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.
April - May 2024
Grantsmanship Education: Introductory Meetings with Funders
Foundation program officers are a valuable resource for grant-seekers. They can provide insight into whether your proposed project is a good fit. Learn how to prepare for these important conversations on the Grant Writing 101 page.
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 seven-question survey by April 12. Thank you!
Data Resource: STI Awareness Week
STI Awareness Week (April 14 - 20, 2024) provides an opportunity to raise awareness about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and how they impact our lives. Learn more about the CDC's 2024 campaign, including a toolkit and general resources.
The DSHS HIV/STD Program is dedicated to preventing the spread of HIV and other Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) while minimizing complications and costs. Find out more about our efforts on education, prevention counseling, screening, and testing. You can find public data and statistics on STDs through DSHS Texas Health Data.
Grants.gov Monthly Maintenance
Grants.gov schedules system-wide software releases to bring its users new features and fixes. During these releases, downtime is scheduled to deploy new enhancements. The next round of website downtime will be April 20-23. Check out the maintenance calendar for additional outages planned for 2024.
Funding Forum for Mid-Valley Area Organizations
RSVP for Knapp Community Care Foundation's 2024 Funding Forum on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Learn about the new funding cycle and critical application components. The foundation gives to organizations in Cameron, Hidalgo, and Willacy Counties. Lunch will be provided for all attendees who RSVP by Friday, April 12, 2024, at noon.
Free Trainings and Resources
April 4: Introduction to Fundraising Planning | Candid Learning
April 8: Identify and Cultivate Meaningful Partnerships | Grant Station
April 9: Grant Writing Essentials | DSHS Grant Development Center
April 17: Meet the Grantmakers | The Grantsmanship Center Inc.
April 17: NIH Simplified Review Framework for Research Project Grants | National Institutes of Health
April 23: Major Grants and their Power to Propel Revenue | Grant Station
Article: 12 Times When You Should Not Look for Grants | Getfullyfunded.com
Private Funding Announcements
Humana Foundation: Regular Cycle Grants (April 1 - May 10, 2024)
Funding goals include the creation of healthy emotional connections as a vital part of a holistic approach to care; shaping a healthier approach to nutrition that supports lifelong health and well-being; and deployment of knowledge and resources as stewards of good health. The Connected Healthy Lives webinar is available on the website. Award: There is no minimum or maximum funding required for an application. Geographic Scope: Texas
NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants (April 19, 2024)
Funds for nonprofit organizations in 11 NBC and Telemundo-owned television station markets. Unrestricted funds for organizations working in Youth Education and Empowerment; Next Generation Storytellers; and Community Engagement. Award: $100,000 - $1,000,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide, with Dallas-Fort Worth as the Texas market
The Brown Foundation, Inc. (May 1 - 31, 2024, 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
Harry S. and Isabel C. Cameron Foundation (May 1, 2024)
The Foundation was created to promote compassionate giving that serves the community's needs - religious, charitable, educational, scientific, literary, and artistic. The emphasis is on Catholic-affiliated charitable endeavors. Award: $2,500 - $60,000. Geographic Scope: The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, including Austin, Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston, Grimes, Harris, Montgomery, San Jacinto, Walker, and Waller Counties
FC Dallas Foundation: Community Action Grant Program (May 10, 2024)
Supports nonprofit programs that promote education, health, and wellness to empower youth and communities in North Texas. The Foundation also offers a donation request program for team memorabilia ranging from tickets, photos, t-shirts, hats, and other merchandise. Award: $5,000 grants and in-kind donations. Geographic Scope: North Texas
Archstone Foundation: Award for Excellence in Program Innovation (May 15, 2024)
Honors innovative best practice models in the field of health and aging and provides recognition and an opportunity to highlight the work at the annual meeting of the American Public Health Association. Programs should show creativity in project design; documented outcomes, impact, and benefits for adults 65 and older; replication potential with a focus on diverse groups of older adults; and evidence of collaboration and partnerships. Award: $1,000 to assist with travel expenses to attend the Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association on October 28, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
CoServe Charitable Foundation (May 21, 2024)
Giving focus areas include meeting basic human needs, community vitality, and supporting education. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, municipalities, and first responders. Corporate sponsorship opportunities are also available. The next grant application period will open at 8:00 a.m. on April 23. Sign up for a specialized CoServ Charitable Foundation application training session through the website. Award: $1,000 - $25,000. Geographic Scope: Denton, Collin, Cooke, Grayson, Tarrant, and Wise Counties
Avion Takes Action (May 31, 2024)
Funds for nonprofits 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
Centene Charitable Foundation (May 31, 2024)
Areas of interest include healthcare access; social determinants of health; education; and social services. Types of support include program/project support and event sponsorships. Submit an online application to explore becoming a Centene partner. Requests for event sponsorships can be submitted with an email to Foundation@centene.com. Award: $300 - $500,000. Geographic Scope: Texas
