Texas Grants

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Western United States that implement high-impact, sustainable programs benefiting their communities.

The Chamiza Foundation is dedicated to ensuring the cultural continuity of Pueblo tribes, focusing on supporting programs that sustain tribal life and traditions while fostering innovative change. Unlike efforts aimed at preserving Pueblo culture as an antiquity, the Chamiza Foundation views the culture of New Mexico's Pueblo tribes as a vibrant and valuable tradition worth sustaining. The Foundation is currently emphasizing the development of youth education programs in cultural traditions, Pueblo history, and language, alongside innovative technological applications in these areas. The Foundation supports 20 Pueblo Indian communities, including 19 in New Mexico and one in El Paso, Texas, offering grants for education, language preservation, youth projects, traditional arts and crafts, agriculture, and intercultural exchange. Eligible applicants include New Mexico’s Pueblo Indian organizations and tribal governments, Isleta del Sur Pueblo, community leaders, artists, and individuals within Pueblo communities, as well as non-Pueblo organizations with evidence of community support. Grant renewed every year.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Fort Bend County that focus on improving education, health, human needs, and community development for local residents.

Grant Opportunity: Improving Youth Mental Health Overview: The Cigna Group Foundation is committed to addressing youth mental health challenges post-pandemic. With a focus on supporting underserved communities, the foundation is allocating $9 million over three years to fund evidence-informed programs and services. The goal is to increase access to mental health intervention, equip parents and caregivers, and promote social-emotional skills among youth. Grant Details: Grant Range: $100,000 – $150,000 Term: One-year Eligibility & Requirements: Applicants must be registered 501(c)(3) organizations. Budgets should cover eligible expenses related to the grant project, excluding certain overhead costs. Clear progress and impact measurement plans, aligned with addressing health disparities, are required. Grantees must provide progress and final reports during the grant term. Geographical Focus: Connecticut Georgia Missouri New Jersey Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas Application Timeline: Application Opens: April 17 Application Closes: May 22 Notification of Awards: Early July Grant Term Begins: August 1 Contact Information: For inquiries, contact [email protected].

Funding available through this RFA supports the ongoing research and development of diagnostic tests and devices to treat, detect, diagnose, monitor, and assist in the treatment of cancer. Relevant areas include: Devices and assays for cancer detection, diagnosis, prognosis, monitoring, treatment and prediction of response or resistance to treatment Markers for cancer prevention and control, companion diagnostic to a therapy Development of diagnostic tests to distinguish high-risk early lesions Generally, at the time that an applicant applies to CPRIT pursuant to this RFA, the company has developed a commercial prototype of the device or a pictorial representation of the functional components/elements of the device. With respect to diagnostics, the company has developed assays that work on human samples and whose importance is well justified for development into clinical assays. The applicant should be working toward submitting an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) or a 510(k) or Premarketing Approval (PMA) and is typically within one year from filing an IDE (or later stage work.) Potential applicants that are not at or near this stage of product development should consider applying for a Texas Seed Company Award. With appropriate justification, companies may use CPRIT funds to support studies that establish preclinical proof of concept, product validation, design, production, manufacturing and development, and clinical studies demonstrating safety and efficacy.

Funding available through this RFA supports company formation, as well as early research and development of novel oncology therapeutics, devices, treatment-oriented information technology products, diagnostics, or tools. The objective of the SEED Award program is to start with an interesting technology and to progress it toward a commercially viable business opportunity, i.e., make it more attractive to private funding agents. Typically, applicants have completed the following activities: Identified a novel therapeutic, diagnostic technology, or clinical tool and shown a biological effect Conducted preliminary safety and toxicology testing (in the case of therapeutic agents) Shown the product can be manufactured at small scale or as a prototype Assessed the business opportunity and organized a business plan that begins to address key issues (clinical utility, target market, financial plan, IP strategy, technical challenges, etc.) and lays out a preliminary development plan (formulation, toxicology, scale up, IND-enabling studies, phase 1 clinical trials, regulatory pathway, etc.). Established a company

Funding available through this RFA supports the ongoing research and development of innovative products, services, and infrastructure with significant potential impact on patient care. Generally, at this stage, the company has identified and characterized a lead compound; demonstrated efficacy in multiple translationally relevant animal models; completed pilot/dose ranging toxicology studies; determined the feasibility of a scalable, GMP compliant manufacturing process, including release assays; and identified a prototype formulation suitable for further development. The applicant is typically within one year from filing an IND/IDE or already in Phase 1. With appropriate justification, companies may use CPRIT funds to support the following: Studies that establish preclinical proof of concept (safety and efficacy) CMC/manufacturing development GLP safety studies to support INDs Phase 1 in humans to establish safety and a recommended dose for phase 2 Phase 2 studies to determine safety and efficacy in initial targeted patient population

The FC Dallas Foundation's Community Action Grant program, presented by NUU Mobile, is designed to support nonprofit organizations that share the foundation's mission of promoting healthy, active lifestyles for underserved communities in North Texas. This initiative aligns with the foundation's strategic priority to foster community well-being through direct support to organizations making a tangible difference in the lives of those who need it most. By partnering with nonprofits, the foundation aims to extend its reach and impact, reinforcing its commitment to community development. The program specifically targets underserved individuals and communities within the local North Texas area. The impact goals are centered on improving the nutrition, healthy activity (with a preference for sports, especially soccer), and education of these populations. This focus is a direct reflection of the foundation's theory of change, which posits that by addressing these fundamental areas, individuals can achieve a better quality of life and long-term well-being. Grantees are required to focus their efforts in one or more of three key areas: nutrition, healthy activity through sports (preferably soccer), or education. This allows for a diverse range of projects while maintaining a clear alignment with the foundation's core mission. The program prioritizes organizations that can effectively provide opportunities for underserved individuals, ensuring that the grants lead to meaningful engagement and support. Each successful grant recipient receives a $5,000 grant. While specific expected outcomes and measurable results are not detailed in the provided information, the program's emphasis on "providing opportunities for underserved individuals" and "serving those in the local North Texas community" strongly implies an expectation of increased access to resources and improved well-being within the target demographic. The foundation's overall strategic priorities suggest a commitment to empowering communities through focused interventions. Applicants must be 501(c)3 nonprofits that meet specific criteria, including providing opportunities for underserved individuals and communities, serving the local North Texas community, and focusing on nutrition, healthy activity, and/or education. This rigorous selection process ensures that funding is directed towards organizations that are well-positioned to achieve the desired community impact and align with the FC Dallas Foundation's mission.

