Texas Private Grants

This funding opportunity supports organizations providing quality education, human services, and healthcare to underserved communities in Dallas and surrounding areas in Texas.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Texas that address essential community needs through programmatic, operational, and capital initiatives.

The Edward N. and Margaret G. Marsh Foundation is seeking applications to support organizations that operate in El Paso, Texas for medical research. Donor Name: The Edward N. and Margaret G. Marsh Foundation State: Texas City: El Paso Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:06/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Program Areas Health Human services Funding Information Average total giving per year: $200,000 Average grant size: $52,000 – $150,000 Requirements 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 Crystelle Waggoner Charitable Trust is seeking applications to benefit charitable organizations in the arts and social services. Donor Name: Crystelle Waggoner Charitable Trust State: Texas County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Program Types Arts, Culture, & Humanities  Human Services Funding Information Grants are typically between $15,000 and $40,000. Criteria Preference is given to organizations, operating in, or serving Tarrant County. For more information, visit Bank of America.

The Katrine Menzing Deakins Charitable Trust provides grants to benefit several favored charities in addition to other charitable organization in Tarrant County. Donor Name: Katrine Menzing Deakins Charitable Trust State: Texas County: Tarrant County (TX) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Program Types  Education Health Human Services Funding Information Grants are typically between $10,000 and $25,000. Eligibility Criteria Preference is given to organizations, operating in, or serving Tarrant County. Eligibility to re-apply for a grant award from the foundations noted below requires grantee organizations to skip 1 grant cycle (1-year) before submitting a subsequent application. For more information, visit Bank of America.

The Helen Gertrude Sparks Charitable Trust accepts applications to benefit charitable organizations. Donor Name: Helen Gertrude Sparks Charitable Trust State: Texas County: Tarrant County (TX) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Helen Gertrude Sparks Charitable Trust benefit charitable organizations focused on: The elderly who are disabled in any way Children who are disabled, orphaned or disadvantaged The arts, including performing and nonperforming arts Education Program Types Arts, Culture, & Humanities Education Health Human Services Funding Information This foundation makes approximately 2-3 awards each year and grants are typically between $5,000 and $15,000. Eligibility Criteria The Trust considers requests from charitable organizations that focus on the program areas noted above. Preference is given to organizations, operating in, or serving Tarrant County. For more information, visit Bank of America.

The Katherine C. Carmody Charitable Trust is inviting applicants to support charitable organizations in the state of Texas. Donor Name: Katherine C. Carmody Charitable Trust State: Texas County: Navarro County (TX) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/01/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Program Types  Education  Human Services  Religion-Related Eligibility Criteria Grants are limited to or for the use of 501(c)(3) charitable organizations within the state of Texas that are organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable, or educational purposes. Preference is given to charitable organizations serving Navarro County, TX and the Dallas, TX area. For more information, visit Bank of America.

The Carrie S. Orleans Trust is currently accepting applications to purchase food and clothing for the poor and needy of Dallas County without regard to race, creed or color. Donor Name: Carrie S. Orleans Trust State: Texas County: Dallas County (TX) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/01/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Program Type Human Services Grant Period Grants from the Carrie S. Orleans Trust are 1 year in duration. Eligibility Criteria Grants are only awarded to organizations for the purchase of food and clothing for the poor and needy of Dallas County. For more information, visit Bank of America.

This fund provides financial support for nonprofits working on projects that improve the quality of life in rural communities across West-Central Texas.

The Marshall and Ellen Peters Family Foundation is seeking applications to support qualified charitable organizations whose principal activities occur in Brazos County, Texas and any churches or agencies of the Presbyterian Church U.S.A., including those located in Brazos or Grimes County, Texas. Donor Name: Marshall and Ellen Peters Family Foundation State: Texas County: Brazos County (TX) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Program Areas Arts, culture and humanities Education Environment, animals Health Human services Public/society benefit Religion Funding Information Average total giving per year: $50,000. Geographic Limitations The Foundation primarily supports organizations located in and serving the residents of Brazos County, Texas. Requirements 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 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.

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 grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Brazos County, Texas, focusing on education, health, and human services.

The St. David’s Foundation is pleased to announce the We All Benefit open call. Donor Name: St. David’s Foundation State: Texas County: Bastrop County (TX), Caldwell County (TX), Hays County (TX), Travis County (TX), Williamson County (TX) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/28/2024 Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The We All Benefit open call is focused on support for organizations or collaboratives that are currently enrolling eligible Central Texans in health insurance benefits and/or otherwise supporting individuals, the community, or organizations in the eligibility determination and enrollment process through outreach, education, or training. St. David’s Foundation expects to awarding up to $8M through two types of grants: Individual organizations will be eligible for one-time grants of up to $250,000. Funding collaboratives across organizations that are already working together to address this issue will be eligible for one-time grants of up to $1,000,000. Eligibility Requirements Operate in Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, or Williamson counties. Fall into one of the following classifications: A tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Using a fiscal sponsor who is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Statewide and national organizations not headquartered in Central Texas must be able to demonstrate meaningful partnerships with local organizations and communities to have an impact in the five-county region and communities. The work must clearly benefit Central Texas residents. Evidence of work enrolling eligible Central Texans in healthcare coverage or otherwise supporting individuals, the community, or organizations in the eligibility determination and enrollment process. For more information, visit St. David’s Foundation.

The Community Driven Change open call is focused on elevating organizations engaging community members in decision making and leadership to foster healthier communities in the Central Texas region of Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and Williamson counties. Donor Name: St. David’s Foundation State: Texas County: Bastrop County (TX), Caldwell County (TX), Hays County (TX), Travis County (TX), Williamson County (TX) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 06/28/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The one-time grants awarded as part of this open call will support the community to achieve their health priorities. This call is centered in the Foundation’s belief that addressing social and environmental conditions for generational change in historically marginalized communities requires work to mobilize those closest to the problem. Community-led, community-focused organizations with demonstrated impact in engaging community members in decision making and leadership to foster healthy communities operating within the 5-county region are invited to apply. They believe a healthy community includes access to quality healthcare and health services, stable and affordable housing, pathways to healthcare employment, navigation and coordination of related services, and social networks. Funding Information Awarding up to $10M through this open call, grant recipients will receive an unrestricted, one-time operating grant based on organization size, with funding expected to be distributed in October 2024. Organization Annual Budget Size/Maximum Grant Amount: $250,000 – $500K: $250,000. Over $500K: $500,000. Eligibility Criteria  Located and operating in Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, or Williamson counties.  Classified as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.  Annual operating budget of at least $250,000.  Evidence of work engaging community members in decision making and leadership to foster healthier communities. For more information, visit St. David’s Foundation.

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.

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.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Bryan, Texas, focusing on a wide range of charitable causes such as arts, education, health, and human services.

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 Tyrous R. Williams and Ruth F. Williams Charitable Trust offers grants to support health and human services in Brazos County, Texas; preferably to assist needy heart and cancer patients and cancer research. Donor Name: Tyrous R. Williams and Ruth F. Williams Charitable Trust State: Texas County: Brazos County (TX) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/31/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Program Areas Health Human services Grantmaking Priorities In accordance with the donor’s wishes, preference may be given to requests for the following purposes/organizations: Assistance to needy cancer patients from Brazos County and any cancer research going on in Brazos County, Texas. Assistance to needy heart patients from Brazos County, Texas. Eligibility Criteria To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information, visit Wells Fargo.