Edwin A. "Blue" and Janice Owen Miller Charitable Fund Grant (May 31, 2024)
Annual grants to support charities benefitting Henderson County. Funding requests to support new projects and programs or to expand existing ones are eligible. Applicants are limited to nonprofits and government entities. Award: Up to $15,000. Geographic Scope: Henderson County
Impact San Antonio (May 31, 2024)
Grants for nonprofits in fields of education, family, and health/wellness. Support for new programs, expansions of existing programs, and capital investments or construction projects. The portal opens on April 15 for Step 1 Organizational Questionnaires. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Award: Up to $100,000. Geographic Scope: Bexar, Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Medina, and Wilson Counties
Powell Foundation (May 31, 2024, Pre-Application)
The Powell Foundation invests in the arts, conservation, and human services to build robust communities that allow residents, particularly children and youth, to thrive. Supportive Communities grant funding may be requested for operating costs, agency programs, or specific projects. Award: Review the 2022 Annual Grantmaking Report on the website for prior grantee awards. Geographic Scope: Harris, Travis, and Walker Counties
Gulf Coast Medical Foundation (June 1, 2024)
Giving focus areas include medicine and health; education; civic affairs; arts and culture; and human services. Support for general operating expenses, project support, building funds, equipment, and matching and challenge grants. Eligible applicants include nonprofits. Award: $200 - $40,000. Geographic Scope: Fort Bend, Matagorda, and Wharton Counties
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: Culture of Health Prize (June 3, 2024)
Honors the work of communities that are at the forefront of addressing structural racism and other injustices to advance health, opportunity, and equity for all. Eligible applicants include cities, towns, and other municipalities, counties, and tribal nations. Partnership within communities is at the heart of the prize. Applications should represent a partnership of multiple unique organizations whose collaboration predates the prize application. Award: Up to 10 awards of $250,000. Award funds are distributed as a prize and do not have any specific budgetary requirements. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
Newman's Own Foundation (June 11, 2024)
Grants through the Nutrition Education and School Food Fund. Projects can support children learning about growing, gathering, or cooking healthy, nutritious, culturally relevant foods; shift school policy, practices, or systems so that children have access to healthy school meals; or support nutrition education or nutritious food in schools. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, public schools and school districts, government entities, fiscally sponsored groups, and Indian tribal governments. Award: Up to 10 applicants will receive up to $50,000 in 2024, with an opportunity for an additional grant of up to $50,000 in 2025. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
Waco Foundation (June 16, 2024)
The Foundation funds organizations supporting and serving its most vulnerable residents - people in poverty, people with disabilities, the elderly, children, and youth. Funding priorities include fostering more racially equitable experiences and outcomes for area residents and helping people leave poverty permanently. Award: See the website for the maximum award amount by program. Geographic Scope: Waco and McLennan Counties
Carroll and Marguerite Wheeler Foundation (June 21, 2024)
Funds for nonprofits engaged in services to promote education, family, and community. Award: $2,500 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Atascosa, McMullen, and surrounding Counties
Fasken Foundation (June 30, 2024)
Focus on empowering nonprofit partners to transform the lives of underprivileged youth. General operating and project support for public benefit; health; human services; and education, including higher education. Award: $1,000 - $80,000. Geographic Scope: West Texas, with emphasis on the Midland area
ProLiteracy: Literacy Opportunity Fund (July 1, 2024)
Funding for literacy organizations of all types and sizes that are doing direct work with adult students. Support is available for general operating expenses, projects, supplies or equipment, space rental, and more. Online application will open on June 1. Grants are awarded four times per year. Award: Up to $6,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
Good360 (Rolling Basis)
Good 360 matches corporate donors with nonprofits to remove barriers to essential goods, stem the tide of global waste, and uplift communities. Nonprofit organizations and schools may register with Good360 to access available product donations. Visit the website for more details. Award: Product donations. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
The Hearst Foundations (Rolling Basis)
National philanthropic resources for nonprofit organizations working in the fields of culture, education, health, and social services. Funding is available for a broad range of activities including endowments, specific programs or projects, general operating support, capital grants, and challenge grants. Award: $100,000 minimum. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger Zero Waste Foundation (Rolling Basis)
Funds and product donations for programs that serve homeless men and women who want to gain skills, stabilize their lives, and find permanent housing; mobile pantry/food programs; and improve nutrition education and access to healthier foods. Applications are reviewed quarterly. Geographic Scope: Nationwide in communities with company stores.
