Texas Workforce Development Grants

Topfer Family Foundation Grant Program focuses on supporting nonprofit organizations within the program areas of Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment, Youth Enrichment, Children’s Health, Aging In Place, and Job Training & Support. Eligible applicants must be exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code. The foundation primarily invests in communities where the family resides, including the greater Austin, Texas and greater Chicago, Illinois metropolitan areas. Additionally, they have started providing grants to organizations in Denver, CO and Broward County, FL. For more information and to apply for a grant, visit Topfer Family Foundation's website.

This program provides funding for organizations to create summer camps that engage middle school students in hands-on coding experiences, fostering interest in technology and STEM careers.

This grant provides funding to regional Education Service Centers in Texas to support the implementation of enhanced mathematics instruction for students in Kindergarten through Grade 3 through dedicated facilitators and professional development initiatives.

The Hispanic Impact Fund, a signature program of the Austin Community Foundation, is dedicated to bridging the racial wealth divide and advancing economic opportunity for Latino families in Central Texas. This initiative aligns with the foundation's broader mission to foster a thriving community by addressing systemic inequities. The fund's strategic priorities are centered on creating a pipeline from "cradle to career" for Latino individuals, thereby contributing to a more equitable and prosperous Central Texas. This approach reflects a theory of change that posits targeted investments in key areas can lead to significant, long-term positive outcomes for the Latino community. The grant program targets Latino families and individuals within the six-county Central Texas region (Travis, Bastrop, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, and Williamson counties). The overarching impact goals are to improve access to quality education, health services, job skills, and leadership opportunities. By focusing on these critical areas, the fund aims to empower Latino families economically and socially, fostering a vibrant and engaged community. The expected outcomes include increased participation in early childhood education, improved health and wellness outcomes, enhanced entrepreneurial success, and a stronger pipeline of Latino leaders. This grant cycle, the Hispanic Impact Fund is prioritizing organizations and programs that fit into one of four key strategy areas: Early Childhood Education, Health & Wellness, Job Skills & Entrepreneurship, and Leadership Development. For Early Childhood Education, the focus is on providing affordable, high-quality Pre-K and early childhood education starting at age 3. In Health & Wellness, the fund supports preventative, culturally competent health education and access to quality mental and physical health services. For Job Skills & Entrepreneurship, the emphasis is on assisting Latino entrepreneurs in expanding their businesses. Finally, Leadership Development aims to advance Latino leadership and create pipelines of youth, emerging, and established talent. The program includes measurable results through its funding structure, with different grant amounts for winning finalists, runner-up finalists, and semifinalists, distributed over two years. For instance, a winning finalist receives $50,000 total ($30,000 in 2024 and $20,000 in 2025), and a runner-up receives $35,000 ($20,000 in 2024 and $15,000 in 2025). Two semifinalists each receive $20,000 in 2024. These specific funding allocations provide a clear framework for the scale of impact expected from the funded organizations. The eligibility criteria further ensure alignment with the fund's mission by requiring applicants to be tax-exempt nonprofit organizations or units of government working within the specified Central Texas region, and able to demonstrate non-discriminatory practices and secular programming for religious organizations.

The 2024 Texas Rural Woman Grant, offered by Texas Woman's University, aims to foster economic development in rural Texas by empowering woman-owned small businesses to undertake innovative projects. This grant aligns with the university's mission to support women entrepreneurs and stimulate economic growth in underserved areas of the state. The program seeks to address the unique challenges faced by rural businesses, contributing to the overall economic well-being of Texas communities. The primary beneficiaries of this grant are existing rural, woman-owned small businesses in Texas. These businesses must be at least 51% directly owned and controlled by one or more U.S. citizen women who also reside in Texas. The grant focuses on for-profit corporations, partnerships, LLPs, LLCs, or sole proprietorships located and operated within eligible rural Texas counties. The impact goal is to encourage and enable these businesses to undertake new and innovative projects, thereby creating greater economic development activity in rural Texas. The grant prioritizes projects that involve the purchase of machinery, equipment, or technology; farm implements or machinery; the addition or acquisition of new inventory or raw materials; the purchase and installation of fixtures or display units; property improvements that will result in increased sales and revenue; and marketing or advertising campaigns. Any other business-related activity deemed aligned with the program's purpose by the Center for Women Entrepreneurs (CWE) is also eligible. This focus ensures that funding directly supports tangible growth and operational enhancements for the recipient businesses. The expected outcomes and measurable results include the successful implementation of new projects by ten woman-owned businesses, each receiving a $5,000 grant. Recipients are required to complete a small business training course, engage in three hours of small business advising/mentoring, and submit an approved business plan with three years of financials. These requirements are designed to not only provide immediate financial support but also equip business owners with the knowledge and resources for sustainable long-term success and growth, leading to increased sales and revenue for their businesses.

This initiative provides funding and support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and Tribal governments in coal-impacted communities to develop and scale innovative economic projects that create job opportunities and foster local economic transformation.

This grant provides $3 million to support Texas schools in expanding and improving their Pathways in Technology Early College High School programs, enhancing student engagement and collaboration with industry partners.

This program provides financial support and mentorship to diverse-led small businesses in Texas, helping them create jobs and grow in underserved communities.

This program provides financial assistance to veterinarians and veterinary students who commit to practicing in underserved rural areas of Texas, helping to alleviate shortages of veterinary services in those regions.

This program provides funding to Austin-based nonprofit organizations to improve digital access, skills, and technology adoption for local residents, helping to bridge the digital divide.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Texas nonprofit organizations focused on training workers in safe practices and creating career pathways in high-demand, middle-skill jobs to strengthen the state's workforce and enhance workplace safety.

This funding initiative provides financial assistance to disadvantaged individuals looking to start or grow a business in the beef value chain in Texas or Oklahoma.

This grant provides financial support to veteran women entrepreneurs in Texas to help them grow and strengthen their small businesses through innovative projects.

This program provides over $1.2 million in funding to support public and nonprofit entities in Texas for projects that enhance urban forestry, improve community resilience, and promote environmental health.

This grant provides funding to nonprofits that empower women and girls of Asian heritage in North Texas, focusing on community upliftment and gender equity.

This program provides funding to local governments in Texas to strengthen their cybersecurity infrastructure and improve resilience against cyber threats.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and grassroots initiatives in rural Central Texas to improve workforce development and educational access by addressing barriers such as mental health services, childcare, and transportation.

This program provides funding to Texas agencies, universities, and organizations to improve the competitiveness of the state's specialty crop industry through innovative projects that benefit the broader community.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the southern United States to support initiatives that enhance education, workforce development, poverty alleviation, and environmental stewardship in local communities.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities in Texas that focus on improving early childhood education and postsecondary success for low-income or at-risk students.