Best Restorative Justice Grants in Texas

Texas 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on children, education, or health and human services can seek monetary support for community programs that demonstrate measurable outcomes. Grants from Costco Foundation help organizations, including those integrating restorative or criminal justice reform elements into youth and family services, that operate in communities where Costco does business and show strong collaboration and diversified funding.

Texas 501(c)(3) nonprofits with innovative human services or social problem-solving programs can seek funding to test or expand new approaches. Focused on creative solutions to societal issues, Creag Foundation invites eligible organizations, including those working on criminal justice system reform and restorative justice, to submit a letter of inquiry for invitation-only grant consideration.

501(c)(3) organizations supporting youth health, education, development, or welfare in Texas and beyond can apply for the DanPaul Foundation’s grants, with awards up to US $15,000. Programs serving children and youth through early childhood development, child advocacy, homelessness, poverty, or refugee enrichment may be especially competitive, and restorative justice–adjacent youth work may be eligible.

Grants for early-stage social impact organizations working on scalable solutions can support restorative justice and criminal justice reform efforts in Texas and beyond. Eligible independent nonprofits or impact-first for-profits must serve underserved communities and operate in priority regions such as the U.S. Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation awards up to US $300,000 plus intensive capacity-building support.

Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment programs serving mostly economically underserved communities, including in Texas, can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants up to US $100,000. Cisco Systems Foundation supports innovative, early-stage solutions that address significant social problems and improve reach and efficiency of services.

Texas educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies can access funding through State Farm Companies Foundation for safety, education, and community development initiatives. Programs addressing community/public safety, neighborhood revitalization, job training, or related efforts may be eligible, and could include components that support restorative or community-centered justice in local contexts.

Texas arts and cultural nonprofits with U.S.-focused programs can access funding through the Hearst Foundation for culture initiatives, including program, capital, and limited general or endowment support. Large, well-established institutions such as museums, performing arts centers, symphonies, theaters, ballets, and arts schools may be eligible, especially those engaging youth or developing artistic talent.

Texas nonprofits and other tax-exempt organizations can seek funding for health, education, and community initiatives that expand equitable care and education. Labcorp Charitable Foundation provides support for food pantries, healthcare and patient services for underserved populations, STEM programming, and healthy lifestyle efforts, which may benefit programs incorporating restorative justice or criminal justice system reform components.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Texas working on early childhood education or community and economic development can apply for PNC Foundation’s Foundation Grant to support programs serving low- and moderate-income residents. Funding may benefit initiatives like job training, housing stability, neighborhood revitalization, and human services that complement restorative justice and criminal justice reform efforts.

Charitable organizations in Texas working on community development, education, humanitarian aid, or contemporary arts projects may be eligible for funding that promotes sustainable development and engages local partners. Focused on community, education, environment, and arts, Roche invites accredited charities to propose innovative, high-quality programs, which can include restorative or criminal justice–related initiatives where appropriate.

Nonprofit organizations providing health, education, or humanitarian services to marginalized communities in Texas and other eligible countries can seek support for programs such as healthcare access, disaster relief, child welfare, and social services. Semnani Family Foundation funds efforts that improve human welfare, which may include restorative or community-based justice work connected to health and social support systems.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations funding charitable, scientific, medical, educational, or criminal justice reform work in Texas can apply for support that must be used in the U.S. With a mission to strengthen charitable, scientific, medical and educational efforts, Sidney Stern Memorial Trust provides eligible organizations with project or program funding that may support restorative justice initiatives.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Texas working on community development, basic needs, workforce education, or related initiatives can seek sponsorship support that advances economic mobility and social progress. Bank of America Foundation sponsorships may benefit restorative justice or criminal justice reform efforts that intersect with housing, jobs, hunger, arts, environment, or diversity and inclusion.

Nonprofit organizations and aligned for-profits seeking support to tell impactful stories about preservation, education, or wellness work in Texas can apply for the Storytelling Grant, with awards of more than US $50,000. Focused on narrative and media projects, the Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation may benefit groups advancing restorative justice or related criminal justice reform efforts.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding in Texas may be eligible for funding that advances broad social and environmental change. Focused on global respect for people, life, and the environment, the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation invites applicants whose work may include restorative or criminal justice reform efforts.

The Georgia-Pacific Foundation Grant supports organizations in the Metro Atlanta area, focusing on education, entrepreneurship, community enrichment, and environmental sustainability. Established in 1958, the foundation prioritizes investments that align with its mission and values, promoting long-term well-being within communities where Georgia-Pacific operates. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public schools, and local government entities located within 30 miles of GP manufacturing sites.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office in Texas can seek TJX Foundation support for basic needs, youth enrichment, workforce readiness, and domestic violence safety programs. Restorative justice and criminal justice reform groups may be eligible if their work aligns with these community mission areas.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Texas seeking support for environmental, human services, or related community programs can apply for unrestricted grants of US $5,000 - US $10,000. With a mission to support these areas, Lawrence Foundation provides program or operating funds that may benefit restorative justice and criminal justice reform efforts.

Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation provides Texas nonprofits with US $1,000 - US $20,000 for museums, cultural and performing arts programs, schools and hospitals, and community-based services. IRS-qualified organizations working on youth, seniors, disabilities, environmental protection, or related community initiatives, including restorative justice-related programming, may be eligible within this national U.S. funding opportunity.

The Spark Good: Strengthening Community Local Grants program by the Wal-Mart Foundation empowers local organizations through grants ranging from $250 to $5000. This initiative aims to enhance community welfare by supporting diverse projects, including animal shelters and educational programs. Eligible organizations must have a verified Spark Good account, ensuring funds are allocated effectively to meet local needs and foster community development. Together, we can create lasting impacts through small yet significant actions.

Texas 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking project support in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural work, or environmental initiatives can apply for grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000. Grants from Dr Scholl Foundation help organizations nationwide, including Texas groups whose restorative justice efforts connect to these broader community and social service priorities.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations improving quality of life in Texas communities can seek project, general operating, or capital support for programs in economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, and disaster relief. Grants from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation help Texas criminal justice reform and restorative justice-focused groups if they serve underserved individuals and align with these priority areas.

Texas 501(c)(3) public charities working on community safety, crime prevention, victim services, or related restorative justice efforts can apply for Union Pacific Foundation’s Community Ties Local Grants, awarding US $5,000 - US $30,000. Eligible programs must primarily serve Texas communities on the Union Pacific service list and align with the foundation’s safety or community vitality priorities.

The True Inspiration Awards, established by Chick-fil-A in 2015, recognizes nonprofit organizations that significantly impact their communities. In 2025, the program will distribute $6 million in grants, ranging from $30,000 to $350,000, to sixteen selected organizations. Categories include Caring for People, Caring through Food, Community, and Caring for our Planet, with a focus on educational initiatives, food security, housing services, and environmental stewardship, honoring the legacy of founder S. Truett Cathy.

Nonprofit organizations in Texas with strong, replicable community partnerships addressing social issues may be eligible for Mutual of America Foundation’s national Community Partnership Award. This U.S.-wide competition honors collaborations among public, private, and social sector partners that measurably improve communities, offering recognition to models that can inspire or support restorative justice and criminal justice reform work.

Non-sectarian nonprofits helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including those working on criminal justice system reform in Texas, can apply for Gupta Family Foundation grants of US $5,000 - US $250,000. With a mission to support focused interventions for disadvantaged individuals, the foundation funds smaller 501(c)(3) and qualifying foreign organizations operating in select countries worldwide.