Grants

Who Qualifies: non-profits, state government agencies, local governments, municipal governments, Tribal Governments and Organizations and educational institutions

Geographic Focus: United States

Primary focus: Projects include a variety of ecological improvements along with targeted community outreach, education and stewardship. Ecological improvements may include one or more of the following: wetland, riparian, forest and coastal habitat restoration; wildlife conservation, community tree canopy enhancement, wildlife habitat, urban agriculture and community gardens, wildlife and water quality monitoring and green infrastructure best management practices for managing run-off.

Total Grants: $2.5 million

Website: https://www.nfwf.org/programs/five-star-and-urban-waters-restoration-grant-program/five-star-and-urban-waters

Trails Capacity Grant

Due Date: January 31, 2025

Funder: American Trails and Bronco Wild Fund

Who Qualifies: Non-profits, Businesses, State and Local Agencies

Geographic Focus: United States

Primary focus: Project on Federal, State and Local public lands and increasing access to the public

Average Grant Size: $2,000-$10,000

Website: https://www.americantrails.org/the-trails-capacity-program?blm_aid=3384658220

Burdine Johnson Foundation

Due Dates: February 1, 2025

Who Qualifies: Non-Profits

Project Focus Area: Arts, Education, Health, Human Services, Environment, and Historic Preservation

Geographic Focus Area: Hays County and Central Texas

Average Grant Size: $5,000 - $10,000

Website: https://theburdinejohnsonfoundation.org/our-focus

Kids in Parks Day School Grants

Due Date: February 7, 2025

Funder: National Parks Trust

Who Qualifies: Schools

Project Focus Area: Field Trips

Geographic Focus Area: All of United States

Website: https://www.cybergrants.com/pls/cybergrants/quiz.display_question?mc_cid=9deee53d7f&mc_eid=d39dfc3c92&utm_medium=email&utm_source=GovDelivery&x_gm_id=7616&x_order_by=1&x_quiz_id=10102

Humanities Texas Grants

Funder: Humanities Texas

Due Date: February 15, August 15

Who Qualifies: Non-Profits and Government

Project Focus Area: Public Programs

Geographic Focus Area: Texas

Website: https://www.humanitiestexas.org/grants/apply

Biodiversity Conservation Grants

Due Date: March 1, 2025

Funder: NEEF

Who Qualifies: Open to non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations, state or federal government agencies, federally recognized tribes and local governments, and educational institutions.

Geographic Focus: United States

Primary focus: Projects must be on public lands defined as any local, state, or federal government- or nonprofit-owned land that is accessible to the public for recreational use on a regular basis.

Website: https://www.neefusa.org/2025-biodiversity-conservation-grant

Trails Grant

Due Date: March 1 and September 1

Funder: Polaris

Who Qualifies: non-profits, state government agencies, local governments, municipal governments, Tribal Governments and Organizations

Geographic Focus: United States and Canada

Primary focus: Trial Projects

Website: https://forms.benevity.org/2893f1c7-6421-4272-a92d-9c35027ae13d?blm_aid=3384658220

Mosaic: Building Bridges

Due Date: March 5, 2025

Funder: Mosaic Fund

Who Qualifies: Non-Profits

Project Focus Area: Projects that build bridges within and across environmental movements, and between environmental and other aligned constituencies and movements

Geographic Focus Area: All of the United States

Website: https://mosaicmomentum.org/2025-grant-cycle/

Laura Jane Musser Fund

Due Date: March 14, 2025

Who Qualifies: Non-Profits

Project Focus Area: Planning and Use of Public Lands

Geographic Focus Area: Limited to the following Texas Counties: Angelina, Brazos, Burleson, Cameron, Grimes, Hidalgo, Houston, Jasper, Leon, Madison, Nacogdoches, Newton, Polk, Robertson, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby, Starr, Trinity, Tyler, Washington, Willacy

Average Grant Size: $8,000-$35,000

Website: https://musserfund.org/environmental-initiative-program/

Empowering K-8 Youth Through Place-Based Education

Due Date: March 18, 2025

Funder: National Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine Gulf Resources Program

