Best Grants for BIPOC in Texas

2026-2027 Communities In Schools

Program Description

The purpose of the CIS program is to remove barriers to learning to keep students persisting through their education. CIS partners with educators, students, and parents to identify students who are at-risk of dropping out of school and determine their unique needs and reasons for disengagement. Once these needs are identified, CIS customizes supports for campuses, students, and families that are uniquely tailored to the identified needs and provides schoolwide services and individual case management to support both students and the entire school. CIS engages the community as a vital part of the process and strives to connect the campus and students to needed community resources. This comprehensive model includes effective program administration; trained professional staff on each campus, community resource coordination; holistic, case management for students and families with significant needs and schoolwide services aligned to campus goals.

The Bonnie Cardone Memorial Scholarship, offered by the Women Divers Hall of Fame, awards $1,500 to a woman diver enrolled in a U.S. or Canada degree program in journalism, graphic arts, photography, or videography. This scholarship aims to support those committed to using their education to benefit the ocean environment and community, promoting greater awareness and conservation efforts. Eligible applicants must demonstrate their dedication to these fields and their potential impact on marine ecosystems.

The Annie Lee Robbins Foundation Grant supports initiatives that enhance the lives of Navarro County citizens. Established in honor of Annie Lee Robbins, who dreamed of a senior activity center, this grant prioritizes funding for 501(c)(3) organizations focusing on arts, education, and human services. Preference is given to projects that directly benefit Navarro County, ensuring that her legacy of community support continues to thrive.

The WGPF: Legends & Lore Marker Grant Program celebrates and promotes local folklore, legends, and folklife as vital aspects of cultural heritage. Targeted at 501(c)(3) organizations and government entities across 14 US states, it aims to enhance cultural tourism by commemorating community stories. Successful applications typically focus on folktales, historical legends, and community traditions, while excluding purely literary works or personal folklore that lacks broader community significance.

McCoy Scholarship Fund

The McCoy Scholarship Fund was opened in early 2002, making it one of our most tenured scholarship funds that is still active. The McCoy Scholarship was created to support graduating seniors of Wichita County high schools as they pursue any undergraduate degree at a public Texas university or college. The McCoy Scholarship is one of our largest scholarships each year, awarding $10,000 per academic year with the potential to be renewed for up to four years based on cumulative GPA. Must be U.S. citizen.

The BCBSTX Sponsorships program supports organizations focused on health and wellness in Texas, offering sponsorships ranging from $250 to $5,000. This initiative encourages community engagement through events like health fairs and runs. While sponsorships do not require 501(c)(3) status, priority is given to projects benefiting Texas residents. Organizations may receive either a grant or a sponsorship, but not both, ensuring a wider reach for community investment.

The Dalton & Betty Jones Scholarship, administered by the East Texas Communities Foundation, supports graduating seniors from Rusk County, Texas, pursuing a bachelor's degree. Established to empower students, the scholarship considers financial need with a FASFA requirement and offers renewable support. This initiative reflects the Foundation's commitment to educational advancement, helping deserving individuals achieve their academic dreams and contribute positively to their communities.

The 2025-2026 ESC School Improvement Facilitation Grant aims to enhance the capacity of Education Service Centers (ESCs) to provide sustained support to Title I school systems and campuses labeled for Comprehensive Support and Improvement. This grant focuses on facilitating ESF Diagnostics, offering technical assistance for plan submissions, and implementing crucial leadership instructional practices and performance management structures to foster educational improvement.

The Scanlan Foundation Grant aims to foster a culture of vocations within the Roman Catholic Church in Texas. By focusing on priesthood, religious life, and strong families, the foundation supports initiatives in marriage preparation, Catholic education, and evangelization. This grant seeks to enhance access to faith-based resources, ensuring that individuals are equipped to live out their vocations while contributing to a vibrant community of faith across the state.

The Hopper Prize, offered by the Texas Commission on the Arts, invites artists and photographers worldwide to apply for Fall 2025 awards totaling $13,000. With increased prize amounts of $4,500 for two winners and four additional awards of $1,000, this opportunity provides significant financial support. The application fee is $40, and selected artists will gain exposure through a shortlist and online platforms, connecting their work with a broad audience of art professionals.

The Southern SARE: Producer Grant supports farmers in conducting their own research projects to develop sustainable agricultural practices. Established in 1994, the program aims to enhance farmer profitability, promote responsible land use, and improve community quality of life. By focusing on areas like organic agriculture, sustainable marketing, and alternative crops, the grant empowers farmers to address production challenges and share valuable insights with others in the farming community, fostering a culture of sustainability and innovation.

