Texas Workforce Development Grants

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Central Texas that focus on improving early childhood education, health and wellness, job skills and entrepreneurship, and leadership development for Latino families.

This funding opportunity supports 501(c)(3) organizations and fiscally sponsored groups in rural Central Texas to empower local leaders, enhance community health initiatives, and foster resident-led change.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and grassroots initiatives in rural Central Texas to improve workforce engagement and educational access by addressing barriers such as mental health services, childcare, and transportation.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Central Texas that aim to improve economic stability and health equity by expanding access to sustainable healthcare careers for individuals from historically marginalized backgrounds.

This grant provides funding to nonprofits that empower women and girls of Asian heritage in North Texas, focusing on community upliftment and gender equity.

This funding is available to support public infrastructure projects in Lewisville that improve living conditions and economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community development projects that improve housing, infrastructure, and services for low- and moderate-income individuals and families in Bexar County.

This grant provides financial support to veteran women entrepreneurs in Texas to help them grow and strengthen their small businesses through innovative projects.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities in Texas that focus on improving early childhood education and postsecondary success for low-income or at-risk students.

This funding opportunity supports public entities and nonprofit organizations in Texas to develop and maintain sustainable urban forestry programs that enhance community health and environmental resilience.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Texas that are focused on improving community health and wellness by addressing social determinants of health through various targeted initiatives.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area that empower women and girls through programs focused on economic security and leadership development.

This grant provides funding to local nonprofit organizations in Georgetown, Texas, to address health needs and promote health equity for residents facing economic and social challenges.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and nonprofit organizations in Texas that offer programs and services benefiting veterans.

This program provides financial assistance to young agricultural producers in Texas who are starting or expanding their farming businesses.

This program provides funding to public and non-profit organizations in Texas to support sustainable community forestry initiatives that promote healthy urban and community forests.

This grant provides funding for community-led projects in the Greater Houston area that promote electric transportation solutions and enhance access to clean mobility options for underserved populations.

This grant provides funding to 501(c)(3) organizations in selected counties of Texas that focus on improving education, income stability, and health for individuals and families in need.

The Dallas Foundation’s Summer Grant Cycle consists of disbursements from The Dallas Foundation’s Community Impact Fund, which focuses on the strategic priorities to ensure a Strong & Healthy Start and Community & Economic Resilience, as well as several Field of Interest Funds, which are endowed funds customized to align with a donor’s interest in a specific cause. Donor Name: The Dallas Foundation State: Texas County: Dallas County (TX) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/16/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Focus Areas  The Summer Grant Cycle is open to proposals from nonprofit organizations working in Dallas County and focused on the following areas: Strong & Healthy Start Support for projects that build a strong & healthy start for children with an emphasis on prenatal to three care, family homelessness, and child and youth mental health. Critical Needs Support to provide the necessities of life, including food, clothing, emergency and transitional shelter, and healthcare to children and families who are low-income, indigent, homeless, or ill. Community & Economic Resilience Support for education & workforce development, including Pre-K12, out of school time programs, and post-secondary access; Support for economic empowerment, including entrepreneurship and employment; and Support for housing and neighborhood infrastructure, including affordable housing and property support, transportation, infrastructure (i.e., broadband, utility access, sidewalks, etc.), and access to parks and recreation. Children with Intellectual and Physical Disabilities and Older Adults Support for disabled, blind, and deaf children; Support for the education of intellectually and developmentally disabled children to enable them to lead productive lives; and Support for older adults, including low-income older adults. Grant Restrictions  Funds are generally not available for: Programs or services that do not serve Dallas County residents Annual Fund campaigns, underwriting of fundraising events, and marketing campaigns Religious purposes (although they do support educational and social service programs offered by faith-based organizations) Endowments Individuals. For more information, visit The Dallas Foundation.

The City of Dallas is seeking applicants its 2025 ArtsActivate to create an equitable, thriving arts environment for all Dallas artists and residents. Donor Name: City of Dallas State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/29/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: ArtsActivate 2025 proposals should be innovative projects that create active and ongoing engagement with people, neighborhoods, and communities in Dallas. They should celebrate our diversity, build community connections, and enhance the visibility of neighborhoods through arts and culture. Priority will be given to projects focusing on neighborhoods outside of the Urban Core. Engage with the Dallas Cultural Plan 2018 and create programming to address its priorities and initiatives Provide public benefit by enhancing and diversifying artistic and cultural experiences to the residents of the City of Dallas Increase access and inclusivity in the experience of art and creativity for communities that have been historically underserved Connect individuals from diverse cultures, ages, and economic means in an effort to strengthen communities and/or neighborhoods through the arts Invest in historically underserved communities with artists or organizations rooted in that community to build individual capacity and economic viability Funding Information Applicants can apply for a maximum funding request based on its respective group. The maximum funding requests are as follows: Individual Artists $8,000 Group A $12,000 Group B & C $14,000 Group D $16,000 Eligibility Requirements All Applicants Applications must align with one of the ArtsActivate 2025 Program Goals All proposed projects must be artistically or culturally focused Proposed projects must not start before the respective round start dates All proposed projects must be completed by September 15, 2025 Applicants who were at fault and/or failed to successfully complete a contract during the City of Dallas fiscal year 2021-22 are not eligible to apply for project-based funding in FY 2023-24 Any proposed project budget showing a surplus of 10% or more of City of Dallas requested funding or any proposed project budget showing a deficit will be subject to disqualification Applicants must be willing and able to enter into a contract with the City of Dallas and meet the requirements associated with receiving funds from the City of Dallas All proposed project or activities must occur within the city limits of Dallas. NOTE: Highland Park, University Park, and Cockrell Hill are NOT considered within the City limits of Dallas. Applicants must obtain and maintain all necessary licenses, permits, insurance and other approvals required by law for the provision of services during the contract term Pursuant to Dallas City Code 2-36, applicants that are indebted to the City or delinquent in any payment owed to the City of Dallas under a contract or other legal obligation are not eligible for this ArtsActivate 2023 Program Non-Profit Organizations Organizations must be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity as provided by the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and in good standing Organizations must be in-compliance with local, state, and federal laws prohibiting discrimination Organizations must be authorized to transact business in the State of Texas Organizations must submit with their application their most recently completed fiscal year’s IRS Form 990 Organizations must not be receiving $150,000 or more through the FY 2021-22 Cultural Organizations Program (COP) or receiving $150,000 or more in operating and maintenance support from the City of Dallas in FY 2021-22. Organizations must have administrative offices permanently located in the City of Dallas. This does NOT include P.O. Boxes – organizations must have a physical office at a Dallas address. Proof of Dallas address will be requested at time of application submission. Acceptable proof of residency are driver’s license, current mail from the last 30 days that is typewritten or computer generated, and a rental/lease agreement. Organizations must have non-discriminatory employment and personnel practices Comply with regulations pertaining to federal grant recipients including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 Individual Artists Individual artists must be a resident of the City of Dallas or maintain a permanent studio/workspace in the City of Dallas. Proof of Dallas residency will be required at time of submission. Acceptable proof of residency is driver’s license, current mail from the last 30 days that is typewritten, or computer generated, and a rental/lease agreement. If rental or lease term is less than 12 months, eligibility is subject to Director approval Must obtain and maintain all necessary licenses, permits, insurance and other approvals required by law for the provision of services during the contract term Individual Artist must not have been employed by the City of Dallas in the last 12 months For more information, visit City of Dallas.