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Houston Endowment Grants for Texas Communities

Houston Endowment
Private
Brazoria County, Texas, Chambers County, Texas +6 more
Unspecified amount
Nonprofits, fiscally sponsored projects, and eligible public or governmental organizations in Texas’ Greater Houston region can apply for Houston Endowment’s invite-only funding to support general operations or specific projects. Grants may benefit grassroots efforts in education, civic engagement, arts and culture, and greenspaces that improve quality of life in Harris and surrounding counties.
Art & Culture Museums & Cultural Institutions Parks & Public Spaces +35 more

Texas Conservation Funding via NRCS

USDA: Natural Resources Conservation Service of Texas
Federal Government
Texas
Unspecified amount
Agricultural producers, forest landowners, Tribes, and water management entities in Texas can receive technical and financial assistance to implement conservation practices on working lands. USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service of Texas supports projects that improve soil health, water and air quality, wildlife habitat, and climate resilience through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program and related conservation initiatives.
Environmental Conservation Agriculture Forestry +14 more

Community and Education Funding for Nonprofits from McGraw Foundation

McGraw Foundation
Private
United States
US $2,000 - US $10,000
Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) and 509(a) organizations working in education, human services, conservation, health, or cultural programs can apply for McGraw Foundation grants, including general operating or project support. With a mission to strengthen communities, McGraw Foundation provides nonprofits, including grassroots groups beyond Texas, with US $2,000 - US $10,000, occasionally larger awards for especially promising efforts.
Environmental Conservation Family Services Hospice / End of Life Care +37 more

USDA NRCS Grants for Texas Conservation

USDA: Natural Resources Conservation Service of Texas
Federal Government
Texas
US $1,500 - US $4,000
Texas agricultural and forest producers seeking support to enhance conservation on working lands can access funding through the Conservation Stewardship Program, with awards of US $1,500 - US $4,000. With a mission to improve natural resources, USDA: Natural Resources Conservation Service of Texas provides technical and financial assistance that grassroots land stewards may use to boost soil, water, habitat, and climate resilience.
Livestock & Ranching Agricultural Crops Forestry +11 more

Texas Grassroots Conservation Funding via Environmental Fund

The Environmental Fund of Texas
Private
Texas
Up to US $2,500
Texas 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on preserving the natural environment can receive up to US $2,500 for grassroots conservation projects and startup costs. The Environmental Fund of Texas provides support for community-engaged work on water protection, natural areas, native wildlife, and on-campus native gardens that involve volunteers, teachers, and students in hands-on stewardship.
Freshwater Conservation Water Resource Management Land / Habitat Conservation +11 more

Texas Conservation Funding via Environmental Fund

The Environmental Fund of Texas
Private
Texas
US $2,501 - US $12,000
Texas 501(c)(3) nonprofits and public schools preserving natural environments can apply for $2,501 - $12,000 to support conservation projects, habitat restoration, and environmental education. Grants from The Environmental Fund of Texas help grassroots organizations protect water resources, natural areas, and native wildlife, and engage communities in hands-on stewardship and nature-based learning.
Freshwater Conservation Water Resource Management Land / Habitat Conservation +11 more

Environmental Fund of Texas Support for Collaborations

The Environmental Fund of Texas
Private
Texas
Up to US $25,000
Texas 501(c)(3) environmental nonprofits that have completed a Tier 2 grant can seek funding for collaborative, project-based conservation work. With a mission to preserve Texas’s natural environment, The Environmental Fund of Texas supports multi-stakeholder initiatives focused on water, natural areas, native wildlife, and classrooms taking action, offering up to US $25,000 per organization.
Freshwater Conservation Water Resource Management Land / Habitat Conservation +11 more

Powell Foundation Support for Texas Education

The Powell Foundation
Private
Texas
Unspecified amount
Grants from the Powell Foundation help Texas 501(c)(3) public charities, government entities, and eligible supporting organizations fund education, arts, conservation, and human services programs. Grassroots organizations in Harris, Travis, or Walker Counties may request operating, program, project, and limited capital support, including early childhood, K-12, post-secondary pathways, arts access, environmental education, and basic needs services.
Youth Involvement in the Arts Education - K through 12 Education - Preschool / Early Learning +20 more

