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Gene Conley Foundation Grant Program
$20,000
Gene Conley Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 1, 2024

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

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.

Education
Nonprofits
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
Agricultural Water Conservation Program
$1,500,000
Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 21, 2024

Date Added

Feb 22, 2024

The Texas Water Development Board's Agricultural Water Conservation Program focuses on promoting water conservation in the agricultural sector through various initiatives, including Ag Conservation Loans and Grants. These efforts aim to support infrastructure improvements and innovative practices for efficient water use among political subdivisions, state agencies, and producers. The grant program offers up to $1.5 million annually, encouraging applications from political subdivisions and state agencies, with producers also eligible to participate in projects. A local match, typically 50%, is required. The program emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders to implement best management practices, education, and outreach to optimize irrigation efficiency and water conservation across Texas.

Agriculture
State governments
Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP) Grants
$100,000
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2024

Date Added

Feb 22, 2024

This grant provides financial support to tax-exempt organizations to engage under-served populations in outdoor recreation, conservation, and environmental education across Texas.

Community Development
City or township governments
2024 Groundwater Conservation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Edwards Aquifer Authority
Local

Application Deadline

May 31, 2024

Date Added

Feb 16, 2024

The Edwards Aquifer Authority's 2024 Groundwater Conservation Grant Program supports agricultural irrigation efficiency improvements within its jurisdiction, encompassing over 8,000 square miles across eight Texas counties. This initiative aims to incentivize the adoption of water-saving practices among Edwards Aquifer permit holders, enhancing groundwater conservation efforts. Qualified projects that demonstrate potential groundwater savings are eligible for funding. Applicants are required to provide detailed project proposals, including descriptions of current and proposed irrigation methods, equipment to be used, and comprehensive cost estimates.

Environment
Exclusive - see details
FY24 Texas Clean School Bus Program (TCSB)
Contact for amount
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 15, 2024

This program provides funding to Texas public school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to replace or retrofit older diesel school buses, reducing children's exposure to harmful diesel exhaust.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Water Conservation Grant Program
$50,000
Harris-Galveston Subsidence District
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

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.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits