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Best Grants for Charities in Texas

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$197.2M

Total funding

$73K

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458 grants
$197.2M total
$73K median

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Last updated: October 5, 2026. Next update: November 1, 2026.

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Unspecified amount

Texas Charity Funding via Alkek Foundation

Rolling deadline
Texas charitable, religious, scientific, literary, and educational nonprofits can seek support for programs and projects through the Albert and Margaret Alkek Foundation. With a mission to back organizations serving Texas, this funder prioritizes research and education-related efforts that generate lasting benefits in health, community services, arts and culture, literacy, and spirituality.
The Albert and Margaret Alkek Foundation

Unspecified amount

Community Program Funding from Cullen Foundation

Rolling deadline
Texas 501(c)(3) public charities, governmental entities, and eligible supporting organizations can seek funding for cultural arts, education, healthcare, and public service programs, primarily benefiting Greater Houston. Cullen Foundation provides grants to improve quality of life through sustained investments in high-performing organizations; self-initiated LOIs are reviewed alongside invitation-only requests.
The Cullen Foundation

Up to US $400,000

Gifting Programs: The Rising Tide Gift

Rolling deadline
The Deena Jo Heide-Diesslin Foundation supports women and girls through its significant gifting program, the Rising Tide Gift, which offers up to $400,000 annually to a chosen nonprofit. Established in honor of Deena Jo Heide-Diesslin, the Foundation focuses on humanitarian aid and educational initiatives, ensuring impactful contributions in Fort Worth, Texas, and globally. Its commitment to integrity and positive change continues to inspire organizations dedicated to women's empowerment.
Deena Jo Heide Diesslin Foundation

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Up to US $55,000

Texas Women’s Programs Funding via Heide Diesslin Foundation

Rolling deadline
Texas 501(c)(3) charities launching or expanding programs for women, girls, or humanitarian aid can access funding through the Deena Jo Heide Diesslin Foundation’s Uplift Gift. Grants up to US $55,000 help smaller initiatives get fully off the ground, and awards are made annually at the discretion of the board.
Deena Jo Heide Diesslin Foundation

US $500 - US $7,500

L'Aiglon Foundation Education and Arts Grants in Texas

Rolling deadline
Texas public charities working in education, environmental conservation, or cultural arts can seek project support through L'Aiglon Foundation; awards range from US $500 - US $7,500. Grants are available nationally, but applicants must align with these focus areas and present concrete objectives with measurable results.
L'Aiglon Foundation

US $5,000 - US $40,000

Community Impact Funding from Lubrizol Foundation

Rolling deadline
Texas 501(c)(3) charities near Lubrizol facilities can seek funding for education, hunger relief, health, and environmental sustainability projects, with typical awards of US $5,000 - US $40,000. With a mission to strengthen local communities, Lubrizol Foundation provides U.S. nonprofits aligned with its UN SDG priorities with multi-round grant opportunities each year.
Lubrizol Foundation

Unspecified amount

Texas Nonprofit Funding via Meadows Foundation

Rolling deadline
Texas 501(c)(3) public charities and public entities can receive support for programs and projects through Meadows Foundation, especially those serving Dallas–Fort Worth. The foundation funds arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services, civic initiatives, animal welfare, and targeted efforts in homelessness, mental health, water conservation, and postsecondary success across Texas.
Meadows Foundation Incorporated

Unspecified amount

Community Programs Funding from Moody Foundation

Rolling deadline
Texas 501(c)(3) public charities, government entities, and eligible foundations seeking support for arts, education, health, science, social services, or community projects can access funding through Moody Foundation. Grants may support specific programs, capital projects, or general operations, with particular attention to Galveston, Austin, Dallas, and rural Texas communities.
Moody Foundation

Unspecified amount

Community and Safety Funding for Charities from SA Recycling

Rolling deadline
Charities and community organizations in eligible Texas counties can apply for SA Recycling’s support; awards fund community services, fire prevention, and law enforcement initiatives. This corporate funder backs programs that enhance neighborhood well-being and environmental stewardship in areas where its facilities operate, including El Paso County.
SA Recycling

Unspecified amount

Earl C. Sams Foundation Support for Texas Charities

Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Earl C. Sams Foundation provides Texas charities with funding for educational, medical, social, religious, and environmental projects, primarily in South Texas counties. Eligible applicants are public charities under IRS rules; individuals are not funded. Charitable organizations across Texas may benefit, especially those serving communities in the listed South Texas counties.
Earl C. Sams Foundation

Up to US $25,000

Ash Grove Charitable Foundation Support for Texas Charities

Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Public 501(c)(3) charities in Texas can apply for Ash Grove Charitable Foundation grants, with awards up to US $25,000 for capital building and renovation projects. Funding supports nature conservation, secondary and post-secondary STEM education, skilled trades pathways, and community gathering spaces, with a focus on communities where Ash Grove operates.
Ash Grove Charitable Foundation

