Texas Women & Girl Services Grants

The StartHER Grant Program by Texas Woman’s University offers financial support ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to women-owned startups in Texas, to be used for business-related activities such as purchasing equipment, marketing, and property improvements, with the aim of fostering growth and success in businesses that are five years old or less and meet specific eligibility criteria.

Local non-profit organizations operating within the City of Victoria may be eligible to apply for grant funding for child safety and/or child abuse intervention/prevention programs or drug and alcohol abuse intervention and prevention programs for children. Donor Name: City of Victoria State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/16/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funding for the program comes from the $1.50 child safety fee that is assessed when residents register their vehicles in Victoria County. This funding must be used for child safety and welfare services as defined by state law. In fiscal year 2024, the City of Victoria used the funds to provide grants for the following programs: A World for Children: “Bridging the Gap” program to help meet the needs of foster children Boys & Girls Club of Victoria: After-school programs for different age groups Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas: Supplies and training materials for CPR/first aid, mental health first aid and youth protection training Golden Crescent CASA: Program staff funding and occupancy expenses Hope of South Texas: Part-time therapist for children and families coping with the effects of abuse Mid-Coast Family Services: After-school programs and other activities for at-risk youth The Gabriel Project of the Golden Crescent: Program staff funding and supplies Categories Child Safety and/or Abuse Intervention/Prevention: Programs designed to enhance child safety and/or intervene and prevent child abuse Drug and/or alcohol abuse and prevention for children: Programs designed to intervene and prevent drug and alcohol abuse with a target audience of children, defined. For more information, visit City of Victoria.

The Bedford Family Social Responsibility Fund supports organizations that provide direct or supplemental educational opportunities. Donor Name: Junior League of Tyler State: Texas County: Smith County (TX) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/02/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Junior League of Tyler, Inc. is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.  The purpose of the grants is to impact the community by providing large monetary grants and volunteer support to meaningful community projects in Smith County. The goal is to provide meaningful, impactful grants to support the community. Focus Area The Junior League of Tyler provides grants to support projects which address a demonstrated community need, employ rigorous standards of planning and performance, and offer challenging and meaningful volunteer opportunities for its members.  Eligibility Criteria Funding requests for projects and/or volunteer placement from nonprofit organizations and community agencies in Smith County are now being accepted. The Junior League seeks to impact the community by providing monetary and volunteer support to those projects. For more information, visit Junior League of Tyler.

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations in Texas, particularly in Dallas County, for initiatives in education, health, human services, and scientific research aimed at improving community well-being.

This grant provides funding and volunteer support to nonprofit projects in Smith County that promote women's leadership and address community needs.

