Texas Education Grants

Texas Mutual seeks to invest in initiatives that support generational impact in its effort to build a stronger, safer Texas for working families. Donor Name: Texas Mutual State: Texas County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/24/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: For the first RFP grant cycle, they’re looking for organizations focused on: Improving the health and wellness of Texas workers and their families by providing access to quality care and health education Strengthening the early childhood education system by ensuring child care providers have the resources needed to deliver access to affordable, quality education for Texas families Providing holistic wraparound support for clients in addition to case management to ensure families have the resources they need to seize opportunities This funding cycle will invest in nonprofit organizations that are focused on improving health and wellness and expanding access to child care. They will also consider nonprofits that are supporting clients by providing or coordinating integrated care that addresses multiple barriers. Funding Information Applicants should request funding between $25,000-$100,000. The Texas Mutual RFP funding is a one year grant. Criteria  To be eligible to apply, organizations must be able to demonstrate that they are actively delivering technical assistance and services to Texas communities. They will not consider programs or projects happening outside of the state. Texas Mutual will not fund organizations that meet one or more of the items below:  Organizations not incorporated as a 501(c)(3)  Organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity or expression, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or other legally protected personal characteristics or status  Religious or fraternal organizations (unless they are engaged in projects that benefit the entire community)  Private foundations  For more information, visit Texas Mutual.

The W.P. & Bulah Luse Foundation is seeking applications to support and promote quality education, human services and health care programming for underserved populations. Donor Name: W.P. & Bulah Luse Foundation State: Texas City: Dallas Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:  06/01/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Program Types Education Health Human Services Project Period The majority of grants from the Luse Foundation are 1 year in duration. Eligibility Criteria Special consideration is given to charitable organizations that serve the people of Dallas, Texas, and its surrounding communities. For more information, visit Bank of America.

This initiative provides financial support to Texas public universities to attract world-renowned researchers in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine, boosting the state's academic and economic growth.

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

This program provides funding to state entities, higher education institutions, and private businesses in Texas to support new and expanded semiconductor research, design, and manufacturing projects.

This award mechanism seeks to support the delivery of evidence-based clinical services to screen for cancer and pre-cancer in underserved populations who do not have adequate access to cancer early detection interventions and health care, bringing together networks of public health and community partners to carry out programs tailored for their communities. Projects should identify cancers that cause the most burden in the community, have nationally recommended screening methods, and use evidence-based methods to screen for these cancers. Award: Maximum of $1M for new projects and $2.5M for expansion projects Duration: Maximum 5 years

The Texas Farm Bureau's Ag Mechanics Grant Program is designed to support agricultural mechanical and metal technologies educators by providing additional resources. This grant aims to enhance the skills of students in Agricultural Mechanics and Metal Technology through the education of 9th to 12th grade teachers. These teachers must be addressing Agriculture Mechanics and Metal Technologies, Agriculture Structures Design and Fabrication, Agriculture Equipment Design and Fabrication, and/or Agricultural Power Systems as per TEKS standards in a public or accredited non-public secondary educational institution.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Fort Bend County that focus on improving education, health, human needs, and community development for local residents.

FC Dallas Foundation’s Community Action Grant program presented by NUU Mobile is to support nonprofit organizations with similar missions of promoting healthy, active lifestyles for underserved communities in the North Texas area. Donor Name: FC Dallas Foundation State: Texas County: Selected Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/10/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Grantees must focus in the areas of nutrition, healthy activity through sports (preferably soccer), or education. Funding Information Each grant recipient receives a $5,000 grant. Requirements Applicants must be a 501(c)3 nonprofit with the following requirements: Provide opportunities for underserved individuals and communities Serve those in the local North Texas community Focus on nutrition, healthy activity and/or education For more information, visit FC Dallas Foundation.

The Albert and Mary Dick Charitable Trust provides grants to support a variety of charitable causes, primarily organizations located in Victoria County, Texas that promote higher education, assist youth, and aid in the prevention of cruelty to children and animals. Donor Name: The Albert and Mary Dick Charitable Trust State: Texas County: Victoria County (TX) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Program Areas  Education Environment, animals Health Human services Funding Information Average grant size: $7,000.00. Average total giving per year: $200,000.00. Eligibility Criteria  To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Applications must be submitted through our online grant application form. For more information, visit Wells Fargo.

The Highland Lakes Service League is inviting applications for its Community Grants program, aimed at enhancing the Highland Lakes area through various focus areas including the promotion of animal welfare, cultivation of arts and culture, improvement in education, provision of basic human services, and promotion of recreation and public spaces. The grants program is open to 501(c)(3) organizations serving Burnet or Llano counties in Texas. Applications are accepted annually from June 15th to August 31st. The grant amounts are not specified. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual opening/ closing deadlines: June 15th to August 31st

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

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.

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.

