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Grants for Texas State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 534 active, human-verified grants for state and local governments, municipalities, Tribal Nations, cities, counties, school districts, and public agencies. Explore funding from federal agencies, state programs, private foundations, and corporate grantmakers across Texas, updated daily.

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534 grants found

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs to Enhance the Quality of Science an...

Deadline: 01/19/27

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and institutions of higher education to enhance the quality of data collection related to science and technology. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks t...

GrantWatch ID#: 198672

Opportunity for Texas Arts Organizations and Agencies to Designate Arts and Cultural Zones

Deadline: 06/15/27 LOI Date: 01/31/27

Opportunity for Texas arts organizations, local arts agencies, government agencies, and college arts institutions to designate special areas within cities and communities as cultural districts. Applicants must contact program staff and submit a letter of intent pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 164506

Grants to Texas Agencies, Schools, and First Responders for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, libraries, museums, fire departments, emergency responders, and civic groups for capital projects that benefit communities in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended for projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 177164

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Organizations to Benefit Local Communities...

Deadline: 03/15/27 LOI Date: 01/31/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based organizations for activities that benefit communities across a broad range of focus areas, with an emphasis on geographic locations where family members of the funding source reside. Appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 181847

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Projects and Activities that will Help Pro...

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for projects and activities that will help protect first responders. Funding may be requested for equipment, training, repairs, and any other activities that will help protect...

GrantWatch ID#: 218103

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Archery Programs

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies for archery programs. Applicants must register before applying. Funding is intended to support initiatives with the potential to drive significant, lasting positive change. The grant aims to reach a wid...

GrantWatch ID#: 153511

Grants to Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Ac...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas nonprofit, veterans, and faith-based organizations, schools, hospitals, government agencies, and volunteer fire departments for activities that create and sustain thriving communities in eligible locations. Fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 180322

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Residents in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based entities to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities primarily within the focus areas of health care and education. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 209731

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies For Archery-Related Operating Expenses

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies for operating assistance. Applicants must complete the required registration process before applying. Funding is intended to assist organizations with the costs related to the operation of an archery pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 230979

Grants to Texas Local Governments to Plan or Construct Boat Facilities on Public Waters

Deadline: 02/02/27

Grants to Texas government agencies to plan, renovate, or construct boat launching facilities that provide access to public waters. Funding is intended for a range of projects, including but not limited to land acquisition, restroom facilities, access roads, and s...

GrantWatch ID#: 164582

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Capital Improvements to Outdoor Recreation Areas

Deadline: 02/02/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and government agencies for capital improvements to outdoor recreation areas. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended to construct new trails, enhance existing trails, create ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174948

Grants to Texas Nonprofit Organizations, For-Profits, and Agencies to Plan the Development of ...

Deadline: 02/02/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, commercial businesses, and government agencies for planning projects related to shooting ranges. Funding is intended to plan target ranges that provide recreational access to the general public. Eligible activities include ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217700

Cooperative Agreements to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, Agencies, Nonprofits, and For-P...

Deadline: 02/05/27

Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, agencies, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for translational research on disease processes. Applicants must obtain a Letter of Support and complete required registrations prior to applying. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 227843

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for R&D o...

Deadline: 02/08/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for research and development of technologies to target specific brain cells. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218075

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Businesses, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for Neural Research

Deadline: 02/11/27

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, small businesses, government agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for neural research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to support a range o...

GrantWatch ID#: 229346

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Areas for Education, Human Services, Healt...

Deadline: 04/01/27 LOI Date: 02/15/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and public agencies in eligible locations for programs in the areas of health, human services, education, and arts and culture. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Priority areas include you...

GrantWatch ID#: 172931

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies to Provide Research Experiences to S...

Deadline: 03/17/27 LOI Date: 02/17/27

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies to provide research experiences to students. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to encourage people to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215142

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Support Early-Career Researchers ...

Deadline: 02/26/27

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to support early-career researchers studying specific topics. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 218296

Grants to USA Organizations, Agencies, and Individuals for Projects to Promote Rock Climbing

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to USA organizations, government agencies, land trusts, and individuals for projects that promote rock climbing. Applicants requesting large amounts or land acquisition support must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects to...

GrantWatch ID#: 172915

Grants to Texas Arts Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Arts Programming

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit arts organizations, government agencies, and college arts institutions to support organizational operations and capacity-building efforts. Funding is intended to invest in statewide arts organizations and promote the creative economy of T...

GrantWatch ID#: 179146

In-Kind Professional Support to USA Entities for Local Conservation Efforts

Deadline: 03/01/27

In-kind professional support to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, tribes, government agencies, and community groups for recreation and conservation projects throughout the country. Applicants must contact the appropriate regional office before submittin...

GrantWatch ID#: 181356

Grants to Texas Agencies and Mid-Sized Arts Nonprofits for General Operating Support

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants to Texas government agencies and established mid-sized nonprofit arts organizations to strengthen operations and support capacity-building efforts. Funding is intended to invest in statewide arts organizations and promote the creative economy of Texas. Appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 180255

Grants to Texas Large Arts Nonprofits and Agencies for General Operating Support

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants to Texas government agencies and large nonprofit arts organizations to strengthen operations and support capacity-building activities. Funding is intended to invest in statewide arts organizations and promote the creative economy of Texas. Applications are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180256

Grants to Texas Local Arts Agencies for General Operating Support

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and local government arts agencies to strengthen general operations and support capacity-building efforts. Funding is intended to invest in statewide arts organizations and promote the creative economy of Texas. Applications...

GrantWatch ID#: 180257

Grants and Cooperative Agreements to USA Agencies, Tribes, and Irrigation and Water Districts ...

