Best Refugio County Grants for Nonprofits in Texas

The Covia Cares Employee Relief Fund was created to help Charitable Class members (those eligible to apply for a grant) who are in need of immediate financial assistance following an unforeseen disaster or personal hardship. The Fund relies on support from the sponsoring organization (The Covia Foundation) and individual donations made by The Covia Foundation’s partners, employees, and/or the general public. Every donation makes a difference, no matter the amount, and combined with the donations of others, helps to provide grants when they are needed most.Charitable Class members can apply for a grant if they have been impacted by one of the following unforeseen events and one or more of the associated expenses:

• Natural disaster such as flood, wildfire, tornado, earthquake, tsunami, volcanic eruption, blizzard, drought, cyclone, hurricane, typhoon or severe storms.
• Terrorist actions
• Disaster resulting from an accident involving a common carrier such as buses, trains, ferry, planes or trucks
• Military Deployment (applicant, spouse or domestic partner called to active duty)
• Impacts Primary Residence: An unforeseen event that affects your primary residence and results in significant expenses or repairs, such as a house fire, burglary, or roof damage due to a falling tree. This does not include anything within the resident’s responsibility and control, such as normal wear and tear, maintenance-related issues, or being behind on bills.
• Serious illness or injury
• Non-routine/exceptional medical expense
• Victim of a violent crime
• Domestic abuse
• Death

About Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association (ALS)

We are the world’s leading ALS organization, made up of volunteers who are living with ALS, loved ones, caregivers, advocates, and dedicated staff. Our goal is to make ALS livable and cure it. On the ground in all 50 states, we are providing support for people living with ALS and their loved ones while funding the most promising ALS research in the world. We are also leading local and national advocacy efforts to deliver more funding for ALS research and better policies for those impacted by the disease.  

Our commitment is that every person living with ALS, regardless of where they live, should be able to access high-quality care and effective treatments.  About Assistive Technology GrantsThrough our Assistive Technology Grants, we award up to $400,000 over two years to support the development of a diverse array of devices and other technologies that make it easier for people with ALS to communicate, move, breathe, and perform daily activities. This could mean developing novel and innovative assistive technologies or repurposing existing technologies to create new solutions for people living with ALS. Either way, the goal is to help people with ALS retain their independence for as long as possible.

Texas State Library and Archives Commission

The Texas State Library and Archives Commission has been serving the people of Texas for more than a century. Since 1909, when the state founded the agency, we have been supporting the reading, learning, and historical preservation needs of Texas and its people. 

Library Infrastructure Facility Improvement (LIFI) Grant

This grant supports broadband infrastructure and facility improvements in eligible Texas public libraries. These improvements are designed to enhance internet connectivity, improve technology infrastructure, and ensure broad access to digital resources for library patrons. This funding supports projects that enable work, education, and health monitoring in communities with critical needs.

Funds can be used for the following purposes: Broadband infrastructure Projects and Facility Access Improvement Projects

Broadband infrastructure Projects

With the end goal of increasing library internet speeds to at least 100/100 Mbps:

• Fiber
• Trenching and related construction
• Internal connections
• Networking equipment
• Cabling
• Electrical work

Texas State Library and Archives Commission

The Texas State Library and Archives Commission has been serving the people of Texas for more than a century. Since 1909, when the state founded the agency, we have been supporting the reading, learning, and historical preservation needs of Texas and its people. 

Library Infrastructure Facility Improvement (LIFI) Grant

This grant supports broadband infrastructure and facility improvements in eligible Texas public libraries. These improvements are designed to enhance internet connectivity, improve technology infrastructure, and ensure broad access to digital resources for library patrons. This funding supports projects that enable work, education, and health monitoring in communities with critical needs.

