Texas Employment Labor and Training Grants

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on emotional, occupational, and nutritional health, primarily in specific states and areas near Rosendin or Modular Power Solutions offices.

This grant provides funding to nonprofits focused on community development initiatives in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods, particularly in the Northeast, Florida, and Texas.

This grant provides financial support to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in designated regions, focusing on youth development, military and veterans support, hunger and nutrition, and basic human needs.

This program provides financial assistance to small business owners in Texas to help cover costs for training, memberships, and necessary licensing fees to enhance their business operations.

This grant provides financial incentives for reality television projects that spend a minimum of $250,000 in Texas, employ a predominantly local crew and cast, and conduct most of their filming in the state, fostering economic growth and job creation.

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.

This grant provides funding to Jobs for the Future to enhance collaboration among Texas school districts, higher education institutions, and workforce partners, aiming to improve college and career pathways for students, especially those underrepresented in postsecondary education.

This grant provides cash incentives to film and television projects that spend a minimum of $250,000 in Texas and employ a significant number of Texas residents, promoting local economic growth and tourism.

This initiative provides financial support to students in manufacturing and skilled trades programs at colleges near Dow facilities, helping them overcome financial barriers to complete their education and advance their careers.

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses in Texas for training new and existing employees to enhance their skills and improve productivity.

This funding initiative provides financial support to Texas-based public and private entities for semiconductor manufacturing and design projects that boost local economies and foster innovation in the industry.

This grant provides funding to Texas public two-year colleges to design and plan career and technical education pathways that lead to valuable workforce credentials in high-demand fields.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in specific communities to support initiatives that enhance social and financial empowerment, improving the well-being of residents through access to resources and capacity building.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations in Temple, Texas, for projects that improve community needs such as employment, housing stability, childcare, food security, and transportation.

The Nexus Grant, offered by the City of Austin, is designed to support new and emerging local small organizations, individual artists, and small arts businesses in producing creative public projects. With an award of $5,000, the program aims to nurture the creative community by funding activities that enrich the city and its tourists through community-centered arts and collaboration. This aligns with a broader mission to foster cultural vibrancy and accessibility within Austin. The primary beneficiaries of the Nexus Grant are new and emerging applicants within the creative community, including artists, culturally specific groups, LGBTQIA and disability communities, nonprofits, and social advocacy organizations. The program's impact goals are centered on supporting creative public activities, encouraging community engagement, and promoting cultural collaboration. Through these efforts, the grant seeks to strengthen Austin's artistic landscape and provide diverse cultural experiences for both residents and visitors. The program prioritizes applicants who represent, serve, and are accountable to communities at immediate risk of cultural erasure and displacement within Austin, and those that have been historically marginalized and under-funded by the City of Austin Cultural Arts Division. This includes communities such as Black/African American, Native American, Asian, Hispanic/Latino, Middle Eastern, Pacific Islander, LGBTQIA+, and disability communities. Additionally, priority is given to applicants who have not received City of Austin Cultural Funding awards in the last five years, emphasizing support for truly emerging entities. Eligible activities for funding include exhibitions, performances, workshops with a performance or exhibition component, and public art projects accessible to the public. Grant funds can cover various expenses such as administrative and artist payments, space and equipment rentals, supplies, marketing, insurance, and fiscal sponsor fees. The expected outcomes are the successful production of these creative public projects, increased community engagement in the arts, and the empowerment of underrepresented voices within Austin's cultural sector. Measurable results would include the number and type of projects produced, audience reach, and the diversity of communities served, contributing to the city's strategic priorities of cultural equity and inclusion.

The TII grant aims to create new internship opportunities for Texas students in Middle Skill STEM Occupations, providing them with work experience, educational credit, and potential progress towards industry-based certification, while also enabling employers to train potential future employees and address skill shortages.

The Junior League of Tyler, Inc. is an organization committed to advancing women's leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training, operating with an exclusively educational and charitable purpose. The Bedford Family Social Responsibility Fund, which this grant supports, aligns with the Junior League's mission by focusing on organizations that provide direct or supplemental educational opportunities. This synergy ensures that the grant contributes to the overarching goal of community betterment through empowered leadership and educational enrichment, reflecting the foundation's strategic priority of impactful community engagement. The target beneficiaries of these grants are nonprofit organizations and community agencies located within Smith County, Texas. The Junior League aims to impact the community by providing substantial monetary grants and dedicated volunteer support to meaningful community projects. The impact goals are centered around addressing demonstrated community needs, ensuring that the grants lead to tangible improvements and support for local initiatives. The organization's theory of change posits that by investing in such projects and offering volunteer assistance, they can foster significant positive change within the community. The Junior League of Tyler's priorities and focus areas include supporting projects that clearly address a community need, adhere to rigorous standards of planning and performance, and offer challenging and meaningful volunteer opportunities for its members. This ensures that the grants are not just financial contributions but also leverage the collective power and skills of the Junior League's membership. This strategic approach ensures that the funded projects are well-conceived, effectively implemented, and sustainable, maximizing their potential for positive community impact. Expected outcomes and measurable results include the successful execution of community projects that address identified needs within Smith County. While specific metrics are not detailed in the provided text, the emphasis on "meaningful, impactful grants" and "rigorous standards of planning and performance" suggests an expectation of demonstrable progress and positive change. The involvement of Junior League volunteers further aims to enhance project success and foster a deeper connection between the organization and the community it serves.

The Laura Jane Musser Fund offers grants up to $25,000 for collaborative rural community projects in selected states and counties, prioritizing initiatives that involve diverse community participation, demonstrate local support, and aim for positive change within 18 months.

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.

TWC is committed to improving access to quality child care across the state of Texas. This RFA seeks Applicants to foster sustainable career pathways that increase the availability of qualified Early Childhood Educators through the development of RAPs, which combines OJL with related classroom instruction. RAPs have been expanding into more nontraditional occupations, including early childhood education in the form of child care RAPs. Child care RAPs will assist in improving the education and training that Early Childhood Educators receive, thus allowing them to improve their understanding of child development and improve the quality of child care. High quality training and supports for Early Childhood Educators are important to the child care field.