Texas Housing Grants

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide services to prevent child maltreatment and strengthen families, including education, home visiting, and refuge for those in unsafe living conditions.

This grant provides financial support and consulting services to nonprofit organizations focused on affordable housing, small business development, workforce development, and financial literacy in low- and moderate-income communities.

This program provides financial assistance to low-income homeowners in designated rural border communities to improve their water and wastewater infrastructure.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and eligible entities in Abilene and Taylor County, Texas, to implement projects that address community needs and improve local quality of life.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments in Texas for improving essential infrastructure and services in low- and moderate-income communities along the Texas-Mexico border.

This program provides financial assistance to commercial property owners and business tenants in designated areas of Amarillo to improve the exterior appearance and structural compatibility of their buildings.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofit and faith-based organizations in Amarillo to develop projects that address homelessness through housing stability and supportive services.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations in Temple, Texas, for projects that improve community needs such as employment, housing stability, childcare, food security, and transportation.

The Lola Wright Foundation is a private, non-profit charitable foundation dedicated to supporting community-based organizations. Its overarching mission is to bolster entities that are granted tax exemption under the Internal Revenue Code, Section 501(c)(3), particularly those operating primarily within a 50-mile radius of Austin, Texas. This geographic focus ensures that the Foundation's efforts are concentrated on local community development and impact, aligning its grant-making activities directly with the needs of the Austin area. The Foundation targets a diverse range of beneficiaries, including children and youth, individuals in need of public health and human services, and groups benefiting from education and community development initiatives. It also extends its support to arts and culture organizations. Specific populations like minorities, the homeless, and the elderly are explicitly mentioned as funding emphases, indicating a strategic priority to reach vulnerable and underserved segments of the community. The impact goals revolve around fostering social well-being, promoting health, supporting educational advancement, and enriching cultural life within its defined geographic area. The Foundation's priorities and focuses are clearly delineated across several key fields of interest: Children and Youth, Public Health and Human Services, Education and Community Development, and Arts and Culture. These areas represent the strategic pillars of its grant-making. The Foundation generally does not provide funding for day-to-day operating costs or expenses, preferring to support projects and initiatives that align with its broader objectives. This suggests a focus on sustainable, project-based impact rather than routine operational support. While specific expected outcomes and measurable results are not explicitly detailed as quantitative metrics in the provided text, the Foundation's theory of change appears to be rooted in strengthening community infrastructure through strategic investment in key social, health, educational, and cultural sectors. By supporting 501(c)(3) organizations, it aims to empower local groups to address pressing community needs. The restriction on reapplying for a grant for at least twelve months after receiving one suggests a desire to allow funded projects sufficient time to demonstrate impact before further consideration, promoting a cycle of focused investment and evaluation.

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs announces the 2024 Amy Young Barrier Removal (AYBR) Program, providing approximately $1,466,618.40, allocated through the Texas Housing Trust Fund. This program offers one-time grants of up to $22,500 for Persons with Disabilities in low-income households to fund home modifications that increase accessibility, eliminate life-threatening hazards, and correct substandard conditions. Grants cover project costs and administrative fees, and are accessible through a Reservation System Participation (RSP) Agreement. The program ensures funds are evenly distributed across all Texas regions with specific allocations for urban and rural subregions.

This program provides funding to small rural cities and counties in Texas to improve housing, public facilities, and economic opportunities for low- to moderate-income residents.

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission invites applications for funding under the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Services grant. This grant supports the establishment and operation of ADRCs in seven designated Planning and Service Areas (PSAs) across Texas. These centers aim to provide a comprehensive, streamlined access system for older adults and individuals with disabilities, facilitating easier connection to long-term services and supports. The grant focuses on enhancing several core services, including specialized information, referral and assistance services, respite care referrals, local contact agency services for community living transitions, housing navigator services to increase accessible and affordable housing, and outreach activities for Medicare-related benefits. This initiative is a part of the broader No Wrong Door system, which involves multiple federal agencies to improve the quality and accessibility of long-term care and supports. The project stresses collaboration with local agencies and community organizations to ensure a wide-reaching impact.

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs announces a Notice of Funding Availability of approximately $2,760,401 in HOME funds specifically set aside for single-family housing programs benefiting Persons with Disabilities (PWD). This funding is part of a Reservation System and is available to entities with a current Reservation System Participation (RSP) Agreement. Eligible activities include Homeowner Reconstruction Assistance and Tenant-Based Rental Assistance, aimed at providing housing solutions for low-income households with disabilities.

