Texas Capacity Building Grants

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.

The Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program (THCPP) offers Planning Grants to counties for producing 95% complete construction plans and specifications for full courthouse restoration projects. The grant aims to restore courthouses to their historic period while also meeting current standards for safety, accessibility, and energy efficiency. Eligible counties can use these documents to apply for future restoration funding, gaining up to 10 additional points for being "shovel ready."Counties with approved plans are encouraged to apply for restoration funding in subsequent cycles, maximizing preservation efforts.

The Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program (THCPP) aims to restore and preserve Texas courthouses, enhancing their historical and architectural significance. The Full Restoration Grant facilitates comprehensive projects, including the removal of non-historic alterations, reconstruction of period features, and compliance upgrades for safety, accessibility, and energy efficiency. Eligible courthouses must be at least 50 years old, have served or currently serve as a county courthouse, and have an approved master plan.

The Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program (THCPP) offers Emergency Grants to address urgent courthouse needs. The grants assist counties facing catastrophic events, unforeseen conditions threatening courthouse integrity, or damage due to deferred maintenance. Emergency Grants prioritize critical issues and funding availability, supporting courthouses and their occupants. For previously restored courthouses, remedial action is emphasized, with applicants expected to seek insurance claims or administrative remedies for construction defects. Any recovery through legal settlements can lead to grant recapture.

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

Collaborative Grants from the Legacy Foundation encourage partnerships among organizations or support larger individual projects within the lower Rio Grande area to improve health. Grants range from $50,000 to $500,000. These are meant to encourage collaboration among organizations working on larger projects, but a single organization's larger project could qualify as well. Collaborative Grants involving various partners can be strengthened by providing Letters of Support within the application which fully describe the nature of the project and collaboration. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent and possibly undergo a site visit during the review process. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual Fall opening/closing deadlines: August 15th to November 1st. LOI: September 20th

Foundation Initiatives are grants awarded to projects that align with the strategic goals of the Legacy Foundation, typically exceeding $500,000. These projects may include large capital grants, emergency funding, or studies to assess healthcare needs in the lower Rio Grande area. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual Fall opening/closing deadlines: August 15th to November 1st. LOI: September 20th

Foundation Initiatives are grants awarded to projects that align with the strategic goals of the Legacy Foundation, typically exceeding $500,000. These projects may include large capital grants, emergency funding, or studies to assess healthcare needs in the lower Rio Grande area. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual Spring opening/closing deadlines: February 15th to May 1st. LOI: March 20th

The Joni Elaine Templeton Foundation awards grants for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Donor Name: Joni Elaine Templeton Foundation State: Texas County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Program Types Animal-Related Community Improvement Capacity Building Education Human Services Religion-Related Funding Information The average grant award for a grant cycle has been $5,000. Eligibility Criteria Preference is given to organizations, operating in, or serving the community of Austin, Texas. Grants are awarded to qualified 501(c)(3) charitable organizations. For more information, visit Bank of America.

This funding opportunity supports projects that improve the quality of life for low-income and rural communities in East Texas by addressing poverty through initiatives in education, health, economic opportunity, human services, arts and culture, and environmental conservation.

The ESF Focused Support Grant aims to provide resources and support to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to ensure campuses identified for improvement fully implement the Foundational Essential Actions in the ESF. This initiative seeks to significantly and sustainably improve student outcomes by supporting LEAs with Title I served campuses identified for federal improvement. The grant supports engagement in an ESF Diagnostic leading to a Targeted Improvement Plan (TIP) and collaboration with a Vetted Improvement Program (VIP) to enhance educational practices. The grant period extends until September 30, 2026, emphasizing substantial and supplementary support to identified campuses to foster educational excellence and equity.

The Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant Program (DEAAG) is an infrastructure grant program aimed at supporting defense communities in Texas affected by changes in Department of Defense activities. This program offers financial assistance to local municipalities, counties, defense base development authorities, junior college districts, Texas State Technical College campuses, and regional planning commissions. DEAAG grants, ranging from $50,000 to $5 million per project, are available to meet matching requirements for federal funding. Grants are awarded based on criteria such as military value, project completion, dual benefit to military and community, alignment with the National Defense Strategy, support for new missions, resiliency, cost efficiency, impact significance, and funding contributions. The application process opens on September 2, 2024, with a deadline of October 11, 2024, for submission. Awards are announced in January 2025.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations focused on reproductive health, civic engagement, human services in the Dallas area, and medical research, with a strong emphasis on promoting racial equity.

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 support to nonprofit organizations in seven Texas counties for projects focused on health care, education, and community services.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in North Texas for projects that enhance community well-being in areas such as animal welfare, child welfare, mental health, and disability services.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that help children in foster care, especially those who have experienced abuse or neglect, by enhancing community care and therapeutic services in Texas.

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.