Funding available through this RFA supports the ongoing research and development of new and emerging technologies for the detection, diagnosis, prognosis, monitoring, or treatment of cancer. CPRIT created this RFA to fund new and emerging technology projects that do not easily fit into any of the three other CPRIT Product Development Research RFAs. Proposals may include, but are not limited to, bioinformatics, artificial intelligence, production of radionuclides or their precursors, manufacture of cell-based therapies, processes to improve the quality of the samples used for cancer research or clinical care, and biomanufacturing of therapeutics. With appropriate justification, companies may use CPRIT funds to support studies that establish preclinical proof of concept, product validation, design, production, manufacturing and development, and clinical studies demonstrating safety and efficacy.

Collaborative Grants from the Legacy Foundation encourage partnerships among organizations or support larger individual projects within the lower Rio Grande area to improve health. Grants range from $50,000 to $500,000. These are meant to encourage collaboration among organizations working on larger projects, but a single organization's larger project could qualify as well. Collaborative Grants involving various partners can be strengthened by providing Letters of Support within the application which fully describe the nature of the project and collaboration. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent and possibly undergo a site visit during the review process. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual Fall opening/closing deadlines: August 15th to November 1st. LOI: September 20th

The Legacy Foundation offers Responsive Grants to support specific projects or programs in the lower Rio Grande area aimed at improving health. Grants up to $50,000 are available for single year projects with clearly defined objectives and timeframes. Eligible organizations must meet specific requirements and focus on healthcare improvement within the designated counties. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual Fall opening/closing deadlines: August 15th to November 1st.

Matching Grants are designed to leverage funding by matching other grants or funding already secured by organizations. These are part of the Legacy Foundation's efforts to maximize impact on health improvements in the lower Rio Grande area. Interested organizations must contact the Foundation for specific application instructions. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual Fall opening/closing deadlines: August 15th to November 1st. LOI: September 20th

The Legacy Foundation offers Responsive Grants to support specific projects or programs in the lower Rio Grande area aimed at improving health. Grants up to $50,000 are available for single year projects with clearly defined objectives and timeframes. Eligible organizations must meet specific requirements and focus on healthcare improvement within the designated counties. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual Spring opening/closing deadlines: February 15th to May 1st

Foundation Initiatives are grants awarded to projects that align with the strategic goals of the Legacy Foundation, typically exceeding $500,000. These projects may include large capital grants, emergency funding, or studies to assess healthcare needs in the lower Rio Grande area. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual Fall opening/closing deadlines: August 15th to November 1st. LOI: September 20th

Foundation Initiatives are grants awarded to projects that align with the strategic goals of the Legacy Foundation, typically exceeding $500,000. These projects may include large capital grants, emergency funding, or studies to assess healthcare needs in the lower Rio Grande area. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual Spring opening/closing deadlines: February 15th to May 1st. LOI: March 20th

Matching Grants are designed to leverage funding by matching other grants or funding already secured by organizations. These are part of the Legacy Foundation's efforts to maximize impact on health improvements in the lower Rio Grande area. Interested organizations must contact the Foundation for specific application instructions. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual Spring opening/closing deadlines: February 15th to May 1st. LOI: March 20th

Collaborative Grants from the Legacy Foundation encourage partnerships among organizations or support larger individual projects within the lower Rio Grande area to improve health. Grants range from $50,000 to $500,000. These are meant to encourage collaboration among organizations working on larger projects, but a single organization's larger project could qualify as well. Collaborative Grants involving various partners can be strengthened by providing Letters of Support within the application which fully describe the nature of the project and collaboration. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent and possibly undergo a site visit during the review process. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual Spring opening/closing deadlines: February 15th to May 1st. LOI: March 20th

The Albert and Mary Dick Charitable Trust supports charitable organizations that promote higher education, assist youth, and prevent cruelty to children and animals, with primary emphasis on Victoria County, Texas. The trust’s purpose is to fund programs that benefit the local community across several program areas. Grants support work in education, environment and animals, health, and human services. Typical awards average 7,000 dollars, and the trust’s average total giving per year is approximately 200,000 dollars. Specific project scopes and uses should align with the trust’s focus on youth, education, and humane treatment of children and animals. Eligible applicants are organizations that qualify as tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Applications must be submitted through the online grant application form as specified by the trustee. The deadline is May 1, 2024. Grant duration is not stated. Additional information, including application procedures, is available through the trustee’s online portal referenced by Wells Fargo.

The Highland Lakes Service League is inviting applications for its Community Grants program, aimed at enhancing the Highland Lakes area through various focus areas including the promotion of animal welfare, cultivation of arts and culture, improvement in education, provision of basic human services, and promotion of recreation and public spaces. The grants program is open to 501(c)(3) organizations serving Burnet or Llano counties in Texas. Applications are accepted annually from June 15th to August 31st. The grant amounts are not specified. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual opening/ closing deadlines: June 15th to August 31st

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based non-profit organizations to support projects that promote Japanese arts and culture, particularly in areas with limited access to such events.