Texas Grants

The Thrive Business Grant (TBG) is a program by the Trophy Club Economic Development Corporation aimed at supporting local businesses through reimbursable matching grants. The initiative focuses on enhancing the visual appeal and competitiveness of businesses in Trophy Club, driving economic growth and community prosperity. In 2023, the EDC allocated $300,000 to launch this program, supporting projects like façade improvements, interior renovations, and equipment purchases to maintain the town's charm and stimulate customer growth. Eligible applicants include property owners and tenants in Trophy Club who meet specific criteria such as being current on taxes, having no municipal liens, and adhering to local and state regulations. The application process involves Town Council approval, with a timeline starting on May 28, 2024, and deadlines on September 30, 2024, for applications, followed by reviews and tentative approval dates in December 2024. Projects must start within six months of grant receipt and funds are provided as reimbursements post-completion.

The City of Athens is currently accepting applications for the 2025 Tourism Development Grant to promote tourism and attract overnight visitors to Athens. Donor Name: The City of Athens State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/22/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Projects must be specifically designed to attract overnight visitors to Athens. The Tourism Development Grant is open to eligible organizations or events located within the Athens city limits. The primary use of these funds is intended to promote tourism and the convention and hotel industry in Athens. The City of Athens is under no obligation to allocate any portion of collected HOT revenues unless the City enters into a funding contract. Award of funds does not guarantee future funding. The City Council shall have the final decision regarding the allocation of funds. Types of Grants There is a two-part test that expenditures of local HOT funds must meet in order to be valid:  Part One: Expenditures must DIRECTLY enhance and promote tourism and the convention and hotel industry.  Part Two: Expenditures of HOT funds must clearly fit into one of the following categories for expenditure of HOT revenues, which are defined below:  Advertising: Paying for advertising, solicitations, and promotions that attract tourists and convention delegates to the City or its vicinity.  Promotion of the Arts: Expenditures that promote the arts. The encouragement, promotion, improvement, and application of the arts, including instrumental and vocal music, dance, drama, folk art, creative writing, architecture, design and allied fields of painting, sculpture, photography, graphic and craft arts, motion pictures, radio, television, tape and sound recording, and other arts related to the presentation, performance, execution, and exhibition of these major art forms. (No more than 15% of annual Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax revenues can be spent on the arts.)  Sporting Event Promotion: Funding certain expenses, including promotional expenses directly related to a sporting event within counties with a population of fewer than one million. (To qualify, the sporting event must be one that would “substantially increase economic activity at hotels and motels within the city or its vicinity.”)  Tourist Transportation System: Funding transportation systems for tourists.  Signage: Signage directing tourists to sights and attractions that are visited frequently by hotel guests in and around the City Eligibility Requirements Tourism Promotion: As required by state law, all projects must encourage and promote the use of hotels and motels within Athens by enhancing and promoting tourism, conventions, and the hotel industry. Governance: The applicant must be an organization or corporation governed by a board of directors or similar governance structure. Location: The event must be located within the Athens city limits. Direct Benefit: The applicant must demonstrate that the funds will directly enhance and promote tourism, conventions, and the hotel industry by attracting visitors from outside of Athens. Legal Entity: The applicant must be a legal entity with the capacity to enter into contracts. Public Accessibility: The applicant must demonstrate that the programs or events are open and appropriate for the general public. Financial Standing: The applicant must demonstrate good financial standing and have financial safeguards in place to protect public funds. See the Financial Information section for more details. For more information, visit City of Athens.

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.