Deadline: 04/13/27

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA and territories state agencies, irrigation and water districts, tribes, and water and power authorities in multiple states for the development of tools to manage water resources. Applicants are advised that required registr...

GrantWatch ID#: 186720

Grants to a Texas School or District for STEM Programs That Promote Workforce Readiness

Deadline: 04/30/27

Grant to a Texas school, district, or foundation for educational programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support a large-scale, high-impact STEM project that improves educational opportunities and workforce readiness in the area. The grant progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 228397

Cooperative Agreements to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for the Production a...

Deadline: 06/15/27 LOI Date: 05/16/27

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs to support the production and distribution of specific reagents at eligible facilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several wee...

GrantWatch ID#: 217253

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Projects and General Operating Support

Deadline: 05/31/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations and government entities to benefit the community and improve the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for new and existing projects in the focus areas of education, health, human servic...

GrantWatch ID#: 171741

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects and initiatives that benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended for planning projects, start-up activities, general operating support, program support, and demonstration programs. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221790

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, For-Profits, and IHEs to Develop Resources that Advance Bi...

Deadline: 06/14/27

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, for-profits, and institutions of higher education to develop resources that advance biomedical research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to a...

GrantWatch ID#: 222170

Grants to Texas Agencies and Nonprofits to Promote Cultural Tourism

Deadline: 06/15/27

Grants to Texas government agencies and nonprofit arts organizations for arts activities that promote tourism. Funding is intended for projects that use the arts to diversify local economies, generate revenue, and attract visitors and investment. The grant program...

GrantWatch ID#: 231125

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Lives of Residents

Deadline: 07/15/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations and governmental entities to enhance the lives of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support deserving charitable, civic, literary, scientific, religious, literary, or educational projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 189459

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Programming and Operating Support

Deadline: 08/31/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects and activities that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for start-up financing, general operating support, program support, and demonstration pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 221784

Grants to USA and International Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and International nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and agencies for initiatives to benefit families, children, and communities. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Focus areas include early care ...

GrantWatch ID#: 133552

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and Tribal Entities in Multiple States to Benefit...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and government and tribal entities in multiple states to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the areas of education and safety. Pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 149338

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Humanities Programs and Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Texas nonprofit organizations and government agencies for public programs related to the humanities. Funding is intended for projects and activities that are focused on the humanities and are directed to the general public, both young peo...

GrantWatch ID#: 154116

Grants to USA Tribes, Agencies, and Nonprofits to Strengthen Native Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA tribes, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations including schools and IHEs for projects that benefit Native nations and people. Grant funds are intended to support land-related projects. Eligible proposals support the recovery and retention ...

GrantWatch ID#: 154595

Grants to USA IHEs, Research Organizations, For-Profits, Agencies, and Individuals for Innovat...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs, research organizations, for-profit organizations, government agencies, and individuals for innovative agricultural research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Proposals are invited for high-p...

GrantWatch ID#: 161422

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects that Benefit Local Residents in Eligible ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for projects and programs that benefit local residents. The Foundation funds a wide variety of charitable activities, including education, health care, cultural arts, and public ...

GrantWatch ID#: 161696

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Agencies for Research Addressing Equit...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and public agencies for research programs that address equitable healthcare policies and practices. A letter of inquiry is required before being invited to submit a full grant proposal. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 162242

In-Kind Grants to USA Agencies and Nonprofits in Multiple States to Develop Play Areas

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants to USA municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and businesses in multiple states to support the development of new playgrounds. The purpose of this program is to serve low-income communities that do not have a playspace or need to replace an unsafe...

GrantWatch ID#: 163580

Grants to USA Public Charities and Agencies in Multiple States to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA public charities, government agencies, and schools in multiple states to enhance the quality of life in communities served by the funding source. Priority is given to proposals in the areas of education, environmental stewardship, arts and culture, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 163623

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Public Institutions for Projects to Address Community Needs and...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and public institutions to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Priority is given to proposals addressing health issues and related programs. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 163714

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools in Eligible Locations for Emergency or Short...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and school districts in eligible locations for emergency needs or short-term program support. Priority will go to proposals that address critical human needs, and to agencies or projects that a...

GrantWatch ID#: 163825

Grants to Mississippi, Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Be...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Mississippi, Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas nonprofits, governmental units, schools, hospitals, faith-based institutions, and volunteer fire departments for community-benefit activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 164510

Grants to Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas Nonprofits, Schools, Religious Instituti...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas nonprofit organizations, schools, fire departments, religious institutions, agencies, and hospitals in the funding source's service area. Eligible programs must fall into one of the following focus areas: commu...

GrantWatch ID#: 164538

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes in Multiple States for Arts Presentations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities to provide high-quality arts and cultural touring presentations. Applicants must complete the required registratio...

GrantWatch ID#: 165049

Grants to USA Municipal and Nonprofit Organizations for Animal Disaster Relief

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA municipal and nonprofit organizations for disaster relief efforts that support animals and pet owners. Funding is intended for emergency supplies and equipment, veterinary care, urgent temporary repairs to facilities, and supplemental staffing and vo...

GrantWatch ID#: 165776

Grants to New Mexico and Texas Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Mexico and Texas nonprofit organizations, communities, and municipalities in eligible regions to benefit communities in eligible locations. The purpose of the program is to provide support for projects, events, recreational opportunit...

GrantWatch ID#: 167609

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Public Entities to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Reside...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and public entities to improve the quality of life for local residents. Eligible organizations are those that address the areas of human services, civic and public affairs, arts and culture, health, and education. The Founda...

GrantWatch ID#: 167679
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