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PNC Foundation Grants for Brownsville Early Education

PNC Foundation
Private
Accomack County, Virginia, Adams County, Colorado +667 more
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit organizations providing early childhood education and school-readiness programs in Brownsville, Texas can apply for funding via PNC Foundation’s Grow Up Great initiative. Focus areas include vocabulary development, social-emotional learning, math, science, and the arts for children from birth to age five in eligible Cameron County communities.
Education - Preschool / Early Learning Teacher Development & Training Parental Involvement in Education +4 more

Alice Kleberg Reynolds Foundation Community Grants in Texas

Alice Kleberg Reynolds Foundation
Private
Aransas County, Texas, Atascosa County, Texas +48 more
Up to US $45,000
Nonprofit organizations running specific programs or projects in Brownsville, Texas and other south and central Texas counties can apply for grants up to Up to US $45,000 supporting arts, culture, education, literacy, medical, and scientific work. Grants from Alice Kleberg Reynolds Foundation help groups serving children, youth, women, and LGBTQIA+ communities across 50 eligible Texas counties.
Women & Girl Services LGBTQIA+ Services Sexuality & LGBTQIA+ Rights +7 more

Brownsville Community Programs Funding via BNSF Foundation

BNSF Foundation
Private
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Adams County, Colorado +658 more
US $1,000 - US $10,000
Nonprofits, schools, local government divisions, and federally recognized tribal governments in Brownsville, Texas can seek US $1,000 - US $10,000 for community, cultural, educational, environmental, and human services projects. Focused on community quality of life, BNSF Foundation prioritizes efforts like STEM education, homelessness and hunger services, public safety, and youth programs in communities along its rail lines.
Recreation Environment Art & Culture +6 more

Urban Tree Planting Grants for Nonprofits from Texan By Nature

Texan By Nature
Private
Atascosa County, Texas, Bastrop County, Texas +38 more
US $5,000
Nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and government entities in Brownsville, Texas can apply for funding to plant trees and enhance public greenspace. Texan By Nature’s Trees for Texans – Trees For Communities Grant offers US $5,000 for projects that increase tree canopy, reduce heat island effects, and beautify publicly accessible spaces in eligible Texas communities.
Greening & Beautification

Catholic Extension Grants for Brownsville Catholic Facilities

Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Up to US $100,000
Catholic dioceses and parishes in Brownsville, Texas with Extension Diocese status can seek funding to construct, expand, or renovate churches and related Catholic facilities. Catholic Extension provides up to US $100,000 for major matching-challenge projects and up to US $5,000 for minor repairs, equipment, furnishings, and other critical worship or community spaces.
Catholicism

H-E-B Community Investment Program

H-E-B
Corporate
Bastrop County, Texas, Bell County, Texas +33 more
Unspecified amount
The H-E-B Community Investment Program supports nonprofit organizations within its service area by providing monetary funding, volunteers, or in-kind donations. It prioritizes projects in arts, education, health, and social services. Eligible organizations must have valid 501c3 status and reapply annually for funding. Requests over $200 must be submitted online, while those under can be made at local stores. For further guidelines, visit their FAQs page.
Education Literacy Food Access & Hunger +8 more

Catholic Extension Grants for Brownsville Catholicism

Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
With a mission to sustain Catholic ministries, Catholic Extension provides Brownsville, Texas Catholic organizations in designated Extension Dioceses with salary subsidies and small operations funding. Eligible dioceses and parishes in Cameron County may receive support for core pastoral leadership, administrative staff, essential operating costs, minister travel, and other basic resources in their most under-resourced communities.
Catholicism

Penn National Gaming Foundation Grants

Penn National Gaming
Corporate
Berks County, Pennsylvania, Camden County, Missouri +32 more
Unspecified amount
The Penn National Gaming Foundation Grants support various community initiatives across North America, emphasizing education, health services, and cultural affairs. Launched post-Hurricane Katrina, the foundation aids local nonprofits, enhancing community development, public safety, and veteran support. The grants cater to organizations that address the needs of children, senior citizens, and disadvantaged populations, ensuring a broad impact in areas where Penn National Gaming operates. This commitment reflects the foundation's dedication to uplifting communities and fostering resilience.
Community / Public Safety Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Education - K through 12 +9 more

Catholic Extension Support for Church Leadership

Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Catholic dioceses in approved mission territories, including Brownsville, Texas, can receive funding to recruit, educate, and develop ordained, religious, and lay leaders. Catholic Extension provides support for seminarians, deacons, and lay ministers, including tuition subsidies, leadership training, ongoing formation, and matched challenge funds to build seminarian endowments in designated Extension Dioceses.
Catholicism