Unspecified amount

Ryan Foundation Grants

Applications due Nov 1, 2026
The Ryan Foundation, established in 1983, aims to support charitable causes primarily in Fort Worth and Tarrant County, Texas. Grants range from $5,000 to $1,000,000, with a typical grant size around $30,000. Organizations must demonstrate 501(c)(3) status to be eligible. The Foundation prioritizes health care, education, and the arts while specifically excluding individual loans and out-of-state projects. Interested parties should submit a letter of inquiry before full applications.
Thomas M Helen Mckee And John P Ryan Foundation Inc

Unspecified amount

Owen Family Foundation Grant

Applications due Jan 5, 2027
The Owen Family Foundation Grant supports charitable organizations primarily in East Texas and the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, focusing on health, education, human services, and religious initiatives. Organizations must have a 501(c)(3) status and past funding is required for Twin Cities applicants. The foundation is committed to promoting philanthropy and ensuring access to funding for eligible charities, while maintaining a non-discriminatory policy.
Louis and Peaches Owen Family Foundation

Unspecified amount

Elevance Health Foundation Grants for Texas Behavioral Health

Applications due Jan 31, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) charities working on mental health or substance use disorder programs in Texas can seek funding to expand treatment, prevention, and early intervention services. Elevance Health Foundation supports scalable national and local initiatives that increase access to care, reduce risks and harms, and address loneliness and social isolation among affected individuals.
Elevance Health Foundation

Unspecified amount

Texas Youth and Workforce Funding via Holloway Foundation

Letter of inquiry due Feb 1, 2027
Texas 501(c)(3) public charities offering youth arts, mentorship, or workforce development programs can seek support for general operations or programs, including in the Colleyville area. The Graham and Carolyn Holloway Family Foundation funds organizations serving U.S. populations, with new applicants submitting an LOI by February 15 and full applications by March 15.
Graham and Carolyn Holloway Family Foundation

Unspecified amount

Rapoport Foundation Community Service Grants in Texas

Letter of inquiry due Feb 10, 2027
Texas public entities and 501(c)(3) charities can seek funding for arts and culture, education, health, community building, and civic participation programs that meet basic human needs and build resiliency. The Bernard and Audre Rapoport Foundation prioritizes Waco projects and also supports broader Texas and U.S. initiatives, especially in democracy and community building.
Bernard and Audre Rapoport Foundation

US $5,000 - US $100,000

Texas Charity Funding via Sterling-Turner Foundation

Applications due Feb 15, 2027
Texas 501(c)(3) nonprofits and eligible governmental agencies can seek grants supporting services and financial management based in Tom Green, Kerr, Travis, Fort Bend, or Harris counties. Focused on charitable work, the Sterling-Turner Foundation offers US $5,000 - US $100,000 for organizations whose offices, finances, and funded services are fully contained within these counties.
Sterling-Turner Foundation

Unspecified amount

Community Program Grants for Texas Charities from Lola Wright Foundation

Applications due Feb 28, 2027
Texas 501(c)(3) charities running programs in youth services, public health, human services, education, community development, or arts and culture can apply for funding from the Lola Wright Foundation. Eligible organizations must operate primarily within a 50-mile radius of Austin, including Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and Williamson counties.
Lola Wright Foundation

US $5,000 - US $30,000

Burdine Johnson Foundation Community Grants in Texas

Letter of inquiry due Mar 31, 2027
Texas charitable organizations working in arts, education, health and human services, the environment, or historic preservation can apply for $5,000 - $30,000 to support local programs. With a mission to enhance quality of life, Burdine Johnson Foundation prioritizes Hays County and Central Texas, with occasional support elsewhere in the state.
Burdine Johnson Foundation

US $100,000 - US $250,000

Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation Support for Texas Charities

Applications due Mar 31, 2027
Texas 501(c)(3) charities seeking major support for education, health, family services, arts and culture, nursing, or animal welfare programs can access funding through the Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation. Semi-annual grants of US $100,000 - US $250,000 prioritize high-impact projects, capital campaigns, and initiatives that advance organizations and encourage community collaboration in Bexar County.
Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation Tr

Up to US $5,000

Community Program Grants for Nonprofits from National Life Group

Applications due Mar 31, 2027
501(c)(3) nonprofits running proven community programs in Texas can apply for grants up to US $5,000 to support work in childhood hunger, children and families, health and human services, education, the environment, arts, and recreation. National Life Group Charitable Foundation prioritizes organizations in the greater Dallas area counties where its employees live and work.
National Life Group Charitable Foundation

