fire department training; community planning; or employment. Award: Up to $50,000. Geographic Scope: See map for Central Texas communities served by LCRA.
Morgan Stanley Alliance for Children's Mental Health Innovation Awards (July 8, 2024)
Seed funding for transformative mental healthcare solutions through new or piloted projects that address the far-reaching challenges of stress, anxiety, depression, or other mental health issues in children and young adults. Projects must tackle specific issues and address unmet needs. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits with a focus on those with annual total revenue under $5,000,000. Award: Five seed grants of $100,000 each. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Women's Fund of Smith County (July 8, 2024)
Supports nonprofits benefiting women and children through arts and culture; education; health and wellness; and human services. Applicants must have an annual operating budget of $120,000 or more. Award: $30,000 - $100,000. Geographic Scope: Smith County.
Blanche Davis Moore Foundation (July 15, 2024)
Funds for nonprofits whose services enrich and improve the lives of children 18 and under. Areas of interest include education, healthcare, youth outreach, childcare, summer recreation, legal aid, science, literacy, and social services. Award: Up to $20,000. Geographic Scope: Nueces County and immediately surrounding counties.
Walmart Foundation: Spark Good Local Grant Program (July 15, 2024)
Grants to support the unique needs of local communities in the service areas of Walmart and Sam's Club stores. Areas of interest include hunger relief and healthy eating; health and human services; recreation and arts and culture; education; diversity and inclusion; community and economic development; public safety; and environmental sustainability. Eligible applicants include local nonprofit organizations, including government agencies, law enforcement and fire departments, public and private K-12 and higher education institutions (including charter schools), and churches and other faith-based organizations. Award: Up to $5,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Alcon Foundation (July 31, 2024)
Supports 501(c)(3) organization programs that improve the quality of eye care services and patient access to care, as well as programs that promote the advancement of eye health education, training, and skills transfer. Award: Requests for more than $10,000 accepted February through July and reviewed before the end of the year. Requests for less than $10,000 are accepted year-round and reviewed quarterly. Geographic Scope: Cities of Fort Worth and Houston.
The Brown Foundation (July 31, 2024, Pre-application)
General support, project support, building funds, and equipment for education, arts, civic assets, human services, and healthcare. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Award: $20,000 - more than $100,000. Geographic Scope: Emphasis on the Greater Houston area.
Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation (July 31, 2024 Letter of Inquiry)
Areas of interest include environmental justice and conservation; reproductive rights and justice; parks and open space; environmental literacy; and animal care facilities. General operating, project support, and capital grants are available. Award: $500 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Emphasis on Houston and Central Texas.
KFC Foundation (July 31, 2024)
Funds for nonprofits that focus on programs that promote expanding access to food and shelter, including efforts such as food pantry remodels, community garden creation, building repairs and renovations, and beautification of community space. Award: 25 awards of up to $10,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
O’Reilly Automotive Foundation (July 31, 2024)
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.
Amarillo Business Foundation (Rolling Basis)
The Foundation supports nonprofits engaged in education; health; human services; and children and youth. Building funds, equipment, and scholarship support. The Foundation does not maintain a website. Interested applicants should submit a written request that includes a description of the organization, the purpose for which funds are being requested, the amount of the request, and a copy of the IRS letter confirming tax-exempt status. Send application materials to P.O. Box 389, Amarillo, Texas 79105. Award: $10,000 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Potter and Randall Counties.
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.
The Floyd A. and Kathleen C. Cailloux Foundation (Rolling Basis)
Primarily supports nonprofits engaged in civic affairs; community service; culture; education; child development; health and rehabilitation; and animal welfare. Funding for specific projects or programs; technical assistance; and capital projects. Challenge and matching grant requests receive priority consideration. Award: $2,500 - $100,000. Geographic Scope: Bandera, Edwards, Gillespie, Kerr, Kimble, and Real Counties.
Gilead North America (Rolling Basis)
Grants to improve access and eliminate barriers to healthcare, and advance education among patients and healthcare professionals. Gilead supports projects across these therapeutic areas — HIV, liver diseases, hematology and oncology, and inflammatory and respiratory diseases. Grant funding is primarily awarded for direct programmatic support. Award: No set limits. 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.
