Texas Youth Grants

This funding opportunity supports charitable organizations in the Texas Panhandle that provide services to benefit children, with grants typically ranging from $10,000 to $20,000.

The Community Impact Fund is the Community Foundation’s competitive grantmaking process for local nonprofit organizations. Donor Name: Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country State: Texas County: Bandera County (TX), Blanco County (TX), Edwards County (TX), Gillespie County (TX), Kendall County (TX), Kerr County (TX), Kimble County (TX), Mason County (TX), Real County (TX), Uvalde County (TX) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Focus Areas  The Community Impact Fund invests in four focus areas: Arts & Culture, Basic Needs, Environment, and Youth Development. Arts & Culture In 2024, the Community Impact Fund will support arts and culture by funding organizations that present, produce, or provide arts programming for the public; art forms supported can be dance, design, folk arts, literature, media arts, music, opera, performance arts, theatre, public art, and visual arts. Additionally, organizations that promote and/or preserve the Hill Country’s history and culture will be considered. Grantees will be evaluated on one or more of the following measures: Audience participation in programming. Grantees will report on the number of audience members for supported projects. Community satisfaction with arts and cultural opportunities. Grantees will be required to submit documented efforts of reaching diverse audiences with regard to age, race, geography, and/or subject matter. Basic Needs In 2024, the Community Impact Fund will support basic needs by funding organizations and programs that address hunger, poverty, literacy, neglect, family violence, lack of access to basic medical care, homelessness, the needs of seniors and veterans, the needs of those with disabilities or chronic illness, and animal welfare. Grantees will be evaluated on one or more of the following measures: Number of unduplicated residents served. Grantees will submit a record of unduplicated residents/clients served. Description of collaborative work with other organizations. Grantees will be required to document how collaboration with other entities affects operations and programming. Environment In 2024, the Community Impact Fund will support the environment by funding organizations and programs that address environmental stewardship and/or education. Nature education, energy and water conservation, land stewardship, wildlife protection, recycling and repurposing, and maintaining dark skies are all priorities that will be considered. Grantees will be evaluated on one or more of the following measures: Number of unduplicated residents served. Grantees will submit a record of unduplicated residents/clients served. Number of acres or geographical areas affected by the grant. Grantees will be required to document the geographical areas its funding affected. Economic and environmental impact. Where appropriate, supported organizations will document the economic impact and the environmental impact of the grant. Youth Development  In 2024, the Community Impact Fund will support the next generation by funding organizations and programs that work with children and youth, from birth through age 21. Grantees will be evaluated on one or more of the following measures: Number of unduplicated children and youth served. Grantees will submit a record of unduplicated children/youth served. The quality of the safe and/or supportive environment. Grantees will be required to document where and how they create, provide, and/or maintain a safe and/or supportive environment for children and youth. The levels of interaction and engagement for young people. Where appropriate, supported organizations will document ways children and youth are encouraged to interact, engage, and build life or work skills. Types of Support  Applicant organizations should decide whether to apply for general operating support or for program support; either type of request is eligible for the Community Impact Fund. Requests should not exceed more than $15,000. General Operating Support is unrestricted funding. Organizations may use the funds for administrative purposes, to meet monthly obligations, to support programming, pay salaries, or to meet other organizational needs. For general operating support requests, organizations must submit a current strategic plan that covers two or more years of operations. Program Support is funding for a specific program of an organization. Funds can be used for any element of the program’s budget. For program support requests, organizations must submit a program budget.  Eligibility Criteria  Applicants must: Be located in or providing services to residents in Bandera, Blanco, Edwards, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Mason, Real, or Uvalde counties. Be classified as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit by the Internal Revenue Service. Have a minimum of 12 months of operating history after 501(c)(3) determination. Demonstrate that 100% of the applicant organization’s Board of Directors have given to the applicant organization during the last completed fiscal year. Giving is defined as a personal cash donation or financially measurable in-kind contribution. Have filed grant evaluation reports for previously awarded Community Impact Fund grants. Present required financial statements, determined by an applicant organization’s annual operating budget: Budgets under $350,000 – most recently completed fiscal year’s financial statements Budgets between $350,000 and $749,999 – recently reviewed financial statements issued by a CPA Budgets $750,000 and above – recently audited financial statements issued by a CPA For more information, visit CFTHC.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Brazos County, Texas, focusing on improving education, health, and human services for children, youth, and vulnerable populations.

The Hispanic Impact Fund a signature program at Austin Community Foundation works to bridge the racial wealth divide and advance economic opportunity for Latino families in Central Texas. 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: Focus Areas This grants cycle, the Hispanic Impact Fund will be awarding funding to organizations and programs that fit into one of the following strategy areas: Early Childhood Education: The Fund will invest in organizations that provide access to affordable, high-quality Pre-K and early childhood education starting at age 3, building the pipeline from cradle to career for Latino families. Health & Wellness: The Fund will invest in organizations that provide preventative, culturally competent health education and access to quality mental and physical health services. Job Skills & Entrepreneurship: The Fund will invest in organizations that assist Latino entrepreneurs in gaining the knowledge and skills needed to expand their businesses. Leadership Development: The Fund will invest in organizations advancing Latino leadership and creating pipelines of youth, emerging, and established Latino talent, which are critical to building a thriving Central Texas. Funding Information Winning Finalist: $50,000 total; a multi-year grant over two years — $30,000 in 2024 and $20,000 in 2025. Runner-up Finalist: $35,000 total; a multi-year grant over two years — $20,000 in 2024 and $15,000 in 2025. Two Semifinalists: $20,000 in 2024. Eligibility Criteria Nonprofit organizations working in the 6 county Central Texas region, which includes: Travis, Bastrop, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, and Williamson 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 organizations that engage in non-religious programming. Religious organizations will need to demonstrate that their work aligning with the Program Funds’ strategies is secular in nature and does not discriminate against any employees or clients based on religion. Ineligibility Endowment funds Scholarships Religious organizations for religious purposes Fundraising activities or events Umbrella funding organizations that intend to distribute funds at their own discretion Individuals Organizations with discriminatory hiring practices based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, etc. For more information, visit ACF.