San Angelo Health Foundation (Rolling Basis)
The primary funding focus is community health. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and public institutions that will use grant funds exclusively for public purposes. Proposals should be submitted a minimum of three to four months before the time they are needed. Award: $5,000 - $75,000. Geographic Scope: Coke, Concho, Irion, Menard, Reagan, Runnels, Schleicher, Sterling, Tom Green, and portions of Crockett and Glasscock Counties
The Trull Foundation (Rolling Basis)
Areas of interest include helping children in rural areas, helping people affected by substance abuse, and protecting the coastal Texas environment. Support for new programs, expansion of existing programs, and challenge grants. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, government entities, and religious organizations. Award: $1,000 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Emphasis on rural South Texas, including Palacios County
Public Funding Announcements
USDOE: Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant Program (May 15, 2024)
Provides competitive grants to support and demonstrate innovative partnerships to train school-based mental health service providers for employment in schools and local educational agencies. Small, rural schools fall under the definition of high-need local education agencies, and partnerships with historically Black colleges and universities, tribal colleges and universities, and other minority-serving institutions are a program priority. Award: 23 to 33 awards of $400,000 - $1,000,000 for each 12-month budget period for up to 5 years. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
USDOJ: Promoting Access to Crisis Teams - Community Policing Development Solicitation (May 21, 2024)
This program provides funds to state, local, tribal, and law enforcement agencies to create or expand crisis intervention teams and to embed mental and behavioral health services with law enforcement agencies so they can better respond to individuals in crisis in the community. Grantees will also have the opportunity to participate at no cost in an ongoing community of practice with other COPS Office awardees and receive training and technical assistance from the crisis intervention training provider. Eligible applicants include state, local, tribal, or territorial law enforcement agencies. Award: 10 awards for up to $400,000 for two years. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
HRSA: Rural Health Research Program (May 23, 2024)
HRSA’s Federal Office of Rural Health Policy administers cooperative agreements to increase the amount of high-quality, impartial, policy-relevant research to assist decision-makers at the federal, state, and local levels. Recipients will conduct policy-oriented health services research on rural issues and synthesize the results into reports easily understood by a non-technical policy audience. Award: 8 awards of $700,000 per year for four years. 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: Grant Project Management
Congratulations, you received a new grant award! Now it is time to carry out your proposal's work plan. Learn how to establish strong project management practices on the Grant Writing 101 page.
April is National Minority Health Month
The FDA Office of Minority Health and Health Equity (OMHHE) publicizes National Minority Health Month to advance healthy equity and reduce health disparities among racial and ethnic minority populations. Check out this year's resources - "Be the Source for Better Health: Improving Health Outcomes Through Our Cultures, Communities, and Connections".
Explore Texas data sets to support your next grant proposal on the Grant Development Center's Data Resources page.
Public Health Lecture Series
DSHS Grand Rounds is a free monthly lecture series that explores cutting-edge public health issues. Each session focuses on key challenges and scientific evidence related to a specific health topic. View the 2024 calendar, learn more about continuing education credits, and check out past presentations on the Grand Rounds page.
"Grant Writing Essentials" Webinar Recording
Thank you to all who participated in our April 9th webinar. The recording and slides are now available on the Grantsmanship and Nonprofit Management Resources page in the "DSHS Grant Development Center Webinars" tab.
Free Trainings and Resources
April 23: Major Grants and their Power to Propel Revenue | Grant Station
April 23: Using AI to Streamline Nonprofit Operations | The Chronicle of Philanthropy
April 25: Preparing for the Post Award Stage of Your Grant | Foundant
Resource: Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity: Data, Trends and Maps | CDC.gov
Private Funding Announcements
IBM Sustainability Accelerator Cohort (April 30, 2024)
Accepting proposals for technology-driven projects advancing resilient cities. This annual program supports communities vulnerable to environmental challenges by taking on a new sustainability topic and a cohort of organizations. Nonprofits and government agencies are eligible to apply. Award: Five organizations will receive IBM technology, services, resources, and expertise. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
Kerr Foundation (April 30, 2024 Letter of Intent)
Capital, program, and operating expenses grants to nonprofits in the areas of education, health, cultural development, and human services. Funds are awarded in the form of a challenge grant. Organizations approved for funding must first raise or secure grants, donations, and pledges in the total amount equal to that specified in the Kerr grant within 12 months from the date of the award. Award: Average of $9,500. Geographic Scope: Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas
CareQuest Institute for Oral Health: School-Linked Initiatives to Improve Oral Health (May 1, 2024)
Funding for programs that strengthen communities and improve the overall system to create better oral health for all. School-based and school-linked oral health programs are designed to address access barriers for high-risk children to prevent dental decay and improve overall health and academic success. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and government agencies. Award: 10 projects for up to $125,000 each. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
CareQuest Institute for Oral Health: Veteran Oral Health (May 1, 2024)
Grant funds may be used for project staff salaries; subgrants to project partners/community organizations that align with the mission, goals, and budget of the proposal; consultant fees; data collection and analysis; meetings; supplies; activities related to fundraising and development; project-related travel; and other direct project expenses. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and government agencies. Award: 10 projects at $125,000 each. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