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.
The Rosewood Foundation (Rolling Basis)
Supports nonprofits that strive to improve the quality of people's lives. Focus areas include the arts; education; environmental conservation; healthcare; and families living in poverty. Award: Up to $10,000. Geographic Scope: Dallas area.
Public Funding Announcements
America's Healthy Food Financing Initiative: HFFI Planning Grant Program (June 17, 2024)
The program will support early-stage planning and development of projects aiming to strengthen, expand, and innovate within the food retail supply chain. Grants may not be used for brick-and-mortar facility development. Eligible applicant entities include for-profit business enterprises; cooperatively owned businesses; tax-exempt nonprofits; institutions of higher education; state and local governments and governmental agencies, authorities, commissions, and food policy councils; tribal governments and tribal governmental agencies, authorities, and food policy councils. Award: 30-40 grant awards of $10,000 - $150,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
HHSC: Rural Hospital Financial Stabilization Grant (June 21, 2024)
HHS0014730. Funding to provide time-limited financial support during the term of the Grant Agreement for operational costs at rural hospitals to support the hospitals as they transition to improved long-term financial solvency and sustainability. Award: Varies by Fiscal Year and Tier. See RFA for details. Geographic Scope: Statewide.
DSHS: Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Program (June 28, 2024)
HHS0014455. State funding for the Grants to Increase Local Dementia Support (GILDS) program to provide support to (1) persons with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD); (2) their Caregivers; and (3) promote Early Detection and Diagnosis. Eligible applicants include government entities, nonprofits, for-profits, and associations. Award: 10 awards of up to $150,000 each. 12-month projects with the option of four annual renewals. Geographic Scope: Texas.
HHSC: Rural Mental Health Initiative Grant Program (July 3, 2024)
HHS0014211. The purpose of this program is to establish or expand regional behavioral health centers for adults experiencing mental illness and children experiencing serious emotional disturbance or Jail Diversion Centers for adults experiencing mental illness, to provide mental health treatment, prevention, and early intervention in the LMHAs or LBHAs Local Service Areas to provide additional forensic hospital beds and competency restoration services; provide inpatient and outpatient mental health services to adults and children; and provide services to reduce recidivism and the frequency of arrest, incarceration, and emergency detentions among persons with mental illness or serious emotional disturbance in the Local Service Areas. Award: 4 to 6 awards of up to $250,000 for one year. Match required. Geographic Scope: Rural Texas Counties with populations of less than 250,000.
SAMHSA: Minority AIDS Initiative - Integrated Behavioral Health and HIV Care for Unsheltered Populations Pilot Project (July 8, 2024)
The purpose of this program is to pilot a portable clinical care approach to underserved populations experiencing unsheltered homelessness by integrating behavioral health, HIV treatment, and prevention services. Four awards of up to $650,000 each for up to three years. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Consumer Product Safety Commission: Pool Safely Grant Program (July 12, 2024)
Funding to provide state and local governments with assistance to help implement enforcement and education programs, to prevent drowning and drain entrapments of children in pools and spas. At least 25 percent of the funding must be used to hire and train enforcement personnel for implementation and enforcement of standards under the state or local swimming pool and spa safety law (“code enforcement”), and the remainder may be used to educate pool construction and installation companies and pool service companies about the standards; educate pool owners, pool operators, and other members of the public about the standards under the swimming pool and spa safety law and the prevention of drowning or entrapment of children using swimming pools and spas; or defray administrative costs associated with such training and education programs. Award: 15 grants of $50,000 - $400,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
ACF: Community Economic Development Project (July 17, 2024)
Grants to Community Development Corporations for projects designed to address the economic needs of low-income individuals and families through the creation of employment and business opportunities, including expansion or construction of clinics and health centers. Priority points will be given to projects that create jobs in rural communities and counties of persistent poverty. Award: 15 awards of $100,000 - $800,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Grantsmanship Education: Grant Proposal Samples
Need inspiration before writing your next foundation or government grant? Check out the list of grant proposal samples on the Grantsmanship and Nonprofit Management Resources page.
June is PTSD Awareness Month
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, although PTSD treatments work, most people do not get the help they need. Help spread the word that effective PTSD treatments are available. Check out this year's campaign resources on the National Center for PTSD website.
