Texas Disaster Prevention and Relief Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support to volunteer fire departments in West-Central Texas for essential firefighting equipment and training to enhance their capabilities during wildfire seasons.

The Perry & Ruby Stevens Charitable Foundation is seeking applications for its grant program. Donor Name: The Perry & Ruby Stevens Charitable Foundation State: Texas County: Selected Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/28/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The purpose of establishing the Foundation was to provide assistance to qualified non-profit organizations that direct their activities toward one or more of the following charitable purposes. Charitable Purposes The furnishing of assistance to, and care and treatment of, mentally or physically disabled persons. The furnishing of assistance to, and care and treatment of, abused or neglected women. The promotion, development, and support of volunteer firefighting programs and organizations, and related matters. The furnishing of assistance to needy persons who are victims of some public natural disaster or similar event. The protection and prevention of cruelty to animals and to provide for the welfare of animals in general. The prevention, research, and treatment of Parkinson’s disease. The furnishing of resources to elderly persons who are unable to provide financial support for themselves. The furnishing of assistance to individual persons afflicted with disease or illness, regardless of their age or gender. The Foundation will consider grant requests that address the needs of children and young adults who are financially disadvantaged or who have suffered physical or mental abuse or neglect. Geographical Guidelines Grants are made to qualified non-profit organizations to accomplish the charitable purposes of the Foundation with particular responsiveness to grant requests and inquiries originating in the Texas Hill Country. Eligibility Criteria  The Foundation will make grants only to organizations that are exempt from federal tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and are not classified as private foundations under section 509(a) of the Code. Program Limitations The Foundation will not consider full proposals from any organization more frequently than once every twelve months. All grant applications must be preceded by a Letter of Inquiry. Grants made by the Foundation shall be to accomplish specific goals and objectives within the purposes specified above and shall not be utilized to fund the general operating expenses of a grantee. For more information, visit PRSCF.

The City of Denton supports critical homeless response tools that strengthen the county-wide Housing Crisis Response System. Donor Name: City of Denton State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 06/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: Street Outreach ensures that people living on the street are provided information and referrals, diverted from homelessness and have housing through the Coordinated Entry assessment process for housing placement, crisis intervention, and follow-up supportive services. Funding Information Maximum request is $125,450 annually. Grant Period Funding term is October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2026. Uses of funds This grant may be used for qualified salaries and/or in support of services addressing housing barriers (e.g., critical documents, emergency medication or medical treatment), behavioral health services, and financial costs that support diversion. Eligibility Criteria  Agency must be a 501(c)3 in operation for more than two years and providing services to people/households experiencing homelessness. Agency must be willing to have, or hire, staff trained and experienced in addressing housing barriers, referrals to behavioral health treatment, data collection and entry, and using a trauma-informed outreach approach.  Agency should be able to provide documentation of training and qualifications. Agency must be currently using HMIS and actively participating in Denton’s Coordinated Entry process including participating in Monthly Case Conferencing. Agency must be operating a current Street Outreach program. For more information, visit City of Denton.

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.

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) have announced the opening of applications for the Department of Energy's (DOE) grant program aimed at enhancing the resilience of electric grids against disruptive events. The program is designed to allocate competitive grants to improve infrastructure and reduce the likelihood and impact of such events on the electrical grid. The grant supports weatherization, fire-resistant technologies, monitoring and control systems, vegetation management, adaptive protections, and advanced modeling technologies. This grant opportunity is now active with a closing deadline of June 28, 2024.

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

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

Name of Funding Organization: Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation Program Name: Texas Foundations Fund: Disaster Recovery Program Intent: The Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation aims to support low-income Texans in their path to housing stability, especially during unexpected disasters. The organization will be offering grants to eligible organizations that provide housing assistance activities in response to disasters. Contact Information: For program guidelines and additional information, visit the website of the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation at https://www.tsahc.org/nonprofits-local-governments/disaster-recovery-grants. Award Details: Grant awards will be provided for the critical repair of single-family homes located in any one or more counties affected by weather-related natural disasters. The disaster must be declared on or after June 1, 2023, by a Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster declaration, a Texas Disaster Declaration, and/or a local city or county disaster declaration. Unfortunately, specific award details are not available in the provided information. Eligibility: Eligible organizations must provide housing assistance activities in response to disasters. Further eligibility criteria and guidelines can be found on the website mentioned above. Additional Information: Unfortunately, no additional information is provided in the given text. For more details about the program and its requirements, it is recommended to visit the website provided.