Aging and Disability Business Unit: The John A. Hartford Foundation Business Innovation Award (May 6, 2024)
Award given in recognition of community-based organizations that partner with healthcare entities to improve health outcomes and quality of life for older adults, people with disabilities, and/or caregivers. Award recipients are recognized for bold, transformative initiatives designed to align health and social care and increase the sustainability of their organization. Award: $5,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
Ameriprise Financial Community Relations Program (May 15, 2024)
The company's community outreach focuses on meeting basic needs (hunger, shelter, adult self-sufficiency) and supporting community vitality (community development, cultural enrichment, disaster relief, and recovery). Eligible applicants must have 501(c)(3) designation. Award: More than $16,500,000 awarded in 2023. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
Gil and Dody Weaver Foundation (May 15, 2024 Letter of Inquiry)
The Foundation funds nonprofits with a wide variety of interests. Types of support include general operating expenses and project or campaign funds. Submit your Letter of Inquiry through their online portal. Award: The Foundation recommends submitting a request for whatever dollar amount is applicable to the nature of the grant request. Geographic Scope: Texas
Amarillo Area Foundation: Catalyst Grants (May 24, 2024)
Grant program designed for nonprofits, schools, universities, faith-based organizations, and government agencies seeking smaller grant awards. Feedback is given to organizations even if a request is not funded. Award: $2,500 - $20,000). Geographic Scope: Top 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle
Mary E. Bivins Foundation: Community Grants (May 24, 2024)
Funding for nonprofits engaged in health and human services, the arts and humanities, youth development, education, and more. Types of support include project funds, building funds, and equipment. Award: $5,000 - $125,000. Geographic Scope: 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle
American Psychiatric Association Foundation: Helping Hands Grants Program (May 31, 2024)
Grants to medical schools for mental health and substance use disorder projects, particularly in underserved minority communities. Grants support projects that are conducted in partnership with community agencies or in conjunction with ongoing medical school outreach activities. Funded projects must be supervised by at least one psychiatrist. Award: $5,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
The Brown Foundation, Inc. (May 31, 2024, 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
Union Pacific Foundation: Community Ties Giving Program (May 31, 2024)
Program grants provide support to local nonprofit organizations spread widely across Union Pacific's footprint. Funding for direct services and efforts that build the capacity of organizations focused on safety, workforce development, community vitality, and environmental sustainability. Award: $5,000 - $30,000. Geographic Scope: See the Communities list on the website for Texas cities
Tocker Foundation (June 1, 2024)
Grants to assist small, public libraries serving populations of 12,000 or less. Support improvements in services and programs in libraries, such as expanded patron spaces, library automation, computer/internet accessibility, updated collections, and a variety of library-based social services. Award: $5,000 - $100,000. Geographic Scope: Texas
Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation: Community Grants Program (June 14, 2024 Letter of Inquiry)
Areas of interest include the aging population, children and youth, and services for economically disadvantaged populations. Project and building funds. Interested applicants must contact the Program Officer to discuss the project before submitting a Letter of Inquiry (LOI). Organizations will be notified by August 1 if invited to submit a full proposal due August 30. Award: $15,000 - $75,000. Geographic Scope: Andrews, Borden, Brewster, Cochran, Coke, Collin, Concho, Crane, Crockett, Dallas, Dawson, Denton, Ector, Gaines, Glasscock, Howard, Irion, Jeff Davis, Kimble, Loving, Martin, Mason, McCulloch, Menard, Midland, Mitchell, Pecos, Presidio, Reagan, Reeves, Rockwall, Schleicher, Scurry, Sterling, Sutton, Tarrant, Terrell, Terry, Tom Green, Upton, Ward, Winkler, and Yoakum Counties
Coastal Bend Community Foundation (June 15, 2024)
Unrestricted funding for programs that measurably raise the quality of life in the Coastal Bend; disadvantaged youth, the elderly, and families; education and job creation projects that bring people out of poverty; projects not easily accomplished without Foundation funding; and projects that result in increased funding from additional sources. High priority is given to requests that are collaborative and focus on new solutions to old problems. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, government entities, and educational institutions. Award: Up to $10,000 for general operations; $10,001 - $25,000 for programs or projects. Geographic Scope: Aransas, Bee, Jim Wells, Kleberg, Nueces, Refugio, and San Patricio Counties
Saucony Run for Good Foundation (June 15, 2024)
The Foundation provides funding to nonprofit community organizations conducting programs that increase participation in running for kids 18 years of age and younger. Supported programs should utilize running participation for the health and well-being of children and serve youth populations not traditionally exposed to running programs. Award: Up to $10,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
Carroll and Marguerite Wheeler Foundation (June 21, 2024)
The foundation's focus areas include education, family, and community. Award: $2,500 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Atascosa, McMullen, and surrounding counties in Texas
Paul E. Andrews, Jr. Foundation (June 28, 2024)
Project support, general operating support, equipment, and building funds. Areas of interest include the hospital sector and health and welfare organizations, and the research and implementation of programs aimed at improving the quality of teaching and education. Award: $15,000 - $250,000. Geographic Scope: Primarily Fort Worth area
The Elkins Foundation (June 30, 2024)
Project support, building funds, and equipment for education, healthcare, arts and culture, community, and religious organizations. Award: $4,000 - $1,000,000. Geographic Scope: Houston metro area and greater Gulf Coast
Helen S. Boylan Foundation (June 30, 2024)
Areas of interest include the arts, education, health, human services, the environment, and public interest. The Foundation prefers to support proposals for new initiatives, special projects, expansion of current programs, capital improvements, and building renovations. Award: $500 - $25,000. Geographic Scope: Smith County