The Texas HHS Veterans Mental Health Services program has developed four webinars focusing on various aspects of how PTSD and returning home from service can impact veterans and their families. Learn more and register on the DSHS Injury Prevention Calendar page.
West Texas Rural Philanthropy Days: July 17-19
Grantseekers, grant makers, representatives of public agencies, and elected officials can explore new partnerships that lead to mutual understanding, successful grant proposals, and more financial resources for rural West Texas. Learn more and register for this year's event at Sul Ross State University.
DSHS Audio Visual Library
The DSHS Library offers free statewide loan of video (DVD and streaming) and audio CDs on health and safety education topics to adult Texas residents. The collection includes topics like aging, AIDS, breastfeeding, food hygiene, infant and childcare, prenatal and postpartum care, and safety. Learn more on the DSHS Audiovisual Library page.
Free Trainings and Resources
June 25: Research Development - The How and Why of Contacting a Program Officer | UT Texas Research
June 25: Where Strategic Philanthropy Went Wrong | FSG - Reimagining Social Change
June 26: Navigating Partnerships with Healthcare Organizations | National Center on Nutrition and Aging
June 27: Showcasing Impact: A Guide to Data Collection and Reporting to Grant Funders | Foundant
July 8: Read Between the Lines: How to Read a Request for Proposals | Grant Station
Private Funding Announcements
Spectrum Digital Education Grant (June 26, 2024)
Supports nonprofits that work to expand access to digital connectivity tools, education, and resources. Programs must focus on families or seniors; be an existing program working with a diverse population; and have a lasting, meaningful, and tangible impact. Awardees will be announced in August. Award: $2,500 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Spectrum markets nationwide.
The Latham Foundation for the Promotion of Humane Education (June 28, 2024)
For 2024, the Foundation is giving priority to programs that include innovative humane education programs reaching teenage students. Proposals should support the Foundation's steps in humane education: kindness to animals; kindness to each other; kindness to other people; kindness to our country; kindness to other nations; and kindness to the world. The application portal opens on June 24. Award: Up to $10,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
St. David’s Foundation: Community Driven Change Health Grants (June 28, 2024 Letter of Intent)
The program focuses on elevating organizations that are engaging community members in decision-making and leadership to foster healthier communities in Central Texas. Eligible applicants include nonprofits with annual operating budgets of at least $250,000. Award: $10,000,000 total available for this program with awards based upon organization size. Geographic Scope: Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and Williamson Counties.
St. David’s Foundation: We All Benefit Health Grants (June 28, 2024 Letter of Intent)
The program is focused on support for organizations or collaboratives that are currently enrolling eligible Central Texans in health insurance benefits and or otherwise supporting individuals, the community, or organizations in the eligibility determination and enrollment process through outreach, education, or training. Award: $250,000 for individual organizations, and up to $1,000,000 for funding collaboratives. Geographic Scope: Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and Williamson Counties.
Fayette Community Foundation: Workforce Development Grant (June 30, 2024)
Responsive funds are distributed to build local nonprofit capacity and respond to the community’s changing opportunities and challenges over time. Award: Not stated. Geographic Scope: Austin, Bastrop, Bell, Blanco, Brazoria, Brazos, Burleson, Burnet, Caldwell, Calhoun, Colorado, Comal, DeWitt, Falls, Fayette, Fort Bend, Gonzales, Grimes, Guadalupe, Harris, Hays, Jackson, Lavaca, Lee, Madison, Matagorda, Milam, Montgomery, Robertson, Travis, Victoria, Walker, Waller, Washington, Wharton, and Williamson Counties.
Big Lots Foundation (July 1, 2024)
Areas of interest include hunger, housing, healthcare, and education. Award: Support is provided in the form of monetary grants, gift cards, and in-kind merchandise. Geographic Scope: Nationwide in communities served by the company.
Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation (Portal opens July 11, 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. 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.