Who Qualifies: Nonprofit organizations, agencies at the state or local level

Geographic Focus: Gulf States

Primary focus: increase the scientific and environmental literacy and problem-solving skills of children and youth in the Gulf of Mexico region

Average Grant Size: $100,000 - $750,000

Website: https://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/funding-opportunity-empowering-k-8-youth-through-place-based-education-projects-and-programs

Community Grants

Due Date: March 31 and September 30

Funder: Kleberg Foundation

Who Qualifies: Non-Profits

Geographic Focus Area: South Texas

Website: https://www.klebergfoundation.org/grant-guidelines/

Ewing Halsell Foundation

Due Date: March 31 and August 31

Who Qualifies: Non-Profits

Project Focus Area: K-12 Education

Geographic Focus Area: Bexar County

Website: https://www.ewinghalsell.org/grants

TLL Temple Foundation

Due Date: January 12, April 13, July 13

LOI before full application

Who Qualifies: Non-Profits

Project Focus Area: Access, Education, Economic Opportunities, Health, Human Services, Arts and Culture, Environment and Conservation

Geographic Focus Area: East Texas

Average Grant Size: up to 30% of organizational budget

Website: https://tlltemple.foundation/how-to-apply/

Healthy Choices Grant

Due Date: April 15, July 15, October 15

Funder: Oliver Foundation

Who Qualifies: non-profit organizations, agencies and schools

Project Focus Area: Nutrition

Geographic Focus Area: Texas

Average Grant Size: $750-$5000

Website: https://www.oliverfoundation.com/grants/

Soil Science Grants

Due Date: April 22, 2025

Funder: Soil Science Society of America

Who Qualifies: K-12 Teachers

Project Focus Area: Soil Education

Geographic Focus Area: All of United States

Average Grant Size: $500

Website: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfoOXu22PoyW2Hozm3WzdO2eeZABpzdCVf-0QcmtaNtVweUAw/viewform#msdynmkt_trackingcontext=01c56dc5-d504-4267-8279-2f6d11ce0300

AUSTIN PARKS FOUNDATION - COMMUNITY GRANTS

Due Date: April 30 and September 30

Funder: Austin Parks Foundation

Who Qualifies: Park Stakeholder Groups

Project Focus: Park activation

Geographic Focus: Projects on City of Austin Park Land

Average Grant Size: $5,000-$50,000

Website: https://austinparks.org/community-grants/

Episcopal Health Foundation

Due Date: January 24, May 2, July 11

Who Qualifies: Non-Profits

Project Focus Area: Health

Geographic Focus Area: Texas

Website: https://www.episcopalhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/EHF_grant_brochure_2022_FINAL.pdf

Soil Science Materials Grant

Due Date: May 15

Funder: Soil Science Society of America

Who Qualifies: Teachers

Project Focus Area: Soil Education

Geographic Focus Area: All of United States

Average Grant Size: $500

Website: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemZvDeuA40rRBbEE50FNOEJJtJ9x1UC8mNK6Qaf5DsoNQngQ/viewform

Environmental Literacy for Community Resilience

Due Date: May 21, 2025

Funder: The Gulf Research Program (GRP) Board on Gulf Education and Engagement (BGEE) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Environmental Literacy Program (ELP)

Who Qualifies: Institutions of higher education; K-12 public and independent schools and school systems; other nonprofits, including community-based organizations and informal education institutions, such as museums, zoos, and aquariums; state and local government agencies; and Indian tribal governments in the United States

Geographic Focus Area: All of the United States

Average Grant Size: $4 million

Website: https://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/funding-opportunity-environmental-literacy-for-community-resilience#sectionProjectScope

H-E-B Trees for Texans

Due Date: May 30, 2025

Funder: H-E-B and Texan by Nature

Who Qualifies: Non-Profits, Government

Project Focus Area: Tree planting

Geographic Focus Area: Texas

Average Grant Size: $5,000

Website: https://texanbynature.org/projects/heb-trees-for-texans/?mc_cid=5e026bc779&mc_eid=53770c3ff5

