Texas Housing Grants

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, public education institutions, and government entities in U.S. and Canadian communities where Weyerhaeuser operates, focusing on projects that improve quality of life through affordable housing, education, environmental stewardship, and workforce development.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide services to prevent child maltreatment and strengthen families, including education, home visiting, and refuge for those in unsafe living conditions.

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance for low-income households that include persons with disabilities, supporting both the construction of single-family homes and rental payment subsidies.

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to local governments and nonprofit organizations in Texas to support the construction of affordable single-family homes and rental subsidies for low-income households.

This program provides financial assistance to low-income homeowners in designated border communities to improve their water and wastewater infrastructure.

This program provides financial assistance to commercial property owners and business tenants in designated areas of Amarillo to improve the exterior appearance and structural compatibility of their buildings.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide essential services and community assistance to enhance the resilience and well-being of U.S. veterans transitioning to civilian life.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for public infrastructure projects in Lewisville, targeting nonprofit organizations and city departments to improve facilities and services for low- to moderate-income communities.

This funding provides financial assistance to nonprofit organizations in Texas to build their capacity and cover operational costs for developing non-congregate shelters that serve vulnerable populations experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

This program provides financial assistance to homeowners in Grapevine for the preservation and restoration of historic homes, prioritizing owner-occupied residences within designated historic districts.

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.

This program provides financial support to individuals, nonprofit organizations, and neighborhood groups in Austin for projects that preserve and interpret the city's historic places.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and nonprofit organizations in Texas to help low- and moderate-income households transition from unstable housing situations to stable homeownership through the acquisition or refinancing of single-family homes.

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations in Tarrant County, Texas, focusing on initiatives that benefit at-risk youth, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities, particularly in areas like education, health, and the arts.

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 Lola Wright Foundation is a private, non-profit charitable foundation dedicated to supporting community-based organizations. Its overarching mission is to bolster entities that are granted tax exemption under the Internal Revenue Code, Section 501(c)(3), particularly those operating primarily within a 50-mile radius of Austin, Texas. This geographic focus ensures that the Foundation's efforts are concentrated on local community development and impact, aligning its grant-making activities directly with the needs of the Austin area. The Foundation targets a diverse range of beneficiaries, including children and youth, individuals in need of public health and human services, and groups benefiting from education and community development initiatives. It also extends its support to arts and culture organizations. Specific populations like minorities, the homeless, and the elderly are explicitly mentioned as funding emphases, indicating a strategic priority to reach vulnerable and underserved segments of the community. The impact goals revolve around fostering social well-being, promoting health, supporting educational advancement, and enriching cultural life within its defined geographic area. The Foundation's priorities and focuses are clearly delineated across several key fields of interest: Children and Youth, Public Health and Human Services, Education and Community Development, and Arts and Culture. These areas represent the strategic pillars of its grant-making. The Foundation generally does not provide funding for day-to-day operating costs or expenses, preferring to support projects and initiatives that align with its broader objectives. This suggests a focus on sustainable, project-based impact rather than routine operational support. While specific expected outcomes and measurable results are not explicitly detailed as quantitative metrics in the provided text, the Foundation's theory of change appears to be rooted in strengthening community infrastructure through strategic investment in key social, health, educational, and cultural sectors. By supporting 501(c)(3) organizations, it aims to empower local groups to address pressing community needs. The restriction on reapplying for a grant for at least twelve months after receiving one suggests a desire to allow funded projects sufficient time to demonstrate impact before further consideration, promoting a cycle of focused investment and evaluation.

This program provides funding to small rural cities and counties in Texas to improve housing, public facilities, and economic opportunities for low- to moderate-income residents.

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 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 Leland Fikes Foundation is accepting grant applications until October 9, 2024. The Foundation supports 501(c)(3) organizations in areas including reproductive health, civic engagement, and human services in the Dallas area. Their funding priorities include improving access to reproductive healthcare, strengthening democratic processes through public policy and advocacy, and addressing local community needs such as housing and health. The Foundation focuses on national, state-level (Texas), and local Dallas initiatives. Grants are not available for individuals or politically partisan groups. For more information, visit the Leland Fikes Foundation.