Texas Community Development Grants

This funding program provides financial support for community-driven projects that promote innovation, sustainability, and development in areas near POET facilities across the United States.

Matching Grants are designed to leverage funding by matching other grants or funding already secured by organizations. These are part of the Legacy Foundation's efforts to maximize impact on health improvements in the lower Rio Grande area. Interested organizations must contact the Foundation for specific application instructions. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual Fall opening/closing deadlines: August 15th to November 1st. LOI: September 20th

The National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders (NALCAB), with generous support from the Wells Fargo Foundation, is offering capacity building grants of $30,000 and customized technical assistance to 10 organizations. This program prioritizes organizations located in Wells Fargo’s priority geographic markets. The primary purpose of this award is to support a nationwide network of Latino- and immigrant-serving organizations to advance culturally relevant approaches to family financial health in low- and moderate-income Latino and immigrant communities. This aligns with the foundation's mission by strengthening the delivery of financial capability services within these communities. The target beneficiaries of this program are Latino- and immigrant-serving organizations, and ultimately, low- and moderate-income Latino and immigrant communities. The program aims to achieve several impact goals, including integrating culturally relevant financial curricula into asset-building programs like homeownership and small business development services, intentionally utilizing financial coaching to prepare participants to access capital for asset-building activities, and improving organizational capacity to track and report financial health outcomes. The program focuses on several key priorities to achieve its goals. These include integrating culturally relevant financial curricula, utilizing financial coaching, improving organizational capacity to track and report financial health outcomes, and prioritizing access to innovative financial products. The financial health outcomes specifically target improving credit, increasing savings, increasing income, and reducing debt. Innovative financial products are also prioritized to boost family financial wellness, with a focus on increasing savings, decreasing debt, or building or establishing credit. Expected outcomes and measurable results include meaningful and measurable impact and change for Latino and immigrant financial health. This will be demonstrated through a comprehensive and specific strategy. The program also expects to strengthen the delivery of financial capability services through grantmaking, technical assistance, and training. The grant period is from October 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits that integrate, or plan to integrate, culturally relevant financial capability services into existing asset-building programs.

The FY24 CPD Accreditation: Supporting Law Enforcement Agencies in Seeking Accreditation program is administered by the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office), a component of the U.S. Department of Justice. The program is fundamentally aligned with the COPS Office's mission to advance the practice of community policing across the nation's state, local, territorial, and tribal law enforcement agencies. This specific funding mechanism uses Community Policing Development (CPD) funds to support agencies actively seeking law enforcement accreditation from an existing entity. The grant resources directly aid in the pursuit of formalized standards and best practices, thereby supporting the broader organizational goal of institutionalizing effective community policing strategies and creating safer, more trusting public interactions. The primary target beneficiaries of this program are state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies across the United States. The funding is designed to be granted directly to these entities to offset the necessary costs associated with the accreditation process. The clear focus and priority of the grant is to increase the number of accredited law enforcement agencies. This process is inherently linked to the broader goals of CPD funding, which focuses on developing capacity, providing guidance on promising practices, and supporting the development and testing of innovative strategies within the field of law enforcement. By prioritizing accreditation, the program emphasizes a commitment to formalized standards and operational excellence as a mechanism for advancing community policing. The overarching impact goal of this initiative is to enhance law enforcement's capacity to effectively implement community policing strategies. The expected outcomes are measurable and rooted in the achievement of accreditation. By successfully obtaining accreditation, participating agencies are expected to demonstrate compliance with a set of rigorous, nationally recognized standards, which are known to improve operational efficiency, accountability, and community trust. Measurable results include the number of agencies that apply for and successfully achieve accreditation using the grant funds, signaling an increase in agencies that have adopted vetted, effective practices for preventing crime and promoting safe communities. This systematic improvement helps solidify knowledge about effective practices and fosters creative, sustainable approaches to public safety. The COPS Office's strategic priority, as reflected by this program, is the institutionalization of community policing principles through formal, verifiable mechanisms. The theory of change is that by supporting law enforcement agencies financially in their pursuit of accreditation—a benchmark of professionalism and adherence to best practices—the agencies will inherently improve their operations, increase transparency, and build stronger community relationships. This, in turn, directly supports the Department of Justice's mandate to foster safe communities and ensure effective, equitable law enforcement across all jurisdictions. The investment in accreditation is viewed as a force multiplier, ensuring that CPD's core mission of developing capacity and guiding promising practices is codified into the daily operations and long-term structure of the supported agencies.

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to local governments, state agencies, and eligible nonprofits in areas affected by wildfires to implement measures that reduce future disaster risks.

This grant provides financial support and consulting services to nonprofit organizations focused on affordable housing, small business development, workforce development, and financial literacy in low- and moderate-income communities.

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.

This funding program provides financial support for the rehabilitation or construction of affordable multifamily rental housing in Texas counties affected by recent disasters, targeting low- and moderate-income residents.

This grant provides funding to organizations that develop resources and strategies to empower individuals with developmental disabilities in Texas to effectively communicate their health care needs and navigate the health care system.