Brown Foundation

Due Dates: January 31, May 31, July 30, October 29

Pre-application process before full application

Who Qualifies: Non-Profits

Geographic Focus Area: Houston

Website: https://www.brownfoundation.org/

Nationwide Fishing Trap Removal, Assessment and Prevention (TRAP) Program

Due Date: May 30, 2025

Funder: William and Mary Virginia Institute of Marine Science: Center for Coastal Resources Management

Who Qualifies: non-profit 501(c) organizations, state and territorial government agencies, local governments, municipal governments, commercial (for-profit) organizations, American Indian and Alaska Native governments and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Organizations, and educational institutions. Tribal governments include both federal and state recognized tribes.

Geographic Focus Area: All of United States

Total Granted: $2,950,000

Website: https://trapprogram.org/open-rfps/

Seawell Elam Foundation

Due Date: May 31

Who Qualifies: Non-Profits

Project Focus Area: Catalytic Grants

Geographic Focus Area: Austin Metro Area

Average Grant Size: $9,000

Website: https://www.seawellelam.org/our-mission

Community Grant

Due Date: June 15

Funder: King Foundation

Project Focus: Education and Nonprofit Capacity

Geographic Focus: North and West Texas

Average Grant Size: $15,000 - $75,000

Website: https://www.kingfoundation.com/community-grants#community-grant-overview

Community Impact Grants

Due Date: January 15 and June 15

Funder: Applied Materials

Who Qualifies: Non-Profits

Project Focus: Education, Arts and Culture, Civic Engagement, and Environment

Geographic Focus: Austin

Website: https://www.appliedmaterials.com/company/corporate-responsibility/purpose

Lots of Compassion Grants

Due Date: June 16, 2025

Funder: Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day

Who Qualifies: Nonprofit organizations, school districts, universities, religious organizations, or other tax-exempt organizations in the United States and U.S. territories are eligible to apply

Project Focus Area: Transform vacant lots to gardens

Geographic Focus Area: All of United States

Average Grant Size: $20,000

Website: https://kidsgardening.org/grant-opportunities/lots-of-compassion-grant-25/?utm_source=KidsGardening+Friends&utm_campaign=f23a851d79-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_04_18_02_36&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_0a82c9a42d-f23a851d79-367193020&mc_cid=f23a851d79&mc_eid=4100a29d22

Warwood Tool Trail Builder Grant

Due Date: June 30, 2025

Funder: Warwood Tool Company

Who Qualifies: Non-Profits

Project Focus: Trail Building

Geographic Focus Area: All of the United States

Total Granted: Tools valued at $5000

Website: https://warwoodtool.com/pages/2025-trail-grant?blm_aid=3384658220

Urban Forest Grant

Due Date: January 1 and July 1

Funder: City of Austin

Who Qualifies: Anyone

Geographic Focus: Austin

Website: https://www.austintexas.gov/page/urban-forest-grant

Episcopal Health Foundation

Due Date: January 24, May 2, July 11

Who Qualifies: Non-Profits

Project Focus Area: Health

Geographic Focus Area: Texas

Website: https://www.episcopalhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/EHF_grant_brochure_2022_FINAL.pdf

TLL Temple Foundation

Due Date: January 12, April 13, July 13

LOI before full application

Who Qualifies: Non-Profits

Project Focus Area: Access, Education, Economic Opportunities, Health, Human Services, Arts and Culture, Environment and Conservation