The Opioid Abatement Fund Council (OAFC) seeks to combat opioid overdoses in Texas by awarding funds to implement a statewide program that will distribute the opioid overdose reversal medication naloxone where it is needed most, and provide related training, including airway clearance techniques. The Texas Legislature created the OAFC in 2021 to ensure funds collected through lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies are used fairly and efficiently to combat the opioid crisis in Texas. The OAFC is made up of 13 appointed experts and the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA) as the non-voting presiding officer. Grant Amount: Up to $25 million Up to $25 million is available for this grant opportunity: approximately $18.75 million for the purchase of naloxone and providing related training, with nearly $3.13 million for administrative costs and another $3.13 million for interventions in targeted counties. The expected term of the grant agreement is an initial two years, with three possible two-year renewal periods for a total project length of eight years. The grant recipient will receive funds on a reimbursement basis. Eligibility Texas governmental entities, nonprofit organizations and any entity registered with the Texas Secretary of State and eligible to conduct business in Texas are eligible to apply. Funding will be awarded to one applicant to implement the program statewide, but applicants may use qualified subcontractors or subgrantees. Companies that paid funds or currently are involved in opioid abatement lawsuits are disqualified from applying. Applicants and subcontractors must also not be subject to the general disqualifications, such as being included on the CPA debarred vendor’s list or having a conflict of interest with the OAFC. Grant applicants may submit a written request for CPA’s preliminary review of any potential conflict of interest by March 18, 2024, to [email protected]. Application and Award Process Applicants must complete an application form, including fully developed and detailed proposals and budgets, through the OAFC’s grant management system by May 7, 2024. The internet browser that works best with the grant management system is Google Chrome. A mobile app is also available. Applications will go through a multi-stage selection process, including a risk review and evaluation by an independent peer review panel. After the review process is complete, the OAFC will vote on the final grant award. The grant recipient will be required to submit timely detailed status reports that cover the grant recipient’s and any subgrantee’s performance, expenditures and any additional information requested by the OAFC. CPA may also conduct site visits during the project and after project completion to monitor progress and assess the effectiveness of the program.

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 Louis K. Snipes Foundation for Animal Care provides grants to organizations located in Tarrant County, TX that prevent cruelty to animals through animal care services within the State of Texas. Donor Name: The Louis K. Snipes Foundation for Animal Care State: Texas County: Tarrant County (TX) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Program Areas Environment, animals Grantmaking Priorities Preference may be given to requests for the following: Capital improvements such as the construction of shelter facilities. Purchase of equipment, including vehicles needed for animal rescue work and cruelty investigation Types of Support Capital improvements Equipment purchases Program support Funding Information Average grant size: $38,000 Average total giving per year: $38,000 Requirements To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. To be eligible, organizations must be located in Tarrant County, TX. To be eligible, organizations must prevent cruelty to animals through animal care services within the State of Texas, including, but not limited to, spaying, neutering and educational services. Applications must be submitted through the online grant application form or alternative accessible application designed for assistive technology users. For more information, visit Wells Fargo.

The Gene Conley Foundation awards grants to support a variety of charitable causes, primarily within north central, Texas. Donor Name: Gene Conley Foundation State: Texas County: Selected Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Gene Conley Foundation awards grants exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Program Areas Arts, culture, and humanities Education Environment, animals Health Human services Public/society benefit Religion Funding Information Average grant size: $5,000 to $20,000. Average total giving per year: $340,000. Eligibility Criteria  To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Applications must be submitted through the online grant application form or alternative accessible application designed for assistive technology users. For more information, visit Wells Fargo.

The Sid W. Richardson Foundation provides grants to support the missions of non-profit organizations serving the people of Texas, with a focus on educational, health, human service, and cultural programs and projects. Established in 1947 by Sid W. Richardson, the Foundation began distributing major grants in 1962, following the availability of substantial income from assets from Richardson's estate. Despite Richardson's global interests, his primary concern remained with the people of his home state of Texas. The Foundation, through its Board of Directors and staff, continues to fulfill his vision by prioritizing grants that directly benefit clients or target audiences, particularly in smaller communities and rural areas. Grants are not available to individuals but are made primarily to organizations within Texas, especially those in the Fort Worth area for human services and cultural organizations. Grant renewed every year. Annual Spring deadline: February 1st.

The Sid W. Richardson Foundation provides grants to support the missions of non-profit organizations serving the people of Texas, with a focus on educational, health, human service, and cultural programs and projects. Established in 1947 by Sid W. Richardson, the Foundation began distributing major grants in 1962, following the availability of substantial income from assets from Richardson's estate. Despite Richardson's global interests, his primary concern remained with the people of his home state of Texas. The Foundation, through its Board of Directors and staff, continues to fulfill his vision by prioritizing grants that directly benefit clients or target audiences, particularly in smaller communities and rural areas. Grants are not available to individuals but are made primarily to organizations within Texas, especially those in the Fort Worth area for human services and cultural organizations. Grant renewed every year. Annual Fall deadline: September 15th.