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Cancer Care Grants for Nonprofits from Harrington Foundation

Harrington Cancer And Health Foundation
Private
Armstrong County, Texas, Briscoe County, Texas +24 more
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and governmental entities providing cancer care, prevention, detection, or survivorship services in the 26 northernmost Texas Panhandle counties, including Carson County, Texas, may be eligible for this community health grant. Grants from Harrington Cancer and Health Foundation support quality cancer programs and supportive care for local residents.
Cancer / Oncology

Catholic Extension Grants for Carson County Churches

Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Up to US $100,000
Catholic dioceses and parishes in Extension dioceses that serve Carson County, Texas can seek funding to construct, expand, or renovate Catholic churches and related facilities. Catholic Extension provides up to US $100,000 for major building projects and up to 100% of minor repair or equipment needs for the most under-resourced communities.
Catholicism

2026-2027 Title I Spring Math

Texas Education Agency
State/Local Government
Armstrong County, Texas, Briscoe County, Texas +24 more
Up to US $535,000

2026-2027 Title I Spring Math

The purpose of this grant is to provide funding to a select regional Education Service Center (ESC) to support school systems in the implementation of High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) and Research-Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS) in mathematics. Funds will be used to support identified low-performing campuses through the implementation of integrated intervention materials during designated intervention blocks, including small-group and independent learning opportunities. 

 Expected Number of Awards: 1

  • Minimum Allowable per Award: 535,000.00
  • Maximum Allowable per Award: 535,000.00
Mathematics Curriculum Development

Mary E. Bivins Foundation: Healthy Seniors Grant

Mary E Bivins Foundation
Private
Armstrong County, Texas, Briscoe County, Texas +24 more
US $2,500 - US $25,000
The Mary E. Bivins Foundation Healthy Seniors Grant supports nonprofit organizations in the Texas Panhandle that enhance the quality of life for older adults. The 2024 grant program focuses on vital issues such as hunger, nutrition, transportation, and social connection for seniors. With a simplified application process, this initiative aims to address critical needs and empower organizations dedicated to improving senior welfare in the community.
Senior Services Aging / Gerontology

Mary E Bivins Foundation Support for Carson County Programs

Mary E Bivins Foundation
Private
Armstrong County, Texas, Briscoe County, Texas +24 more
More than US $5,000
Nonprofit organizations addressing basic human needs, education, human services, or youth development in Carson County, Texas can seek funding for specific, nonrecurring community needs. With a mission to improve quality of life in the Texas Panhandle, Mary E Bivins Foundation provides community grants of more than US $5,000 to eligible 501(c)(3) organizations.
Education Basic Human Needs Human & Social Services +1 more

Carson County Senior Hunger Funding via Bivins Foundation

Mary E Bivins Foundation
Private
Armstrong County, Texas, Briscoe County, Texas +24 more
Up to US $5,000
Nonprofit organizations, churches, and government entities addressing hunger and food insecurity among older adults in Carson County, Texas can seek rapid-response support for immediate needs. Mary E Bivins Foundation offers grants up to US $5,000 to benefit communities in the northernmost twenty-six counties of the Texas Panhandle, including Carson County.
Senior Services Food Security

Catholic Extension Grants for Carson County Catholicism

Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
With a mission to sustain Catholic ministry, Catholic Extension provides Carson County, Texas Catholic dioceses and parishes with salary subsidies and small operations funding. Eligible Extension Dioceses can support core pastoral leaders, administrative staff, essential operating costs, and other basic resources needed to maintain or expand a Catholic presence in under-resourced communities.
Catholicism

Catholic Extension Support for Carson County Leadership

Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Catholic dioceses in Carson County, Texas can receive Catholic Extension funding for recruiting, educating, and forming ordained and lay church leaders. Grants may cover seminarians, deacons, lay and religious leader education, leadership workshops, and ongoing formation in approved mission dioceses, helping build a strong pipeline of trained ministers for parish and diocesan life.
Catholicism

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 Carson County, Texas can receive support for ministries that provide faith formation for children, teens, young adults, and families. Catholic Extension’s Engaging Young Catholics Grants offer operational support, salary subsidies, or seed money for Catholic youth ministry, campus ministry, religious education, and young adult programs in eligible Extension dioceses.
Catholicism

Catholic Capacity Building Funding from Catholic Extension

Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Catholic dioceses serving Carson County, Texas can seek funding to strengthen fundraising, financial management, and operational efficiency. Focused on building long-term sustainability, Catholic Extension supports initiatives like development staffing, fundraising technology, audits, and strategic or pastoral planning in approved Extension Dioceses, which may include those encompassing Carson County communities.
Catholicism

Humanities Texas Funding for Rural Humanities

Humanities Texas
State/Local Government
Anderson County, Texas, Andrews County, Texas +208 more
Up to US $2,500
Educational, historical, and cultural organizations in rural Texas counties, including Carson County, can apply for Humanities Texas rural grants, with awards up to US $2,500 for public humanities programs. Nonprofits offering K–12 education, humanities, arts, or community cultural activities receive streamlined applications and hands-on support to build fundraising and administrative capacity.
Humanities & Social Science Rural Development Education - K through 12 +2 more

