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Heritage Preservation Grant: With Historic Designation

City Of Austin
Private
Bastrop County, Texas, Caldwell County, Texas +3 more
Up to US $150,000
The Heritage Preservation Grant by the City of Austin supports initiatives aimed at enhancing heritage tourism and preserving historic sites. With maximum funding of $150,000, projects must involve historically designated locations and can include events, exhibits, and tours that highlight local history. Eligible applicants include non-profits and businesses with a commitment to community engagement and storytelling. The grant emphasizes accessibility to heritage resources while fostering economic growth in the creative sector.
Historic Preservation

Heritage Preservation Grant: Without Historic Designation

City Of Austin
Private
Bastrop County, Texas, Caldwell County, Texas +3 more
Up to US $50,000
The Heritage Preservation Grant promotes historic preservation projects aimed at enhancing tourism through local history. The grant supports capital projects or heritage events that foster access to historical sites and heritage resources, engaging both residents and tourists. Notably, all capital projects must possess a historic designation. The initiative's goals include increasing heritage tourism in Austin, preserving historic spaces, and creating jobs in the creative economy, with funding of up to $50,000 available for eligible projects.
Historic Preservation

Creative Space Funding for Venues from City of Austin

City Of Austin
Private
Hays County, Texas, Texas +2 more
US $60,000
Live music venues, theaters, museums, galleries, and multi-use creative spaces with at least a $60,000 operating budget can receive up to US $60,000 to cover rent, space improvements, insurance, and property tax reimbursements. Grants from City of Austin help eligible commercial creative spaces in the Austin area, including those serving audiences from San Marcos, Texas, remain affordable and open to the public.
Arts / Culture Access & Participation Performing Arts Museums & Cultural Institutions

GVTC Foundation Grant

Gvtc Foundation Inc
Private
Bastrop County, Texas, Bexar County, Texas +12 more
Unspecified amount
The GVTC Foundation Grant aims to enhance community life through charitable contributions and volunteer efforts. It supports various sectors, including Health and Human Services, Youth Programs, Volunteer Emergency Services, Education, and Cultural initiatives. Grants are available to nonprofits that align with these areas and have a connection to the GVTC service area, ensuring that funding directly benefits local communities.
Human & Social Services Youth Services Community Culture & Heritage +2 more

Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) - Downtown Revitalization and Main Street Programs (TX)

Texas Department of Agriculture
State/Local Government
Anderson County, Texas, Andrews County, Texas +214 more
US $1,000,000
The Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) in Texas aims to revitalize downtown areas by funding infrastructure improvements that promote economic activity. This program prioritizes projects that benefit low-to-moderate income individuals while addressing issues of slum and blight. With a funding limit of $1,000,000 and a minimum matching requirement of $20,000, it seeks to enhance public facilities and housing conditions, ultimately fostering viable communities and supporting workforce development.
Community Development & Revitalization

Grant for Technology Opportunities Program - Core Funding

City Of Austin
Private
Hays County, Texas, Travis County, Texas +1 more
US $10,000 - US $40,000
The Grant for Technology Opportunities Program (GTOP) aims to enhance digital equity by providing matching funds to organizations in Austin. This initiative focuses on increasing access to technology, improving digital skills, and ensuring that all citizens can participate fully in the digital age. Eligible applicants include incorporated, tax-exempt organizations, and projects must align with GTOP goals. With a mission to foster innovation, this grant supports initiatives that bridge the digital divide in the community.
Technology Access & Digital Literacy

Urban Forest Grant

City Of Austin
Private
Hays County, Texas, Travis County, Texas +1 more
Unspecified amount
The Urban Forest Grant, funded by the City of Austin, aims to enhance the city's urban forest through various stewardship activities. This grant supports tree planting, care, and education, addressing unique urban challenges. Eligible applicants include community groups, non-profits, and educational institutions committed to improving the urban canopy. By applying, participants invest in a healthier environment, ensuring benefits for future generations and the community at large.
Greening & Beautification Urban Planning

Lowe Foundation Support for Texas Women’s Programs

Lowe Foundation
Private
Bastrop County, Texas, Bexar County, Texas +19 more
Unspecified amount
San Marcos, Texas nonprofits serving at-risk women and children can access funding through the Lowe Foundation for preventative or rehabilitative health, education, and social service programs. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations in Hays County and other listed Texas counties may receive support for critical needs such as healthcare, mental health, safety, housing, and youth development.
Women & Girl Services Women's Health Maternal And Perinatal Health +12 more

Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation Grant

Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation
Private
Alamosa County, Colorado, Archuleta County, Colorado +17 more
Unspecified amount
The Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation provides grants focused on environmental justice, reproductive rights, and community parks in Texas and southwestern Colorado. They accept letters of inquiry year-round, with cycles in Spring and Fall. Their funding supports diverse initiatives including project grants, operating grants, and capital grants, emphasizing investments that enhance the well-being of both people and nature, particularly in underserved communities.
Land / Habitat Conservation Freshwater Conservation Parks & Public Spaces +6 more

Seaport and Rail Yard Areas Emissions Reduction Program (SPRY)

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
State/Local Government
Anderson County, Texas, Bastrop County, Texas +45 more
Unspecified amount

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) invites applications from persons or entities who operate drayage trucks and cargo handling equipment at seaports and rail yards located within the air quality non attainment areas of Texas. Incentive funding is available for the replacement or repower of drayage trucks and cargo handling equipment that will reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOX) and other pollutants, including particulate matter (PM), at these facilities and in the non attainment areas and other affected counties

Public Transportation & Mass Transit Systems

Jean Griswold Foundation Scholarship Program ( Winter )

Jean Griswold Foundation (Griswold Cares Foundation)
Private
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Adams County, Colorado +385 more
US $500 - US $2,000

The Jean Griswold Foundation

The Jean Griswold Foundation (JGF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Caregivers through educational opportunities and scholarships. 

Our Mission

The mission of the Jean Griswold Foundation is to support Caregivers by providing educational scholarships* to enable them to further their training, enhance their careers, and better assist the clients they serve.

By offering educational scholarships*, our Foundation will not only make a positive impact on the Caregivers themselves, but also the clients they assist and the home healthcare agencies where they are employed, as well as help advance the overarching home-care industry.

Scholarships will be paid directly to the federally accredited educational institutions of the winning Scholars’ choosing.

Empowering Caregivers Through Education

The Jean Griswold Foundation Scholarship Program awards scholarships to deserving Caregivers who wish to further their education in a care-related field. Applicants do not have to be associated with Griswold in any way, and the funds will be paid directly to the institution where the caregiver will be receiving education.  

Our Winter 2026 Scholarship Application period is now open! Applications will be accepted until 11:59pm ET August 31, 2026. Join our email list to get the first notice of all Scholarship happenings.  

Where would we be without Caregivers? 

Their selflessness is astounding, yet they are often overlooked and underappreciated. 

The Jean Griswold Foundation is dedicated to supporting Caregivers, the backbone of the care industry. We provide educational scholarships so Care Professionals can further their training, enhance their skills, elevate their careers, and better assist the people they serve.

Caregiver Support / Respite Care

Alice Kleberg Reynolds Foundation Youth Grants in Texas

Alice Kleberg Reynolds Foundation
Private
Aransas County, Texas, Atascosa County, Texas +48 more
Up to US $45,000
Nonprofit organizations serving Hays County and other eligible south and central Texas counties can apply for Alice Kleberg Reynolds Foundation grants up to Up to US $45,000 to support specific programs or projects. Grants from Alice Kleberg Reynolds Foundation help San Marcos, Texas youth, women, health, education, arts, and LGBTQIA+ service organizations fund targeted initiatives.
Women & Girl Services LGBTQIA+ Services Sexuality & LGBTQIA+ Rights +7 more

Brinker International Charitable Giving Program

Brinker International
Corporate
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Ada County, Idaho +620 more
Unspecified amount
The Brinker International Charitable Giving Program focuses on giving back to communities through support for kids, hunger, and education. Organizations eligible for funding must be 501c(3) non-profits and submit requests at least six weeks prior to events. The program does not support individuals, political or religious organizations, or explicit discrimination policies. Funding is provided through monetary donations or in-kind contributions like dining certificates.
Food Access & Hunger Youth Services Children’s Health & Pediatrics +5 more

BAE Systems: Community investment Grants

BAE Systems
Corporate
Aiken County, South Carolina, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania +78 more
Unspecified amount
BAE Systems offers community investment grants aimed at enhancing the well-being of military families and supporting future workforce development in STEM fields. As a U.S. subsidiary of a global defense and aerospace leader, they require applicants to be recognized 501(c) organizations. The initiative underscores a commitment to charitable partnerships that uplift local communities and contribute positively to society.
Military Operations Military & Veterans Services Education - Preschool / Early Learning +3 more