Funds can be used for the following purposes: Broadband infrastructure Projects and Facility Access Improvement Projects

Facility Access Improvement Projects

Will cover light remodeling and construction such as:

• Electrical work
• Moveable walls
• Expanded physical space for classrooms (education), job interview rooms (work), or telehealth rooms (health monitoring)
• Cabling

Texas State Library and Archives Commission

The Texas State Library and Archives Commission has been serving the people of Texas for more than a century. Since 1909, when the state founded the agency, we have been supporting the reading, learning, and historical preservation needs of Texas and its people. 

Interlibrary Loan Lending Reimbursement Program

Program Overview

The Interlibrary Loan Lending Reimbursement Program, an optional, non-competitive grant, helps support Texas libraries with partial reimbursements for direct, out-of-pocket costs associated with participating in the statewide interlibrary loan program, including costs for staff time, postage, courier subscriptions, and shipping materials.

TSLAC will calculate reimbursements based on the available program budget and the total number of eligible lends made by all participating libraries between August 1 – July 31, the following year. The reimbursement awards must be applied to costs associated with resource sharing costs expended during State Fiscal Year (SFY).

Please discuss this program with your legal entity’s accounting office so they are aware this program involves federal funds.

Harry Gregg Foundation Grant

How much is awarded?

Grants are limited to $1,200 but are often less as award amounts are dependent upon the number of requests received tri-annually (three times a year).

How can funds be used?

Funds may be requested for a broad range of purposes, but must specifically benefit the individual for whom funds are sought.

Examples of acceptable purposes include, but are not limited to:

• Costs (up to $500) of non-reimbursed medical or therapy treatments not covered by insurance or other programs
• Continuing education or career development opportunities
• Specialty equipment services or supplies
• Respite services to the recipient or caregivers
• Computers (up to $500) and adaptive software
• Camp tuition and recreational activities – applications for camp tuition or recreational activities are reviewed and awarded on an ongoing basis starting in February. The funds go quickly; applications submitted early in the year are more likely to be funded
• Vocational, academic classes or specialized (requiring vehicle modifications or specialized instruction) driver evaluation and training
• Modifications to living area, work site or vehicle (vehicle repairs up to $500 with written estimate with limit of two grants)

About AOTF

Established in 1965, AOTF is an independent 501(c)(3) charitable, scientific, and educational organization. We serve as the premier resource for occupational therapy research and scholarship, working alongside researchers, educators, practitioners, community partners, and students to build evidence-based practice that improves lives.

As the only foundation dedicated exclusively to advancing occupational therapy science, we bridge the critical gap between innovative research and real-world practice. Our work ensures that occupational therapy interventions are grounded in rigorous scientific evidence, ultimately improving outcomes for millions of people worldwide.

Hand in Hand Research Grant

Background

To address the urgent need for more practice evidence in hand and occupational therapy, the American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF), American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT), and the American Hand Therapy Foundation (AHTF) have joined forces to launch the Hand in Hand Research Grant- a proof-of-concept initiative designed to close the gap between research and real-world practice.

Program Mission

The Hand in Hand Research Grant aims to spark innovative, early-stage research that is deeply rooted in community engagement. This grant is designed to help lay necessary groundwork for future large-scale studies by supporting foundational work that advances real-world impact in hand and upper extremity therapy.

This grant seeks to catalyze partnerships among researchers, clinicians, and community stakeholders, fostering collaboration at every stage of the research process. By prioritizing research that is grounded in the lived experiences and practical realities of diverse communities, this initiative aims to ensure that findings are not only evidence-informed but also actionable in everyday practice settings.

Grant Details

Grant Amount: $50,000

Duration: 1 year

Priority areas for research include, but are not limited to:

• Health Disparities
• Comparative Effectiveness
• Clinical Practice and Outcome Validation
• Orthosis Use and Biophysical Agents

Our mission

Advancing the Glades area community and beyond through improving access to education and fostering enrichment initiatives.

The Foundation supports those willing to build a better future for themselves and their community through hard work, academic excellence, and a commitment to sharing success with others. 