Up to US $100,000

Impact San Antonio Grants

Letter of inquiry due Apr 24, 2027
Impact San Antonio Grants empower nonprofit organizations in the region by providing funding for initiatives that focus on Arts & Culture, Education, Environment & Preservation, Family, and Health & Wellness. Since 2004, over $2.6 million has been awarded to impactful projects. Eligible applicants must be recognized 501(c)(3) organizations operating within designated Texas counties, ensuring a significant positive contribution to their communities.
Impact San Antonio

Unspecified amount

Texas Children’s Services Funding via Speedway Children's Charities

Applications due May 30, 2027
Texas 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving children in Collin, Dallas, Denton, or Tarrant counties can seek project grants supporting critical needs, medical care, or educational programs. Focused on vulnerable youth, Speedway Children's Charities prioritizes efforts for homeless children, orphans, foster populations, and victims of sex trafficking in the North Texas community.
Speedway Children's Charities

Unspecified amount

Elevance Health Foundation Support for Nutrition Programs

Applications due Jun 1, 2027
Charitable 501(c)(3) organizations running food-as-medicine or nutrition access programs in Texas can apply for Elevance Health Foundation funding to improve clinical outcomes for people with diet-related conditions. Grants from Elevance Health Foundation help Texas charities expand access to nutritious foods for populations facing high social risk and food or nutrition insecurity.
Elevance Health Foundation

Unspecified amount

Texas Community Programs Funding via Regions Bank

Applications due Jun 30, 2027
Charitable 501(c) or 170(c) organizations in Texas can benefit when full-time Regions associates request matching gifts to support eligible programs in economic and community development, education and workforce readiness, financial wellness, arts and culture, veterans, or disability services. Accredited educational institutions may be located anywhere in the U.S. and still receive matches.
Regions Bank

US $10,000 - US $25,000

Katrine Menzing Deakins Education Grants in Texas

Applications due Aug 2, 2027
Texas charities working in education, health, or human services can access funding through the Katrine Menzing Deakins Charitable Trust, with awards from US $10,000 - US $25,000. Organizations serving Tarrant County receive preference, and past grantees must skip one year before reapplying for another grant cycle.
Katrine Menzing Deakins Charitable Trust

Up to US $50,000

Dallas Mavericks Foundation Support for Texas Charities

Letter of inquiry due Sep 8, 2027
Texas 501(c)(3) charities with budgets above $250,000 serving children, women, or families in North Texas can receive up to US $50,000 for program costs or in-kind facility upgrades. With a mission to empower local communities, Dallas Mavericks Foundation also funds basketball court refurbishments and Reading and Learning Centers within 75 miles of American Airlines Center.
Dallas Mavericks Foundation

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Last updated: October 5, 2026. Next update: November 1, 2026.

Grant Insights : Grants for Charities in Texas

Grant Availability

How common are grants in this category?

Common — grants in this category appear regularly across funding sources.

500+ Grants for Charities in Texas grants for nonprofits in the United States, from private foundations to corporations seeking to fund grants for nonprofits.

200+ Grants for Charities in Texas over $25K in average grant size

200+ Grants for Charities in Texas over $50K in average grant size

70 Grants for Charities in Texas supporting general operating expenses

400+ Grants for Charities in Texas supporting programs / projects

3,000+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Education

2,000+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Art & Culture

Grant Deadline Distribution

Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for grants for Charities in Texas?

Most grants are due in the first quarter.

Q1
29.6%
Q2
20.3%
Q3
27.6%
Q4
22.4%

Typical Funding Amounts

What's the typical grant amount funded for Grants for Charities in Texas?

Grants are most commonly $73,000.

$250 $250 Min.
$73,000 $73 K Median
$684,678 $684.7 K Average
$40,331,313 $40.3 M Max.

Average Grant Size

What's the typical amount funded for Texas?

Grants are most commonly $117,103.

$117,103

Total Number of Grants

What's the total number of grants in Grants for Charities in Texas year over year?

In 2024, funders in Texas awarded a total of 139,517 grants.

2022 127,051

2023 128,136

2024 139,517

Top Grant Focus Areas

Among all the Grants for Charities in Texas given out in Texas, the most popular focus areas that receive funding are Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations, and Human Services.

1. Education

2. Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

3. Human Services

Funding Over Time

How is funding for Grants for Charities in Texas changing over time?

Funding has increased by 16.47%.

2022 $14,132,140,818

2023 $13,953,149,524
-1.27%

2024 $16,251,158,979
16.47%

Texas Counties That Receive the Most Funding

How does grant funding vary by county?

Dallas County, Harris County, and Travis County receive the most funding.

County Total Grant Funding in 2024
Dallas County $4,277,925,187
Harris County $3,634,451,995
Travis County $3,100,057,007
Tarrant County $1,873,714,967
Bexar County $1,567,607,630

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