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

January
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
moreTLL 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:...
moreCommunity 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
moreThe 2023 Gulf of Mexico B-WET funding opportunity
Due Date: January 27, 2023
Funder: NOAA
Who Qualifies: Schools, Higher Education Institutions, Non-Profits, State and Local Governements, Interstate Agencies, Indian Tribal Governments
Project Focus Area: Water Education Programs
Geographic Focus Area: Gulf of Mexico States
Average Grant Size: $25,000-$150,000
Website:...
moreEpiscopal Health Foundation
Due Date: January 24, 2022, May 2, 2022, 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
moreBrown 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/
moreConservation Wrangler
Due Date: January 31, 2023
Funder: Texan by Nature
Who Qualifies: Non-Profits, City Governments, Conservation Groups
Project Focus: Conservation Projects
Geographic Focus: Texas
Average Grant Size: Programmatic Support
Website: https://texanbynature.org/programs/conservation-wrangler/
moreFebruary
Burdine Johnson Foundation
Due Dates: February 1, 2023
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
moreTexas Sea Grant
Due Date: February 3, 2023
Funder: Texas Sea Grant
Who Qualifies: Universities, Non-Profits, For Profit Organizations, State and Local Governments, Individuals
Project Focus Area: Improvement of understanding, wise use and stewardship of Texas Coastal marine resources
Geographic Focus Area: Texas
Average Grant Size: $200,000
Website:...
morePartners for Places
Due Date: February 27, 2023
Funder: The Funders Network
Who Qualifies: 510c3s
Project Focus Area: Equitable Climate Action and/or Green Stormwater Infrustructure
Geographic Focus Area: United States
Average Grant Size: $45,000-$150,000
Website: https://www.fundersnetwork.org/partners-for-places/#opportunities
moreWest 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/
moreMarch
Community Assistance in Conservation and Outdoor Recreation
Due Date: March 1, 2022
Funder: National Park Service
Who Qualifies: Community groups, Non-Profits, Tribal Governments, National Parks, Local and State Agencies
Geographic Focus Area: United States
Website: https://www.nps.gov/orgs/rtca/apply.htm
moreGarden Grants
Due Date: March 11, 2022
Funder: Whole Kids Foundation/Whole Foods
Who Qualifies: Schools and Non-Profits
Project Focus Area: Edible Education Gardens
Geographic Focus Area: United States
Average Grant Size: $3,000
Website: https://www.wholekidsfoundation.org/programs/school-gardens-grant
moreConnect Young Children and Nature: City Assistance Opportunity
Due Date: March 18, 2022
Funder: Children and Nature Network
Who Qualifies: Cities
Project Focus Area: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5)
Geographic Focus Area: United States
moreCommunity 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/
moreEwing 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
moreApril
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:...
moreTrail Fund
Due Date: April 15, 2022
Funder: Trails Move People Coalition
Who Qualifies: Non-Profits, Federal, State, Regional and Local Governments, Schools, Tribal Units
Project Focus Area: Motorized and Nonmotorized Trails
Geographic Focus Area: All of United States
Grant Size: Request the full amount needed to complete the project
Match: 20% Match required
Website:...
moreAustin 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/
moreCommunity and School Gardens Special Initiative
Due Date: April 30, 2022
Funder: Emerson Collective
Who Qualifies: Non-Profit Organizations
Project Focus Area: Support the creation, improvement or expansion of community and school gardens
Geographic Focus Area: United States
Average Grant Size: $10,000
Website:...
moreMay
Episcopal Health Foundation
Due Date: January 24, 2022, May 2, 2022, 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
moreBrown 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/
moreSeawell 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
moreOutdoor 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
moreJune
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
moreCommunity 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
moreClimate 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:...
moreThe Elkins Foundation
Due Date: June 30, 2022
Who Qualifies: Non-Profits
Project Focus Area: Capital Campaigns
Geographic Focus Area: Greater Gulf Coast
Website: https://www.theelkinsfoundation.org/
moreJuly
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
moreEpiscopal Health Foundation
Due Date: January 24, 2022, May 2, 2022, July 11, 2022
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
moreTLL 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:...
moreBrown 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/
moreAugust
2022 TD Ready Challenge
Due Date: August 11, 2022
Funder: TD Bank
Who Qualifies: Non-Profits, Municipalities
Project Focus Area: supporting solutions designed to help people and communities who may be disproportionately affected by climate change, to prepare for, adapt to and help mitigate the potential impacts of climate change and/or to work towards a transition to a low-carbon economy.
