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Texas grants for Special district governments

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Economically Distressed Areas Program 
$100,000,000
Texas Water Development Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Texas cities, counties, and water districts for water and wastewater projects in economically distressed residential areas lacking adequate services.

Environment
City or township governments
Maritime Infrastructure Program  
Contact for amount
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to local governments in Texas for developing and improving port-related infrastructure and transportation projects.

Transportation
City or township governments
Honda Corporate Funding - Community Event Sponsorships
$25,000
Honda USA Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and schools for community events that promote cultural enrichment, connection, and civic engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Highway Bridge Program 
$230,000,000
Texas Department of Transportation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments in Texas for the replacement and repair of unsafe or outdated highway bridges, allowing them to improve critical infrastructure with greater flexibility.

Transportation
State governments
Active Attack Response Equipment Grant Program
$15,000,000
Texas Office of the Governor (Public Safety Office)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 12, 2026

Date Added

Dec 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to independent school districts and local law enforcement agencies in Texas for purchasing essential breaching tools and bullet-resistant shields to improve safety during active threat situations.

Safety
County governments
The Rees-Jones Foundation: Animal Welfare Grants
Contact for amount
The Rees-Jones Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Dallas/Fort Worth area that focus on the humane treatment of animals, including adoption efforts and cruelty prevention.

Animal Welfare
Nonprofits
State Water Implementation Fund 
Contact for amount
Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 3, 2026

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides low-interest loans to local governments and nonprofit water supply corporations in Texas for projects that enhance water supply and conservation as outlined in the state's water plan.

Environment
City or township governments
LCRA Community Grants
$100,000
Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This program provides financial support for capital improvement projects that enhance community infrastructure and services in rural and economically challenged areas of Texas.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Drinking Water SRF 
$1,000,000
Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides low-cost financial assistance to public and private community water systems in Texas for improving water infrastructure and quality.

Environment
Nonprofits
Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects (Small Storage Program)
$30,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Reclamation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local water authorities, Indian tribes, and other eligible entities for small-scale water storage projects that improve water management and resilience in the Western United States, Alaska, and Hawaii.

Natural Resources
State governments
Texas Nonpoint Source Management Program (RFGA)
Contact for amount
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Texas State Soil & Water Conservation Board
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This program provides funding to organizations and local governments in Texas to develop and implement strategies that reduce pollution from diffuse sources, helping to protect and restore water quality in various watersheds.

Environment
State governments
State Participation Program 
Contact for amount
Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

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.

Environment
State governments
State Urgent Need Fund 
$1,000,000
Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This funding provides financial assistance to Texas communities for urgent infrastructure needs following state-declared disasters that do not qualify for federal aid, primarily benefiting low- to moderate-income residents.

Community Development
State governments
TLA Disaster Relief Fund
$5,000
Texas Library Association (TLA)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

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.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Rural Hospital Financial Stabilization Grant
$250,000
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
State

Application Deadline

Jun 21, 2024

Date Added

May 28, 2024

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.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
NRCS Texas Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG)
$300,000
USDA-NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2024

Date Added

Jun 3, 2024

Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary NRCS is announcing the availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) State Program funding to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are accepted from eligible entities (Section C) for projects carried out in the state of Texas. A total of up to $1,000,000 is available for the Texas CIG competition in FY 2024. All non-Foreign, non-federal entities (NFE) and individuals are invited to apply, with the sole exception of federal agencies. Projects may be between one and three years in duration. The maximum award amount for a single award in FY 2024 is $300,000. For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. of the full Notice of Funding Opportunity for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov. Completing all steps required to start an application can take a significant amount of time, plan accordingly. Key Dates Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on July 1, 2024. For technical issues with Grants.gov, contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518-4726 or [email protected]. Awarding agency staff cannot support applicants regarding Grants.gov accounts. For inquiries specific to the content of the NFO requirements, contact the federal awarding agency contact (section G of this NFO). Please limit questions to those regarding specific information contained in this NFO (such as dates, page numbers, clarification of discrepancies, etc.). Questions related to eligibility, or the merits of a specific proposal will not be addressed. The agency anticipates making selections by July 25, 2024, and expects to execute awards by September 14, 2024. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.