The Danny Gunn Memorial Scholarship, established by Melinda Gunn in memory of her husband, honors the legacy of a dedicated agriculture teacher and FFA advisor. Awarded by the Community Foundation of West Texas, this scholarship supports graduating seniors from Area 1 FFA Texas high schools who demonstrate academic excellence and financial need. With a commitment to fostering future leaders in agriculture, it aids students pursuing higher education at Texas Tech University or Texas A&M University.

The Greater Texas Foundation's Islander Scholars Program offers financial assistance and support to Texas ECHS graduates transitioning to TAMU-CC. With a focus on underserved students, the program provides scholarships up to $2,000 per year for three years, along with ongoing academic, social, and emotional support. Each cohort accepts 40 students, ensuring personalized guidance through college, including mentorship and professional staff networking, to foster successful degree completion.

The Glaser Family Charitable Foundation offers scholarships aimed at supporting students with academic potential and strong character. Established in 2001 in Bonham, Texas, the foundation prioritizes students from Fannin County, providing assistance for various levels of post-secondary education. With a focus on inclusivity, awards are granted without regard to race or gender, ensuring that financial support is directed to colleges for tuition and related expenses. Recipients must reapply each semester to continue receiving support.

Women’s Preventive Mobile Health Units Expansion Grant (TX)

Women's Preventative Mobile Health Units (MHUs) Expansion will maintain existing MHUs and expand the number of MHUs prioritizing rural areas including unserved and underserved regions of the state. The purpose of this funding is to provide operational support for new service delivery sites to improve the health of low-income women in underserved communities by expanding access to preventive health care and support services.

This funding opportunity invites grant Applications requesting funding for the Women’s Preventive M H U Expansion. The purpose of this program is to provide operational support for new service delivery sites to improve the health of low-income women in underserved communities by expanding access to preventive health care and support services, including navigation to already-established women’s health programs Healthy Texas Women (HTW) program, Family Planning Program (FPP), Breast and Cervical Cancer Services (BCCS) program, Primary Health Care (PHC) program, and Title V Maternal and Child Health Feefor-Service (TV MCH FFS).

MHUs include, but are not limited to, vans, recreational vehicles, and other vehicles that have been repurposed to provide space for clinical services. As a self-contained unit, MHUs can deliver services in geographically isolated areas or small towns that may lack access to healthcare providers. MHUs can also partner with brick-and- mortar clinics to connect vulnerable populations with current health care providers.

The program is designed to expand service capacity to areas of the State where women’s preventive healthcare services are not readily available. MHUs are expected to either quickly link underserved women to existing women’s health programs, offer continued Telehealth Services, or consistently operate in areas of the State to provide preventive healthcare services to women who have limited means of accessing this care.

The Luling Foundation offers a $2,000 Agriculture Scholarship Grant for students pursuing agriculture-related degrees. This scholarship is awarded to one student, disbursed in two installments during the freshman year. Eligibility requires residency in Caldwell, Gonzales, or Guadalupe County, and applicants must maintain a good academic and conduct record. The scholarship is not renewable and aims to support the advancement of agriculture through education and community involvement.

The Starseed Foundation Grant offers support to 501(c)(3) organizations focused on enhancing the arts, environmental protection, literacy, and social services. Grants are available to organizations throughout the United States, with a specific emphasis on programs based in Oregon. Interested parties must first submit a Letter of Inquiry to be considered for funding. This initiative aims to improve the quality of life for underserved communities through cultural and educational enrichment.

Creating Health Access for Next Generation Equity (CHANGE) Grant Program

Launched in 2023, the AstraZeneca Foundation’s signature Creating Health Access for Next Generation Equity (CHANGE) program works to improve access to quality healthcare.

Beginning April 1, 2026, the AstraZeneca Foundation will accept grant requests of $200,000 - $220,000 for review and consideration for its next cohort of CHANGE grant awardees. Organizations receiving funding in 2026 may be considered for renewed funding on an annual basis for two additional years, contingent upon meeting objectives, funding availability and approval by the Foundation’s Board of Trustees.

The intent of the grants is to provide general operating support for organizations working in innovative, collaborative ways at the community level to help improve access to quality healthcare in their community during the grant year and beyond. Our aim is for funded organizations to maximize the benefit to community members and community-based organizations and to work toward continuing their services beyond potential AstraZeneca Foundation funding.

Please see FAQs for additional guidelines.

