Texas Environment Grants

This program provides financial support for capital improvement projects that enhance community infrastructure and services in rural and economically challenged areas of Texas.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the greater El Paso area for projects that enhance community quality of life through arts, education, health, environmental initiatives, and economic development.

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the communities served by Summit Utilities, focusing on initiatives that address basic human needs, community enrichment, environmental stewardship, and STEAM education.

This program provides financial assistance to rural communities along the U.S.-Mexico border to improve access to safe drinking water and waste disposal services, addressing serious health risks in historically underserved areas.

This funding opportunity supports projects that improve the quality of life for low-income and rural communities in East Texas by addressing poverty through initiatives in education, health, economic opportunity, human services, arts and culture, and environmental conservation.

This grant provides financial support to 501(c)(3) organizations in College Station, Texas, focusing on education, arts, health, and community service initiatives.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Bryan, Texas, supporting a wide range of charitable activities including arts, education, health, and community services.

This program provides financial assistance to Texas political subdivisions, such as water supply corporations, to help them build essential regional water, wastewater, or flood control infrastructure that they cannot afford on their own.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio, and Texas that focus on education and community development initiatives, particularly for low- to moderate-income populations.

This funding program provides financial support to states, territories, and Tribes for monitoring beach water quality and ensuring public safety from harmful pathogens during recreational activities.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Texas to support projects that improve outcomes for children, address substance abuse, enhance community well-being, and protect the coastal environment.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and county governments in the Gulf Coast region for construction and real property acquisition projects that enhance environmental restoration, economic revitalization, and infrastructure improvements following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

This funding opportunity supports water conservation projects in Harris and Galveston Counties, prioritizing initiatives that promote best practices in residential, commercial, and irrigation water use, and is available to local water utilities, non-profits, public entities, and research universities.

This grant provides financial support to landowners in designated East Texas counties for conducting prescribed burns to reduce wildfire risks and enhance ecosystem resilience near federal lands.

This grant provides funding to state and county governments in the Gulf Coast region for non-construction activities that restore natural resources, promote tourism, and support economic growth following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

This initiative provides financial incentives and technical support to Texas agricultural producers for adopting conservation practices that improve soil health and enhance long-term sustainability.

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.

This program provides financial support to Texas landowners and agricultural producers for implementing conservation practices that restore and improve native grassland habitats, benefiting local wildlife and ecosystems.

The Scanlan Foundation offers grants to Catholic religious, charitable, and educational institutions exclusively within Texas. Its core mission is to foster a culture of vocations, guiding all strategic decisions, giving, and relationship-building efforts. This foundational commitment is supported by five key pillars of funding, each designed to align with and further the foundation's overarching spiritual and community-focused objectives. The foundation's theory of change is rooted in strengthening the Catholic faith and its institutions at various levels, from individual formation to community-wide impact. One of the primary pillars is "Vocations To The Priesthood And Religious Life," with the explicit goal of increasing the number of men and women answering their call to join the priesthood and religious life. This initiative targets individuals discerning a religious vocation, aiming to support their journey and bolster the future leadership of the Catholic Church. Another crucial area is "Marriage & Holy Families," which seeks to encourage sacramental marriage preparedness for engaged couples and strengthen existing marriages, recognizing their vital role as the "Domestic Church." The foundation expects these efforts to result in more robust faith-filled families and a stronger social fabric within the Catholic community. "Catholic Education" is another significant focus, with goals to enhance access for families who value faith-based education but face financial barriers, improve teacher faith-formation, and develop strong campus ministries. The target beneficiaries are students, teachers, and campus communities within Catholic educational institutions across Texas. The expected outcomes include a more accessible and spiritually enriching educational environment, better-prepared educators, and vibrant campus ministries that foster faith development among young people. This pillar reflects the foundation's strategic priority of investing in the future of the Church through education. The "Evangelization & Discipleship" pillar aims to form missionary disciples, particularly on college campuses in Texas, and to foster personal holiness and promote individual faith formation. This involves engaging young adults in their faith journey and equipping them to share the Gospel. Furthermore, the "Life & Human Dignity" pillar is dedicated to assisting the poor, sick, and vulnerable, promoting faith-based therapy, and strengthening the culture of life. These efforts collectively target those in need and seek to uphold the inherent dignity of every human person, reflecting a comprehensive approach to charitable giving and social impact. Across all its funding pillars, the Scanlan Foundation prioritizes expressly Catholic 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Texas that align with its mission. The foundation's strategic priorities are clearly articulated through the specific goals of each pillar, emphasizing measurable results such as increased vocations, strengthened marriages, enhanced educational access, and improved support for vulnerable populations. The ultimate expected outcomes are a more vibrant, resilient, and faithful Catholic community in Texas, nurtured through targeted support and strategic partnerships.