CBE Companies Support for Texas Community Programs
Texas museums and other local charities can seek funding for general operations, new or ongoing programs, capital needs, or equipment through CBE Companies’ Community Outreach Program. Focused on arts and culture, education, health, and human services, organizations near CBE offices may benefit from these corporate-supported community grants.
CBE Companies
Texas Museum Funding via Thoma Foundation
Museums, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, fiscally sponsored groups, and university departments planning art exhibitions or scholarship projects can access funding through Carl and Marilynn Thoma Foundation for work in Texas and beyond. Support covers exhibitions, convenings, academic research, and exhibition catalog development tied to the foundation’s collection areas or American Southwest arts and culture.
Carl And Marilynn Thoma Foundation
Community Safety and Education Grants from State Farm
Texas museums, educational institutions, government programs, and eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits can access funding for safety, education, and community development projects through State Farm Companies Foundation’s Good Neighbor Citizenship company grants. Programs may include disaster preparedness, community revitalization, financial literacy, K–12 or higher education, STEM initiatives, and related efforts that build safer, stronger communities in the U.S.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Texas Museum Humanities Funding via Humanities Texas
Texas museums and other nonprofit or governmental organizations can apply for Humanities Texas mini-grants to support public humanities programs, including lectures, exhibitions, and discussion series. Focused on humanities education and lifelong learning, Humanities Texas invites Texas cultural institutions to propose scholar-led projects for general or special audiences, with awards up to Up to US $2,500.
Humanities Texas
1687 Foundation Support for Texas Ministries
Like-minded 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministries in Texas that serve disabled or terminally ill children, single-parent families, disabled veterans, or similar groups can apply for hosted hunting and fishing retreats near Abilene. The 1687 Foundation provides all accommodations and outdoor activities at no charge, which may benefit museums with aligned Christian outreach programs.
1687 Foundation
Texas Arts and Culture Funding via Meadows Foundation
Texas 501(c)(3) public charities and public entities can seek Meadows Foundation support for arts and culture programs, along with other community-focused projects. Grants fund programmatic work statewide, with priorities including arts access, education, environment, health, human services, and related initiatives that improve quality of life for Texans, including museum programming.
Meadows Foundation Incorporated
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Texas Nonprofits
With a mission to support charitable, scientific, medical, and educational work, Sidney Stern Memorial Trust provides Texas 501(c)(3) organizations with funding for programs that advance the general welfare. Museums and related nonprofits may be eligible if they are tax-exempt and use awarded funds within the U.S.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Thoma Foundation Art Grants in Texas
Texas museums and other arts-focused nonprofits can seek funding for exhibitions, convenings, and academic projects tied to the Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation’s collection areas, including visual and media arts and art history. Focus is on significant art exhibitions, artist programs, and innovative education projects, with particular interest in rural and nonmetro communities.
Carl And Marilynn Thoma Foundation
Summerlee Foundation History Grants in Texas
Letter of inquiry due Jul 27, 2026
Texas 501(c)(3) public charities and governmental units can seek funding for Texas history projects, including museums, archives, archaeology, preservation, and education. With a mission to support Texas history, the Summerlee Foundation provides grants that may benefit museums and related organizations documenting, preserving, or interpreting the state’s diverse historical and cultural heritage.
The Summerlee Foundation
Doak Charitable Trust Grants for Texas Nonprofits
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Texas 501(c)(3) organizations in College Station seeking support for arts, education, environment, health, human services, or public benefit projects can access funding through the Clifton C. and Henryetta C. Doak Charitable Trust. Museums and cultural institutions in College Station may be eligible for US $5,000 - US $10,000 to advance their charitable, educational, or cultural work.
Clifton C. and Henryetta C. Doak Charitable Trust
Museum Capital Funding from Hoblitzelle Foundation
Applications due Aug 15, 2026
Texas 501(c)(3) museums and cultural institutions seeking capital support for buildings, renovations, equipment, vehicles, or technology may be eligible for this grant. With a mission to advance charitable, scientific, literary, and educational purposes, Hoblitzelle Foundation primarily funds Dallas-area organizations, with occasional support elsewhere in Texas across arts and culture, civic projects, education, environment, medical, and social services.
Hoblitzelle Foundation
Kerr Foundation Museum and Arts Grants in Texas
Full proposal due Aug 15, 2026
Texas museums and arts-focused 501(c)(3) organizations can seek funding for capital projects, programs, or operating needs that create new or enhanced opportunities, particularly for young people. The Kerr Foundation supports visual arts organizations, museums, libraries, and related cultural institutions, with a regional focus that includes Texas alongside priority support for Oklahoma-based applicants.
The Kerr Foundation Inc
Betty Stieren Kelso Support for Texas Arts
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Texas 501(c)(3) organizations seeking support for arts, education, health, animal welfare, or wildlife conservation projects can apply for funding that benefits San Antonio and surrounding communities. With a mission to address diverse local needs, the Betty Stieren Kelso Foundation provides grants that may help museums and cultural institutions enhance programs and facilities.