The 2024 Austin Film Society Grant for Feature Films application cycle is now open. Donor Name: Austin Film Society State: Texas County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/06/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The AFS Grant awards funds annually to film and video artists in the state of Texas. Grants are provided to artists whose work shows promise, skill, and creativity. AFS is committed to fostering diverse and underrepresented voices in independent film. Special attention is paid to providing support to women filmmakers and those who identify with communities of color. The AFS Grant for Feature Films is open to documentary and narrative film projects that are 40 minutes and longer. There is one application to apply for either the AFS Grant for Features in Development or the AFS Grant for Features in Production, which includes any of the following stages of production: pre-production, production, or post-production. The development grant application is open to filmmakers with an established body of work. NOTE: Filmmakers are restricted to submitting one application per grant cycle. If eligible, applicants can apply for any of the following cash and in-kind awards in this 2024 AFS Grant spring cycle. AFS Grant for Features in Production—Cash Grant  Filmmakers may apply for up to $15,000 cash for pre-production, production, or post-production through the AFS Grant for Features in Production. Total cash support from the AFS Grant will not exceed $15,000. However, applicants can apply to receive in-kind grants in addition to the $15,000 cash request. AFS Grant for Features in Development—Cash Grant  Intended to support a pipeline of independent film production in Texas, the AFS Grant for Features in Development will award two career artists a one-time, unrestricted grant in the amount of $10,000 to go towards any activity that advances a feature-length film project – either narrative or documentary – in development. While they do not require reporting on how the money is spent, your proposal should include how the $10,000 will help you make progress on this project. This includes paying yourself to work on the project. North Texas Pioneer Film Award—Cash Grant, Development and Production (pre-production, production, and post-production)  $30,000 in cash grants will be awarded to emerging and established filmmakers residing in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and surrounding counties. Grants ranging from $5,000–$15,000 will be awarded for the development, production, or post-production of feature-length films (40 minutes or greater). The grant aims to fund emerging filmmakers with first or second feature films and filmmakers with backgrounds that are traditionally underrepresented in independent film. Eligibility Criteria In order to be eligible to apply for an AFS Grant, you must meet the following requirements: The Grant is intended to support the artist community in Texas and keep it thriving. You must have a current Texas residency. You must be the director or co-director of the project to apply. You cannot apply if you are: attending school full-time outside of the state of Texas a previous Texas resident an out of state director working on a Texas-based film AFS staff or members of the board of directors are not eligible to apply. A project is only eligible if it meets the following requirements for the AFS Grant: All genres of film and video are eligible, except industrial or promotional pieces, music videos, and “works-for-hire.” All projects must be single, stand-alone works intended to be distributed alone. Television or web series are not eligible at this time. Projects must be in development, pre-production, production, or post-production stages. NOTE: They are no longer funding distribution as its own grant category. Distribution funds may be requested as part of a post-production ask. Filmmakers must meet the following additional requirements if applying for development support: Development funding is geared toward filmmakers with an established body of film work. Qualifications include at least one completed and distributed feature-length film, a number of completed and distributed short films, or a background in television writing and directing. Applicants must provide, at minimum, two samples of previously completed work. You may not apply for both development and production support in the same grant cycle, even if they are for different projects. For more information, visit Austin Film Society.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Texas Rural Woman Grant. Donor Name: Texas Woman’s University State: Texas County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/05/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The purpose is to create greater economic development activity in rural Texas by encouraging and enabling rural woman-owned, small businesses to undertake new and innovative projects. Funding Information A total of ten $5,000 grants for a total of $50,000 are available for this round of funding. What can the funds be used for? Purchase of machinery, equipment, or technology. Farm implements or machinery. Addition or acquisition of new inventory or raw materials. Purchase and installation of fixtures or display units. Property improvements that will result in increased sales and revenue. Marketing or advertising campaigns. Any other business-related activity that CWE deems is aligned with the stated purpose of this program. Who can apply? Eligible businesses must satisfy all of the following conditions: Existing rural, woman-owned businesses (at least 51% directly owned and controlled by one or more women who are U.S. citizens). The business owner must reside in Texas. The business must currently be set up as a legal business entity. The business must be a for-profit corporation, partnership, LLP or LLC, or sole proprietorship. Not-for-profit corporations or similar nonprofit entities are not eligible. If the business or business owner owns the premises where the business operates, all property taxes must be current. All sales, payroll, and other taxes must be current. The business must be located and operated within an eligible Texas County. The business, business owner and the applicant must not be involved in any pending or current litigation. The business owner must not have any felonies or convictions for a crime of dishonesty or breach of trust. Previous grant winners cannot apply. The business must be in one of the eligible rural counties in Texas. The business, business owner and applicant are operating with all required permits and licenses and are conforming to all required laws. Grant Requirements  The successful applicant will receive two installments of the award: $2,500 after signing the grant agreement, a photo release and all required paperwork for payment. $2,500 following completion of a small business training course hosted by the Center for Women Entrepreneurs, 3 hours of small business advising/mentoring and submission and approval of a completed business plan with three years of financials. Additionally, itemized receipts or proof of purchases made with initial grant funds of $2,500 (costs must have been incurred after receiving grant funding) must be provided to CWE to receive the remaining $2,500. You need to meet with CWE staff to talk over the grant specifics and ask any questions you have. Use the spreadsheet that the CWE provides for documentation. The University will send winners a 1099 for the grant funds received. Ineligible applicants Any business that is not on the rural county list. TWU faculty/staff (or any immediate family member of the applicant’s family, including spouse, child, parent), trustee, and advisory committee member. TWU Students are not eligible to apply. Prior grant winners. Applicants who have taken part in any CWE program in the last year including AccelerateHER, TechFW or NTEEC awardees. For more information, visit TWU.