W.H. & Mary Ellen Cobb Charitable Trust Grant Program

W. H. and Mary Ellen Cobb Charitable Trust
Private
Armstrong County, Texas, Briscoe County, Texas +24 more
US $10,000 - US $20,000
The W.H. & Mary Ellen Cobb Charitable Trust Grant Program aims to support local charities in the Texas Panhandle that focus on children's well-being. Established by the Cobbs, who valued children's welfare, this trust provides grants ranging between $10,000 and $20,000 to organizations that meet their eligibility criteria. Applicants must be geographically located within the Texas Panhandle and primarily serve children, ensuring that the funds directly benefit young individuals in need.
Children’s Health & Pediatrics Children’s Mental Health Children With Disabilities +3 more

Pastoral Ministry Funding for Dioceses from Catholic Extension

Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Catholic dioceses in Carson County, Texas can seek support to expand pastoral and social outreach ministries, including catechesis, marriage and family programs, evangelization media, liturgical life, and social services. With a mission to strengthen church outreach, Catholic Extension provides grants directly to approved Extension Dioceses, not to individual parishes or standalone nonprofits.
Catholicism Family Services Homelessness Services +3 more

Catholic Extension Support for Catholic Education

Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Carson County, Texas Catholic school educators and dioceses can access funding through Catholic Extension to develop promising leaders through graduate-level training in Catholic school administration. The program covers most tuition plus travel for a one-year online certificate focused on mission effectiveness, operational management, and instructional leadership, with participants committing to two years of service in their diocesan schools.
Education - K through 12 Catholicism Religious / Theological Education

Catholic Extension Support for Catholic Dioceses

Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Mission Catholic dioceses planning major events or bishops’ continuing education in Carson County, Texas can apply for Catholic Extension’s Francis Grants. Funding supports occasions like episcopal ordinations, diocesan anniversaries, papal visits, and bishop education. Only pre-approved poor dioceses in Catholic Extension’s mission territories are eligible; individuals and other organizations are not.
Catholicism

Lawrence “Larry” Cole Memorial Scholarship

Communities Foundation of Texas
Private
Archer County, Texas, Armstrong County, Texas +99 more
Up to US $6,000
The Lawrence "Larry" Cole Memorial Scholarship, established in partnership with Communities Foundation of Texas, offers annual scholarships up to $6,000 for Texas students pursuing degrees in machining or manufacturing fields. Eligible candidates include graduating high school seniors, current college students, and adult learners who maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0. This scholarship aims to support individuals committed to advancing their education in these essential technology sectors.
Academic Scholarship Programs

Carson County Community Funding via Amarillo Area Foundation

Amarillo Area Foundation
Corporate
Armstrong County, Texas, Briscoe County, Texas +24 more
US $2,500 - US $20,000
501(c)(3) nonprofits, public schools, colleges, government entities, and faith-based organizations serving the public in Carson County, Texas can apply for Amarillo Area Foundation’s Catalyst Grants, awarding US $2,500 - US $20,000 for community-benefit projects. Funds must be used within the 26 northernmost Texas Panhandle counties, including Carson County, across education, health, economic, and human services initiatives.
Education Health & Medicine Human & Social Services +2 more

Community Health Funding for Nonprofits from Harrington Foundation

Harrington Cancer And Health Foundation
Private
Armstrong County, Texas, Briscoe County, Texas +24 more
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and governmental entities improving community health can apply for Harrington Cancer and Health Foundation’s Cancer Grant to support access to care, behavioral health, and chronic disease programs. With a mission to improve regional health, the foundation provides funding for initiatives benefiting residents of Carson County, Texas, and the 25 other northernmost Texas Panhandle counties.
Health Care Access & Delivery Healthy Habits & Behaviors Chronic Illnesses

Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program - Texas

Friends of NRA
Association/Society
Anderson County, Texas, Andrews County, Texas +252 more
US $3,000 - US $5,000

Friends of NRA

Friends of NRA is the National Rifle Association’s premier fundraising program, supporting the future of shooting sports. Since day one, Friends of NRA has been a 100% grassroots effort fueled by a united front to secure the Second Amendment and raise money for the shooting sports.

Committee volunteers are appointed to State Fund Committees to make recommendations for local grant funding in areas such as youth education, women-focused clinics, law enforcement training, hunter safety, range improvement, firearms and marksmanship training and safety. Recognizing the impact American youth has on the future of the shooting sports, State Fund Committees frequently recommend grants for youth programs, allocating the most significant portion of monies to this vital area.

Grant awards fund activities and support programs in the United States to promote firearms and hunting safety, to enhance marksmanship skills of those in the shooting sports, and to educate the public about firearms in their historic, technological and artistic context.

Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program - Texas

The Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program provides supplies, equipment, and financial support to a variety of qualified groups and programs at the local level; geared towards youth, women, law enforcement, veterans, the disabled, and the general public, including:

  • General shooting programs
  • Competitive shooting
  • Education, training and safety
  • Hunting and conservation
  • Community outreach
  • Historical education

Grant funding must be used to further a charitable purpose as defined by the Internal Revenue Code under section 501(c)(3) and accompanying rules, regulations, and other IRS law and materials.

Crisis Intervention Sport Shooting Gun Violence Prevention

Carson County 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 governments, and tribal governments in Carson County, Texas can seek US $1,000 - US $10,000 to support community programs, education, arts, environment, and human services. Focused on community quality of life, BNSF Foundation invites organizations near its rail lines to apply for projects like STEM education, homelessness and hunger services, and youth programs.
Recreation Environment Art & Culture +6 more

Southern Plains Grassland Grant Program

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private
Adams County, Nebraska, Andrews County, Texas +109 more
US $150,000 - US $400,000
The Southern Plains Grassland Grant Program, led by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), aims to conserve and restore vital grasslands in the Southern Great Plains. Collaborating with nonprofit organizations and ranching communities, the program enhances ecosystem health and resilience while providing financial resources. Additionally, it supports carbon storage efforts, benefiting both wildlife and rural economies. Key funding partners include Sysco, Burger King, Cargill, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Wildlife Health Land / Habitat Conservation Habitat & Ecosystem Restoration +1 more

Historic Preservation Funding from National Trust

National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private
Apache County, Arizona, Beckham County, Oklahoma +48 more
US $2,500 - US $10,000
Public agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits preserving historic places along Route 66 in Carson County, Texas can receive US $2,500 - US $10,000 for restoration, stabilization, planning, and related project costs. The National Trust for Historic Preservation supports bricks-and-mortar work, consultant services, education programs, and acquisition or easements for significant Route 66 sites.
Historic Preservation Community Development & Revitalization

Community Programs Funding for Nonprofits from Amarillo Area Foundation

Amarillo Area Foundation
Corporate
Armstrong County, Texas, Briscoe County, Texas +24 more
Unspecified amount
Focused on basic needs, education, health, and community development, Amarillo Area Foundation invites Carson County, Texas 501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, government entities, and faith-based organizations to apply. Funding supports projects that benefit residents in the 26 northernmost Texas Panhandle counties, with priority for organizations in the twelve counties surrounding the Pantex Plant.
Basic Human Needs Youth Services Child Welfare Services +5 more

Texas Department of Agriculture Revitalization Grants in Carson County

Texas Department of Agriculture
State/Local Government
Anderson County, Texas, Andrews County, Texas +214 more
US $1,000,000
Local governments in Carson County, Texas seeking funding for downtown infrastructure improvements and Main Street revitalization can apply for the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Community Development Block Grant Program. This program offers US $1,000,000 to support pedestrian-centered economic activity and address slum and blight or provide broad benefits to low- to moderate-income residents.
Community Development & Revitalization

Garrison Family Foundation Grants

Garrison Family Foundation
Private
Armstrong County, Texas, Briscoe County, Texas +25 more
Unspecified amount
The Garrison Family Foundation, established in 2006 by Shirley and Mildred Garrison, is dedicated to philanthropy in the Texas panhandle and South Plains. The Foundation supports 501(c)(3) charities in education, religion, and health, emphasizing the importance of giving and community. The Garrison's legacy promotes a culture of generosity, allowing future generations to learn the value of philanthropy while making a positive impact in their communities.
Education Health & Medicine Religion & Spirituality

ConocoPhillips Charitable Investments: Water and Biodiversity Stewardship

ConocoPhillips
Corporate
Adams County, Colorado, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma +257 more
Unspecified amount
ConocoPhillips Charitable Investments focus on Water and Biodiversity Stewardship, promoting conservation and restoration of ecosystems. The initiative emphasizes collaboration with communities and organizations to enhance biodiversity, improve water availability, and foster innovative conservation practices. Proposals are evaluated based on their alignment with long-term conservation goals, community engagement, and innovative approaches. Eligible organizations must be recognized as tax-exempt charities or government subdivisions, while ineligible entities include those advancing political causes or engaging in discriminatory practices.
Freshwater Conservation Marine / Ocean Conservation Zoology +2 more

Community Impact Grants for Nonprofits from Amarillo Area Foundation

Amarillo Area Foundation
Corporate
Armstrong County, Texas, Briscoe County, Texas +24 more
More than US $20,000
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public agencies, schools, colleges, and community-serving faith-based groups in Carson County, Texas can apply for Amarillo Area Foundation’s discretionary grants of more than US $20,000 to advance education, healthcare, and economic opportunity. Funding supports priorities like early childhood literacy, post-secondary attainment, mental health, food insecurity, digital empowerment, and access to quality childcare across the Texas Panhandle’s 26 northernmost counties.
Poverty Alleviation & Services Health & Medicine Mental Health & Psychiatric Diseases +10 more

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Grant Insights : Grant Funding Trends in Texas

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 Carson County Grants for Nonprofits 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 Carson County Grants for Nonprofits 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 Carson County Grants for Nonprofits 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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