M.G. and Lillie A. Johnson Foundation (June 30, 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
Community Heart and Soul Seed Grants (Rolling Basis)
Provides funding for resident-driven groups in small cities and towns (population under 30,000) to start the Community Heart & Soul model. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, government agencies, and community groups. Award: $10,000, with a $10,000 cash match from the participating municipality or a partnering organization. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: Culture of Health Grants (Rolling Basis)
The Foundation seeks one to three-year proposals primed to impact health equity moving forward. Ideas of interest will address any of these four areas of focus: Future of Evidence; Future of Social Interaction; Future of Food; and Future of Work. The Foundation primarily awards nonprofit organizations and public agencies. Award: Varies. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
Rural LISC: Broadband Planning Assistance (Rolling Basis)
Technical assistance for communities with actionable broadband projects. Assistance will include targeted data and recommendations to produce investment-ready broadband plans. Eligible applicants are community-facing entities that are leading local broadband efforts. Award: Customized road map that will help plan, pay, and advocate for the best broadband solution to meet local needs. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
Rural Technology Fund (Rolling Basis)
Rural Technology and Assistive Technology grant programs. Applications are reviewed and awarded every 30-60 days. Eligible applicants include public schools and libraries. Award: $500 - $2,500. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
Public Funding Announcements
Texas Department of Agriculture: 2024 Texas Rural Hospital Broadband Infrastructure Program (May 2, 2024)
The Texas Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the fiscal year 2024 Texas Rural Hospital Broadband Infrastructure Program. The purpose of this program is to help rural Texas hospitals with broadband and connectivity improvement efforts. Award: Project funding is received on a cost-reimbursement basis during the term of the grant agreement. Selected applicants must have the financial capacity to pay all costs up-front. Geographic Scope: Texas
HRSA: Opioid-Impacted Family Support Program (May 6, 2024)
Supports training programs that increase the skills and knowledge of peer support specialists and other behavioral health-related paraprofessionals who provide services to families affected by opioid use disorders and other substance use disorders. Additionally, the program focuses on supporting children and adolescents in high-need and high-demand areas who have experienced trauma and are at risk for mental health disorders. Award: 28 awards of up to $600,000 each for four years. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
DOE: Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant Program (May 15, 2024)
Federal grants for innovative partnerships to train school-based mental health services providers. Small, rural schools fall under the definition of high-need local education agencies, and partnerships with historically Black colleges and universities, tribal colleges and universities, and other minority-serving institutions are a program priority. Award: 150 awards of $800,000 average grant size for up to 60 months. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
HRSA: Radiation Exposure Screening and Education Program (May 29, 2024)
Funding to support eligible healthcare organizations to implement and carry out program objectives: create and share public information and education programs; provide medical screenings; provide individuals screened with referrals and follow-up services; and facilitate documentation of Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) claims. Award: Eight awards of up to $250,000 each for three years. Geographic Scope: 12 states, including Texas
CMS: Minority Research Grant Program (June 3, 2024)
Grants to encourage innovative health services research that can directly contribute to the improvement of health outcomes for people from all minority populations, which includes racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with limited English proficiency, rural populations, and individuals adversely affected by persistent poverty or inequality. Award: Five awards of $255,000 each for two years. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
BJA: Community-based Approach to Prevent and Address Hate Crime (June 4, 2024)
Funding to support comprehensive community-based approaches to addressing hate crimes that promote community awareness and preparedness, increase victim reporting, and improve responses to hate crimes. The program is also designed to develop community-informed models for preventing and responding to hate speech and incidents, as well as facilitating reconciliation and community healing. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and Native American tribal organizations. Award: Up to $2,000,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
SAMHSA: Addiction Technology Transfer Centers Cooperative Agreements (June 10, 2024)
The purpose of this program is to develop and strengthen the specialized behavioral healthcare and primary healthcare workforce that provides substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and recovery support services. Recipients will be expected to: accelerate the adoption and implementation of evidence-based, culturally informed, and promising SUD treatment and recovery-oriented practices and services; heighten the awareness, knowledge, and skills of the workforce that addresses the needs of people with substance use or other co-occurring health disorders; and foster regional and national alliances among culturally diverse practitioners, researchers, policymakers, funders, and the recovery community. Award: 11 awards of up to $777,850. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
AHRQ: Small Health Services Research Grants (R03) (June 16, 2024)
R03 health services research grants provide flexibility for initiating studies for preliminary or short-term projects. These grants are non-renewable. Some examples include pilot or feasibility studies; secondary analysis of existing data; small, self-contained research projects; development of research methodology; and development of new research technology. Cost sharing is not required. Award: Up to $100,000 total costs for a period not to exceed two years. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
Grantsmanship Education: Cross-Sector Partnerships
Grantmakers show greater interest in organizations engaged in cross-sector partnerships. Mission-aligned partners can expand your work in meeting community needs. Explore best practices on the Grant Writing 101 page.