Geographic Focus Area: East Texas

Average Grant Size: up to 30% of organizational budget

Website: https://tlltemple.foundation/how-to-apply/

Healthy Choices Grant

Due Date: April 15, July 15, October 15

Funder: Oliver Foundation

Who Qualifies: non-profit organizations, agencies and schools

Project Focus Area: Nutrition

Geographic Focus Area: Texas

Average Grant Size: $750-$5000

Website: https://www.oliverfoundation.com/grants/

Brown Foundation

Due Dates: January 31, May 31, July 30, October 29

Pre-application process before full application

Who Qualifies: Non-Profits

Geographic Focus Area: Houston

Website: https://www.brownfoundation.org/

Nina Heard Astin Charitable Trust

Due Date: July 31

Who Qualifies: Non-Profits

Project Focus Area: Arts and Culture, Education, Environment, Health, Human Services, Religion

Geographic Focus Area: Texas

Average Grant Size: $5,000-$10,000

Website: https://www.wellsfargo.com/private-foundations/astin-charitable-trust/

Humanities Texas Grants

Funder: Humanities Texas

Due Date: February 15, August 15

Who Qualifies: Non-Profits and Government

Project Focus Area: Public Programs

Geographic Focus Area: Texas

Website: https://www.humanitiestexas.org/grants/apply

Ewing Halsell Foundation

Due Date: March 31 and August 31

Who Qualifies: Non-Profits

Project Focus Area: K-12 Education

Geographic Focus Area: Bexar County

Website: https://www.ewinghalsell.org/grants

Trails Grant

Due Date: March 1 and September 1

Funder: Polaris

Who Qualifies: non-profits, state government agencies, local governments, municipal governments, Tribal Governments and Organizations

Geographic Focus: United States and Canada

Primary focus: Trial Projects

Website: https://forms.benevity.org/2893f1c7-6421-4272-a92d-9c35027ae13d?blm_aid=3384658220

Austin Parks Foundation - Community Grants

Due Date: April 30 and September 30

Funder: Austin Parks Foundation

Who Qualifies: Park Stakeholder Groups

Project Focus: Park activation

Geographic Focus: Projects on City of Austin Park Land

Average Grant Size: $5,000-$50,000

Website: https://austinparks.org/community-grants/

Community Grants

Due Date: March 31 and September 30

Funder: Kleberg Foundation

Who Qualifies: Non-Profits

Geographic Focus Area: South Texas

Website: https://www.klebergfoundation.org/grant-guidelines/

Healthy Babies Bright Future

Due Date: September 30

Who Qualifies: Cities

Project Focus Area: Gardens, Trees

Geographic Focus Area: All of United States

Average Grant Size: $25,000

Website: https://hbbf.org/sites/default/files/2023-08/HBBF%20RFP%20_%20Federal%20Funding-min_0.pdf

Healthy Choices Grant

Due Date: April 15, July 15, October 15

Funder: Oliver Foundation

Who Qualifies: non-profit organizations, agencies and schools

Project Focus Area: Nutrition

Geographic Focus Area: Texas

Average Grant Size: $750-$5000

Website: https://www.oliverfoundation.com/grants/

Shade Structure Grant

Due Date: December 15, 2024

Funder: American Academy of Dermatology

Who Qualifies: Non-Profits, Schools

Project Focus Area: Outdoor spaces at schools

Geographic Focus Area: All of United States

Average Grant Size: $8,000

Website: https://www.aad.org/public/public-health/shade-structure-grants/shade-structure-grant-application

Legacy Trails Program

Due Date: December 16, 2024

Funder: American Trails

Who Qualifies: Nonprofit organizations, businesses, or agencies at the state or local level

Geographic Focus: United States

Average Grant Size: $100,000

Website: https://www.americantrails.org/resources/apply-for-the-legacy-trails-program?x-craft-preview=8jRZBEdYiL&token=S_NnSDmd_cN8YF-XZXmyWJ3sxMxDqTTz&blm_aid=3384658220

Local Community Grants

Due Date: December 31, 2024

Funder: Walmart

Who Qualifies: Schools, Non-Profits, State and Local Governments

Project Focus Area: Community and Economic Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Education, Environmental Sustainability, Health and Human Services, Hunger Relief and Healthy Eating, Public Safety, Quality of Life