This grant provides financial support to eligible nonprofit organizations in Calhoun County to enhance their community programs and initiatives.

This program provides funding to state agencies and local governments to create and improve outdoor recreational spaces in underserved urban communities, ensuring equitable access to parks and natural areas.

The Route 66 Black Experiences Grant Program provides direct grant awards to African-American owned/operated businesses and attractions along Route 66, and funding to support research and programs designed to tell the stories of Black experiences related to Route 66. The program, celebrating the Route 66 Centennial, aims to help Black-owned businesses and attractions stay in operation, reopen, and expand, while also supporting research and storytelling efforts related to Black experiences on Route 66. Eligible applicants include Black-owned/operated businesses located along Route 66 with fewer than 20 employees. The 2024 grant round offers a total of $50,000 in awards, with applications due by July 14, 2024, and awards announced the week of August 5, 2024.

Program: Arts Support Grants, Arts Project Grants, Artist Microgrant Program Funder: City of Lewisville Award Details: The City of Lewisville offers three grant opportunities for organizations and individual artists in the arts sector. The Arts Support Grants are awarded annually to local nonprofit arts organizations using Hotel Occupancy Tax money. The Arts Project Grants provide one-time or first-time funding for programs produced by nonprofits that were not considered during the Arts Support Grants review process. The Artist Microgrant program is open to individual artists and provides funding of $1000 for specific projects or programs that benefit the residents of the City of Lewisville and help drive tourism. Eligibility: Nonprofit arts organizations can apply for Arts Support Grants, while nonprofits and individual artists can apply for Arts Project Grants and Artist Microgrants. There may be additional eligibility criteria specified by the funder. Application Process: Applications for all three grant programs are reviewed by the Arts Advisory Board and recommended to the City Council for approval. The application schedule varies depending on the grant program. Contact Information: For more information on the Arts Project Grant Program, interested parties can contact Denise Helbing, the Arts Manager at 972.219.8478 or dhelbing@cityoflewisville.com.

This grant provides funding to organizations that aim to improve choice-making skills for children with developmental disabilities, ages birth to 14, along with their families and caregivers, to promote self-determination and autonomy.

The Legacy Foundation offers Responsive Grants to support specific projects or programs in the lower Rio Grande area aimed at improving health. Grants up to $50,000 are available for single year projects with clearly defined objectives and timeframes. Eligible organizations must meet specific requirements and focus on healthcare improvement within the designated counties. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual Spring opening/closing deadlines: February 15th to May 1st

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that develop innovative resources and services to help adults in the middle or late stages of their careers with reskilling, upskilling, and career navigation, particularly those who are unemployed or underemployed.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations in Fort Bend County, Texas, to deliver housing and essential services aimed at preventing and addressing homelessness among youth and young adults.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in seven Texas counties for projects focused on health care, education, and community services.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Central Texas that aim to improve economic stability and health equity by expanding access to sustainable healthcare careers for individuals from historically marginalized backgrounds.

The Opioid Abatement Fund Council (OAFC) seeks to combat opioid overdoses in Texas by awarding funds to implement a statewide program that will distribute the opioid overdose reversal medication naloxone where it is needed most, and provide related training, including airway clearance techniques. The Texas Legislature created the OAFC in 2021 to ensure funds collected through lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies are used fairly and efficiently to combat the opioid crisis in Texas. The OAFC is made up of 13 appointed experts and the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA) as the non-voting presiding officer. Grant Amount: Up to $25 million Up to $25 million is available for this grant opportunity: approximately $18.75 million for the purchase of naloxone and providing related training, with nearly $3.13 million for administrative costs and another $3.13 million for interventions in targeted counties. The expected term of the grant agreement is an initial two years, with three possible two-year renewal periods for a total project length of eight years. The grant recipient will receive funds on a reimbursement basis. Eligibility Texas governmental entities, nonprofit organizations and any entity registered with the Texas Secretary of State and eligible to conduct business in Texas are eligible to apply. Funding will be awarded to one applicant to implement the program statewide, but applicants may use qualified subcontractors or subgrantees. Companies that paid funds or currently are involved in opioid abatement lawsuits are disqualified from applying. Applicants and subcontractors must also not be subject to the general disqualifications, such as being included on the CPA debarred vendor’s list or having a conflict of interest with the OAFC. Grant applicants may submit a written request for CPA’s preliminary review of any potential conflict of interest by March 18, 2024, to OAFC.nofa@cpa.texas.gov. Application and Award Process Applicants must complete an application form, including fully developed and detailed proposals and budgets, through the OAFC’s grant management system by May 7, 2024. The internet browser that works best with the grant management system is Google Chrome. A mobile app is also available. Applications will go through a multi-stage selection process, including a risk review and evaluation by an independent peer review panel. After the review process is complete, the OAFC will vote on the final grant award. The grant recipient will be required to submit timely detailed status reports that cover the grant recipient’s and any subgrantee’s performance, expenditures and any additional information requested by the OAFC. CPA may also conduct site visits during the project and after project completion to monitor progress and assess the effectiveness of the program.