The Texas Pride Impact Funds is accepting applications for its 2024 Community Grants. Donor Name: Texas Pride Impact Funds State: Texas County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/12/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Focus Communities and Populations In the effort to drive support and build capacity in LGBTQ+ communities that have been historically disadvantaged, TPIF has identified Focus Communities and Populations to guide its work and establish funding priorities. While they will continue to fund a full range of organizations, projects, and leaders, (particularly through the donor advised funds) they will prioritize funding within the general and special grant cycles for the Focus Communities and Populations. They embrace organizations and projects that address the current and direct needs of communities while also seeking to correct the systemic injustices that unfairly burden people living within these identities and at their intersections. Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression: While using the acronym of LGBTQ+ serves the full spectrum of sexual orientations and gender identities and expressions. These include but are not limited to: Lesbian Gay Bisexual Queer Asexual, Aromantic Questioning Transgender, Two-Spirit, Transexual, Non-Binary, Gender Non-Conforming, Agender Intersex TPIF places a focus on supporting the safety, rights, health, and well-being of Texas’ people of transgender experience. Geography: While TPIF funds groups that work statewide and in local communities, for the next five years it will seek to build capacity in these geographic areas: Rural underserved areas Border communities Towns and small cities Under-resourced areas and neighborhoods within urban centers Race and Ethnicity: TPIF focuses on building the capacity of organizations, projects, and leaders serving communities of color including: Black and/or African American Native and Indigenous Peoples Hispanic/Latino(a)/Latinx Asian, Asian American, Pacific Islander, Desi, and Arab (APIDA) Age: TPIF recognizes the difficulties of being LGBTQ+ at each end of the age spectrum and maintains a focus on essential services and social supports for: Senior and elderly people Youth particularly those who are unhoused Young adults 18 – 25 Displaced People: TPIF recognizes the complications to living of displaced people and will concentrate on: Immigrants Homeless Youth Undocumented Persons Refugees Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Persons People living with and at higher risk for HIV/AIDS: TPIF maintains a focus on organizations and projects that serve PLWHA and communities at higher risk to HIV/AIDS. People living with Disabilities: TPIF maintains a focus on organizations and projects that serve people with disabilities. Eligibility Criteria  The grantmaking to non-profit organizations and organizations with fiscal sponsorship is intentionally broad for initiatives providing direct support to LGBTQ+ persons and communities in Texas. Community Grants award funds for general operating support; applications are not required to identify projects or submit project plans. Ineligibility Applications from individuals. National organizations or their local affiliates, except for programs developed at the local level to meet local needs in Texas. Initiatives outside the State of Texas. Endowment funds. Annual campaigns, capital campaigns, donor recognition events, event sponsorships. Applications from government agencies. Organizations that do not support transformational change and inclusivity of all LGBTQ+ individuals as well as racial equity in Texas. More than one application per organization per year. Academic research. Organizations that are not 501(c)3 or do not have a Fiscal Sponsor. For more information, visit TPIF.

The Lola Wright Foundation provides grants to support children and youth, public health and human services, education and community development, and arts and culture. Donor Name: The Lola Wright Foundation State: Texas County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/31/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Lola Wright Foundation is a private, non-profit charitable foundation which supports community-based organizations granted tax exemption under the Internal Revenue Code, Section 501(c)(3). The Foundation’s grant making activities are limited to organizations operating primarily within a 50-mile radius of Austin, Texas. Funding emphases include, but are not limited to, social, health and human services; early childhood, youth and adult development services; arts and culture; and services for minorities, the homeless, and the elderly. Field of Interest Children and Youth Public Health and Human Services Education and Community Development Arts and Culture Geographic Restrictions The organization must be located and operating primarily within a 50-mile radius of Austin, Texas. Eligibility Criteria Organizations considered for funding must be classified as qualified public charities under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Foundation does not make grants to individuals. In addition, the Foundation generally does not provide funding to organizations for day-to-day operating costs or expenses. An organization receiving a grant from the Foundation may not apply for another grant for at least twelve (12) months. For more information, visit The Lola Wright Foundation.

This grant provides funding to organizations in Texas that promote financial literacy and consumer credit education, helping communities improve their financial stability at little or no cost.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations focused on youth and education, especially early childhood literacy, with a preference for those based in Dallas County, Texas.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in North Texas that offer Christian-based programs aimed at developing youth's character, promoting healthy lifestyles, and fostering moral and ethical growth.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in North Texas that improve access to mental health services for children and youth, focusing on trauma-informed care and early diagnosis through primary care screenings.

This grant provides financial support to Christian organizations that deliver rehabilitative services and basic needs assistance to youth with disabilities and families in Africa, Central America, and India.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Dallas/Fort Worth area that strengthen families and communities through programs focused on child development, food security, and healthcare access.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in North Texas that support children and youth with disabilities and chronic health conditions through adaptive experiences, therapeutic services, and independent living programs.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that help children in foster care, especially those who have experienced abuse or neglect, by enhancing community care and therapeutic services in Texas.

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.