Community Program Grants for Nonprofits from Community Foundation

The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country
Private
Bandera County, Texas, Blanco County, Texas +8 more
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving Bandera, Blanco, Edwards, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Mason, Real, or Uvalde County residents can seek annual funding for arts and culture, basic needs, environment, or youth development programs. Grants from the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country support either general operating expenses or specific program costs for grassroots work in Texas Hill Country communities.
Senior Services Food Access & Hunger Poverty Alleviation & Services +27 more

American Water Works Association Support for Water Research

American Water Works Association (AWWA)
Association/Society
North America
US $3,000
Texas graduate students conducting research on drinking water quality, environmental science, or public health can access funding through the American Water Works Association. This Dr. Philip C. Singer Scholarship provides US $3,000 for projects offering actionable, timely solutions to current water industry challenges, which may benefit grassroots organizations focused on water and public health issues.
Sanitation & Clean Drinking Water Epidemiology & Public Health Academic Scholarship Programs +34 more

Community Event Funding for Nonprofits from FNBO

First National Bank of Omaha
Corporate
Colorado, Illinois +6 more
Unspecified amount
Grassroots and other nonprofit organizations in Texas seeking support for community events, operations, or arts and culture programming can apply for First National Bank of Omaha’s community sponsorships. Focus areas include affordable housing, small business development, education and workforce, environmental sustainability, arts access, community cohesion, and community health, with requests reviewed monthly.
Equitable & Affordable Housing Real Estate & Housing Homeownership +20 more

First National Bank of Omaha Grants for Texas Community Development

First National Bank of Omaha
Corporate
Colorado, Illinois +6 more
Unspecified amount
Texas grassroots and other nonprofit organizations planning capital campaigns or major projects can seek funding for community development, housing, health, education, arts, and environmental initiatives. Focused on community impact, First National Bank of Omaha invites partners undertaking construction, renovation, or other large-scale efforts in its Texas service areas to request capital or major donations.
Sustainability Art & Culture Humanities & Social Science +20 more

Texas Community Programs Funding via Union Pacific Foundation

Union Pacific Foundation
Corporate
Ada County, Idaho, Adams County, Colorado +177 more
US $5,000 - US $30,000
Grassroots and other 501(c)(3) public charities in Texas can seek US $5,000 - US $30,000 to support local safety, workforce development, community vitality, and environmental sustainability projects. With a mission to strengthen communities, Union Pacific Foundation provides funding for programs primarily serving communities along its rail network, with an emphasis on direct services and DEI-focused capacity building.
Library Services Museums & Cultural Institutions Community / Public Safety +22 more

American Honda Motor Grants for Texas Environment

American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Corporate
Alabama, California +15 more
US $25,000 - US $100,000
Texas grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofits and schools running environmental programs can seek US $25,000 - US $100,000 for decarbonization, clean energy, and efficient resource use projects. With a mission to support communities, American Honda Motor provides funding for initiatives like energy upgrades, solar or wind installations, recycling, and composting that benefit areas where Honda associates live and work.
Sustainability Renewable/Sustainable Energy Environmental Conservation +9 more

Capital Project Funding from Hoblitzelle Foundation

Hoblitzelle Foundation
Private
Texas
Unspecified amount
Texas 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking capital support for buildings, renovations, equipment, vehicles, or technology can apply for grants from Hoblitzelle Foundation. The funder supports arts and culture, education, environment, medical, social services, civic, and disability-related facilities, with a primary focus on organizations in the Dallas area and other Texas communities of significant impact.
Environment Disability Care & Services Health & Medicine +22 more

Meadows Foundation Grants for Texas Programs

Meadows Foundation Incorporated
Private
Texas
Unspecified amount
Texas 501(c)(3) public charities and public entities serving Texans can apply for Meadows Foundation support for programs and projects in areas like education, health, environment, arts, and human services. Grassroots organizations across Texas, including those addressing homelessness, mental health, civic engagement, or water conservation, may be eligible if their work benefits communities in the state.
Civic Leadership Development Human & Social Services Civic Engagement & Education +16 more

Community Development Funding from Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund

Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund
Corporate
Ada County, Idaho, Adams County, Colorado +392 more
More than US $1,000
Grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public institutions, and qualified municipalities in Texas counties where Weyerhaeuser operates can seek support for local community programs. With a mission to strengthen communities, Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund provides grants over US $1,000 for priorities like affordable housing, youth development, environmental stewardship, workforce development, and diversity, equity and inclusion in its designated communities.
Education Environment Environmental Education +25 more

Health Equity Grants for Texas Nonprofits from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Corporate
Texas
Unspecified amount
Texas 501(c)(3) nonprofits with annual budgets of $2 million or more can apply for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas’s Blue Impact Grants to expand access to care and improve community health. Funding supports programs in economic stability, nutrition, housing, transportation, local health solutions, and priority areas like immunizations, diabetes, cardiovascular care, behavioral health, cancer screening, and maternal and infant health.
Economic Services & Development Poverty Alleviation & Services Nutrition & Healthy Eating +12 more

Father's Table Foundation Grants for Texas Programs

The Father's Table Foundation
Private
United States
Up to US $750,000
Grassroots and other nonprofit organizations in Texas supporting women, children, and families can apply for The Father's Table Foundation’s grants, with awards up to US $750,000 for self-sufficiency and humanitarian programs. Funding may support adult readiness, child welfare, homelessness, education, health care, disaster relief, microfinance, and related community services.
Catholicism Children’s Health & Pediatrics Children’s Mental Health +17 more

Green Mountain Energy Support for Texas Sustainability

Green Mountain Energy
Corporate
Illinois, Maryland +5 more
US $50,000 - US $400,000
U.S.-based 501(c)(3), (4), (6), or (19) nonprofits with at least three years of tax-exempt status and $250K in annual revenue can seek US $50,000 - US $400,000 for sustainability projects in Texas communities. Green Mountain Energy provides funding for initiatives like renewable energy, energy efficiency, clean transportation, resource conservation, and environmental education in eligible service-area ZIP codes.
Renewable/Sustainable Energy Freshwater Conservation Waste Management +8 more

Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutions (R15 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (357458)

US Dept. of Health & Human Services: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Federal Government
American Samoa, Guam +4 more
Up to US $375,000
The Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) supports small-scale research grants for institutions with limited NIH funding, emphasizing biomedical research experiences for undergraduates. Eligible institutions must award baccalaureate science degrees and have received no more than $6 million in NIH support over the past seven years. This initiative aims to enhance the research environment at these institutions, fostering student involvement in research activities.
Cancer / Oncology Epidemiology & Public Health Aging / Gerontology +17 more

Arkansas and West Texas Grants

Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation
Private
Andrews County, Texas, Arkansas County, Arkansas +68 more
US $15,000 - US $75,000
The Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation supports community grants in Arkansas and West Texas, focusing on areas such as aging populations, arts and culture, children and youth, economically disadvantaged individuals, education, and nonprofit capacity building. Grants aim to enhance the quality of life, promote independence, and ensure access to essential services for vulnerable groups. Eligible applicants are local organizations that align with the foundation's mission and geographic focus.
Senior Services Aging / Gerontology Community Culture & Heritage +23 more

Emerging Global Leader Award (K43 Independent Clinical Trial Required) (356724)

US Dept. of Health & Human Services: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Federal Government
Afghanistan, Albania +125 more
Approximately US $140,000
The Emerging Global Leader Award (K43) offers essential research support and protected time for early career scientists in low- and middle-income countries. This program, aligned with NIH's clinical trials policy, aims to cultivate independent research careers by providing mentorship and funding over three to five years. Eligible candidates must hold a junior faculty position at an accredited LMIC institution, fostering the growth of research capacity in their regions.
Aging / Gerontology Cardiovascular Diseases & Systems Hematological Systems +15 more

Best Life Community Awards

ALTRA FOUNDATION INC
Private
Fillmore County, Minnesota, Houston County, Minnesota +10 more
US $2,500 - US $10,000
The Best Life Community Awards, funded by Altra Foundation Inc, invites nominations for nonprofit organizations that have made a significant impact in their communities. Altra members can nominate eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits they support with their time, talents, or financial contributions. The selected nonprofit will receive a $10,000 grant, aimed at fostering initiatives in education, health, and community services across specific counties in the U.S. Nominate today to help recognize outstanding contributions!
Art & Culture Education - Higher Education Environmental Conservation +25 more

Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust Grant

Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust
Private
Texas
US $10,000 - US $100,000
The Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust, established in 2017, supports Texas charitable organizations in areas such as medical research for serious conditions, education for children with disabilities, and promoting fine arts. Grants typically range from $10,000 to $100,000, with an average of $35,000. The Trust prioritizes unique and necessary proposals that meet local community needs and do not duplicate existing services, particularly focusing on projects in Dallas County and surrounding areas.
Human & Social Services Health & Medicine Children With Disabilities +15 more

Fund for Veterans' Assistance (FVA) - General Assistance (GA) Grants

Texas Veterans Commission
State/Local Government
Texas
Unspecified amount
The Fund for Veterans' Assistance (FVA) offers General Assistance Grants to support veterans and their families in Texas. Eligible applicants include charitable organizations and local governments that provide essential services such as financial aid, housing support, and skill training. Grants are awarded to programs addressing veteran homelessness, business support, and legal assistance. Organizations must apply through the Grants Portal, and previous recipients are not eligible for renewal. This initiative aims to enhance the welfare of Texas veterans.
Military & Veterans Services Microfinance Chronic Illnesses +8 more

Coastal Bend Community Foundation Grant

Coastal Bend Community Foundation
Private
Aransas County, Texas, Bee County, Texas +5 more
Up to US $25,000
The Coastal Bend Community Foundation Grant aims to enhance the quality of life in the Coastal Bend through community endowment. The foundation awards up to $450,000 in grants annually to nonprofits serving its seven-county area. Grants of up to $10,000 support general operations, while those between $10,001 and $25,000 fund specific programs. Priorities include support for vulnerable populations, arts, education, and health services, focusing on impactful solutions for community challenges.
Recreation Disability Care & Services Senior Services +25 more

Grants for Grassroots Organizations in Texas Highlights

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Grant Availability

How common are grants in this category?

Common — grants in this category appear regularly across funding sources.

500+ Grants for Grassroots Organizations in Texas grants for nonprofits in the United States, from private foundations to corporations seeking to fund grants for nonprofits.

200+ Grants for Grassroots Organizations in Texas over $25K in average grant size

200+ Grants for Grassroots Organizations in Texas over $50K in average grant size

70 Grants for Grassroots Organizations in Texas supporting general operating expenses

400+ Grants for Grassroots Organizations in Texas supporting programs / projects

600+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Food Access & Hunger

3,000+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Education

Grant Deadline Distribution

Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for grants for Grassroots Organizations in Texas?

Most grants are due in the first quarter.

Q1
29.6%
Q2
20.3%
Q3
27.6%
Q4
22.4%

Typical Funding Amounts

What's the typical grant amount funded for Grants for Grassroots Organizations in Texas?

Grants are most commonly $73,000.

$250 $250 Min.
$73,000 $73 K Median
$684,678 $684.7 K Average
$40,331,313 $40.3 M Max.

Average Grant Size

What's the typical amount funded for Texas?

Grants are most commonly $117,103.

$117,103

Total Number of Grants

What's the total number of grants in Grants for Grassroots Organizations in Texas year over year?

In 2024, funders in Texas awarded a total of 139,517 grants.

2022 127,051

2023 128,136

2024 139,517

Top Grant Focus Areas

Among all the Grants for Grassroots Organizations in Texas given out in Texas, the most popular focus areas that receive funding are Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations, and Human Services.

1. Education

2. Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

3. Human Services

Funding Over Time

How is funding for Grants for Grassroots Organizations in Texas changing over time?

Funding has increased by 16.47%.

2022 $14,132,140,818

2023 $13,953,149,524
-1.27%

2024 $16,251,158,979
16.47%

Texas Counties That Receive the Most Funding

How does grant funding vary by county?

Dallas County, Harris County, and Travis County receive the most funding.

County Total Grant Funding in 2024
Dallas County $4,277,925,187
Harris County $3,634,451,995
Travis County $3,100,057,007
Tarrant County $1,873,714,967
Bexar County $1,567,607,630

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