The City of Austin is accepting applications for its Thrive Grant Program. Donor Name: City of Austin 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) 07/29/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: The Thrive Grant Program seeks to address a long-term need for intentional investment to support and develop arts organizations and cultural institutions of, by, and for communities that are at immediate risk of cultural erasure and displacement within Austin and/or have been institutionally marginalized and under-funded by the City of Austin Cultural Arts Division. Through funding, peer leadership, and networking, this program will make Austin’s diverse cultures more widely visible and accessible by providing funds to sustain and grow organizations that are deeply rooted in and reflective of those communities. Key Elements Thrive funds organizations that are community-centered and responsive to current social and cultural needs of Austin’s diverse communities. Applicants who show investment from and into their communities are encouraged to apply. Intersectionality in proposals is encouraged.  Thrive offers a cohort experience to support organizations in obtaining cultural institution status through: peer leadership  networking opportunities  Organization improvement goals will become part of the contract deliverables.  All eligible applicants who apply for Thrive but are not awarded will also be considered for Elevate. Funding Priorities Organizations that serve and are accountable to communities that are at immediate risk of cultural erasure and displacement within Austin. This may include organizations that directly serve Black/African American, Native American, Asian, Hispanic/Latino, Middle Eastern, and Pacific Islander communities.  Organizations that are representative of communities that experience other forms of institutional marginalization. This may include organizations that directly serve LGBTQIA+ and/or disability communities. Organizations that embody a commitment to equity through representation in leadership and program development. Applicants that have faced systemic barriers in obtaining institutional assets. Applicants that show a critical need for meaningful investment. Applicants that are ready for investment in long-term sustainability. What Foundation Funds All contracts funded by Hotel Occupancy Tax revenue are required to:  Produce activities that are open and advertised to Austin residents and tourists  Promote and enhance the City of Austin as a cultural destination Occur in Austin or its extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) This program will offer additional investment in organization improvement. Examples of organization improvement include: Expanding public programming and audiences Establishing a reliable space for planning and presenting work Establishing new and/or more diversified revenue sources  Cohort participation to advance organization improvement goals Funding Information The Thrive award amounts range from $85,000 – $150,000 per year. Grant Period  2-year contract. Eligible Activities Activities related to the sustainability and growth of the organization. Examples: Expanding public programming and audiences Establishing a reliable space for planning and presenting work Establishing new and/or more diversified revenue sources  Operations related to the production of public events Exhibitions Performances Workshops, classes, and camps that include a performance or exhibition  Public art projects that are installed on public or private property and accessible to the public Eligibility Criteria 501(c) non-profit arts organization whose primary mission and over 50% of their body of work is the production of arts and culture. This includes organizations that provide professional support to creatives. 501(c) status can be new but must be active at the time of application. Minimum of five years of operating history in the Austin metropolitan statistical area (MSA), which includes:  Travis Bastrop,  Caldwell,  Hays,  and Williamson Counties. Over 50% of the applicant’s creative production is within the Austin 10-1 City Council districts or extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) Proposed activity meets all program requirements as outlined by the Hotel Occupancy Tax.  All events are open to the public  Occur within Austin or the Austin ETJ Marketed to tourists  Or applicant is an arts service organization Applicants cannot accept more than one Economic Development Department Grant (Thrive, Elevate, Nexus, or Austin Live Music Fund) per City of Austin Fiscal Year (October 1 – September 30 annually). Sponsored Projects do not count towards this limit. City of Austin employees are not eligible to apply for funding. For more information, visit City of Austin Government.

The Elevate grant seeks to provide funding in support of arts and cultural organizations, individual artists, and creative businesses that produce culturally vibrant and diverse artistic content for the public. Donor Name: City of Austin 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) 07/23/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: This funding supports the creative, administrative, and operational expenses of creative activities for the people of Austin and its tourists. This investment in Austin’s cultural producers will elevate the City’s diverse arts and culture tourism sector, amplify equity, and prioritize inclusive programming. Key Elements  Minimum of one-year history of producing arts and culture activities in the Austin metro area Must produce over 50% of public arts/culture activities within the Austin 10-1 City Council districts or extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) Applicants who prefer to work with a Fiscal Sponsor may do so. Fiscal Sponsorship is not required.  Awards will be based on alignment with Elevate’s funding priorities.  Annual operating budget is not a factor in determining award amounts. Applications will be reviewed and scored by trained outside review panelists. Funding Information Elevate for Non-Profits $40,000-$80,000. Elevate for individuals and creative businesses $15,000-$30,000. Funding Priority Activities that pay local artists and artistic administrators Activities that engage in community-based partnerships Applicants and activities with a commitment to equity  Equity is represented in leadership  Applicants who represent the diverse cultures of Austin, particularly those who are from backgrounds that have been historically under-represented in Austin’s Cultural Funding programs. Applicants that are representative of, serve, and are accountable to communities that are at immediate risk of cultural erasure and displacement within Austin and/or have been institutionally marginalized and under-funded by the City of Austin Cultural Arts Division. This may include applicants that directly serve Black/African American, Native American, Asian, Hispanic/Latino, Middle Eastern, and Pacific Islander communities or LGBTQIA+ and/or disability communities. Eligibility Criteria Applicant Type: 501(c) nonprofit arts organization, An individual aged 18 or older, Creative Business Maximum Annual Expenses: None, $500,000, $500,000 Maximum Request Amount: $80,000, $30,000, $30,000 Your artistic goals or creative mission is the production of arts and culture activities. This includes organizations that provide professional support to creatives. Minimum of one year of operating history in the Austin metropolitan statistical area (MSA), which includes:  Travis Bastrop,  Caldwell,  Hays,  and Williamson Counties. Over 50% of your creative production is within the Austin 10-1 City Council districts or extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ). Proposed activity meets all program requirements as outlined by the Hotel Occupancy Tax.  All events are open to the public  Occur within Austin or the Austin ETJ Marketed to tourists  Or applicant is an arts service organization Applicants cannot accept more than one Cultural Arts Fund Grant (Thrive, Elevate, Nexus, or Austin Live Music Fund) per City of Austin Fiscal Year (October 1 – September 30 annually). Sponsored Projects do not count towards this limit. City of Austin employees are not eligible to apply for funding. For more information, visit City of Austin Government.

