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Texas grants for Special district governments

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Economically Distressed Areas Program 
$100,000,000
Texas Water Development Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Texas cities, counties, and water districts for water and wastewater projects in economically distressed residential areas lacking adequate services.

Environment
City or township governments
Maritime Infrastructure Program  
Contact for amount
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to local governments in Texas for developing and improving port-related infrastructure and transportation projects.

Transportation
City or township governments
Honda Corporate Funding - Community Event Sponsorships
$25,000
Honda USA Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and schools for community events that promote cultural enrichment, connection, and civic engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Highway Bridge Program 
$230,000,000
Texas Department of Transportation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments in Texas for the replacement and repair of unsafe or outdated highway bridges, allowing them to improve critical infrastructure with greater flexibility.

Transportation
State governments
Outside ERCOT Grant Program
$200,000,000
Public Utility Commission of Texas
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2024

This program provides funding to electric utilities and cooperatives in Texas outside the ERCOT region to improve infrastructure, enhance reliability, and protect against extreme weather.

Energy
State governments
The Rees-Jones Foundation: Animal Welfare Grants
Contact for amount
The Rees-Jones Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area that focus on improving animal welfare and enhancing the quality of life for animals in need.

Animal Welfare
Nonprofits
Target Range Grants
$250,000
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
State

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2027

Date Added

Feb 4, 2025

This program provides financial support to various public and private entities in Texas for planning and constructing accessible target ranges that promote recreational shooting sports for the general public.

Recreation
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Local Parks Grants
$2,000,000
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission
State

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2027

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Texas local governments for developing and improving public parks and recreational facilities to enhance community access to outdoor and indoor activities.

Recreation
City or township governments
Skills Development Fund
$500,000
Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This program provides funding for workforce training initiatives that enhance the skills and earning potential of employees in Texas by supporting customized training solutions developed in partnership with educational institutions and businesses.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Legends & Lore® Marker Grant Program
Contact for amount
William G. Pomeroy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 12, 2026

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This grant provides funding for historical markers that celebrate local legends and folklore, aimed at nonprofit organizations and government entities in select U.S. states to promote cultural heritage and tourism.

Humanities
Nonprofits
State Aid and Targeted Grants
Contact for amount
Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2027

Date Added

May 26, 2026

This funding provides financial support to local juvenile probation departments in Texas to enhance community-based rehabilitation programs and reduce reliance on state confinement for youth.

Law Justice and Legal Services
County governments
State Urgent Need Fund 
$1,000,000
Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This funding provides financial assistance to Texas communities for urgent infrastructure needs following state-declared disasters that do not qualify for federal aid, primarily benefiting low- to moderate-income residents.

Community Development
State governments
Community Investment Program
$25,000
TC Energy Corporation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 16, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This program provides funding to community organizations near TC Energy's operations in North America to support projects that promote equity, sustainable development, and community engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program
$300,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Reclamation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 15, 2028

Date Added

Jun 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to grassroots watershed groups and organizations in the U.S. for collaborative planning and development of projects that improve water supply reliability, quality, and ecosystem resilience.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Pecos Watershed Conservation Initiative
$500,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 12, 2026

Date Added

Oct 28, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for conservation projects aimed at restoring and sustaining healthy ecosystems in southeastern New Mexico and west Texas, targeting local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions involved in habitat restoration and species monitoring.

Environment
State governments
TLA Disaster Relief Fund
$5,000
Texas Library Association (TLA)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This grant provides financial assistance to Texas libraries affected by natural disasters, helping them recover by covering costs for repairs, technology replacement, and other essential recovery needs.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Clean and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds
Contact for amount
Texas Water Development Board
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to eligible Texas communities for the replacement of lead service lines to ensure access to clean and safe drinking water.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Rural Hospital Financial Stabilization Grant
$250,000
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
State

Application Deadline

Jun 21, 2024

Date Added

May 28, 2024

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is offering the Rural Hospital Financial Stabilization Grant to provide financial support to rural hospitals in Texas to help them transition to long-term financial solvency and sustainability. Eligible applicants include hospitals classified as rural, licensed by HHSC for 25 or fewer beds, and able to demonstrate financial need as per the specified tiers. The application deadline is June 21, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The project period begins on the grant agreement effective date and concludes on August 31, 2025. Award amounts vary by need tier: $100,000 for Tier 1 (Basic Need), $175,000 for Tier 2 (Moderate Need), and $250,000 for Tier 3 (High Need), with a total of $4,500,000 available for distribution.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
NRCS Texas Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG)
$300,000
USDA-NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2024

Date Added

Jun 3, 2024

Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary NRCS is announcing the availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) State Program funding to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are accepted from eligible entities (Section C) for projects carried out in the state of Texas. A total of up to $1,000,000 is available for the Texas CIG competition in FY 2024. All non-Foreign, non-federal entities (NFE) and individuals are invited to apply, with the sole exception of federal agencies. Projects may be between one and three years in duration. The maximum award amount for a single award in FY 2024 is $300,000. For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. of the full Notice of Funding Opportunity for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov. Completing all steps required to start an application can take a significant amount of time, plan accordingly. Key Dates Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on July 1, 2024. For technical issues with Grants.gov, contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. Awarding agency staff cannot support applicants regarding Grants.gov accounts. For inquiries specific to the content of the NFO requirements, contact the federal awarding agency contact (section G of this NFO). Please limit questions to those regarding specific information contained in this NFO (such as dates, page numbers, clarification of discrepancies, etc.). Questions related to eligibility, or the merits of a specific proposal will not be addressed. The agency anticipates making selections by July 25, 2024, and expects to execute awards by September 14, 2024. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.

Agriculture
State governments
Local Parks Grants Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD)
$1,500,000
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD), supported by state sales tax on sporting goods through the Texas Recreation and Parks Account, the Texas Large County & Municipality Recreation & Parks Account, and federal off-shore gas royalties through the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
State

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2024

Date Added

Feb 22, 2024

The Local Parks Grant Program offers five individual grants to assist local government units in Texas with the acquisition and/or development of public recreation areas and facilities. This program aims to enhance public access to recreational opportunities, dedicating all grant-assisted sites to parkland in perpetuity. Funded by a portion of the state sales tax on sporting goods and federal off-shore gas royalties, the program supports projects that ensure sites are properly maintained and open to the public.

Recreation
Special district governments