Geographic Focus Area: Cities with a Walmart

Average Grant Size: $250-$5000

Website: https://walmart.org/how-we-give/local-community-grants

Albert and Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation

Who Qualifies: Non Profits

Project Focus: Environment

Geographic Focus: Houston

Average Grant Size: Give an average of $3 million annually

Website: https://herzsteinfoundation.org/application-guidelines/

Amon Carter Foundation

Who Qualifies: Non-Profit Organizations

Geographic Focus: Tarrant County

Average Grant Size: $5,000 - $500,000

Website: https://www.agcf.org/how-to-get-support/

Austin Community Foundation

Who Qualifies: Non-Profits

Geographic Focus: Austin Metro Area

Website: https://www.austincf.org/apply-for-a-grant/

Bank of America

Who Qualifies: Non-Profits

Project Focus: Youth Internships

Geographic Focus: National

Website: https://about.bankofamerica.com/en/making-an-impact/charitable-foundation-funding#fbid=63Tf0fzchh5

Baylor Scott and White

Who Qualifies: Non-Profits

Project Focus: Health

Geographic Focus: Areas with BSW clinics

Website: https://app.box.com/s/4hlgrm3v09rl8vnsdqz43lxgwbenfef9

Change Happens Foundation

LOI then full application

Who Qualifies: Non-Profits

Project Focus: Various

Geographic Focus Area: National

Website: https://www.changehappens.us/ApplicationProcess

Community Facility Direct Loan and Grant Program

Funder: USDA

Who Qualifies: Government Entities, Non-Profits, Federally Recognized Tribes

Project Focus Area: Funds can be used to purchase, construct, and / or improve essential community facilities, purchase equipment and pay related project expenses

Geographic Focus Area: All of United States

Website: https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/community-facilities/community-facilities-direct-loan-grant-program#overview

Community Foundation of Texas

Due Date: Various cycles throughout the year for different topics, check back often

Who Qualifies: Non-Profits

Project Focus Area: Various

Geographic Focus Area: North Texas

Website: https://www.cftexas.org/apply-for-a-grant

Cooper Foundation

Who Qualifies: Non-Profits

Project Focus Area: Education, Health, Arts and Culture, Community Building, Social Services, Senior Citizens

Geographic Focus Area: Waco

Website: https://cooperfdn.org/grants/

Cullen Foundation

Who Qualifies: Non-Profits

Project Focus: Education

Geographic Focus: Houston

Average Grant Size: Give out an average of $44,000,000 per year

Website: https://cullenfdn.org/grant-guidelines/

Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation

Who Qualifies: Non-Profits

Project Focus: Land conservation, sustainability education, water

Geographic Focus: Texas

Website: https://cgmf.org/p/funding.html

Ed Rachal Foundation

Who Qualifies: Non-Profits

Project Focus: Education

Geographic Focus: Coastal Bend

Website: https://www.edrachal.org/grant-guidelines/

Environmental Fund of Texas

Who Qualifies: Non-Profit Organizations

Project Focus: Water, Native Wildlife, Environmental Education, Natural Areas

Geographic Focus: Texas

Average Grant Size: $2,500-50,000

Website: https://www.efundtexas.org/eligibility-quiz

Green Mountain Energy Grants

Funder: Green Mountain Energy

Project Focus: Sustainability

Geographic Focus: Texas

Average Grant Size: $50,000-$400,000

Website: https://www.greenmountainenergy.com/sun-club/apply/

Harry W. Bass Jr. Foundation

Who Qualifies: Non-Profits

Project Focus Area: Youth Development and Early Childhood Literacy

Geographic Focus Area: Dallas County

Website: http://hbrf.org/application-guidelines-and-faq/

HEB

Who Qualifies: Non-Profits

Project Focus Area: Various

Geographic Focus Area: Texas

Website: https://www.heb.com/static-page/Apply-for-Community-Investment

Houston Endowment

Geographic Focus: Houston Area

Who Qualifies: Non-Profits

Website: https://www.houstonendowment.org/applicant-information/eligibility-and-criteria/