The FY24 CPD Accreditation: Supporting Law Enforcement Agencies in Seeking Accreditation program is administered by the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office), a component of the U.S. Department of Justice. The COPS Office's mission is fundamentally aligned with advancing the practice of community policing among state, local, territorial, and tribal law enforcement agencies. This grant program specifically utilizes Community Policing Development (CPD) funds, which are designed to enhance law enforcement capacity to implement community policing strategies. By supporting accreditation efforts, the program contributes directly to promoting best practices and building knowledgeable, effective police forces, thereby furthering the broader mission of crime prevention and community safety. The target beneficiaries of this program are state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies across the nation. The core impact goal is to enhance the professionalism and operational standards of these agencies by helping them achieve formal law enforcement accreditation from an established entity. Accreditation serves as a recognized measure of quality, accountability, and adherence to professional standards, which is critical for effective community policing and building public trust. The program's priorities and focus are singular: to provide direct financial support to eligible law enforcement agencies to cover the costs associated with obtaining accreditation. This focus aligns with the CPD fund's strategic goal of supporting new, creative approaches and effective practices within law enforcement. The COPS Office’s theory of change, as evidenced by its use of CPD funds, is that by investing in capacity building—such as providing guidance and funding for innovative strategies like accreditation—it will lead to better knowledge and more effective implementation of community policing practices. The expected outcomes and measurable results of this funding include an increased number of state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies achieving accreditation. This accreditation signifies that the agencies have developed and implemented policies and procedures that meet national professional standards. Ultimately, the program is expected to result in a strengthened capacity within these agencies to prevent crime, promote safer communities, and more effectively implement the principles of community policing.

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) announces a Notice of Funding Availability for approximately $20,437,314 in HOME funds aimed at single-family housing programs. These funds are provided under the general set-aside and are available through a reservation system to eligible applicants who have a ratified Reservation System Participation (RSP) Agreement. The HOME funds are intended for activities such as Homeowner Reconstruction Assistance and Tenant-Based Rental Assistance, which provide support for low-income households in constructing or reconstructing single-family homes or in acquiring rental subsidies.

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

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 financial support to eligible nonprofit organizations in Calhoun County to enhance their community programs and initiatives.

Texas Pride Impact Funds (TPIF) has opened applications for its 2024 Community Grants, designed to strengthen the capacity and resilience of LGBTQ+ communities across the state of Texas. The program reflects TPIF’s mission to advance equity and justice for LGBTQ+ individuals through strategic investments in community-driven initiatives. By focusing its funding on historically marginalized and underserved populations, TPIF aims to foster sustainable progress on both immediate needs and systemic barriers impacting LGBTQ+ people, particularly those facing multiple, intersecting forms of discrimination. The Community Grants program provides flexible general operating support to nonprofit organizations, empowering them to deploy resources where they are most needed to drive transformational change. The grant program is guided by a deliberate focus on key communities and populations. TPIF places strong emphasis on supporting the safety, health, and rights of people of transgender experience, recognizing that this group faces disproportionate discrimination, violence, and systemic exclusion. Additionally, TPIF seeks to strengthen organizations serving LGBTQ+ individuals in under-resourced geographic areas, including rural regions, border communities, small towns, and underserved urban neighborhoods. This intentional geographic targeting ensures that funding reaches communities often left out of mainstream philanthropy, thereby addressing gaps in access to resources, advocacy, and essential services. The program’s target beneficiaries also include LGBTQ+ communities of color, such as Black and African American, Native and Indigenous Peoples, Hispanic/Latinx, and APIDA communities. TPIF’s theory of change acknowledges that race, ethnicity, gender identity, and sexual orientation intersect to create compounded barriers to equity. By channeling resources to organizations led by and serving these communities, TPIF aims to correct historical underinvestment and support culturally grounded solutions. The grant program further recognizes specific age-related challenges, supporting both LGBTQ+ seniors and elderly people as well as youth and young adults facing homelessness, family rejection, or other forms of displacement. Strategically, TPIF’s funding priorities are centered on equity, inclusion, and systemic transformation. Beyond supporting identity-based communities, the foundation also emphasizes the needs of displaced LGBTQ+ people—including immigrants, refugees, undocumented individuals, formerly incarcerated persons, and homeless youth. TPIF also prioritizes organizations working with people living with or at high risk for HIV/AIDS, as well as people with disabilities. By integrating these focus areas, TPIF aims to fund programs that not only provide direct services but also challenge structural inequities through advocacy, empowerment, and community capacity-building. The expected outcomes of the Community Grants program are both immediate and long-term. In the short term, TPIF anticipates increased organizational capacity, expanded access to services, and improved well-being for LGBTQ+ individuals across Texas. Over the long term, TPIF envisions a stronger, more equitable LGBTQ+ movement that includes rural, border, and BIPOC communities as central actors in shaping social change. Success metrics may include the number of organizations strengthened, the reach of community services provided, improved safety and health indicators, and the advancement of inclusive policies and practices. TPIF’s strategic priorities and theory of change emphasize that sustainable equity is achieved when those most affected by inequities lead the solutions. By providing unrestricted general operating support, TPIF removes barriers that often limit the flexibility of community organizations, allowing them to respond nimbly to evolving community needs. In doing so, the foundation is not merely funding programs—it is investing in the infrastructure of justice and the leadership of communities that have historically been underfunded, ensuring that progress for LGBTQ+ Texans is both inclusive and enduring.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations in Fort Bend County, Texas, to deliver housing and essential services aimed at preventing and addressing homelessness among youth and young adults.