May is Older Americans Month
Register for the Administration for Community Living's 7th Annual Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium on Thursday, May 2. This virtual event is free and includes a full day of sessions on how to best meet the mental health needs of older adults.
Does your program address financial stability for older adults? The Gerontology Institute at UMass Boston offers a free Elder Index tool. See how much income older adults need to meet their basic needs and age in place with dignity. Compare county, state, and national values. Download charts and tables for specific locations.
Free Rural Grant Writing Course
The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) Center for Rural Health and Nursing offers a free eight-week self-guided online rural grant writing course. The Summer 2024 course will begin on May 28. Complete the online interest form for more information.
Federal Funding Bootcamps for Small Cities and Towns
The National League of Cities and the Local Infrastructure Hub offer free trainings or "bootcamps" specifically designed for small cities, towns, and villages. Registration ends May 15. Bootcamps this spring will focus on helping communities secure funding in the following areas: bridge investment; reconnecting communities and neighborhoods; railroad crossing improvements and safety improvements; and solid waste infrastructure for recycling. Learn more and register on their application page.
Free Trainings and Resources
May 16: Introduction to Finding Grants | Candid Learning
May 21: The Age of AI in Philanthropy: Transforming Fundraising | Qgiv
On Demand: Grant Budgets that Fully Fund your Overhead | Foundant
Resource: engAGED Social Engagement Innovations Hub | The National Resource Center for Engaging Older Adults
Resource: Grants Overview | US Department of Education
Resource: Supporting Resilience in Rural Areas through Cross-Sector Partnerships | ASTHO
Private Funding Announcements
Knapp Community Care Foundation (May 20, 2024, Letter of Intent)
All requests must meet at least one of the five Social Determinants of Health: healthcare access and quality; neighborhood and built environment; social and community context; economic stability; and education access and quality. Eligible applicants include public entities and tax-exempt public charities serving the deep South Texas Mid-Valley community. Complete a Letter of Intent (LOI) through the grant application portal. If the LOI is approved, an invitation to apply will be emailed to the applicant. Award: One-year grants with no limit. Geographic Scope: Cameron, Hidalgo, and Willacy Counties
The Cigna Group: Improving Youth Mental Health (May 22, 2024)
Program goals include increasing the reach of nonprofit programming that fosters social-emotional skills and well-being; increasing the number of parents, caregivers, and youth service professionals who feel equipped to support others; and increasing pathways to mental health intervention and access to care. Award: $100,000 - $150,000. Geographic Scope: Texas
Borealis Philanthropy: Disability Inclusion Fund (May 29, 2024)
Applications accepted from organizations working to strengthen disability inclusion, rights, and justice. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and fiscally sponsored organizations that have annual budgets with committed revenue of less than $1 million. Award: Two-year grants of $150,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
KFC Foundation (May 31, 2024)
Funds for nonprofits that focus on programs that promote health and well-being, including efforts such as mobile health clinic creation, playground improvements, domestic violence shelter upgrades, and accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Award: 25 awards of up to $10,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation: Sprouting School Gardens Grants (May 31, 2024)
This program helps schools create or expand their school-garden-based programs. Eligible applicants include schools and 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Sprouts Farmers Market also offers donations and sponsorships. In addition, requests for food donations may be submitted to foodrescue@sprouts.com. Award: $5,000 - $10,000. Geographic Scope: Communities where Sprouts Farmers Market operates stores
AstraZeneca: Powering Breast Cancer Progress (June 13, 2024)
This grant program was initiated in recognition of the inequities in breast cancer care around the world and the significant barriers to optimal care that are contributing to avoidable breast cancer deaths. Funding is provided for innovative and inspiring projects that can help transform breast cancer care for underserved patient populations, ultimately improving patient outcomes. In 2024, its inaugural year, the grant program will focus on patient navigation. Projects should help achieve the following outcomes: more patient navigators are available in underserved populations; more patients with breast cancer from underserved populations are referred to patient navigators by healthcare professionals; and underserved patient populations living with breast cancer have improved quality of life and disease experience as a result of improved access to patient navigation services. Eligible applicants include nonprofits involved in the care and support of patients with breast cancer. Award: $50,000 - $250,000. Geographic Scope: Global
Hunger to Health Collaboratory (H2HC): Prizes for Innovation (June 14, 2024)
H2HC offers support for 501(c)(3) nonprofits through the Prizes for Innovation, which identify and highlight innovative food and nutrition work that offers promising, upstream models and replicable, scalable solutions that significantly advance health equity in communities. Award: Two awards of $100,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
Infinite Hero Foundation (June 15, 2024 Letter of Interest)
Connects U.S. military, veterans, and military family members with innovative and effective treatment programs for service-related injuries. Support is provided to nonprofit organizations in the United States committed to creating or working with cutting-edge technologies, methods, practices, or products that address the mental and physical challenges faced by military heroes and their families. Funding categories include physical rehabilitation, brain health (including TBI and PTS), suicide prevention, veteran leadership development, and military family support. Award: Up to $100,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
