Grants

Who Qualifies: State governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), County governments, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Independent school districts, City or township governments...

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West Rock Foundation

Due Date: February 28 and August 31

Funder: West Rock

Project Focus: Water, Trees and Conservation

Geographic Focus: Communities where West Rock operates

Website: https://www.westrockfoundation.org/

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March

Just Transitions Request for Proposals

Due Date: March 1, 2023

Funder: CS Fund

Who Qualifies: Non-Profits

Project Focus Area: Programs promoting social and/or environmental justice

Geographic Focus Area: All of United States

Average Grant Size: $30,000-$100,000

Website: https://csfund.smapply.io/prog/cs_fund_just_transitions_request_for_proposals/

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Biodiversity Conservation Grant

Due Date: March 10, 2023

Funder: Toyota Motor North America and National Environmental Education Foundation

Who Qualifies: Non-profits, government agencies, federally recognized tribes, local governments, educational institutions

Project Focus Area: Habitat Enhancement and Community Engagement

Geographic Focus Area: All of United States

Average Grant Size: a total of $200,000

Website:...

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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/

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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

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April

Environmental Justice Government to Government Program

Due Date: April 10, 2023

Funder: EPA

Who Qualifies: State, local, territorial and tribal governments in partnership with a non-profit organization

Project Focus Area: Leverage existing resources to develop processes or tools that integrate environmental justice considerations into government decision making

Geographic Focus Area: All of United States

Average Grant Size: up to $1,000,000

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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

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Healthy Choices Grant

Due Date: April 15, July 15, October 15

Funder: Oliver Foundation

Who Qualifies: Schools and Non-Profit Agencies

Project Focus Area: Improve eating and physical activity at schools

Geographic Focus Area: Texas

Average Grant Size: $750-$5000

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

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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/

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May

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

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Yield Giving Open Call

Due Date: May 5, 2023

Funder: MacKenzie Scott

Who Qualifies: Non-Profits

Project Focus Area: community-led, community-focused organizations whose explicit purpose is to advance the voices and opportunities of individuals and families of meager or modest means, and groups who have met with discrimination and other systemic obstacles

Geographic Focus Area: All of United States

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FDA OMHEE Health Equity Innovation Award: Enhance Equity Funding Opportunity

Due Date: May 8, 2023

Funder: Department of Health and Human Services

Project Focus Area: Health Equity research

Geographic Focus Area: All of United States

Average Grant Size: $250,000

Website:...

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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/

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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

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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

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Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Grant Program

Due Date: May 31, 2023

Funder: National Parks Service

Who Qualifies: Cities

Project Focus Area: Public Land Acquisition

Geographic Focus Area: All of United States

Grant Size: Giving up to $192 million

Website: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/lwcf/outdoor-recreation-legacy-partnership-grants-program.htm

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June

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

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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

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Climate Resilience Grant

Due Date: June 17

Funder: National Wildlife Federation

Who Qualifies: High Schools

Project Focus Area: Youth-led action and nature-based solutions for climate mitigation

Geographic Focus Area: Houston

Average Grant Size: $3,000

Website:...

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July

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

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Empowering the Next Generation of Community Resilience Leaders

Due Date: July 10, 2023

Funder: Gulf Research Program

Who Qualifies: Academic Institutions and Non-Profits

Project Focus Area: Youth Training Programs

Geographic Focus Area: Gulf of Mexico States

Average Grant Size: $500,000

Website:...

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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

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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

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Healthy Choices Grant

Due Date: April 15, July 15, October 15

Funder: Oliver Foundation

Who Qualifies: Schools and Non-Profit Agencies

Project Focus Area: Improve eating and physical activity at schools

Geographic Focus Area: Texas

Average Grant Size: $750-$5000

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

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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/

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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/

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Rails to Trails Grant

Due Date: July 31, 2023

Funder: Rails to Trails

Who Qualifies: Government

Project Focus Area: Trails

Geographic Focus Area: All of United States

Average Grant Size: $200,000

Website:...

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August

New Awards, National Center on School Infrastructure

Due Date: August 7, 2023

Funder: Department of Education

Who Qualifies: Schools

Project Focus Area: Improvement of school facilities and environment

Geographic Focus Area: All of United States

Website:...