Texas Pride Impact Funds: Community Grants (July 12, 2024)
General operating funds to support nonprofits serving LGBTQ+ communities in Texas. Funding prioritizes the following focus communities: underserved geographies (rural areas, border communities, towns and small cities, and under-resourced areas and neighborhoods within urban centers); people of transgender experience; people of color; seniors; youth; people with disabilities; people living with and at higher risk for HIV/AIDS; and displaced people (immigrants, homeless youth, refugees, and incarcerated individuals). Award: Up to $10,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.
Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country (July 15, 2024)
The Community Impact Fund provides general operating and program support for new and existing programs: arts and culture; basic needs; the environment; and youth development. Award: Up to $15,000. Geographic Scope: Bandera, Blanco, Edwards, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Mason, Real, and Uvalde Counties.
Esping Family Foundation (July 15, 2024 Letter of Inquiry)
Program and project support for nonprofits engaged in education; human services; health; and arts and culture. Priority areas include children and families; youth development; and improving the education outcomes of Texas children. Award: $15,000 - $200,000. Geographic Scope: Dallas County.
Pfizer Healthcare Charitable Contributions Program (July 15, 2024)
The annual contributions program supports nonprofits that provide broad public benefit, advance medical care, and improve patient outcomes. Areas of interest include patient education, including health screening; patient advocacy for disease awareness; and improving patient access to care, including transportation costs. Award: Not stated. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
AmFund: Golden Pear Grant Program (July 16, 2024)
Grants for nonprofits, focusing upon arts and culture; social services; youth, families, seniors, and veterans; animal welfare; and health. Award: $1,000 - $25,000 in unrestricted funds. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
One Star Foundation: AmeriCorps Planning Grant (July 24, 2024)
Financial support for nonprofits interested in engaging AmeriCorps members in Texas. Funds will prepare nonprofits to compete for an AmeriCorps program grant in the 2025-2026 funding cycle. Award: Up to $100,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.
Tyson Foods Corporate Giving Program (July 26, 2024)
Funds for organizations that have the support of the local Tyson plant facility to approach and solve systemic community issues. Areas of interest include food access/nutrition and immigrant/refugee support and resettlement (including resettlement services, legal advocacy and support, and educational programs that can help support and improve the lives of those who have settled). Priority consideration is given to organizations that operate in underserved or minority communities and rural areas. Award: $5,000 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Texas communities include Amarillo, Carthage, Center, Dallas, Fort Worth, Haltom City, Houston, North Richland Hills, Seguin, Sherman, and Vernon.
Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio: Community Impact Grants (July 31, 2024)
This program provides grants that will have a significant impact on meeting the community's health needs, with an emphasis on communities demonstrating the greatest needs. Priority is given to the support of grassroots health activities, church health ministry development, and increased capacity to provide health services. Eligible applicants include nonprofits with less than $250,000 in actual revenue during the most recently completed fiscal year. The application portal opens in July. Award: Up to $12,000. Geographic Scope: Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Medina, and Wilson Counties.
Fash Foundation (July 31, 2024)
The Foundation's focus is on promoting, fostering, supporting, and enhancing the arts and sciences, including, but not limited to, physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, biology, energy, and similar fields. Support is considered for educational institutes of higher learning and nonprofit organizations. The Foundation has a particular interest in efforts involving the health and education of children. Award: $1,500 - $25,000. Geographic Scope: Primarily Tarrant County.
Petco Love: Animal Welfare Grants (July 31, 2024)
Support is provided for animal control agencies and nonprofit organizations responsible for animal control sheltering; SPCA and humane societies and other nonprofits that perform sheltering and adoptions of companion animals and operate primarily out of an animal sheltering facility; and nonprofit organizations that are primarily foster-based rescues. Award: Not stated. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Truist Community Grants (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, 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.
Ben and Maytee Fisch Foundation (August 1, 2024)
General operating, project support, building funds, and equipment for nonprofits focused on human needs. Award: $2,500 - $100,000. Geographic Scope: East Texas, with an emphasis on northeast Texas.
Community Foundation of Abilene: Community Grants Program (August 1, 2024)
Grants to benefit the quality of life in the Abilene area. Support for animal welfare; arts and culture; education; community development; health and mental health; children and youth; and human and social services. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and government agencies. Award: $100 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Abilene and Taylor County.