The Dogs for Joy Grant, funded by the Joy in Childhood Foundation, supports the integration of trained facility dogs in pediatric hospitals. These dogs provide emotional support, help children cope with medical procedures, and enhance overall well-being. The program aims to increase the presence of in-residence dogs, as research highlights their positive impact on reducing anxiety and improving patient outcomes. Grants typically cover multi-year funding, promoting innovative animal-assisted therapy approaches in healthcare settings.

SparkForce: The FMA Foundation

Formerly known as Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs (or NBT), SparkForce is the charitable foundation of the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association. While our name has changed, our mission has not. Our purpose is to inspire, attract, and support individuals in discovering an interest in manufacturing and to encourage their pursuit of a manufacturing career.

2020 marked the 50th Anniversary of FMA. Started by one man and his vision, FMA has transformed into an association dedicated to helping metal manufacturers thrive and move the industry forward.

Scholarships

SparkForce, The FMA Foundation, awards scholarships twice each year to students pursuing degrees or certifications related to manufacturing careers.

3 Scholarship Awards, 1 Application

• Community College, Trade School, or University; The U.K. Gupta & Family Scholarship; and The John Grossheim Memorial Scholarship.

Scholarship funds can be used to cover tuition, school fees, books purchased through the college store, and required tools or equipment such as PPE (if available for purchase through the college store). Funds cannot be used for housing, meals, or costs unrelated to the program.

FMA Scholarship: The U.K. Gupta & Family Scholarship

Preference given to students attending universities in north Texas.

The purpose of the State Facilities Incentive Technical Assistance Grant is to provide high-quality facilities support to Texas charter schools and support State Facilities Incentive Grant (SFIG) grantees. The grant activities include providing technical assistance for charter school leaders on smart decision-making related to facilities and growth. This support aims to increase expertise in facilities planning, financing and operations. Grant activities also include supporting SFIG grantees through monitoring and evaluation to ensure awarded SFIG funds are appropriately stewarded. 

2026-2027 Elementary Reading Initiative

Program Description

The Elementary Reading Initiative (ERI) provides districts with Technical Assistance to support districts leaders, campus leaders, and educators to implement high-quality instructional materials and research based instruction.

Program Purpose, Goals, and Objectives

The Elementary Reading Initiative (ERI) provides districts with Technical Assistance to support districts leaders, campus leaders, and educators to implement high-quality instructional materials and research based instructional strategies, develop effective intervention systems, and manage continuous improvement cycles. This grant will be supplemental to existing requirements for campuses and districts and target districts with 1,000-12,500 students and at least 40% economically disadvantaged students system-wide.

The Sherilyn A. Willis, MD Medical Scholarship, established by the East Texas Communities Foundation, aims to support medical students enrolled or accepted in Texas colleges. This scholarship reflects a commitment to education and is designed for those pursuing a career in medicine. Financial need is not a consideration for applicants. The scholarship is available for one year, providing essential support for students dedicated to their academic and professional goals.

The CHS Foundation's Cooperative Education Grant aims to support educational projects that enhance understanding of the agricultural cooperative business model. With a focus on middle school to college-age students, the program encourages innovative approaches, measurable outcomes, and engagement strategies. It prioritizes initiatives with a national or state-level reach within the CHS trade area, fostering success and growth in cooperative education. Funding will be allocated to programs that align with these goals, ensuring a robust educational framework for future leaders in agriculture.

The Kristofer Robinson Scholarship Fund, established in 1953, offers financial assistance to paraplegic or quadriplegic students residing in Texas. This scholarship covers tuition, books, and necessary appliances for students pursuing education at any accredited institution, including elementary to graduate schools. It aims to empower individuals with disabilities by providing essential support for their educational journeys, thereby fostering inclusive opportunities and contributing to thriving communities throughout Texas.

The Jackson Huse Scholarship, offered by the East Texas Communities Foundation, supports graduating seniors in Texas attending any college. This scholarship is uniquely designed for students who have experienced the loss of a sibling due to a terminal illness or accident. Financial need is not a consideration, and the scholarship provides support for one year. It reflects the Foundation's commitment to empowering students through education and honoring their personal experiences.

The purpose of this grant is to produce and maintain resources, professional development, and implementation supports that, when used by educators and families of students with significant cognitive disabilities and/or complex needs, result in students’ academic and functional advancement and progress on appropriately rigorous individualized goals. This grant will be tasked with the development and dissemination of the tools and supports necessary to equip educators and parents to implement instructional practices, interventions, and other high-yield strategies that are proven to be effective in meeting the diverse academic and functional needs of students with complex needs.