Betty Stieren Kelso Foundation
Sid W. Richardson Support for Texas Education
Full proposal due Sep 15, 2026
Texas 501(c)(3) nonprofits and qualified public entities offering educational or health programs can seek funding for projects serving residents statewide. Sid W. Richardson Foundation supports organizations advancing education and health, and museum-based or cultural programs with educational or health components in Texas may be eligible under these guidelines.
Sid W. Richardson Foundation
Museum and Cultural Funding for Texas Nonprofits via Sid W. Richardson Foundation
Applications due Sep 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) museums and cultural, human service, or K-12 education organizations in the Fort Worth area of Texas can seek funding for their programs and operations. Sid W. Richardson Foundation supports qualifying public charities and entities, with one application allowed per organization each calendar year.
Sid W. Richardson Foundation
USDA Rural Development Support for Texas Facilities
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Texas public bodies, community-based nonprofits, and federally recognized Tribes can use this program to build, expand, or equip essential community facilities in rural areas, including museums and libraries. Focused on rural development, USDA Rural Development invites eligible applicants from communities under 20,000 residents to improve critical local services and infrastructure.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Texas Conservation Funding via River Oaks Garden Club
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Texas 501(c)(3) organizations planning local landscape, beautification, horticulture, or conservation education projects can apply for support that must be used within one year. Focused on environmental conservation and civic improvement, River Oaks Garden Club gives priority to projects in the Houston area, including Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery counties, and may consider private educational institutions.
River Oaks Garden Club
Texas Community Programs Funding via Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and qualified government entities supporting education, environment, entrepreneurship, or community enrichment within 30 miles of a Georgia-Pacific manufacturing community in Texas can apply for Georgia-Pacific Foundation’s grants. Texas museums and cultural institutions in eligible counties may be considered if their programs serve Georgia-Pacific communities.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Lawrence Foundation Support for Texas Environment
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Texas seeking support for environmental or human services work can apply for grants of US $5,000 - US $10,000. With a mission to back environmental and human services causes, Lawrence Foundation provides unrestricted program or operating support, which may benefit museums with qualifying community or environmental programming.
Lawrence Foundation
Elizabeth Huth Coates Foundation Grants for Texas Arts
Applications due Dec 31, 2026
Texas 501(c)(3) organizations can seek funding for arts, education, or medical research projects, with emphasis on work in Bexar County. Grants from Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable Foundation help cultural institutions, including museums and private educational entities, support charitable, educational, and scientific programs primarily within the state.
Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable Foundation of 1992
Arts and Culture Funding from Community Foundation of West Texas
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Museums, arts organizations, and cultural groups in Lubbock and Hale counties can receive support for community events, performing and visual arts, and other cultural programs in Texas. Grants from Community Foundation of West Texas may fund start-up costs, general operations, program support, or demonstration projects, with typical awards ranging from $500 – $2,500.
Community Foundation of West Texas
Texas Historical Commission Grants for Texas Preservation
Applications due Feb 2, 2027
Texas museums and other preservation-focused organizations in Texas can seek matching reimbursement grants to acquire, restore, or plan for historic architectural and archaeological resources. Texas Historical Commission provides Texas cultural and heritage groups with US $10,000 - US $50,000 for activities like restoration, preservation planning, design, surveys, curatorial work, and heritage education, prioritizing endangered and significant sites.
Texas Historical Commission (THC)
Humanities Texas Support for Texas Humanities
Letter of inquiry due Feb 15, 2027
Nonprofit organizations and state or local government entities in Texas can receive up to US $20,000 to develop public humanities projects such as lectures, exhibitions, media, and community programs. With a mission to strengthen humanities education, Humanities Texas provides funding for community, media, and planning projects that engage scholars and broad public audiences, including museums.
Humanities Texas
A M Pate Jr Charitable Trust Grants for Texas Museums
Applications due Mar 2, 2027
Texas 501(c)(3) charitable organizations can seek funding for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, artistic, educational, or animal welfare work, including museum and cultural programs. Texas museums and related nonprofits can access funding through A M Pate Jr Charitable Trust, with average awards of US $10,000 - US $15,000 and a preference for Tarrant County projects.
A M Pate Jr Charitable Trust
Texas Museum Funding via Regions Bank
Applications due Jun 30, 2027
Museums and other 501(c) or 170(c) organizations in Texas can apply for matching gifts that double tax-deductible donations to their work. Eligible organizations must fall under priorities such as arts and culture, economic and community development, education and workforce readiness, or financial wellness and be supported by full-time Regions associates or recent retirees.
Regions Bank
Museum and Arts Funding from Regions Bank
Applications due Jun 30, 2027
Texas museums and arts or cultural organizations that are 501(c) or 170(c) entities can receive matching donations through Regions Bank’s Matching Gifts Program for recent retirees, with awards up to US $1,000. Eligible organizations must fit categories like arts and culture and be located within the Regions footprint or be accredited educational institutions.
Regions Bank