Project Lead The Way STEM Grants in Texas

Project Lead The Way Inc
Private
Ada County, Idaho, Alameda County, California +66 more
US $10,000
Traditional public and public charter schools expanding PLTW Engineering programs in San Marcos, Texas can use this grant for PLTW fees, required technology, equipment, supplies, and core training costs. Project Lead The Way, with support from the Lam Foundation, prioritizes schools serving students with economic need within eligible U.S. counties, including Hays County.
Education - K through 12 Academic Success & Enrichment STEM / STEAM Education

STEM Education Funding from Project Lead The Way

Project Lead The Way Inc
Private
Ada County, Idaho, Alameda County, California +66 more
US $30,000
Public and public charter schools adding PLTW Engineering courses, including those in San Marcos, Texas, can apply for Project Lead The Way’s Lam Foundation grant. Funding up to US $30,000 supports PLTW participation fees, required computers or tablets, program-required equipment and supplies, and PLTW Core Training with related travel, room, and board costs.
Education - K through 12 Academic Success & Enrichment STEM / STEAM Education

Webber Family Foundation Support for Youth Education

Webber Family Foundation
Private
Bastrop County, Texas, Caldwell County, Texas +3 more
Up to US $25,000
San Marcos, Texas education nonprofits can access funding through the Webber Family Foundation to build organizational capacity serving high-achieving, lower-income youth; awards up to US $25,000. Eligible 501(c)(3) public charities in Hays County may strengthen early literacy, out-of-school enrichment, charter schools, or college readiness systems to expand and sustain high-quality services.
Education - Preschool / Early Learning After School / Summer Educational Programs

Forever Austin Fund Grant

Austin Community Foundation
Private
Bastrop County, Texas, Burnet County, Texas +4 more
US $5,000 - US $50,000
The Forever Austin Fund Grant offers support for urgent and systemic needs in Central Texas, focusing on economic mobility, health, and environmental sustainability. Through collaborative efforts, grants will be awarded to eligible 501(c)(3) organizations, with amounts ranging from $5,000 to $50,000. This fund aims to empower communities by addressing barriers and fostering long-term growth, with a commitment to improving health outcomes and preserving natural resources. Applications are welcome from diverse organizations serving the Central Texas region.
Sustainability Community Culture & Heritage Animal Welfare - General +10 more

Trees for Texans - Trees For Communities Grant

Texan By Nature
Private
Atascosa County, Texas, Bastrop County, Texas +38 more
US $5,000
The Trees for Texans - Trees For Communities Grant, in partnership with Texan by Nature and H-E-B, fosters community engagement through tree-planting initiatives across Texas. By offering $5,000 grants to eligible nonprofits and municipalities, this program aims to enhance urban environments, promote sustainability, and improve public spaces. Projects must be publicly accessible and demonstrate a measurable impact on local ecology, ensuring a greener future for generations to come. Together, we can cultivate healthier communities and environments.
Greening & Beautification

PNC Foundation Grants for San Marcos Education

PNC Foundation
Private
Accomack County, Virginia, Adams County, Colorado +667 more
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit organizations focused on early childhood education and school readiness in San Marcos, Texas can seek funding to support high-quality programs for children from birth to age 5. Focused on early learning and school readiness, PNC Foundation invites Hays County nonprofits to propose initiatives in vocabulary, social-emotional learning, math, science, and the arts.
Education - Preschool / Early Learning Teacher Development & Training Parental Involvement in Education +4 more

PLTW Engineering New Program: In Partnership With Emerson NI

Project Lead The Way Inc
Private
Bastrop County, Texas, Bell County, Texas +12 more
Up to US $10,000
The PLTW Engineering New Program, in partnership with Emerson NI, aims to enhance STEM education by providing grant support of $10,000 to schools implementing PLTW Engineering courses in the 2026-2027 academic year. This initiative focuses on engaging students through hands-on learning experiences and promoting diversity in engineering. Eligible public and charter schools in select Texas counties are encouraged to apply, especially those with high female and underrepresented minority enrollment.
STEM / STEAM Education