Brinker International Charitable Giving Program

Brinker International
Corporate
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Ada County, Idaho +620 more
Unspecified amount
The Brinker International Charitable Giving Program focuses on giving back to communities through support for kids, hunger, and education. Organizations eligible for funding must be 501c(3) non-profits and submit requests at least six weeks prior to events. The program does not support individuals, political or religious organizations, or explicit discrimination policies. Funding is provided through monetary donations or in-kind contributions like dining certificates.
Food Access & Hunger Youth Services Children’s Health & Pediatrics +5 more

Catholic Youth Ministry Funding from Catholic Extension

Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Catholic dioceses and parishes serving Brownsville, Texas youth and young adults can seek funding for faith formation ministries, including campus, youth, young adult, and family religious education programs. Catholic Extension supports under-resourced Extension Dioceses across the U.S. with operational support, salary subsidies, or seed money to create, sustain, or expand ministries for young Catholics.
Catholicism

Catholic Capacity Building Funding from Catholic Extension

Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Catholic dioceses seeking to strengthen fundraising, financial management, and operational efficiency can apply for Building Capacity support in approved Extension Dioceses, including Brownsville, Texas. Focused on Catholic institutional capacity, Catholic Extension funds initiatives like development staffing, technology, audits, and strategic planning that help dioceses move toward long-term financial stability.
Catholicism

Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation Grant (over $50,000)

Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation (VBLF)
Private
Cameron County, Texas, Hidalgo County, Texas +2 more
More than US $50,000

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The Legacy Foundation invests in and serves as a catalyst for ideas, partnerships, medical education, research and programs that improve the health and quality of life in the Rio Grande Valley. The Foundation defines health as a state of complete physical, mental, spiritual and social well-being.

Types of Grants

Collaborative Grants:

  • $50,000 to $500,000
  • Fosters partnerships for larger-scale projects.
  • Letters of Support from collaborators strengthen applications.

Foundation Initiatives:

  • $500,000 +
  • For strategic projects aligning with our goals, such as capital grants or seed funding.
Disability Care & Services Senior Services Homelessness Services +16 more

PNC Foundation: Foundation Grant

PNC Foundation
Private
Accomack County, Virginia, Adams County, Colorado +667 more
Unspecified amount
The PNC Foundation aims to enhance the lives of individuals in local communities through partnerships with nonprofit organizations. Their focus includes promoting educational opportunities, particularly for early childhood education, and supporting economic development initiatives. Grants are available for organizations that benefit low- to moderate-income families and enhance community growth. The foundation prioritizes programs that foster sustainability and diversity, ensuring a lasting impact on the communities they serve.
Education - Preschool / Early Learning Teacher Development & Training Music Education +16 more

Pastoral Ministry Grants for Catholic Dioceses via Catholic Extension

Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Catholic dioceses in approved Extension mission territories, including Cameron County and Brownsville, Texas, can seek funding to establish, expand, or enhance pastoral and social outreach ministries. With a mission to strengthen Catholic communities, Catholic Extension provides support for catechetical resources, family ministries, Catholic media, liturgical life, social outreach, and limited post-disaster assistance.
Catholicism Family Services Homelessness Services +3 more

LCRA Community Grants

Lower Colorado River Authority
State/Local Government
Aransas County, Texas, Austin County, Texas +71 more
Up to US $100,000
The LCRA Community Grants program supports local communities with financial assistance of up to $50,000 for capital improvement projects aimed at enhancing community assets. Established in 1995, it prioritizes projects that benefit the broader community, particularly in economically challenged areas. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations and local governments located within LCRA's service area. Noteworthy projects may qualify for additional funding, emphasizing wildfire response and energy conservation.
Community Development & Revitalization Firefighting & Fire Prevention Water Resource Management +2 more

Community Program Funding for Nonprofits from Sams Foundation

Earl C. Sams Foundation
Private
Aransas County, Texas, Atascosa County, Texas +39 more
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit public charities in South Texas, including Brownsville, Texas, can seek funding for educational, medical, social, religious, and environmental projects. With a mission to support a wide array of community needs, Earl C. Sams Foundation provides grants primarily across South Texas counties; applications are reviewed three times per year with set deadlines.
Education Health & Medicine Human & Social Services +2 more

H-E-B Tournament Support for Texas Youth

H-E-B Tournament of Champions Charitable Trust
Corporate
Angelina County, Texas, Aransas County, Texas +68 more
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit 501(c) organizations near Brownsville, Texas can seek funding for youth-focused education, health, hunger relief, and social service programs. With a mission to invest in community initiatives, H-E-B Tournament of Champions Charitable Trust provides charitable gifts to programs in proximity to its Texas regions, including Brownsville, when requests are submitted at least eight weeks before the event or program start.
Education Children’s Health & Pediatrics Children’s Mental Health +9 more

Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) - Downtown Revitalization and Main Street Programs (TX)