El Paso Community Foundation (August 1, 2024)
Funding for nonprofits engaged in arts and humanities; the environment and animals; education; children and youth; health and disabilities; human services and basic needs; and economic development. Priority is given to organizations that have developed a more effective way of doing things, to projects that require only a moderate amount of grant money to succeed, and to those that show collaboration with other organizations. Several grant programs will be available this summer. Award: $1,000 - $10,000. Geographic Scope: El Paso region.
Hanger Foundation (August 1, 2024)
Funding for nonprofit programs that empower people through rehabilitation and support services for related illnesses or trauma, and athletic programs, social activities, and events for individuals with physical challenges. Award: Up to $20,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
The Priddy Foundation (August 1, 2024 Letter of Intent)
The Foundation makes grants in arts and culture; civic affairs and government; education; health; human services; and youth programs. Funding support for programs; organizational development; capital grants; and operating expenses. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, educational institutions, and municipalities. Award: $5,000 - $150,000. Geographic Scope: Archer, Baylor, Childress, Clay, Cottle, Foard, Hardeman, Haskell, Jack, King, Knox, Montague, Stonewall, Throckmorton, Wichita, Wilbarger, Wise, and Young Counties.
Labcorp Foundation (Rolling Basis)
The foundation advances quality healthcare access to all by supporting education and local communities. Common grant opportunities include food pantries and meal programs; healthcare and patient services for underserved populations; STEM programming; and healthy lifestyles through ongoing medical research and screenings. Eligible applicants include nonprofits. Award: Not stated. Geographic Scope: Nationwide in communities served by Labcorp.
Public Funding Announcements
DOJ: Meeting the Basic Needs of Underserved Crime Victims (July 29, 2024)
Funding to increase the availability and accessibility of basic services and assistance to crime victims and survivors from communities that have been historically underserved, marginalized, adversely affected by inequality, and disproportionately impacted by crime, violence, and victimization. Tribal communities are a program priority. Award: 25 awards of up to $200,000 each for a project period of two years. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
SBA: Women's Business Center Application Readiness and Procurement Assistance (August 7, 2024)
Grant funding for organizations to establish Women’s Business Centers (WBCs) to assist women entrepreneurs with application readiness for certification in the Women-Owned Small Business and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Programs, procurement assistance, and entrepreneurial development. Successful nonprofit applicants must provide matching funds equal to one-half of the federal funding received for the first two years of the initial award. Award: Eight awards of $75,000 - $150,000 each. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
HRSA: Health Center Program New Access Point Grants (August 15, 2024)
Grants to support the establishment of new health service delivery sites under the Health Center Program for underserved populations. Eligible applicants include private, nonprofit entities and public agencies, including tribal and urban Indian organizations. Award: 77 awards of up to $650,000 each for a project period of one year. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities: Choice-Making Among Youth (Birth-14) (August 23, 2024)
Project funding to increase choice-making skills among youth with developmental disabilities, from birth to age 14, and among their parents and caregivers. Award: One award of $300,000 per year for up to five years. Geographic Scope: Texas
Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities: Self-Determined Health Care (August 23, 2024)
Project funding to promote strategies of self-determination to help people with developmental disabilities communicate with medical providers and navigate the health care system. Award: One award of $125,000 per year for up to five years. Geographic Scope: Texas.
HUD: Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Community Selection (August 29, 2024)
As part of the Continuum of Care program, HUD will select up to 25 communities to participate in the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program to develop and execute a coordinated community approach to preventing and ending youth homelessness. At least eight of the selected communities will be rural. Applicants must be a collaborative registered through the most recent Continuum of Care Program. Award: 20 awards of $600,000 - $15,000,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
USDA: Community Facilities Grant Program (Rolling Basis)
Funds to construct, enlarge, or otherwise improve essential community facilities such as public safety, fire and rescue, telecommunications, schools, libraries, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. This may include furnishings, fixtures, and other required equipment. Facilities must primarily serve rural residents. Rural communities are identified as having populations of less than 20,000. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, federally recognized tribes, city or township governments, and county governments. Contact Award: Less than $50,000, with 25% match. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Grantsmanship Education: Letter of Support
A compelling Letter of Support strengthens your grant application and demonstrates a commitment to a proposed project from a range of stakeholders. Check out the Letter of Support topic in the Proposal Components section of the Grant Writing 101 page.