PLTW Engineering- Program Expansion: In Partnership With Emerson NI

Project Lead The Way Inc
Private
Bastrop County, Texas, Bell County, Texas +12 more
Up to US $10,000
The PLTW Engineering Program Expansion, in partnership with Emerson NI, aims to enhance STEM education by providing grant support to schools looking to expand their PLTW Engineering programs starting in the 2025-2026 academic year. With a total award of $10,000, this initiative focuses on inspiring students through hands-on learning experiences. Schools in specific Texas counties, particularly those with high female and minority enrollment, are encouraged to apply, fostering diversity and innovation in engineering education.
STEM / STEAM Education

Kathleen Cailloux Family Foundation Grant

Kathleen Cailloux Family Foundation
Private
Austin County, Texas, Bastrop County, Texas +12 more
Unspecified amount

Kathleen Cailloux Family Foundation

The KCF Foundation is a nonprofit private foundation that supports charities in Texas. The Foundation was created to carry on Kathleen Cailloux’s philanthropic wishes. Currently, the KCF Foundation endeavors to assist select Central and South Texas communities.

The Kathleen Cailloux Family Foundation’s mission is to promote charitable, educational, literary, and scientific agendas that advance the health or education of the Central and South Texas population.

Education Science Religion & Spirituality +1 more

PLTW Computer Science- New Program- In Partnership With Emerson NI

Project Lead The Way Inc
Private
Bastrop County, Texas, Bell County, Texas +12 more
Up to US $10,000
The PLTW Computer Science program, in partnership with Emerson NI, aims to inspire students through hands-on STEM learning experiences. This initiative is designed to support public and charter schools in Texas, providing grant funding for the 2026-2027 academic year. With a total award of $10,000, the program encourages schools to implement PLTW Computer Science courses, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for future engineers and problem solvers.
STEM / STEAM Education

PLTW Computer Science: Program Expansion- In Partnership With Emerson NI

Project Lead The Way Inc
Private
Bastrop County, Texas, Bell County, Texas +12 more
Up to US $10,000
The PLTW Computer Science Program Expansion, in partnership with Emerson NI, aims to enhance STEM education by providing grant support to public and charter schools in Texas. With a total award of $10,000 for the 2026-2027 academic year, this initiative encourages schools to expand their existing PLTW Computer Science programs through new courses and teacher training, fostering innovative learning experiences that prepare students for future challenges.
STEM / STEAM Education

PLTW Gateway- New Program In Partnership With Emerson NI

Project Lead The Way Inc
Private
Bastrop County, Texas, Bell County, Texas +12 more
Up to US $10,000
The PLTW Gateway program in partnership with Emerson NI aims to enhance STEM education for middle school students. By providing hands-on learning experiences, this initiative empowers students to discover their passions and explore future career paths in engineering and technology. With a grant of $10,000 available for the 2026-2027 academic year, eligible public and charter schools in select Texas counties can implement PLTW Gateway units, fostering an inclusive environment that promotes diversity in STEM fields.
STEM / STEAM Education

PLTW Gateway- Program Expansion: In Partnership With Emerson NI

Project Lead The Way Inc
Private
Bastrop County, Texas, Bell County, Texas +12 more
Up to US $10,000
The PLTW Gateway Program Expansion, in collaboration with Emerson NI, aims to enhance STEM education by providing middle schools in select Texas counties with grants to expand their PLTW Gateway programs. This initiative focuses on hands-on learning experiences that empower students to explore their passions through engineering, computer science, and biomedical science. With a total grant award of $10,000 available for the 2026-2027 academic year, this partnership seeks to inspire the next generation of innovators.
STEM / STEAM Education

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Grant Availability

How common are grants in this category?

Uncommon — grants in this category are less prevalent than in others.

92 San Marcos grants for nonprofits grants for nonprofits in the United States, from private foundations to corporations seeking to fund grants for nonprofits.

23 San Marcos grants for nonprofits over $25K in average grant size

11 San Marcos grants for nonprofits over $50K in average grant size

10 San Marcos grants for nonprofits supporting general operating expenses

81 San Marcos grants for nonprofits 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 San Marcos grants for Nonprofits?

Most grants are due in the fourth quarter.

Q1
25.2%
Q2
13.6%
Q3
24.4%
Q4
36.8%

Typical Funding Amounts

What's the typical grant amount funded for San Marcos Grants for Nonprofits?

Grants are most commonly $12,500.

$1,000 $1 K Min.
$12,500 $12.5 K Median
$51,374 $51.4 K Average
$1,000,000 $1 M Max.

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