Geographic Focus Area: All of United...
moreFood Justice Mini Grants
Due Date: August 29, 2022
Funder: City of Austin
Who Qualifies: Non-Profits, Schools, For-Profit Businesses, Homeowners Associations, Faith Based Groups, Grassroot Initiatives
Project Focus Area: Green Schoolyards and Outdoor Classrooms
Geographic Focus Area: Austin
Average Grant Size: $3,000
Website:...
moreEwing 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
moreWest 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/
moreSeptember
Rain to River
Due Date: September 15, 2022
Funder: Austin Watershed
Who Qualifies: Community Groups
Geographic Focus Area: Austin
Average Grant Size: $5,000
moreAustin 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/
moreCommunity 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/
moreOctober
Austin Public Health - Healthy Living Mini-Grants
Due Date: October 31, 2022
Funder: Austin Public Health
Who Qualifies: Government Agencies, Non-Profits, Schools and Universities
Project Focus: Public Health issues
Geographic Focus: Austin and Travis County
Average Grant Size: Up to $2,500
Website: https://www.healthyplaceshealthypeople.org/minigrant/
moreNovember
Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP)
Due Date: November 1, 2022 (annual deadline)
Funder: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Who qualifies: tax exempt organizations
Geographic focus: within the state of Texas
Website:...
moreMental Health Professionals Demonstration Grant Program
Due Date: November 3, 2022
Funder: Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
Who Qualifies: Schools
Project Focus Area: Mental Health
Geographic Focus Area: All of United States
Average Grant Size: $400,000-$1,200,000
Website:...
moreSchool Based Mental Health Services Grant Program
Due Date: November 3, 2022
Funder: Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
Who Qualifies: Schools
Project Focus Area: Mental Health
Geographic Focus Area: All of United States
Average Grant Size: $500,000-$3,000,000
Website:...
moreDepartment of State Health Services School Health Grant
Due Date: November 14, 2022
Funder: DSHS
Who Qualifies: Schools
Project Focus: New projects focused on nutrition education, physical education, and/or injury prevention
Geographic Focus: Texas
Average Grant Size: $10,000
Website: https://www.dshs.texas.gov/schoolhealth/pdf/RFE-Flyer.pdf
moreThe Black Fund Grants
Due Date: November 18. 2022
Funder: Austin Community Foundation
Who Qualifies: Non Profits
Project Focus Area: Education, Health, Power Building, Wealth Building
Geographic Focus Area: Austin Area
Average Grant Size: $5,000-40,000
Website: https://www.austincf.org/the-black-fund-grants/
moreEvery Kid Outdoors Small Grant
Due Date: November 21, 2022
Funder: National Park Trust
Who Qualifies: Schools and Non-Profits
Project Focus Area: Resources and Funding needs to connect kids to nature in their communities and location parks
Geographic Focus Area: All of United States
Average Grant Size: $5,000
Website:...
moreDecember
Mosaic Movement Infrastructure
Due Date: December 9, 2022
Funder: Mosaic
Who Qualifies: NPOs
Project Focus Area: Inflation Reduction Act, Bi-Partisan Infrastructure Law, Justice 40, 30x30
Geographic Focus Area: All of United States
Website: https://mosaicmomentum.org/2022mosaicrfp/
moreLocal Community Grants
Due Date: December 31, 2022
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:...
moreNo Set Due Date
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/
moreAmon 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
moreAustin Community Foundation
Who Qualifies: Non-Profits
Geographic Focus: Austin Metro Area
Website: https://www.austincf.org/apply-for-a-grant/
moreBank 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
moreBaylor Scott and White
Who Qualifies: Non-Profits
Project Focus: Health
Geographic Focus: Areas with BSW clinics
Website: https://app.box.com/s/4hlgrm3v09rl8vnsdqz43lxgwbenfef9
moreChange Happens Foundation
LOI then full application
Who Qualifies: Non-Profits
Project Focus: Various
Geographic Focus Area: National
Website: https://www.changehappens.us/ApplicationProcess
moreCommunity 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
moreCullen 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/
moreCynthia 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
moreEd Rachal Foundation
Who Qualifies: Non-Profits
Project Focus: Education
Geographic Focus: Coastal Bend
Website: https://www.edrachal.org/grant-guidelines/
moreEnvironmental 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
moreGreen 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/
moreHarry 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/
moreHEB
Who Qualifies: Non-Profits
Project Focus Area: Various
Geographic Focus Area: Texas
Website: https://www.heb.com/static-page/Apply-for-Community-Investment
moreHouston Endowment
Geographic Focus: Houston Area
Who Qualifies: Non-Profits
Website: https://www.houstonendowment.org/applicant-information/eligibility-and-criteria/
moreInitiative 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
moreJ.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
moreKeurig 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
moreKronkosky 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
moreMake 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
moreMichael 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
moreMoody Foundation
LOI
May submit up to 3 projects at a time
Geographic Focus Area: Texas
Website: https://moodyf.org/application-process/
moreMUFG Union Bank Foundation
Funder: Union Bank
Project Focus: Stewardship and Sustainability
Geographic Focus: National
Website: https://www.unionbank.com/about-us/social-responsibility
morePlay 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
moreSamsung 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
moreSeed 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
moreStudent 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/
moreTexas 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
moreWaste 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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