Texas Department of Agriculture
State/Local Government
Anderson County, Texas, Andrews County, Texas +214 more
US $1,000,000
The Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) in Texas aims to revitalize downtown areas by funding infrastructure improvements that promote economic activity. This program prioritizes projects that benefit low-to-moderate income individuals while addressing issues of slum and blight. With a funding limit of $1,000,000 and a minimum matching requirement of $20,000, it seeks to enhance public facilities and housing conditions, ultimately fostering viable communities and supporting workforce development.
Community Development & Revitalization

Brownsville Health Funding via Knapp Community Care Foundation

Knapp Community Care Foundation
Private
Cameron County, Texas, Hidalgo County, Texas +1 more
Up to US $150,000
Knapp Community Care Foundation provides Brownsville, Texas health and wellness nonprofits with up to US $150,000 for operating, program, capital, collaborative, or planning projects. Eligible public entities and 501(c)(3) organizations serving Mid-Valley communities must address at least one social determinant of health, such as healthcare access, education access, or neighborhood and built environment.
Nutrition & Healthy Eating Physical Fitness Health Care Access & Delivery +9 more

Bayer Fund: Food & Nutrition Grant

Bayer Fund
Corporate
Ada County, Idaho, Adams County, Nebraska +488 more
Unspecified amount
The Bayer Fund: Food & Nutrition Grant supports high-quality programs that combat malnutrition and improve access to nutritious foods, particularly for underserved communities and families with young children. Eligible organizations include 501(c)(3) nonprofits and government units. The fund prioritizes long-term behavioral change towards healthy eating and nutrition, with grants typically not exceeding 25% of an organization's operating budget. International requests start at $25,000, fostering sustainable food security and education initiatives.
Nutrition & Healthy Eating Food Access & Hunger

Academy Sports + Outdoors Recreation Grants in Texas

Academy Sports + Outdoors
Corporate
Aiken County, South Carolina, Alamance County, North Carolina +211 more
Unspecified amount
Brownsville, Texas 501(c)(3) organizations promoting safety and responsibility in sports or outdoor activities, or supporting first responder programs, can seek in-kind donations from Academy Sports + Outdoors. Eligible initiatives must serve collective groups and take place in a community with a local Academy store, with proposals submitted at least 90 days before the event.
Recreation Outdoor Recreation Sports & Athletics +1 more

Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation Grants for Brownsville Health

Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation (VBLF)
Private
Cameron County, Texas, Hidalgo County, Texas +2 more
Up to US $50,000
Grants from Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation help Brownsville, Texas health and human service nonprofits fund projects, operations, capital needs, and select staff positions. 501(c)(3) and qualifying public organizations serving Cameron County residents can request up to US $50,000 for programs improving physical, mental, spiritual, and social well-being, including medical care, mental health, addiction, food security, and related services.
Obesity Diabetes Disability Care & Services +16 more

Open Grant Cycle: Small Grant Track

Methodist Healthcare Ministries
Private
Aransas County, Texas, Atascosa County, Texas +56 more
US $20,000 - US $100,000
The Open Grant Cycle: Small Grant Track invites proposals from organizations serving communities within a 74-county area. The initiative prioritizes collaboration, community perspectives, and systemic change to support underserved populations. Eligible organizations must be IRS-recognized nonprofits with a commitment to local service. This streamlined application process aims to enhance access to funding, fostering nonprofit capacity and impactful projects in focus areas like housing, education, and health equity.
Education Food Access & Hunger Mental Health & Psychiatric Diseases +15 more

Rural Humanities Funding from Humanities Texas

Humanities Texas
State/Local Government
Anderson County, Texas, Andrews County, Texas +208 more
Up to US $2,500
Educational, historical, and cultural nonprofits offering public humanities programs in rural Texas counties, including Cameron County and Brownsville, can apply for Humanities Texas rural grants, with awards up to US $2,500. Funding supports classroom teaching, libraries, museums, and lifelong learning programs while helping build fundraising and administrative capacity in small communities.
Humanities & Social Science Rural Development Education - K through 12 +2 more

Catholic Extension Support for Catholic Dioceses

Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Catholic dioceses pre-approved as poor mission dioceses, including those serving Brownsville, Texas, can apply for Catholic Extension’s Francis Grants to fund monumental events and leadership development. These grants support occasions like a new bishop’s ordination, special diocesan anniversaries, papal visits, or a bishop’s continuing education in designated mission territories.
Catholicism

Catholic Extension Support for Catholic Leadership

Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Brownsville, Texas Catholic school educators can access funding through Catholic Extension to pursue graduate-level leadership training. Extension dioceses in Cameron County may nominate novice or prospective leaders for Loyola Marymount University’s online Catholic School Administration certificate, covering most tuition plus travel, in return for a two-year service commitment and a project to strengthen their local school.
Education - K through 12 Catholicism Religious / Theological Education

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