Best Travis County Grants for Nonprofits in Texas

Career / College Preparation Academic Scholarship Programs

Community Foundation of Henderson County

Community Foundation of Henderson County was incorporated in 1982 by a group of fourteen dedicated and compassionate local leaders with the immediate need to manage two funds - the William C. Armstrong Scholarship Fund and the Charlie Renfrow Scholarship Fund, in addition to providing a permanent vehicle for citizens to give back to their community.

Our Mission is to help people who care make lasting contributions to causes that matter. The Community Foundation of Henderson County is a highly visible, philanthropic leader directed by an engaged and committed board, staffed by qualified employees, empowering donors at all levels to invest in professionally managed charitable funds that address community needs.

Dan Barber/Western Auto Scholarship

Each Henderson County Public High School may nominate one male and one female graduating senior. The nominee must have played in three varsity sports for two or more years during grades 9-12 (one of those years being their senior year). The nominee must have a GPA of 3.0 or better. Financial need is not a requirement.

Martha Sales Schoch Scholarship

Career / College Preparation Academic Scholarship Programs

Community Foundation of Henderson County

Martha Sales Schoch Scholarship

Applicant must be enrolled as a senior in a public, parochial or private school or be a graduate of such school and intend to enroll in a degree-granting program in an accredited college, university, community college or technical school. Applicant must be an active member of Fletcher United Methodist Church for two years prior to applying for this scholarship. Applicant should have a minimum GPA of 2.0 and a minimum SAT score of 800. The applicant should demonstrate financial need and should demonstrate involvement in United Methodist activities. Applicant must be of good moral character and reflect a willingness to work, learn, and pursue an education.

Advancing Oil and Natural Gas Production and Delivery

United States Department of Energy (DOE)

The Advancing Oil and Natural Gas Production and Delivery initiative, led by the United States Department of Energy, seeks innovative proposals that enhance the efficiency and resilience of the oil and gas supply chain. This funding opportunity aims to improve resource utilization, modernize infrastructure, and promote digital transformation. Key objectives include increasing natural gas utilization, reducing economic losses, and optimizing operational costs through advanced technologies and predictive maintenance strategies.

Up to US $28,000,000

Energy Petroleum Engineering

BJA FY 2026 Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Program

Bureau of Justice Assistance

US $200,000 - US $500,000

The BJA FY 2026 Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Program aims to enhance the safety of federal judges and their families by preventing the disclosure of sensitive information. This funding opportunity supports state and local governments, including tribal entities, in implementing protective measures. The program emphasizes collaboration between federal, state, and local agencies to ensure justice is administered without fear of personal reprisal. Grants can only be used for the designated purpose of safeguarding federal judges as outlined in the statute.

Crime & Justice

Effects of International Parental Child Abduction on Abducted Children and Left-Behind Parents (363297)

Bureau of Consular Affairs

US $1,000,000 - US $1,973,000

This research study, funded by the Bureau of Consular Affairs, aims to investigate the effects of international parental child abduction (IPCA) on both abducted children and their left-behind parents. Key objectives include identifying the psychological, developmental, and social impacts of IPCA, pinpointing supportive gaps in the U.S., and recommending effective solutions to enhance support for affected families.

Family Services Child Welfare Services

NIOSH Small Research Grant Program (R03)

Dept. of Health & Human Services: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

The NIOSH Small Research Grant Program (R03) aims to enhance the understanding of occupational disease risks and develop strategies for risk reduction. This grant supports research projects that require limited resources, including pilot studies and data analysis, to effectively translate scientific findings into practice. Applicants are urged to articulate the health burdens addressed and the anticipated impacts of their research on workplace safety and health, thereby contributing to the reduction of work-related illnesses and injuries.

Up to US $100,000

Occupational Health & Safety

Maria's Scholarship

Career / College Preparation Academic Scholarship Programs

Community Foundation of Henderson County

Maria's Scholarship

Applicant must be a resident of Henderson County who demonstrates financial need for assistance to attend an accredited college or university.

EZ Start Scholarship

The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth

EZ Start Scholarship

At Ezderm, we believe education drives progress—in healthcare, technology, and every field where curiosity and hard work make a difference. To support the next generation of innovators, we’re proud to offer the EZ Start $1,000 Scholarship. This award is designed to ease some of the financial pressures of college life, giving students the freedom to focus on their goals. Whether it’s tuition, textbooks, housing, or supplies, this scholarship is here to help.