Agriculture
State governments
Cultural District Project Grants
$250,000
Texas Commission on the Arts
State

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2024

Date Added

Apr 11, 2024

Arts Respond - Cultural District Project Eligibility: TCA Cultural Districts; VERIFIED College Arts Institution, Established Arts Organizations, Established Arts Organizations of Color, Government Local Arts Agencies, Local Arts Agencies, Rural Arts Providers located within a TCA Designated Cultural District Intent: Projects that use the arts to diversify local economies, generate revenue, and attract visitors and investment. This competitive grant program provides project assistance grants on a short-term basis and may include administrative costs directly related to the project. This program is designed for projects that focus on significant cultural tourism projects. These projects should serve at least one of the following: High quality arts programming that will attract a significant number of visitors from 50 miles or more outside the community (i.e., blockbuster art exhibitions, national or regional premieres, major festivals) Enhancements to the cultural district to make it more accessible, attractive, cohesive-looking, and safe for visitors Improved signage and wayfinding for the district Promotion of the district; this may include the district’s website, branding, and marketing Organizational support for the management and operations of the district (TCA Cultural District only) These grants may include capital improvements. Grant Type: Annual Application Limit: Organizations may submit one application per deadline. Minimum Request: $3,000 Maximum Request: 50% of project budget, not to exceed $250,000 Match Requirement: dollar for dollar (1:1) Application Deadline: June 15 for projects beginning September 1 through Aug. 31 Attachments Deadline: June15 Criteria: see Application Review Criteria Click here for ineligible requests Click here for attachments checklist

Arts
State governments
Local Parks Grants Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD)
$1,500,000
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD), supported by state sales tax on sporting goods through the Texas Recreation and Parks Account, the Texas Large County & Municipality Recreation & Parks Account, and federal off-shore gas royalties through the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
State

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2024

Date Added

Feb 22, 2024

The Local Parks Grant Program offers five individual grants to assist local government units in Texas with the acquisition and/or development of public recreation areas and facilities. This program aims to enhance public access to recreational opportunities, dedicating all grant-assisted sites to parkland in perpetuity. Funded by a portion of the state sales tax on sporting goods and federal off-shore gas royalties, the program supports projects that ensure sites are properly maintained and open to the public.

Recreation
Special district governments
2025-26 Mortgage Grant Fund (MGF) Program
$100,000
Texas Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This program provides financial support to organizations in Texas that offer mortgage education and counseling to help individuals achieve and maintain homeownership.

Education
Nonprofits
Chamiza Foundation Grant Opportunity - Round 2
Contact for amount
Chamiza Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 10, 2024

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

The Chamiza Foundation is dedicated to ensuring the cultural continuity of Pueblo tribes, focusing on supporting programs that sustain tribal life and traditions while fostering innovative change. Unlike efforts aimed at preserving Pueblo culture as an antiquity, the Chamiza Foundation views the culture of New Mexico's Pueblo tribes as a vibrant and valuable tradition worth sustaining. The Foundation is currently emphasizing the development of youth education programs in cultural traditions, Pueblo history, and language, alongside innovative technological applications in these areas. The Foundation supports 20 Pueblo Indian communities, including 19 in New Mexico and one in El Paso, Texas, offering grants for education, language preservation, youth projects, traditional arts and crafts, agriculture, and intercultural exchange. Eligible applicants include New Mexico’s Pueblo Indian organizations and tribal governments, Isleta del Sur Pueblo, community leaders, artists, and individuals within Pueblo communities, as well as non-Pueblo organizations with evidence of community support. Grant renewed every year.

Education
Native American tribal organizations