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Texas grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

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RFA R-25.1-IIRA EOC Individual Investigator Research Awards for Early-Onset Cancers
$300,000
Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas
State

Application Deadline

Jun 11, 2024

Date Added

Apr 8, 2024

Supports applications for innovative research projects addressing critically important questions that will significantly advance knowledge of the causes, risk factors, molecular and clinical characteristics, prevention, and/or treatment of early-onset cancers. • Applicants may request a maximum of $300,000 per year for a 3-year period. • Multi-Principal Investigators (MIs) are allowed under this Request for Applications (RFA). See the Information for Applicants (IFA) document for definition and eligibility of MIs. See application limitations for Principal Investigators (PIs)/MIs, regardless of whether the MI is from the primary institution or a subcontracted institution. • Note that CPRIT does not allow the use of the term Co-PI. • Minimum effort for the PI and/or MIs throughout the project period is required. • FY25 salary cap has been set at $225,000 per year.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
RFA R-25.1-IIRACT Individual Investigator Research Awards for Clinical Trials
$400,000
Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas
State

Application Deadline

Jun 11, 2024

Date Added

Apr 8, 2024

Supports applications that propose innovative cancer clinical studies in adults or children and adolescents that are hypothesis driven and involve patients enrolled prospectively on a clinical trial. Areas of interest include clinical studies of new or repurposed drugs, hormonal therapies, immune therapies, surgery, radiation therapy, stem cell transplantation, combinations of interventions, or therapeutic devices. Clinical trial must be planned to begin when contract is awarded.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Texas Financial Education Endowment 2026-2027 Grant Cycle
$90,000
Texas Financial Education Endowment
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations in Texas that promote financial literacy and consumer credit education, helping communities improve their financial stability at little or no cost.

Education
Nonprofits
Upland Game Bird Stamp Fund Research Grant
$600,000
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for researchers affiliated with educational institutions, nonprofits, and government agencies to conduct scientific studies that enhance the conservation and management of upland game bird species and their habitats in Texas.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship Program
$555,555
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2026

This grant provides funding to Texas health institutions to develop and enhance accredited forensic psychiatry fellowship programs, supporting training, salaries, and collaborative educational efforts in the field.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Community Forestry Grant Program
$100,000
Texas A&M Forest Service
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This program provides over $1.2 million in funding to support public and nonprofit entities in Texas for projects that enhance urban forestry, improve community resilience, and promote environmental health.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust Grants
Contact for amount
May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support vulnerable populations, including adults and youth with disabilities, foster youth, older adults, and veterans, helping them achieve self-sufficiency and personal development.

Education
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$1,500,000
Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This program provides funding to Texas agencies, universities, and organizations to improve the competitiveness of the state's specialty crop industry through innovative projects that benefit the broader community.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
State Wildlife Grants
Contact for amount
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for conservation projects focused on protecting at-risk marine and estuarine species in Texas, targeting eligible organizations like universities, nonprofits, and government entities.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Coastal Bend Community Foundation Annual Grants
$25,000
Coastal Bend Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 8, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Texas Coastal Bend region for specific projects that benefit vulnerable populations in areas such as education, youth services, elder care, and cultural initiatives.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program
Contact for amount
Texas Office of the Governor Public Safety Office (PSO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 10, 2025

This program provides funding to various organizations, including local governments and nonprofits, to implement strategies that reduce violent crime and enhance community safety through collaboration and data-driven approaches.

Safety
Nonprofits
Wildlife Research Program
$1,000,000
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to universities, public agencies, and nonprofit organizations for research projects that enhance the conservation and management of native bird and mammal populations in Texas.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Active Attack Response Equipment Grant Program
$15,000,000
Texas Office of the Governor (Public Safety Office)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to independent school districts and local law enforcement agencies in Texas for purchasing essential breaching tools and bullet-resistant shields to improve safety during active threat situations.

Safety
County governments
Education M-Pact Fund
Contact for amount
Moody Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities in Texas that focus on improving early childhood education and postsecondary success for low-income or at-risk students.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
Southeast Aquatics Fund
$500,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits, government agencies, and educational institutions in the southeastern U.S. to improve aquatic habitats and water quality, particularly for endangered species and key river basins.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Grants
$50,000
Community Foundation of Abilene
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and eligible entities in Abilene and Taylor County, Texas, to implement projects that address community needs and improve local quality of life.

Community Development
Nonprofits
MartinConnects Fund
$8,000
MartinFed
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities in specific U.S. regions for initiatives addressing homelessness, STEM education, veterans' services, and support for women and children.

Community Development
Nonprofits
City of Austin Urban Forest Grant Program
Contact for amount
City of Austin
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 10, 2024

This grant provides funding for tree planting, care, and education projects that improve the urban forest in Austin, benefiting civic properties and engaging the community.

Environment
Nonprofits
Shelby Rae Tengg Foundation for Heart and Cancer Research Program
Contact for amount
Shelby Rae Tengg Foundation for Heart and Cancer Research
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Bexar County, Texas, for research projects focused on improving treatments and outcomes for heart disease and cancer.

Health
Nonprofits
Rio Grande Project Drought Resilience Efforts Initiative
$19,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This grant provides funding for local, state, and tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions to implement projects that enhance water sustainability and ecosystem health in the Lower Rio Grande region of New Mexico and Texas.

Environment
Nonprofits