Initiative Grants

Funder: King Foundation

Project Focus: Projects, Capital Campaigns, and Nonprofit Capacity

Geographic Focus: North and West Texas

Average Grant Size: $50,000 = $250,000

Website: https://www.kingfoundation.com/initiative-grants

J.P. Morgan

Who Qualifies: Non-Profits

Project Focus Area: Various

Geographic Focus Area: United States

Website: https://www.jpmorgan.com/solutions/private-banking/online_grant_application/guidelines_to_apply

Keurig Dr. Pepper

Due Date: 30 Days Prior to Event

Who Qualifies: Non-Profits

Project Focus Area: Event Sponsorship

Geographic Focus Area: United States

Website: https://www.keurigdrpepper.com/en/charitable-donation-sponsorship

Kronkosky Charitable Fund

Who Qualifies: Non-Profits who have a GuideStar Exchange Program level of Silver or higher

Project Focus Area: Health and Human Services, Arts and Culture, Parks, Zoos, Wildlife Sanctuaries

Geographic Focus Area: Bandera, Bexar, Comal and Kendall Counties

Website: https://kronkosky.org/Grants/Apply-for-a-Grant

Make Healthy Choices for Life

Funder: Oliver Foundation

Who Qualifies: Schools

Project Focus Area: Healthy Activity

Geographic Focus Area: United States

Average Grant Size: $500-$3000

Website: http://www.oliverfoundation.com/pro_Grants.html

Michael and Susan Dell Foundation

Who Qualifies: Non-Profits, Government, Schools

Project Focus Area: Education, Health, Family Stability

Geographic Focus Area: Central Texas

Average Grant Size: $50,000+

Website: https://www.dell.org/how-we-fund/grants/?tab=partnerships-content

Moody Foundation

LOI

May submit up to 3 projects at a time

Geographic Focus Area: Texas

Website: https://moodyf.org/application-process/

MUFG Union Bank Foundation

Funder: Union Bank

Project Focus: Stewardship and Sustainability

Geographic Focus: National

Website: https://www.unionbank.com/about-us/social-responsibility

Play Grants

Funder: US Bank

Who Qualifies: K-12 Schools

Project Focus Area: Active Play Spaces, Green Schoolyards and Outdoor Classrooms

Geographic Focus Area: All of United States

Website: https://www.usbank.com/about-us-bank/community/community-possible-grant-program/play-grants.html

Samsung Austin Semiconductor

Who Qualifies: Non-Profits

Project Focus Area: Education, Youth Development, STEM, Workforce Development, Environment

Geographic Focus Area: Austin

Website: https://www.samsung.com/us/sas/Sustainability/Community

Seed Grant Program

Funder: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Who Qualifies: Texas Schools, Non Profits, Other worthy education or child-centered organizations

Project Focus: Planting native plants

Geographic Focus: Texas

Average Grant Size: $500

Website: https://www.wildflower.org/seed-grants

Student Innovative Fund

Funder: EcoRise

Who Qualifies: Texas Schools

Project Focus: Innovative student project

Geographic Focus: Texas

Average Grant Size: $500

Website: https://www.ecorise.org/our-work/grants/

Texas Instruments Foundation

Who Qualifies: Non Profits

Project Focus Area: Education, Human Services, Racial Equity, Arts

Geographic Focus Area: Texas

Website: https://www.ti.com/about-ti/citizenship-community/giving.html

Waste Management Community Grants

Who Qualifies: Non-Profits and Public Organizations

Project Focus Area: Environmental Conservation, Environmental Education, Community Vitality

Geographic Focus Area: Communities Waste Management Serves

Website: https://www.wm.com/us/en/inside-wm/social-impact/community-impact

Youth Outdoor Equity Leadership Fund

Funder: Children & Nature Network

Who Qualifies: Youth

Project Focus Area: varies

Geographic Focus Area: All of United States

Average Grant Size: $500

Website: https://www.childrenandnature.org/resources/youth-outdoor-equity-leadership-fund/

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