The Elkins Foundation (June 30, 2024)
Areas of interest include education, healthcare, arts and culture, community, and religious organizations. Funds for project support, equipment, and building funds. Funding decisions will be made at the end of October. Award: $4,000 - $1,000,000. Geographic Scope: Greater Gulf Coast
Community Foundation of Abilene: Windham Fund (July 1, 2024)
This rural grantmaking initiative is specifically for outlying communities in the greater west-central Texas region. The Fund was established to support special projects, capacity building, and capital projects to build on and ensure a higher quality of life. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and government entities. Applicants must first interview with Foundation staff before submitting an online application. See website for details. Award: $100 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Brown, Callahan, Coleman, Comanche, Eastland, Fisher, Haskell, Jones, Kent, Knox, Mitchell, Nolan, Runnels, Scurry, Shackelford, Stephens, Stonewall, Taylor, and Throckmorton Counties
Amarillo Area Foundation: Women's Philanthropy Fund Cycle (July 12, 2024)
This fund supports nonprofits that address the needs of women and children, with focus areas of self-sufficiency, health, and safety. The application portal opens on June 10. Award: $2,500 - $10,000. Geographic Scope: 26 counties of Texas Panhandle
T.L.L. Temple Foundation (July 12, 2024 Letter of Inquiry)
The foundation makes grants in six areas: Education, Economic Opportunity, Health, Human Services, Arts and Culture, and Environment and Conservation. The foundation prioritizes support for programs addressing the causes and effects of persistent poverty and for those working with low-income populations and in rural communities. Funds for general operating support, project support, capital improvements, and organizational development and capacity building. Award: The size and duration of grants are matched to the applicant's scale of impact, need, capabilities, and opportunities. Geographic Scope: Anderson, Angelina, Bowie, Cass, Cherokee, Hardin, Harris, Houston, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Nacogdoches, Newton, Orange, Panola, Polk, Rusk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby, Trinity, Tyler Counties
Walmart: Spark Good Local Grants (July 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
The Gilbert and Thyra Plass Charitable Trust (July 31, 2024)
The Foundation supports a variety of charitable causes including arts, culture, and humanities; education; environment and animals; health; human services; and religion. Applications will be reviewed at annual grant meeting in September. Award: Average of 14 awards annually of $5,000 - $10,000. Geographic Scope: Brazos County
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
AAPD Foundation: Access to Care Grants (Spring 2024)
Funds for community-based initiatives that provide dental care and ultimately serve as a primary dentist to underserved/limited access children. Wide range of eligible applicants, including nonprofits, government agencies, and schools. See the website for a full list. Sign up for online account to be notified when the portal is open for applications. Award: Up to $20,000. 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. Online application required. The online 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
American Electric Power Foundation (Rolling Basis)
Funding interests in hunger, housing, health and safety, human services, education, social/racial equity, and the environment. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, State or political subdivisions, government-owned or operated colleges or universities, and exempt operating foundations. Contact the appropriate AEP Operating Company listed on the program website to discuss the project and request access to the online application. Award: $15,000 - $500,000. Multi-year requests are accepted. Geographic Scope: See map for 93 Texas counties served
Austin Together (Rolling Basis)
Supports nonprofit organizations as they explore and commit to formal collaborations that aim to maximize their impact in the Central Texas community. Collaboration across the nonprofit, private, and public sectors is encouraged. Types of support include readiness assessments, planning grants, and implementation grants. Award: Complete the initial interest form on the website to initiate contact and learn more. Geographic Scope: Central Texas
Blue Cross Blue Shield Texas (BCBSTX): Sponsorships (Rolling Basis through December 1, 2024)
Organizations working to improve community health and wellness may request sponsorship support from BCBSTX. Examples of sponsorship awards include community-based health fairs, drives, galas, dinners, luncheons, seminars, conferences, walks and/or runs, and similar activities. An online eligibility quiz is required before applying for a sponsorship. Award: $250 - $5,000. Geographic Scope: Texas
The Commonwealth Fund (Rolling Basis Letter of Inquiry)
The mission of the Commonwealth Fund is to promote a high-performing healthcare system that achieves better access, improved quality, and greater efficiency, particularly for society’s most vulnerable, including people of color, people with low income, and those who are uninsured. To that end, the Fund supports independent research on healthcare issues and makes grants to improve healthcare practice and policy. See website for the Fund's current funding priority interest areas. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and public agencies. Award: Average grant of $180,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
John S. Dunn Foundation (Rolling Basis)
Provides support for nonprofits engaged in biomedical educational and research activities that serve the Houston area. Grants are generally approved for healthcare education, including nursing programs, healthcare clinics for the underserved, mental health programs, and medical research. Matching grants and collaborations are encouraged. Award: $10,000 - $300,000. Geographic Scope: Houston and surrounding communities