Hand Foundation's Student Grant Program

Through The Hand Foundation's Student Grant Program, we provide scholarship grants to full-time aspiring students attending or preparing to attend an accredited college, university, or trade school. In evaluating candidates, the Foundation considers financial need and merit as part of a holistic review of each applicant.

Grant assistance is considered for up to 4 years (max. 8 semesters). Funding goes towards core costs of tuition, books, and fees +. The awarded grant amount varies depending on financial need, merit, school attending, among other factors. The Foundation funds fall and spring semesters only. 

Prospective students shall complete a Letter of Interest prior to submitting an application (which can be started here on the site via submit). The letter should include two elements - first, a personal bio with high school history (achievements, activities, skills, interests, etc.) and second, college objectives and goals (institution planning to attend, area of focus, projected start and end date, career goals). The student candidate will provide their contact information - mailing address, phone number, email.   

The Foundation will review the letter based on merit and budget, then, will send an application to the student candidate to complete. 

Our mission

Advancing the Glades area community and beyond through improving access to education and fostering enrichment initiatives.

The Foundation supports those willing to build a better future for themselves and their community through hard work, academic excellence, and a commitment to sharing success with others. 

Hand Foundation's Organization Grant Program

Through The Hand Foundation’s Organizational Grant Program, we provide grants to professionally managed and sustainable nonprofit organizations with financial need to amplify a purpose or mission. Grants are considered for charitable and impactful programming as well as capital endeavors that assist in supporting a nonprofit organization’s core mission.

Emerging Program and Capital Grants support high-impact, sustainable, and responsive nonprofit organizations in delivering their core missions through thoughtful and time-bound projects. These grants help address an immediate need that is critical to the organization’s work. Grant amounts are up to $100,000, most often paid over one year.

Transformational Capital Grants provide major funding for nonprofit organizations to permanently and profoundly improve their mission delivery by supporting the development of physical spaces and/or assets that create a meaningful difference in enhancing the ability to provide high-quality, impactful programs and services to those served. Grant amounts are over $100,000, often payable over multiple years.

Organizations that have not been previously funded by the Foundation are encouraged to apply for Emerging Program and Capital Grants to familiarize the Foundation with its work before submitting an application and proposal for a Transformational Capital Grant. 

Grant requests are highly competitive. The most compelling proposals will demonstrate a complete analysis that validates the program or project's impact, need, and viability.

Iowa Economic Development Authority

Mission

Strengthen economic and community vitality by building partnerships and leveraging resources to make Iowa the choice for people and business. Through two main divisions – business development and community development – IEDA administers several state and federal programs to meet its goals of assisting individuals, communities and businesses. IEDA works to achieve its mission and goals to benefit Iowans while maintaining a high level of transparency. 

Artist Professional Development Grant

The Artist Professional Development Grant provides support to Iowa’s artists to undertake activities that advance their artistic practices and elevate the creative industry in Iowa. The program supports learning, mentorship, and business development opportunities to enable artists of all disciplines to catalyze momentum in their artistic practices and increase their professional skills and capacity.

Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture encourages, protects and promotes agriculture and related industries throughout the commonwealth while providing consumer protection through inspection services that impact the health and financial security of Pennsylvania's citizens.

Wine Marketing & Research Program

Introduction

The Pennsylvania Wine Marketing and Research Program Board (Board) annually, or more frequently as the availability of the fund permits, solicits applications for grants to conduct promotion, marketing and research projects to increase the quality, profitability, production and sale of wines, enhance the wine industry and benefit wine producers of this Commonwealth.

Research includes, but is not limited to:

• Characterization of Accentuated Cut Edges (ACE)
• Impacts of Spotted Lanternfly
• Impact of Under-trellis Groundcover
• Marketing Education and Professional Development for the PA Wine Industry
• Pennsylvania Wine Land Statewide Marketing & Promotions
• Spotted Wing Drosophila in Pennsylvania
• Grapevine Leafroll Viruses
• Tannin Extraction