Texas Private Grants

The 2025 Conservation Wrangler program, hosted by Texan by Nature, seeks to accelerate impactful conservation projects led by Texas-based organizations. The program supports up to six selected projects annually that demonstrate measurable benefits to people, prosperity, and natural resources. Selected projects receive 12–18 months of tailored program management and strategic guidance to enhance their reach and effectiveness. Eligible projects must be science-based, Texas-led, and demonstrate tangible conservation outcomes. They should engage diverse audiences and promote partnerships among community, business, and conservation organizations. Examples of eligible focus areas include wildlife, land, and water conservation across Texas geographies, from urban to rural settings. Selected projects are showcased during the annual Conservation Summit, offering visibility and networking opportunities. Participants in the Conservation Wrangler program are not guaranteed funding but gain strategic support such as program management, marketing assistance, content creation, and technical connections. Applicants must commit to collaborative participation, dedicate staff resources to achieve outlined goals, and present their work at the Conservation Summit. Applications are evaluated on a range of criteria, including impact, innovation, and measurable outcomes. The process requires detailed project descriptions, objectives, funding strategies, and impact metrics. Supporting documents, such as budgets, maps, and reports, are encouraged. Applications must be submitted in Word format by January 31, 2025, at 11:59 PM CST. For guidance, applicants can reach out to the program team for consultations before applying.

This funding opportunity is designed for nonprofit organizations that focus on improving health outcomes through better access to nutritious food for communities facing diet-related health challenges and social risks.

The Fort Worth Tourism Public Improvement District Grant provides marketing and promotional funding to arts and cultural organizations which promote and enhance the visibility of Fort Worth as an overnight destination to their patrons. Donor Name: Arts Fort Worth State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/12/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: An initiative can be a single event, season or annual calendar of events. The Fort Worth Tourism PID Grant is administered through Arts Fort Worth on behalf of Visit Fort Worth. Grant Period September 1, 2024 to August 15, 2025.  Eligible Requests  FWTPID Grant funds can be used to support marketing efforts for initiatives, so long as:  all verified hotel room nights are booked within the Fort Worth city limits;  the initiative is culturally based and attracts patrons from outside of a 50-mile radius of Fort Worth;  The applicant must demonstrate an intent to retain and grow the number of overnight visitors to Fort Worth through their initiative;  The applicant must demonstrate marketing and promotions to communities outside of the 50 mile radius of Fort Worth with the intent to increase the visibility of Fort Worth as an overnight destination.  Awards may only be utilized for marketing and promotions of the proposed initiative. At minimum, 30% of awarded funds must be used specifically to target the market 50+ miles outside of Fort Worth. Up to 25% may be utilized for marketing and promotions staff and/or contractors. Eligibility Criteria To be eligible to receive funding from the Fort Worth Tourism PID Grant, an applicant must: be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit in good standing with IRS and up to date with Form 990 filings; have a primary mission to present or produce arts or cultural programming. For-profit organizations are not eligible to apply. For more information, visit AFW.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in seven Texas counties for projects focused on health care, education, and community services.

Applicants are invited to apply for the Brown Foundation Grant Program to build, sustain, and enhance organizations that make Houston a stronger, more vibrant community. Donor Name: The Brown Foundation State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/31/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: As a family-directed foundation, they selectively participate in distinctive grantmaking opportunities across Texas and beyond. Honoring the legacy of the founders, the Foundation values visionary leadership; entrepreneurialism; loyalty; a commitment to excellence; and an orientation toward action and direct service. The Foundation purposefully maintains a low profile, keeping the focus on the mission of the grantees and the communities they serve. Types of Grants The Foundation reviews requests for general operating funds; program support; and capital campaigns/projects.  Geographic focus The Foundation primarily makes grants in Houston and the surrounding areas. As a family-directed foundation, they selectively make grants across Texas and in other parts of the country. They rarely approve unsolicited applications from beyond the greater Houston area. Eligibility Criteria  To be eligible for a grant from The Brown Foundation, Inc. your organization must be a tax-exempt charitable organization, as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Ineligibility The Foundation does not make grants to: Individuals Individual scholarship funds Endowments or endowment campaigns Debt retirement or to cover past operating deficits Any type of fundraising and/or marketing event Any type of activity intended to support candidates for political office or influence legislation Religious or doctrinal purposes, although faith-based organizations may apply for support for educational or social service programs. For more information, visit The Brown Foundation.

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.

The Virginia Krug Groneman and Christian Harold Groneman Charitable Trust awards grants to support a variety of charitable causes in Brazos County, Texas, with a focus on health, human services and religious purposes. Donor Name: Virginia Krug Groneman and Christian Harold Groneman Charitable Trust State: Texas County: Brazos County (TX) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Program Areas Health Human services Religion Funding Information Average grant size: $5,000 to $10,000. Average total giving per year: $30,000. 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.

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.