Pineywoods Foundation (Rolling Basis)
The Foundation, which is managed by the Texas Forest Country Community Foundation, is committed to sustaining vibrant, healthy communities where all people have the opportunities and means to achieve their dreams and make a positive difference in the world. Funding for a wide variety of causes. The Foundation encourages matching grants from the community and gives them more weight. Award: $2,500 - $50,000. Geographic Scope: Angelina, Cherokee, Houston, Jasper, Nacogdoches, Newton, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby, Trinity, and Tyler Counties
The Tapeats Fund (Rolling Basis)
Support for nonprofits engaged in animal welfare and wildlife conservation; children; human services; and the environment. The Fund considers grant requests for administration and program expenses and special projects. Award: $1,000 - $25,000. Geographic Scope: Houston metro area
Topfer Family Foundation (Rolling Basis)
The Foundation has a variety of funding interests including child abuse prevention/treatment, youth enrichment, job training/support services, children's health, and aging in place. Types of support include project, general, building funds, and equipment. Phone calls are welcomed to discuss potential projects. Award: $2,500 - $110,000. Geographic Scope: Greater Austin metro area
Public Funding Announcements
CMS Office of Minority Health: Minority Research Grant Program (June 3, 2024)
The purpose of the grant program is to support researchers at minority-serving institutions who are investigating or addressing health care disparities affecting people from all minority populations, including racial and ethnic minority groups; people with disabilities; members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) community; individuals with limited English proficiency; individuals residing in rural areas; and people otherwise adversely affected by persistent poverty or inequality. Award: Three awards of up to $255,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
USDA: Rural Cooperative Development Grant (RCDG) (June 3, 2024)
The primary objective of the RCDG program is to improve the economic condition of rural areas by assisting individuals or entities in the startup, expansion, or operational improvement of rural cooperatives and other business entities. Grants are awarded competitively on an annual basis to Rural Cooperative Development Centers who in turn provide technical assistance to individuals and entities. The grant requires a 25% match. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, government entities, and nonprofits. Award: 29 awards of up to $200,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
DOJ: STOP School Violence Program (June 12, 2024)
Awards will support projects that implement training that will improve school climate using school-based behavioral threat assessments and/or intervention teams to identify school violence risks among students, technological solutions shown to increase school safety such as anonymous reporting technology, and other school safety strategies that assist in preventing violence. Category 2 eligible applicants include city or township governments, county governments, Native American tribal governments, nonprofits, private institutions of higher education, independent school districts, and units of local government. Award: 69 awards of $1,000,000 for 36-months. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
HHS: FY2024 Competitive Personal Responsibility Education Program (June 24, 2024)
Grants for projects that educate youth between 10 and 19 years of age and pregnant and parenting youth under age 21 on abstinence and contraception for the prevention of pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, and human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Projects should focus on youth populations that are high risk, vulnerable for pregnancies, or otherwise have special circumstances, which includes Native American and rural youth. Award: 21 awards of $250,000 - $450,000 per year for three years. Geographic Scope: Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Texas, Virginia, American Samoa, and Marshall Islands
ACF: Refugee Career Pathways Program (June 28, 2024)
The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) announces funding for the Refugee Career Pathways (RCP) program. Through the RCP program, ORR will provide funding to enable refugees and other eligible populations to achieve self-sufficiency by obtaining the means to secure professional or skilled employment drawing upon previously acquired knowledge, skills, and experience. Under the RCP program, the primary focus is to assist participants in learning about career pathways and developing individualized plans to gain employment and advance within their chosen career field. Allowable activities will include case management, training and technical assistance, specialized English language training, and mentoring. In addition, eligible refugee participants may receive federal financial assistance for costs related to the establishment or re-establishment of credentials, such as obtaining educational credits or enrollment in required certification programs. ORR is requiring that RCP programs have a partnership with at least one educational institution (i.e., university, college, community college, or other institution with expertise in career and technical education) to facilitate career opportunities in ways that supplement, rather than supplant, existing services. RCP programs implemented by an educational institution must collaborate with at least one refugee-focused entity (i.e., resettlement office and/or other organization with programming specifically aimed at refugees). Eligible applicants include city and county governments; independent school districts; public and private institutions of higher learning; public housing authorities; and nonprofits. Award: 15 awards of $250,000 - $325,000. Geographic Scope: Nationwide
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