The City of Irving is offering a Neighborhood Association Grant Program, providing funds between $1000 to $10,000 for projects that foster community spirit, such as communication initiatives, neighborhood identity enhancements, physical improvements, special events, and participation in the Great Flag Caper initiative, with applications due by October 23, 2024.

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations in Texas, particularly in Dallas County, for initiatives in education, health, human services, and scientific research aimed at improving community well-being.

This grant provides funding for historic preservation projects in Lubbock and Hale counties, focusing on the restoration and reuse of significant buildings that serve as community hubs.

This grant provides funding for capital improvement projects that benefit local communities, including volunteer fire departments, schools, and nonprofit organizations, within specific service areas.

This funding opportunity supports schools, libraries, and nonprofit organizations in Texas by providing financial assistance for hiring professional artists to conduct performances or workshops, thereby enriching the local creative economy.

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to local governments, state agencies, and eligible nonprofits in areas affected by wildfires to implement measures that reduce future wildfire risks and enhance community resilience.

This grant provides funding to organizations that support children with developmental disabilities and their families in developing choice-making skills to promote independence and community engagement.

This grant provides funding to organizations that promote self-determination strategies for individuals with developmental disabilities, helping them effectively communicate with healthcare providers and navigate the healthcare system.

The South Plains Foundation program grants is to encourage the development of programs for charitable purposes in Lubbock County, Texas. Donor Name: The Community Foundation of West Texas State: Texas County: Lubbock County (TX) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funding Information Grants are typically limited to a maximum of $10,000. Eligibility Criteria  Grants are restricted to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations, units of local government (i.e. School district, county, city, etc.) and faith-based organizations that serve the general community. Ineligibility  Annual appeals, endowment funds, membership contributions or fundraising events. Existing obligations, loans or debt retirement. Long-term operating support. Medical, scientific or academic research. Political campaigns or direct lobbying efforts. Operating and construction costs at schools or universities unless there is significant opportunity for community use or collaboration. Projects that focus on the promotion of specific religious beliefs or construction projects of churches and other religious institutions. Out of region travel for individuals, bands, sports teams, classes and similar groups. Grants to individuals or for-profit businesses. For more information, visit Community Foundation of West Texas.

Under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ("IIJA"), the Department of Energy (DOE) provides formula grants to states and Indian Tribes for projects aimed at improving the resilience of the electric grid against disruptions caused by extreme weather, wildfires, or natural disasters. The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) manages the application process, expense reviews, and reimbursements for eligible entities, with funding provided on a reimbursement basis. The program partners with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to establish program objectives and metrics for resilience investments. The DOE will allocate $459 million annually over five years, with Texas expecting approximately $150 million. Eligible entities include electric grid operators, electricity storage operators, electricity generators, transmission owners or operators, distribution providers, and fuel suppliers. Preferred resilience measures include weatherization technologies, fire-resistant technologies, monitoring and control technologies, vegetation management, and adaptive protection technologies. The application period is open until July 31, 2024, at 5:00 PM CST.

This funding opportunity provides up to $50,000 to support community improvements and emergency responder equipment for nonprofits, local governments, and civic organizations.

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.

The Stein Family Charitable Trust is accepting application for grants to help Tarrant County charitable organizations that serve children with physical or mental disabilities. Donor Name: Stein Family 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 Stein Family Charitable Trust accepts applications from charitable organizations that provide “relief, treatment and aid of children who are residents of Tarrant County, Texas, suffering from physical or mental infirmity…who, in the judgment of the trustee, are in need of such relief, treatment or aid. Program Types Arts Culture Humanities  Human Services Funding Information Grants are typically between $10,000 and $20,000. Criteria  Charitable organizations that serve children with disabilities in Tarrant County. For more information, visit Bank of America.

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 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.