Texas Capacity Building Grants

This funding opportunity provides up to $10,000 to nonprofit organizations in San Antonio facing unexpected challenges or time-sensitive opportunities that threaten their operations or community service continuity.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the San Antonio area that are collaborating on innovative programs or systemic initiatives to create measurable community impact.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Texas-based nonprofit organizations for infrastructure development projects, particularly those that enhance accessibility and community resilience in the San Antonio area.

This funding opportunity supports 501(c)(3) organizations and fiscally sponsored groups in rural Central Texas to empower local leaders, enhance community health initiatives, and foster resident-led change.

This grant provides financial support to Texas Downtown members for community-driven projects that enhance the historical and cultural aspects of local downtowns.

This grant provides funding to small nonprofits and community organizations in the Texas Panhandle to support local initiatives that benefit residents in the region.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Navarro County, Texas, to support community improvement, education, and human services initiatives that benefit underserved populations.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area that empower women and girls through programs focused on economic security and leadership development.

This grant provides funding to registered neighborhood associations in Waco, Texas, to implement community projects that enhance local spirit, safety, and aesthetics through beautification, cultural activities, and events.

The Thrive Business Grant (TBG) is a program by the Trophy Club Economic Development Corporation aimed at supporting local businesses through reimbursable matching grants. The initiative focuses on enhancing the visual appeal and competitiveness of businesses in Trophy Club, driving economic growth and community prosperity. In 2023, the EDC allocated $300,000 to launch this program, supporting projects like façade improvements, interior renovations, and equipment purchases to maintain the town's charm and stimulate customer growth. Eligible applicants include property owners and tenants in Trophy Club who meet specific criteria such as being current on taxes, having no municipal liens, and adhering to local and state regulations. The application process involves Town Council approval, with a timeline starting on May 28, 2024, and deadlines on September 30, 2024, for applications, followed by reviews and tentative approval dates in December 2024. Projects must start within six months of grant receipt and funds are provided as reimbursements post-completion.

This funding opportunity supports schools, libraries, and nonprofit organizations in Texas by providing financial assistance for hiring professional artists to conduct performances or workshops, thereby enriching the local creative economy.

This funding opportunity provides up to $50,000 to support community improvements and emergency responder equipment for nonprofits, local governments, and civic organizations.

The Leland Fikes Foundation is accepting grant applications until October 9, 2024. The Foundation supports 501(c)(3) organizations in areas including reproductive health, civic engagement, and human services in the Dallas area. Their funding priorities include improving access to reproductive healthcare, strengthening democratic processes through public policy and advocacy, and addressing local community needs such as housing and health. The Foundation focuses on national, state-level (Texas), and local Dallas initiatives. Grants are not available for individuals or politically partisan groups. For more information, visit the Leland Fikes Foundation.

This grant provides funding and volunteer support to nonprofit projects in Smith County that promote women's leadership and address community needs.

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations in Texas, particularly those in Navarro County, focusing on projects that promote religion, education, and the alleviation of human suffering and disease prevention.

This fund provides financial support for nonprofits working on projects that improve the quality of life in rural communities across West-Central Texas.

The Lola Wright Foundation provides grants to support children and youth, public health and human services, education and community development, and arts and culture. Donor Name: The Lola Wright Foundation State: Texas County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/31/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Lola Wright Foundation is a private, non-profit charitable foundation which supports community-based organizations granted tax exemption under the Internal Revenue Code, Section 501(c)(3). The Foundation’s grant making activities are limited to organizations operating primarily within a 50-mile radius of Austin, Texas. Funding emphases include, but are not limited to, social, health and human services; early childhood, youth and adult development services; arts and culture; and services for minorities, the homeless, and the elderly. Field of Interest Children and Youth Public Health and Human Services Education and Community Development Arts and Culture Geographic Restrictions The organization must be located and operating primarily within a 50-mile radius of Austin, Texas. Eligibility Criteria Organizations considered for funding must be classified as qualified public charities under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Foundation does not make grants to individuals. In addition, the Foundation generally does not provide funding to organizations for day-to-day operating costs or expenses. An organization receiving a grant from the Foundation may not apply for another grant for at least twelve (12) months. For more information, visit The Lola Wright Foundation.

This grant provides funding to organizations in Texas that promote financial literacy and consumer credit education, helping communities improve their financial stability at little or no cost.

Animal Services Responsive Grant supports organizations and programs that enhance the quality of life for all animals, educate the community regarding responsible pet care, and enhance spay/neuter and adoption services. Donor Name: San Antonio Area Foundation State: Texas County: Atascosa County (TX), Bandera County (TX), Bexar County (TX), Comal County (TX), Guadalupe County (TX), Kendall County (TX), Medina County (TX), Wilson County (TX) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/09/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funding Information Total Organizational Budget and Award Amount: Under $40,000 Award Amount: $4,000 $40,000 – $74,999 Award Amount: $8000 $75000 – $249,999 Award Amount: $15,000 $250,000 – $999,999 Award Amount: $25,000 $1,000,000 + Award Amount: $50,000 Eligibility Criteria Organizations eligible for funding meet the following criteria: Nonprofit work takes place in one of the following counties: Bexar, Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Medina or Wilson. Organizations exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, schools, churches or governmental bodies for a minimum of one year by the application deadline. Organizations applying under a fiscal sponsor. Fiscal sponsors must have prior approval. Please contact your program officer to learn more. Responsive grants do not support the following Endowments Capital campaigns Religious purposes Scholarships for colleges, universities and trade schools Political activities, organizations, or lobbying efforts intended to influence legislation For more information, visit San Antonio Area Foundation.

The City of Lubbock’s Cultural Arts Grant Program, as administered by Civic Lubbock, Inc., provides local cultural organizations with financial support for projects that promote tourism and the arts and humanities in Lubbock. Donor Name: City of Lubbock State: Texas City: Lubbock Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/31/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Funding for the Cultural Arts Grant Program comes from Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT). Hotel Occupancy Tax is collected from local hotels, motels, and bed and breakfast inns. The revenues from Hotel Occupancy Tax can only be used for certain expenditures as outlined by law of the State of Texas. Therefore, in order to receive funding from the Cultural Arts Grant Program each project must show that it: Directly promotes tourism and the convention and hotel industry, and Involves the encouragement, promotion, improvement, and application of the arts, including instrumental and vocal music, dance, drama, folk art, creative writing, architecture, design and allied fields, painting, sculpture, photography, graphic and craft arts, motion picture, radio, television, tape and sound recording, and other arts related to the presentation, performance, execution, and exhibition of these major art forms. Funding Period The 2024 Grant Cycle will be for projects that take place between September 1, 2024 and August 31, 2025. Eligibility Criteria In order to be eligible for consideration, applicants and proposed projects must meet each of the following criteria: Applying organizations must be a 501(c) 3 tax exempt organization or government equivalent and actively pursuing its goals as a chartered organization for at least one year prior to applying. The project must directly enhance and promote tourism and the convention and hotel industry, i.e. a project that is likely to draw tourists and hotel guests. The project must fit into the Tax Code 351.101(a)(4) funding category that enhances the Arts. Applicants must be in good standing with both the City of Lubbock and Civic Lubbock, Inc. at the time applications are considered. Restrictions  Grant funds may not be used for the following: elimination of accumulated debt any travel personnel expense normally associated with general operations of the organization operating/overhead expenses normally associated with general operations of the organization fundraising events or activities projects already funded or completed receptions, social functions, or parties capital improvements, renovations, construction, structural maintenance of facilities or purchase of real property For more information, visit City of Lubbock.