Launched in 2024, the TSCRA Leadership Development Foundation's Working Grant Program aims to support individuals in the beef industry, including ranching, beef production, or related areas supporting the beef value chain, who wish to start or grow their businesses. Financial assistance is provided to overcome barriers like equipment purchase, operational expenses, infrastructure building, or labor hiring. Eligibility is determined based on operation in economically depressed areas in Texas or Oklahoma, disadvantaged status, and difficulty in obtaining conventional financing. Grants are not guaranteed even if all eligibility requirements are met, and the foundation retains the discretion in funding decisions. Grant renewed every year. Grant Spring annual opening/closing deadline: May 1st to May 31st

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.

This grant provides financial support to female visual artists in the Houston area to help fund their creative projects in contemporary art.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Gulf South to promote affordable housing and community resilience in underserved areas through initiatives like first-time homebuyer assistance and home rehabilitation.

This program provides financial support and resources to underserved entrepreneurs in Texas, helping them grow their businesses through training, mentorship, and access to capital.

Applications are now being accepted for the Najim Charitable Foundation Grants. Donor Name: The Najim Charitable Foundation State: Texas County: Atascosa County (TX), Bandera County (TX), Bexar County (TX), Comal County (TX), Guadalupe County (TX), Kendall County (TX), Kerr County (TX), Medina County (TX), Wilson County (TX) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/12/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funding Priorities The specific focus of the Foundation is to assist children in the Greater San Antonio area with Food, Shelter, Clothing, Child Abuse/Neglect, Developmental Disabilities, Education (PreK – 12) (Out of School) (Post-Secondary), Foster Care, Homelessness, Mental Health, Medical Treatment, Substance Abuse, and other children’s charitable purposes. Eligibility Criteria Only Section 501(c)(3) organizations who have been operating for 3 or more years may apply for grants from the Foundation. In addition, the organization must be qualified as 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2) and such designation must appear on the IRS Determination letter. If the organization is a 509(a)(3), a legal opinion must be attached. Applications from other organizations or individuals will not be considered. Grants will only be awarded for the purposes stated above. Only 501(c)(3) organizations located and serving children in the following counties will be considered for funding from the Najim Charitable Foundation – Bexar, Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Kerr, Medina, and Wilson. The Najim Charitable Foundation does not provide funding to higher education organizations, individuals, capital campaigns/expenditures, multi-year requests, adult populations, sponsorships, galas, or events. The Foundation will not consider more than one grant request per calendar year from an organization. If an organization has not expended their awarded funds from the prior year grant, they are not allowed to apply for additional funding until the prior grant funds have been fully expended and a final report has been submitted to the Foundation. For more information, visit The Najim Charitable Foundation.

The Sid W. Richardson Foundation provides grants to support the missions of non-profit organizations serving the people of Texas, with a focus on educational, health, human service, and cultural programs and projects. Established in 1947 by Sid W. Richardson, the Foundation began distributing major grants in 1962, following the availability of substantial income from assets from Richardson's estate. Despite Richardson's global interests, his primary concern remained with the people of his home state of Texas. The Foundation, through its Board of Directors and staff, continues to fulfill his vision by prioritizing grants that directly benefit clients or target audiences, particularly in smaller communities and rural areas. Grants are not available to individuals but are made primarily to organizations within Texas, especially those in the Fort Worth area for human services and cultural organizations. Grant renewed every year. Annual Spring deadline: February 1st.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide stable housing and empower low- and moderate-income communities, focusing on vulnerable populations such as working families, youth, seniors, and veterans.

Texas Mutual seeks to invest in initiatives that support generational impact in its effort to build a stronger, safer Texas for working families. Donor Name: Texas Mutual State: Texas County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/24/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: For the first RFP grant cycle, they’re looking for organizations focused on: Improving the health and wellness of Texas workers and their families by providing access to quality care and health education Strengthening the early childhood education system by ensuring child care providers have the resources needed to deliver access to affordable, quality education for Texas families Providing holistic wraparound support for clients in addition to case management to ensure families have the resources they need to seize opportunities This funding cycle will invest in nonprofit organizations that are focused on improving health and wellness and expanding access to child care. They will also consider nonprofits that are supporting clients by providing or coordinating integrated care that addresses multiple barriers. Funding Information Applicants should request funding between $25,000-$100,000. The Texas Mutual RFP funding is a one year grant. Criteria  To be eligible to apply, organizations must be able to demonstrate that they are actively delivering technical assistance and services to Texas communities. They will not consider programs or projects happening outside of the state. Texas Mutual will not fund organizations that meet one or more of the items below:  Organizations not incorporated as a 501(c)(3)  Organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity or expression, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or other legally protected personal characteristics or status  Religious or fraternal organizations (unless they are engaged in projects that benefit the entire community)  Private foundations  For more information, visit Texas Mutual.

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 organizations in the Gulf States to develop training programs that prepare young individuals for careers in the evolving energy sector.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the San Antonio area that are collaborating on innovative programs or systemic initiatives to create measurable community impact.