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 Austin Community Foundation is seeking applications for advancing the economic mobility of women and children. Donor Name: Austin Community Foundation State: Texas County: Bastrop County (TX), Burnet County (TX), Caldwell County (TX), Hays County (TX), Travis County (TX), Williamson County (TX) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: This grants cycle, the Women’s Fund will be awarding funding to organizations and programs providing direct services and systems-level changes in the following strategy areas: Housing: Support access to affordable housing for women that include a network of support and/or opportunities for long-term wealth building. Child Care: Expand access to safe, quality, culturally competent and affordable child care that is conveniently located for families with low incomes. Education: Provide access to an ecosystem of support – academic, emotional, and financial – for women pursuing educational dreams. Unintended Pregnancy Prevention: Increase access to consumable, unbiased pregnancy prevention resources. Women’s Health: Reduce health disparities faced by women of color. Funding Information Winning Finalist: $55,000 total; a multi-year grant over two years – $35,000 in 2024 and $20,000 in 2025 Runner-up Finalist: $30,000 in 2024 Semifinalist: $15,000 in 2024 In total, $500,000 in unrestricted, general operating support will be awarded to 15 different nonprofit organizations. Eligibility Criteria All applicants must be tax-exempt organizations or units of government serving the six county Central Texas region which includes: Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop, Burnet, and Caldwell Counties. Organizations must be tax-exempt under Sections 501(c)3 or 170(b)(1)(a)(vi) of the Internal Revenue Code, and/or be a unit of government. Proposals will be considered from organizations that engage in non-lobbying advocacy work. Organizations doing systems change level work such as educating the public about issues, community organizing, policy research and other non-lobbying advocacy activities may apply. Proposals will be considered from religious organization that engage in non-religious programming. Religious organizations will need to demonstrate that their work aligning with the Women’s Fund strategies is secular in nature and does not discriminate against any employees or clients based on religion. Ineligibility In general, the Women’s Fund does not award grants for: endowment funds fundraising activities or events individuals political lobbying or legislative activities religious organizations for religious purposes scholarships umbrella funding organizations that intend to distribute funds at their own discretion. For more information, visit ACF.

The Wood Family Foundation is accepting grant applications to support worthwhile community causes for generations of West Texans now and in the future. Donor Name: Wood Family Foundation State: Texas County: Selected Counties City: Odessa Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/01/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Since the formation of the Wood Family Foundation, over $18 million has been reinvested into the community to improve the lives of men, women and children. With the major objectives focused on education and healthcare, the Foundation helps families, and Odessa, grow and prosper. Eligibility Criteria At this time, the Wood Family Foundation giving is focused on Odessa, Texas and the surrounding counties of the Permian Basin. Applicant organizations must be determined by the Internal Revenue Service to be exempt from federal income tax.  Applicants must provide a copy of their IRS Determination Letter of Ruling identifying their organization as exempt under section 501(c)(3) and exempt from Private Foundation Status under Section 509(a).  Applicants who are exempt under a Government Municipality must also provide proof of such. Any major capital campaign seeking to raise $1 million or more must raise approximately one-half of the needed funds prior to application to the foundation. All requests from universities or colleges should be approved by the development office of the university or college and submitted to the offices under a cover letter from the development office. The Foundation does not make loans or grants to individuals. The Foundation generally limits its giving to primarily educational and medical grants that provide benefits to the citizens of Odessa, Texas, and the surrounding Permian Basin area. Applicants must seek funding for the same proposal from various sources, as sole support of programs is rarely undertaken. Due to the number and magnitude of requests received each year, the Foundation cannot respond favorably to all requests. Thus, grants are made without any commitment for future support of operations or specific projects. For more information, visit WFF.

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.