Texas grants for County governments

This program provides financial assistance to Texas political subdivisions, such as water supply corporations, to help them build essential regional water, wastewater, or flood control infrastructure that they cannot afford on their own.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities to deliver nutritious meals to homebound seniors and disabled individuals in Texas.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations, small businesses, and local governments in the Texas Hill Country to implement projects that reduce light pollution and promote dark sky preservation.

This grant provides funding to states, territories, and Tribes to monitor beach water quality and inform the public about safety during recreational activities in coastal waters.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and schools focused on improving mobility access for individuals with disabilities, as well as initiatives in education and environmental sustainability.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in North Texas that offer Christian-based programs aimed at developing youth's character, promoting healthy lifestyles, and fostering moral and ethical growth.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and county governments in the Gulf Coast region for construction and real estate projects that enhance environmental restoration, economic revitalization, and infrastructure improvements following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

This funding opportunity supports projects that restore and sustain rivers, streams, and grasslands in southeastern New Mexico and west Texas, benefiting various wildlife species and encouraging collaboration with landowners and conservation partners.

This funding opportunity supports water conservation projects in Harris and Galveston Counties, prioritizing initiatives that promote best practices in residential, commercial, and irrigation water use, and is available to local water utilities, non-profits, public entities, and research universities.

This grant provides financial and in-kind support to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in the U.S. that promote social good, global health, and assistance for military members.

This grant provides funding to state and county governments in the Gulf Coast region for non-construction activities that restore natural resources, promote tourism, and support economic growth following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

The City of Kemah has opened the application for organizations to apply for a portion of the City’s Hotel/Motel Tax funds. Donor Name: City of Kemah State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/30/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Through the Hotel Occupancy Tax Sponsorship Program, qualified events can apply for funds from the City of Kemah. The mission of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Grant Program is to provide funding to directly enhance and promote tourism and the convention and hotel industry in Kemah. Applications for a HOT sponsorship must be able to pass a two-part test to be eligible for funding.  The first part is the ‘heads in beds’ test. What this means is that every funded project or event must attract overnight tourists to the city’s hotels and motels, thus promoting the city’s hotel industry.  The second part is that the project or event must fit into one of these nine statutorily authorized categories: convention and visitor centers convention registration.  advertising the city promotion of the arts historical restoration and preservation sporting events in a county under one million in population enhancing or upgrading existing sports facilities or sports fields (only in certain cities tourist transportation systems signage directing the public to sights and attractions that are visited frequently by hotel guests in the city. For more information, visit City of Kemah.

This grant provides financial assistance to Texas libraries affected by natural disasters, helping them recover by covering costs for repairs, technology replacement, and other essential recovery needs.

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), the System Agency, is accepting Applications for the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Program. ADRCs are part of Texas’ No Wrong Door (NWD) System. The NWD System initiative is a collaborative effort of Administration for Community Living (ACL), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). The NWD System initiative builds upon the ADRC program and CMS’ Balancing Incentive Program NWD requirements that support state efforts to streamline access to long-term services and support (LTSS) options for older adults and individuals with disabilities. NWD Systems simplify access to LTSS and are a key component of LTSS systems reform. The ADRC core services include: Specialized Information, Referral, and Assistance (IR&A); Referrals to respite care services; Local Contact Agency services to provide assistance to non-Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay nursing facility residents to transition into community living; Housing Navigator Services to increase accessible and affordable housing; and Outreach Activities under the Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) to educate Medicare beneficiaries with limited incomes who may be eligible for the Low-Income Subsidy program (LIS), Medicare Savings Program (MSP), and Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage (Part D), as well as disease prevention and wellness promotion.

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is offering the Rural Hospital Financial Stabilization Grant to provide financial support to rural hospitals in Texas to help them transition to long-term financial solvency and sustainability. Eligible applicants include hospitals classified as rural, licensed by HHSC for 25 or fewer beds, and able to demonstrate financial need as per the specified tiers. The application deadline is June 21, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The project period begins on the grant agreement effective date and concludes on August 31, 2025. Award amounts vary by need tier: $100,000 for Tier 1 (Basic Need), $175,000 for Tier 2 (Moderate Need), and $250,000 for Tier 3 (High Need), with a total of $4,500,000 available for distribution.

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs announces the 2024 Amy Young Barrier Removal (AYBR) Program, providing approximately $1,466,618.40, allocated through the Texas Housing Trust Fund. This program offers one-time grants of up to $22,500 for Persons with Disabilities in low-income households to fund home modifications that increase accessibility, eliminate life-threatening hazards, and correct substandard conditions. Grants cover project costs and administrative fees, and are accessible through a Reservation System Participation (RSP) Agreement. The program ensures funds are evenly distributed across all Texas regions with specific allocations for urban and rural subregions.

This program provides funding to small rural cities and counties in Texas to improve housing, public facilities, and economic opportunities for low- to moderate-income residents.

The Laura Jane Musser Fund offers grants up to $25,000 for collaborative rural community projects in selected states and counties, prioritizing initiatives that involve diverse community participation, demonstrate local support, and aim for positive change within 18 months.

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission invites applications for funding under the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Services grant. This grant supports the establishment and operation of ADRCs in seven designated Planning and Service Areas (PSAs) across Texas. These centers aim to provide a comprehensive, streamlined access system for older adults and individuals with disabilities, facilitating easier connection to long-term services and supports. The grant focuses on enhancing several core services, including specialized information, referral and assistance services, respite care referrals, local contact agency services for community living transitions, housing navigator services to increase accessible and affordable housing, and outreach activities for Medicare-related benefits. This initiative is a part of the broader No Wrong Door system, which involves multiple federal agencies to improve the quality and accessibility of long-term care and supports. The project stresses collaboration with local agencies and community organizations to ensure a wide-reaching impact.

The Scanlan Foundation awards grants to Catholic religious, charitable and educational institutions in Texas. Donor Name: Scanlan Foundation State: Texas County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/15/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: This culture of vocations will be foundational in all that they do as they move forward with making decisions, strategic giving, and forming relationships. This cornerstone supports four main mission-furthering pillars of funding:  Vocations To The Priesthood And Religious Life Goal- Increase The Number Of Men Answering Their Vocation To Join The Priesthood And Of Women Answering Their Vocation To Join Religious Life. Marriage & Holy Families Goal- Encourage Couples Discerning Marriage To Choose Sacramental Marriage And Be Well-Prepared For Their Upcoming Marriage. Goal –Strengthen And Bolster Existing Marriages For Their Important Role As The Domestic Church. Catholic Education Goal- Enhance Access To Catholic Education For Families Who Value The Faith-Based Educational Environment But Would Otherwise Be Unable To Afford The Tuition. Goal- Improve Teacher Faith-Formation. Goal- Develop Strong Campus Ministries. Evangelization & Discipleship Goal- Form Missionary Disciples, Especially On The College Campuses In Texas. Goal- Foster Personal Holiness And Promote Individual Faith Formation. Life & Human Dignity Goal- Assist The Poor, Sick, And Vulnerable. Goal-  Promote Faith-Based Therapy. Goal-  Strengthen The Culture Of Life. Criteria Scanlan Foundation can only make grants to expressly Catholic 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in the State of Texas.  For more information, visit Scanlan Foundation.