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Small Community Grant is a grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) that funds outdoor recreation infrastructure in small and rural Texas communities. Part of TPWD's Recreation Grants program—which has assisted hundreds of communities since 1965—this grant helps build new parks, conserve natural resources, provide water access, and develop youth outdoor education programs. Awards range from $50,000 to $150,000.
Eligible applicants include small municipalities, counties, and communities across Texas. The program is designed to foster long-term conservation stewardship by connecting residents of all ages to outdoor experiences. No current application deadline is published; contact TPWD Recreation Grants staff at (512) 389-4800 for cycle information.
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Recreation Grants — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Search Texas Parks & Wildlife Title, Registration & Tax Wildlife Management Areas for Conservation Research Recreation Grants has been assisting hundreds of communities across Texas with their outdoor recreation needs since 1965 through our grant assistance and outreach programs.
From the largest metropolis to the smallest rural community these programs help to build new parks, conserve natural resources, provide access to water bodies, develop educational programs for youth, and much more.
Providing grants to communities across Texas helps build access to outdoor experiences and encourages a connection with nature that is vital for promoting conservation and good environmental stewardship among Texans young and old.
Through our programs we build long-term partnerships that assist TPWD in our mission to manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.
Our highly qualified staff administers the following programs: Local Park Grants (Outdoor, Indoor, and Small Community) Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP) Recreational Trails Grants Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Grants Boating Infrastructure Grants (BIG) Boat Sewage Pumpout Grants (512) 389-4800 or (800) 792-1112 Bids & Vendor Opportunities Compliments and Complaints If a violation is currently in progress, please call Operation Game Thief TPWD complies with Federal civil rights laws and is committed to providing its programs and services without discrimination.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Small communities, municipalities, counties in Texas Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $50,000 - $150,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
Nongame Grants and Research is a funding program from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department that supports research and conservation activities on federally and state listed species as well as Species of Greatest Conservation Need in Texas. External researchers can access funds through three mechanisms: the Conservation License Plate Grant Program, State Wildlife Grants, and Traditional Section 6 Grants under the federal Endangered Species Act. Eligible projects assist in the conservation and recovery of listed species and inform evaluations of species conservation status. Potentially fundable activities include youth outreach, wildlife viewing opportunities, habitat restoration, coalition building, and research on rare and sensitive species. Funding is available periodically through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's Wildlife Division.
Nongame and Rare Species Grants is a grant program from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department that funds research and conservation activities for federally and state listed species and Species of Greatest Conservation Need in Texas. External researchers and conservation organizations can access funding through three channels: the Conservation License Plate Grant Program (supporting youth outreach, wildlife viewing, habitat restoration, and rare species research), Traditional Section 6 Grants under the federal Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund (for states with FWS cooperative agreements), and State Wildlife Grants (for nongame wildlife programs aligned with Texas's State Wildlife Action Plan). Priority is placed on projects benefiting Species of Greatest Conservation Need. Award amounts vary and are available periodically based on program funding cycles.
EPA is seeking insightful, expert, and cost-effective applications from eligible applicants to provide the Chesapeake Bay Program’s non-federal partners with technical analysis and programmatic evaluation support related to water quality modeling and monitoring and spatial systems to manage, analyze, and map environmental data. The project assists the partners in meeting their restoration and protection goals and in increasing the transfer of scientific understanding to the Chesapeake Bay Program modeling, monitoring, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) activities. The recipient will support modeling, monitoring, and GIS programs needed to explain and communicate the health of and changes in the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-R3-CBP-23-18. Assistance Listing: 66.466. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ENV. Award Amount: Up to $5.3M per award.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA SBIR Phase I Solicitation invites small businesses to submit proposals for projects addressing critical environmental challenges. Awards are for six months to demonstrate proof of concept. Key focus areas include Clean and Safe Water, Air Quality and Climate, Homeland Security, Circular Economy/Sustainable Materials, and Safer Chemicals.
Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program (CCGP) is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Community Change Grants Program funds projects that provide meaningful improvements to the environmental, climate, and resilience conditions affecting disadvantaged communities. While broadly focused on environmental and climate justice, projects can include aspects that relate to community health and well-being through addressing environmental health risks. The program aims to fund community-driven pollution and climate resiliency solutions and strengthen communities' decision-making power. Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.