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: https://tlltemple.foundation/how-to-apply/
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
moreEpiscopal 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
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, 2025
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/
moreFive Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program 2025 Request for Proposals
Due Date: January 31, 2025
Funder: National Fish & Wildlife Foundations
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
moreTrails 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
moreFebruary
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
moreKids 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
moreHumanities 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
moreMarch
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
moreTrails 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
moreMosaic: 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/
moreLaura 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/
moreEmpowering 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
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: https://tlltemple.foundation/how-to-apply/
moreHealthy 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/
moreSoil 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
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/
moreMay
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
moreSoil 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
moreEnvironmental 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
moreH-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
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/
moreNationwide 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/
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
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
moreLots 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
moreWarwood 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
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, 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
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: https://tlltemple.foundation/how-to-apply/
moreHealthy 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/
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/
moreNina 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/
moreAugust
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
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
moreSeptember
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
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/
moreHealthy 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
moreOctober
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/
moreDecember
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
moreLegacy 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
moreLocal 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
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: https://www.agcf.org/how-to-get-support/
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 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
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
moreCooper 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/
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
moreYouth 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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