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Supporting America’s School Infrastructure Grant

Due Date: August 7, 2023

Funder: Department of Education

Who Qualifies: Schools

Project Focus Area: Improvement of school facilities and environment

Geographic Focus Area: All of United States

Website:...

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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

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H-E-B for Trees

Due Date: August 31, 2023

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://docs.google.com/document/d/19f-bf8h0BunpHB52hPqE_n_b-OncHxDyhpFoiXuDUsA/edit

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West Rock Foundation

Due Date: February 28 and August 31

Funder: West Rock

Project Focus: Water, Trees and Conservation

Geographic Focus: Communities where West Rock operates

Website: https://www.westrockfoundation.org/

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September

Sea2Earth Fund

Due Date: September 10, 2023

Funder: Sam and Mary Lawrence Foundation

Who Qualifies: Non-Profits

Project Focus Area: Environmental Education, Habitat Restoration, Youth Development, Community Gardens, Locally Based Conservation, Interpretation

Geographic Focus Area: All of United States

Average Grant Size: $2,500-$10,000

Website:...

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Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Grant

Due Date: September 28, 2023

Funder: US Department of Transportation

Who Qualifies: Government, Non-Profits

Project Focus Area: Green Schoolyards and Outdoor Classrooms

Geographic Focus Area: All of United States

$118 Million Available

Includes a Match

Website: https://www.transportation.gov/grants/rcnprogram

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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/

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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/

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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

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October

Healthy Choices Grant

Due Date: April 15, July 15, October 15

Funder: Oliver Foundation

Who Qualifies: Schools and Non-Profit Agencies

Project Focus Area: Improve eating and physical activity at schools

Geographic Focus Area: Texas

Average Grant Size: $750-$5000

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

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November

Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP)

Due Date: November 1, 202 3(annual deadline)

Funder: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

Who qualifies: tax exempt organizations

Geographic focus: within the state of Texas

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2023 Environmental Education Grants

Due Date: November 8, 2023

Funder: EPA

Who Qualifies: Local Education Agencies, State or Local Agencies, Colleges or Universities, Non-Profits, Noncommercial Educational Broadcasting Agencies, Tribal Education Agencies

Project Focus Area: Environmental Education

Geographic Focus Area: All of United States

Average Grant Size: $50,000-$100,000

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Project for Public Places

Due Date: November 13, 2023

Funder: General Motors

Who Qualifies: Non-Profits, Government

Project Focus Area: Park activation and development

Geographic Focus Area: United States

Average Grant Size: $100,000

Website:...

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December

Marine Debris Community Action Coalitions

Due Date: December 14, 2023

Funder: National Sea Grant Office

Who Qualifies: Sea Grant Programs

Geographic Focus Area: All of United States

Average Grant Size: up to $300,000

Website: https://seagrant.noaa.gov/funding/

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Local Community Grants

Due Date: December 31, 2023

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

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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/

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Amon Carter Foundation

Who Qualifies: Non-Profit Organizations

Geographic Focus: Tarrant County

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

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

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Austin Community Foundation

Who Qualifies: Non-Profits

Geographic Focus: Austin Metro Area

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

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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

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Baylor Scott and White

Who Qualifies: Non-Profits

Project Focus: Health

Geographic Focus: Areas with BSW clinics

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

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Change Happens Foundation

LOI then full application

Who Qualifies: Non-Profits

Project Focus: Various

Geographic Focus Area: National

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

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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

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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/

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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

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Ed Rachal Foundation

Who Qualifies: Non-Profits

Project Focus: Education

Geographic Focus: Coastal Bend

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

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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

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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/

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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/

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HEB

Who Qualifies: Non-Profits

Project Focus Area: Various

Geographic Focus Area: Texas

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

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Houston Endowment

Geographic Focus: Houston Area

Who Qualifies: Non-Profits

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Moody Foundation

LOI

May submit up to 3 projects at a time

Geographic Focus Area: Texas

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

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MUFG Union Bank Foundation

Funder: Union Bank

Project Focus: Stewardship and Sustainability

Geographic Focus: National

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

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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

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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

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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

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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/

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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

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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

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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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A Collection of Grants That May Be of Interest to Our Partners

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