Texas Private Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible nonprofit organizations in Texas for projects that preserve and promote the state's rich history and cultural heritage.

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

The Plainview Area Endowment is seeking applications to improving the quality of life in Plainview. Donor Name: The Plainview Area Endowment State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Endowment | Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Plainview Area Endowment was created in 2010 as a regional affiliate of Community Foundation of West Texas – the Community Foundation for the Texas South Plains. The Plainview Area Endowment provides opportunities for donors to achieve their varied philanthropic goals, invest contributed funds prudently, and serves as a responsible steward for the charitable gifts of individuals, families and organizations. Grantmaking policy and grant award recommendations are made by the Plainview Area Endowment Advisory Board. Grants may be made for start-up funding, general operating support, program support and demonstration programs. The Endowment does not make grants to individuals, for political purposes, to retire indebtedness or for payment of interest or taxes. Funding Information Grant amounts may vary depending on the type of fund from which resources are provided, but can not exceed $5,000. Criteria The Endowment restricts its support to organizations serving the Plainview area which are 501(c)(3) or the government equivalent. For more information, visit The Plainview Area Endowment.

The Leland Fikes Foundation is accepting grant applications until October 9, 2024. The Foundation supports 501(c)(3) organizations in areas including reproductive health, civic engagement, and human services in the Dallas area. Their funding priorities include improving access to reproductive healthcare, strengthening democratic processes through public policy and advocacy, and addressing local community needs such as housing and health. The Foundation focuses on national, state-level (Texas), and local Dallas initiatives. Grants are not available for individuals or politically partisan groups. For more information, visit the Leland Fikes Foundation.

The Thelma Braun & Bocklett Family Foundation is currently accepting applications to support and promote quality education, cultural, human services and health care programming for underserved populations Donor Name: Thelma Braun & Bocklett Family Foundation State: Texas County: Grayson 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 Types Arts, Culture, & Humanities  Education  Health  Human Services Project Period The majority of grants from the Braun & Bocklett Family Foundation are 1 year in duration. Criteria Special consideration is given to charitable organizations that serve the people of Grayson County, Texas, especially in the area of arts and education. For more information, visit Bank of America.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Tarrant County, Texas, that assist children with physical or mental disabilities through treatment, education, and supportive services.

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations in Texas, particularly those in Navarro County, focusing on projects that promote religion, education, and the alleviation of human suffering and disease prevention.

This program provides financial support and mentorship to diverse-led small businesses in Texas, promoting job creation and growth among underrepresented groups.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Grayson County, Texas, that deliver essential services to physically incapacitated, underprivileged, and underserved populations, with a focus on the blind, elderly, and orphans.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to volunteer fire departments in West-Central Texas for essential firefighting equipment and training to enhance their capabilities during wildfire seasons.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in Coleman County to address urgent community needs across various sectors such as education, health, and social services.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in Coleman County to address pressing community needs across various sectors, including education, health, and youth development.

This grant provides funding to organizations in Texas that focus on education, arts, culture, health, and human services, particularly for underserved populations in Grayson County.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and faith-based groups in Abilene to enhance programs and projects that improve the lives of children and youth in the community.

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Texas that promote access to justice and uphold the rule of law through impactful initiatives.

Humanities Texas awards grants to nonprofit organizations and governmental entities to support a wide range of public programs: lectures, panel discussions, and conferences; teacher institutes; reading- and film-discussion groups; interpretive exhibits; television and radio programming; film production; and interactive multimedia programming. Donor Name: Humanities Texas State: Texas Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: All funded programs are firmly grounded in the humanities and are directed to the general public, both adults and young people, outside of the regular school or college classroom. Programs targeting special audiences such as K–12 teachers, ethnic and community groups, or professional groups are also welcome. Funding Information Mini-grants Mini-grants fund up to $2,000 of the costs associated with public humanities programs. These small grants—which are easy to apply for and administer, and are available on a rolling basis throughout the year—are particularly appropriate for funding a speaker and/or the rental of a traveling exhibition, including those provided by Humanities Texas. Major grants for community projects Major grants for community projects fund up to $20,000 of the costs for comprehensive public programs such as lectures, seminars, and conferences; book and film discussions; interpretive exhibitions and materials; town forums and civic discussions; and teacher workshops. Programs should reflect substantial participation by both humanities scholars and members of the target audience(s). Major grants for media projects Major grants for media projects fund up to $20,000 of the costs for film, radio, television, or interactive programming related to the humanities. Applicants may request funds for any phase of the project, including scripting, development, production, post-production, and in some cases, distribution and free public screenings. Humanities scholars should play an integral role in determining the content and approach of the project. Grant Period The grant period must range from two to twelve months. Eligible Projects  Funded projects take many different forms—lectures, panel discussions, and conferences; teacher institutes and workshops; reading and film discussion groups; site interpretations; the development and fabrication of interpretive exhibits; and the production of films, television and radio programming, and interactive media. However, all funded programs have the following characteristics in common. They are firmly grounded in the humanities Humanities scholars play an active role in their conception, design, and execution They are conducted in a spirit of open and informed inquiry They are directed primarily to the general public, both adults and young people, outside of the regular school or college classroom. Programs targeting special audiences such asK-12 teachers, community college faculty, ethnic and community groups, or professional groups are also welcome They are a single program (or single series of programs) for which there is a clear, coherent, and reportable outcome. Eligibility Criteria Nonprofit organizations and state and local governmental entities are eligible to receive Humanities Texas support. For more information, visit Humanities Texas.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Denison and Grayson County, Texas, to improve educational opportunities for underserved children.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life for residents in Abilene and Taylor County, Texas, across various focus areas such as education, health, and community development.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Texas Panhandle that focus on delivering services and programs specifically benefiting children in Amarillo and surrounding areas.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Texas, particularly in the Dallas area, that focus on improving education, healthcare, and human services for underserved populations.