July is Healthy Vision Month
Get involved in Healthy Vision Month 2024 and reframe your future by helping yourself and others with visual impairment live their best lives with vision loss. Check out the National Eye Institute's Healthy Vision Month resources to share with your community and professional network.
Read more about how social determinants of health play an important role in vision loss on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Vision and Eye Health page.
Texas Faith-Based & Community Initiative
Collaboration across sectors for public benefit can be challenging. OneStar Foundation's Texas Faith-Based & Community Initiative champions government and nonprofits working together as partners in addressing community needs. The Initiative furthers its goals through two groups: the Interagency Coordinating Group (ICG) and the Texas Nonprofit Council. Learn more about government/nonprofit collaborations in Texas through the latest ICG report.
Project Talk: Conversations that Matter
Project Talk is an NIH-sponsored research project. This 5-year study will evaluate the impact of three conversation tools on engaging underserved populations in advance care planning. The study will include event host sites from underserved rural, urban, and Spanish-speaking communities. Hosts receive a $300 grant, training, and materials. Learn more and apply to be an event host site at ProjectTalkTrial.
Free Trainings and Resources
July 11: Exploring Trust in Nonprofits and Philanthropy | Independent Sector
July 23: Introduction to Finding Grants | Candid Learning
On Demand: 5 Steps to Perfect Post-Award Grants Management | Instrumentl
Resource: Federal Grant Writing Tips Blog Series | Grants.gov
Resource: Your Nonprofit Got its Grant - Now What? | Blue Avocado
Private Funding Announcements
AIDS United: Southern HIV Impact Fund (July 22, 2024, Letter of Intent)
Grants for nonprofits to enhance and coordinate HIV prevention, HIV care and support services, and advocacy and movement-building across the South. Selected organizations will be invited to submit a full application due on September 9, 2024. Award: 20 to 25 awards of up to $60,000 each for one year. Geographic Scope: Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas.
U.S. Venture/Schmidt Family Foundation: Program Grants (July 26, 2024)
General operating and program support for nonprofits engaged in education; jobs and economy; family support and social connectedness; physical health; psychological health; addiction; and human services. Award: Not stated. Geographic Scope: Texas, in company communities.
Dillard Family Foundation (July 31, 2024 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.
LCRA Community Development Partnership Program (July 31, 2024)
Supports nonprofit organizations and local government agencies in the Texas communities LCRA serves. Grants are provided to volunteer fire departments, emergency responders, cities and counties, schools, libraries, civic groups, museums, and other nonprofit organizations. Funded projects must be for capital improvements and must meet a need in one of the following areas: education; transportation; public safety; recreation; healthcare; fire department training; community planning; or employment. Award: Up to $50,000. Geographic Scope: See map for LCRA communities in Central Texas.
Next50: Changing Aging Initiative (July 31, 2024)
Funds to support economic well-being for older adults through systems-level and programmatic innovations in ending ageism, advancing digital equity, and supporting aging in place. Grant support for a wide range of initiatives including research, start-ups, pilot projects, direct services, policy, and more. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, universities, and government agencies. Award: No designated maximum. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Clif Family Foundation: Operational Support Grants (August 1, 2024)
Proposals from nonprofits must address two or more of the following funding priorities: strengthen the food system; enhance equitable community health outcomes; and safeguard the environment and natural resources. Award: Average grant is $5,000 - $10,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Texas Health Resources: Texas Health Community Impact Grants (August 1, 2024)
The THCI program invests in local organizations that join forces to creatively tackle barriers impacting the health and well-being of communities. Groups seeking to work collaboratively on upstream approaches to address priorities identified in each region are encouraged to apply for this competitive funding opportunity. Award: Up to $5,000,000 available across nine counties. Geographic Scope: Collin, Dallas, Denton, Erath, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Tarrant, and Wise Counties.
The Harry S. and Isabel C. Cameron Foundation (August 1, 2024)
Support for nonprofits in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Areas of interest include arts and culture; children and youth; education; health; and social services. Award: $2,500 - $60,000. Geographic Scope: Austin, Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston, Grimes, Harris, Montgomery, San Jacinto, Walker, and Waller Counties.