Lula and Levi Wilson Scholarship

Career / College Preparation Academic Scholarship Programs

Community Foundation of Henderson County

Lula and Levi Wilson Scholarship

Applicant must be an African-American student with financial need who wishes to pursue his or her education.

Lorina Culpepper Career in Nursing Scholarship

Academic Scholarship Programs Nursing

US $2,000

Community Foundation of Henderson County

Lorina Culpepper Career in Nursing Scholarship

Candidates for this scholarship will be currently employed in the nursing field in Henderson County and pursuing an advanced certificate or degree in nursing.

JFO Music & Cultural Arts Programs

Jewish Federation of Omaha

Music Performing Arts Jewish Culture +1 more

JFO Music & Cultural Arts Programs

This scholarship opportunity is available year-round.

The current program requirements include the following:

Scholarships are awarded on a financial-need basis.
Scholarships are available only to Jewish residents of the Omaha metropolitan area.

Kermit Edney Memorial Scholarship

Academic Scholarship Programs College Success / Persistence

Community Foundation of Henderson County

Kermit Edney Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is for deserving students with financial need who are pursuing their college education. Recipients must show commitment to the pursuit of their college degree.

Grace Poli Scholarship

About Community Foundation of Henderson County

Mission: Helping people who care make lasting contributions to causes that matter.
Vision: Community Foundation of Henderson County is a highly visible, philanthropic leader directed by an engaged and committed board, staffed by qualified employees, empowering donors at all levels to invest in professionally managed charitable funds that address community needs.

About Grace Poli Scholarship

This scholarship supports a working mother who is a custodial parent and currently enrolled in college.

The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth

HIE Help Center Scholarship for Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy Students

Medical Rehabilitation Speech Rehabilitation Physical Therapy +1 more

HIE Help Center Scholarship for Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy Students

The HIE Help Center will award one annual scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to an undergraduate or graduate student who plans to pursue a career in physical, occupational, or speech therapy.

The scholarship will be awarded to a single applicant who meets the following criteria and has submitted all required application materials outlined below by the deadline.

Award

$1,000

Grace B. Etheredge Scholarship for BRCC Students

US $2,000

About Community Foundation of Henderson County

Mission: Helping people who care make lasting contributions to causes that matter.
Vision: Community Foundation of Henderson County is a highly visible, philanthropic leader directed by an engaged and committed board, staffed by qualified employees, empowering donors at all levels to invest in professionally managed charitable funds that address community needs.

About Grace B. Etheredge Scholarship for BRCC Students

To support a (Blue Ridge Community College) BRCC student who is planning to attend a four-year college or university. The scholarship recipient should be a student who plans to attend and has been accepted to attend a four-year college. The student should demonstrate scholastic ability (to include a student gifted in the arts), financial need, character, leadership ability, participation in extracurricular activities and demonstrated ability to complete a college education (in order for the scholarship to be renewed, the student must maintain a GPA of 3.0). Other things being equal, preference should be given to scholastic ability.

This scholarship is renewable for 2 years only.

Kenneth R. and Virginia M. Stull Scholarship

Career / College Preparation Academic Scholarship Programs

US $3,000

Community Foundation of Henderson County

Kenneth R. and Virginia M. Stull Scholarship

This scholarship is to assist a student in furthering his or her education beyond the high school level.

Katherine Schneider Gettman Scholarship

Academic Scholarship Programs College Success / Persistence

US $4,000

Community Foundation of Henderson County

Katherine Schneider Gettman Scholarship

This scholarship shall be awarded to individuals with financial need who are pursuing a degree in any medically related field.

Pediatric Fellow Research Projects RFA

Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI)

Association/Society

Children’s Health & Pediatrics

Up to US $10,000

Pediatric Fellow Research Projects RFA

The Department of Pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine is pleased to announce the availability of grants to support research projects conducted by pediatric clinical fellows in accredited fellowship programs within the sections of the Department of Pediatrics.

Fellow research projects can request funding up to $10,000. Research projects must be feasibly completed within the fellowship period. It is anticipated that five to seven awards will be made.

Grace B. Etheredge Scholarship

US $2,000

About Community Foundation of Henderson County

Mission: Helping people who care make lasting contributions to causes that matter.
Vision: Community Foundation of Henderson County is a highly visible, philanthropic leader directed by an engaged and committed board, staffed by qualified employees, empowering donors at all levels to invest in professionally managed charitable funds that address community needs.

About Grace B. Etheredge Scholarship

The scholarship recipient should be a student who plans to attend and has been accepted to attend a four-year college. The student should demonstrate scholastic ability (to include a student gifted in the arts), financial need, character, leadership ability, participation in extracurricular activities and demonstrated ability to complete a college education (in order for the scholarship to be renewed, the student must maintain a GPA of 3.0). Other things being equal, preference should be given to scholastic ability.

This is a renewable scholarship.

South Carolina State Firefighters' Association

James B. Murphy Firefighter of the Year

Association/Society

Firefighting & Fire Prevention First Responders

James B. Murphy Firefighter of the Year

The Firefighter of the Year award is an annual award bestowed upon an individual who exemplifies the characteristics of a firefighter with an outstanding record of fire service achievements. Firefighter characteristics are not restricted to heroic action but encompass all aspects of a productive, dedicated and professional service at all levels.

If heroic action is one of the reasons that the individual is being nominated, the Subcommittee on Awards for the Executive Committee must find no hard evidence that the individual was in violation of generally accepted safety standards at the time of the action. Such standards include, but are not limited to, abstinence from the influence of alcohol or drugs, the use of applicable protective equipment such as protective clothing and breathing apparatus, and adherence to accepted operating procedures, where these criteria were applicable at the time of the action.

Clyde T. and Wilma G. Moore Scholarship

Career / College Preparation Academic Scholarship Programs

US $1,250

Community Foundation of Henderson County

Clyde T. and Wilma G. Moore Scholarship

This scholarship provides educational assistance for current or former patients of Shriners Hospital for Children in Greenville, South Carolina.

Tara Lynn Clossman Memorial Fund

Education Education - Higher Education Dance +1 more

More than US $1,000

Tara Lynn Clossman Memorial Fund

Established by the Clossman family and many others in memory of Tara Clossman, who passed away suddenly in 2016 at the age of 25, to provide postsecondary scholarships to Akron City School District high school seniors pursuing a career in dance or education.

Amount:

Varies ($1,000 minimum)

Number of awards:

Varies

Renewal:

Richard L. Averitte Memorial Scholarship Fund

Music Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation

US $500 - US $1,000

Richard L. Averitte Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established by the Coming Together Project in memory of Richard L. Averitte, who was a music educator with Akron Public Schools for 31 years before becoming the first executive director of the Coming Together Project. The fund provides scholarships to Akron-area seniors who have participated in a music program.

Amount: Varies

$500-$1,000

Number of awards:

Varies

Renewal:

Morgan Hasbrouck 4-H Scholarship Fund

Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation

Morgan Hasbrouck 4-H Scholarship Fund

Established in memory of Morgan Hasbrouck, who was an active member of the Summit Sizzlers 4-H Livestock Club, to provide scholarships for active or former 4-H members.

Amount:

Varies

Number of awards:

Varies

Renewal:

Must reapply annually by submission of a new application.

Margot Eiseman Scholarship Fund

Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation Visual Arts +1 more

US $1,000 - US $3,000

Margot Eiseman Scholarship Fund

Established to carry on Margot Eiseman's legacy as an artist and educator by helping young artists pursue their dreams of an education and career in art.

Amount: Varies

$1,000-$3,000

Number of awards:

Varies

Renewal:

Must reapply annually by submission of a new application.

Medina County Women's Scholarship Fund

Medina County Women's Scholarship FundOriginally established by the American Association of University Women of Medina County to award scholarships to nontraditional female students. A nontraditional student is a woman whose undergraduate education has been interrupted or delayed.Amount:

Varies

Number of awards:

Varies

Renewal:

Must reapply annually by submission of a new application; however, any applicant cannot be selected more than twice for this scholarship.

Education - Higher Education Women & Girl Services Career / College Preparation

U.S. Department of Justice FY26 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation Notice of Funding Opportunity

US Department of Justice: Bureau of Justice Assistance