Looking Out Foundation (August 1, 2024)
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.
The Kent Richard Hofmann Foundation (August 2, 2024 Letter of Inquiry)
Grants are made semi-annually to nonprofits for HIV/AIDS care and direct services, education, and research. Grants support developing or existing programs, with emphasis on direct benefit to clients or target audiences. Award: $1,500 - $6,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide with particular interest in smaller communities and rural areas.
FORE: Opioid Crisis Innovation Challenge 2024 (August 8, 2024)
Funds to generate new ideas and potential solutions to address the nation's opioid and overdose crisis, including the lack of treatment affordability; shortages of addiction and behavioral health professionals; and dearth of social supports. The Foundation welcomes proposals focused on innovative payment models, workforce development, and supporting the transition from treatment to recovery. Award: Up to $300,000 a year for up to two years. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Amarillo Area Foundation: Discretionary Grant Cycle 2 (August 9, 2024)
The online portal opens on July 15. Focus areas include healthcare; education; economic opportunity; and urgent/unique projects. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, government agencies, educational institutions, and faith-based organizations that benefit the community at large. Award: $20,000 and above. Geographic Scope: 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle.
Ecolab Foundation (August 9, 2024)
Funding for nonprofits engaged in youth and education; civic and community development, including affordable housing, work readiness, crisis assistance, and hunger relief; the environment and conservation; and arts and culture. Award: $1,000 - $2,000,000. Geographic Scope: Fort Worth, Fresno, Garland, Irving, and Sugar Land.
The Najim Charitable Foundation (August 12, 2024)
Funding priorities include food, clothing, and shelter for children; child abuse/neglect; developmental disabilities; education; foster care; homelessness; mental health; medical treatment; substance abuse; and other children's charitable purposes. Eligible applicants include nonprofits. Award: $5,000 - $250,000. Geographic Scope: Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Kerr, Medina, and Wilson Counties.
The Burdine Johnson Foundation (August 15, 2024, Letter of Inquiry)
Funding for nonprofits engaged in arts and culture; historic preservation; education; the environment; and health and human services. Award: $5,000 - $30,000. Geographic Scope: Primarily Hays County, with additional giving in the Austin area.
Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative: Power Up Grants (August 15, 2024)
Grants to provide funding for nonprofit startup costs, not ongoing activities or expenses. Areas of interest include 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.
Hoblitzelle Foundation (August 15, 2024)
Grants for nonprofits engaged in arts and culture; civic affairs; people with disabilities; education; the environment; health; and social services. Requests should be for specific, non-recurring needs. Capital project funding is also available. Award: $1,000 - $500,000, with average grants of $74,000. Geographic Scope: Primarily the Dallas area.
James N. McCoy Foundation (August 15, 2024, Letter of Intent)
Funding for nonprofits engaged in crime prevention; community development; education; healthcare; and social services. Award: $3,000 - $250,000. Geographic Scope: Primarily Wichita County.
Leary Firefighters Foundation: Jeremiah Lucey Grant Program (August 15, 2024 Letter of Inquiry)
Funding to paid and volunteer departments in the following areas: training to enhance the professional development of fire departments; equipment, so that departments are outfitted with the best possible equipment for the health and safety of firefighters and the public they serve; and technology, to ensure that fire departments update along with technological advances. Award: $5,000 - $25,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Rosendin Foundation (August 15, 2024)
Focus areas include emotional health; nutritional health, including food security and food banks; and occupational health. Award: Up to $50,000. Geographic Scope: Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, and Temple/Waco.
Union Home Mortgage Foundation (August 15, 2024)
Support for nonprofits is provided through two pillars: financial literacy and housing. Award: $1,000 - $10,000. Geographic Scope: Texas.
Believe In Reading: Literacy Grants (Rolling Basis)
Grants for nonprofits, educational institutions, and public libraries that have existing and provably successful literacy programs. Believe in Reading will consider funding programs that serve any age or aspect of supporting reading and literacy, including adult literacy, English as a second language projects, or Braille-related projects for the blind or visually impaired. Award: Up to $3,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Entergy Foundation: Open Grants Program (Rolling Basis)
The Open Grants Program focuses on improving communities. Funding is provided for arts and culture; education and workforce development; poverty solutions and social services; healthy families; and community improvement. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, schools, and government agencies. Award: Not stated. More than $2,800,000 awarded to more than 100 Texas organizations in 2022. Geographic Scope: Burleson, Chambers, Grimes, Hardin, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Limestone, Madison, Montgomery, Orange, Polk, Robertson, San Jacinto, Trinity, Tyler, and Walker Counties.
Public Funding Announcements
HHSC: Nutrition Incentive Program (July 25, 2024)
HHS0014534. The purpose of the NIP Project is to increase the purchase of fruits and vegetables by low-income households participating in the United States Department of Agriculture Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP). The awarded grantee must currently be implementing a NIP in at least two counties in the State. Eligible applicants include government agencies and nonprofits. Award: $6,000,000 in total funding available for one to multiple awards from January 1 through August 31, 2025. Geographic Scope: Texas.
DOA: The Rural Housing Preservation Grant (July 29, 2024)
USDA-RD-HCFP-HPG-2024. Provides grant funds to assist very low- and low-income homeowners in repairing and rehabilitating their homes in rural areas. The program also assists rental property owners and cooperative housing complexes in repairing and rehabilitating their units if they agree to make units available to very low- and low-income persons. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and government entities. Award: 100 awards from available $12,200,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
HRSA: Technology-Enabled Collaborative Learning Program (August 2, 2024)
HRSA-24-121. HRSA’s Office for the Advancement of Telehealth will invest approximately $3,800,000 for up to eight new cooperative agreements. Awarded entities will evaluate, develop, and expand the use of technology-enabled learning models to build capacity, improve retention of healthcare providers, and increase access to services. Eligible applicants include entities that provide or support the provision of health care services in rural areas, frontier areas, health professional shortage areas, or medically underserved areas, or to medically underserved populations or Native Americans, including Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations. Award: Up to $475,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
SAMHSA: Community-Based Maternal Behavioral Health Services Program (August 26, 2024)
SM-24-013. The purpose of this program is to improve access to evidence-based, timely, and culturally relevant maternal mental health and substance use (behavioral health) intervention and treatment by strengthening community referral pathways. Recipients will be expected to collaborate with pregnancy and postpartum healthcare organizations, refer individuals in need of behavioral health care to the appropriate entities, and provide short-term mental health and substance use services to individuals who cannot access care. Eligible applicants include government agencies, tribal organizations, nonprofits, and primary care and behavioral health organizations to address community behavioral health needs worsened by the COVID-19 public health emergency. Award: Six awards for up to $500,000 per year for up to five years. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
Foundation for Rural Service Community Grant Program (September 9, 2024)
Grants to support a variety of local efforts to build and sustain a high quality of life in rural communities across America. Focus areas include business development, community development, education, and telecommunications. Eligible applicants include nonprofits served by NTCA (The Rural Broadband) members. The NTCA member must apply on behalf of organizations in their service area. Award: $250 - $5,000. A 10% match is required from the local NTCA member. Geographic coverage: Nationwide.
NEH: Climate Smart Humanities Organizations - FY2024 (September 18, 2024)
20240912-CLI. The purpose of this program is to strengthen the institutional base of the humanities by supporting operational assessments and strategic planning efforts to sustain and protect historical, cultural, educational, intellectual, and physical assets from the risks of climate change. All projects must result in physical or digital planning documents that outline specific mitigation and/or adaptation actions the applicant organization will implement over time. This program is intended to support strategic planning activities for climate change that will increase the resilience of eligible organizations and support their work in the humanities over the long term. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, government entities, educational institutions, and tribal governments. Award: $300,000 maximum. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
USVA: Virtual Living Room – Using Technology to Address the Critical Healthcare Needs of Veterans in Rural Areas (Rolling Basis)
A grant program that combines rural technology, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs resources, and local support to provide solutions to improve healthcare access for veterans in rural areas. Communities that are located more than an hour away from a VA clinic or hospital can provide a private, comfortable location for veterans to access VA medical system telehealth and other online resources. The applicant of record must be a member of NTCA: The Rural Broadband Association. Award: Not specified. Geographic Scope: Nationwide.
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