Tarrant County Grants, offered by the Anna W. & Alexander P. Thornton Charitable Trust, provides funding to nonprofit organizations serving vulnerable individuals in Tarrant County, Texas.

The trust prioritizes charitable organizations that help people address food, shelter, and social service needs in the region. Health, human services, children's services, arts, and education are among the areas of interest. Eligible applicants include nonprofits operating in Tarrant County.

The grant deadline is May 31, 2026. Grant amounts are not specified; interested organizations should contact the trust directly for funding details.

Have an event or grant opportunity to share? Contact us. Upcoming Grant Opportunities for Nonprofits Provides grants for nonprofits focused on education, economic opportunity, health, human services, arts and culture, environment and conservation in East Texas.

T. Patrick Carr Charitable Trust Provides support to charitable organizations, with a preference for organizations in Tarrant County that help vulnerable individuals address food, shelter, and social service needs. Grants to nonprofits that provide core safety net services to underserved communities in Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and/or Williamson counties.

The focus of this funding opportunity is to strengthen the local infrastructure that helps people enroll in public benefits that foster economic stability, specifically income supports, food security, and healthcare access. The John O’Quinn Foundation Funding for nonprofits and governmental entities focused on education, conservation, children and youth, and health in Houston and the surrounding area.

San Antonio Workforce Development Grants Grants for nonprofits that strengthen the city’s future workforce and job-creating entrepreneurs in San Antonio. Buster Coleman Charitable Foundation Funding for nonprofits engaged in a wide variety of charitable missions primarily in Wichita County and the surrounding communities.

Education, Food Insecurity, & Community Development Sparklight/Cable One Charitable Giving Fund Funding for nonprofits and government agencies engaged in education and digital literacy; hunger relief and food insecurity; and community development in Texas communities served by the company.

Grants to reduce the burden of cancer, prepare tomorrow’s healthcare workforce, and accelerate crisis response with a preference for nonprofits in the Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston area. Joni Elaine Templeton Foundation Provides grants for religious, charitable, scientific, literary or education purposes or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals with a preference for nonprofits in Austin.

Louis & Peaches Owen Family Foundation Funding for nonprofits in East Texas engaged in education, health, and human services. Big Spring Area Community Foundation Grants to support arts and culture, health and human services, education, the environment, and sports and recreation for nonprofits and governmental entities in Borden, Glasscock, Howard, Martin, Mitchell, and Sterling Counties. Albert E.

and Myrtle Gunn York Trust Grants for religious purposes, higher education, fine arts, performing arts, assistance to the elderly, and assistance in the intellectual and physical development of young children in the City and County of Victoria, Texas.

Broad program interests include agriculture and ranching, community and neighborhood improvement and development, cultural, education, health, human services, research, and youth services in Lubbock County. Crane, Midland, and Odessa Animal Welfare Grants Program support for nonprofits engaged in domestic and wild animal welfare in Crane, Midland, and Odessa.

Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust Grants for nonprofits engaged in medical research, education and research for children with disabilities, and children’s education and exposure to fine arts in Dallas County and surrounding North Texas counties.

North Central Texas Grants Grants for nonprofits engaged in arts, culture, and humanities, education, the environment and animals, health, human services, public/society benefit, and religion in North Central Texas. The Albert and Mary Dick Charitable Trust Provides grants to organizations that promote higher education, assist youth, and aid in the prevention of cruelty to children and animals in Victoria County, Texas.

Tarrant County Animal Care Services Grants The Louis K. Snipes Foundation for Animal Care Provides grants to nonprofits located in Tarrant County that prevent cruelty to animals through animal care services within Texas. Thomas M.

Helen McKee and John P. Ryan Foundation Provides grants to a wide variety of public charities with a particular emphasis on benefitting such causes in Tarrant County. Areas of interest include health care, human and social services, education, children services, and the arts.

Behmann Brothers Foundation Provides grants for nonprofits engaged in agricultural research and education, schools, healthcare, social services, and youth programs in Aransas, Bee, Jim Wells, Kleberg, Live Oak, Nueces, Refugio, and San Patricio Counties.

Grants for basic needs (i.e., food, clothing, and shelter); children, youth, and family; community development; education; financial literacy; and health and wellness within the 26 northernmost counties of the Texas Panhandle.

CoServ Charitable Foundation Provides grants for nonprofits, municipalities, and first responders focused on meeting basic human needs, community vitality, and supporting education in Denton, Collin, Cooke, Grayson, Tarrant, and Wise Counties. First-time applicants are required to participate in a CCF Grant Application Training Session to be eligible for a grant.

Kubota Tractor Corporation Provides grants for nonprofits with a community project located within a 50-mile radius of an authorized Kubota dealer. Past grant winner examples include renovating fairgrounds, rodeo arenas and barns; expanding Ag education centers and farm incubator programs; building new parks, trails, green spaces, and community gardens; and revamping youth sports fields and other public recreation spaces.

Galveston Community Impact Grants The Mary Moody Northen Endowment Grants to strengthen nonprofits’ ability to deliver services and fulfill their missions through equipment, furniture, fixtures, service delivery supplies and materials, facility renovations, and energy efficient improvements in Galveston County. Grants for nonprofits focused on children and families, arts and education in the Permian Basin area.

Hahl Proctor Charitable Trust Grants for nonprofits focused on children and families, arts, and education in the Permian Basin area. Virginia Hobbs Charitable Trust Grants to improve the lives of people and animals through medical research and treatment, children’s initiatives, animal welfare, and arts and culture in North Texas. Prospective applicants must contact the Trust to be invited to submit a full application.

Texas Economic Opportunity Grants Grants for initiatives that stabilize working households so Texans can obtain and sustain employment and participate in economic opportunities. The focus areas include championing working parents, prioritizing workforce wellness, and enabling workforce advancement. The Catalyst Grant Program is designed for organizations seeking smaller grant awards.

This program provides grants for nonprofits focused on education, health, poverty issues, human services, children and youth, arts and culture, and civic affairs within the 26 northernmost counties of the Texas Panhandle. Oliver Dewey Mayor Foundation Grants to support youth programs, medical-related programs, education and community service opportunities, leadership training and activities, and cultural activities in Grayson County.

The Mary E. Bivins Foundation Provides grants for nonprofits focused on providing short-term rehabilitation, long-term services, and support for the elderly and their families within the 26 northernmost counties of the Texas Panhandle. Grants for nonprofits that help interrupt the cycle of poverty through programs that focus on education, nature, and the performing and visual arts in Austin.

East Texas Communities Foundation Opening on May 1, the Edwin A. “Blue” and Janice Owen Miller Charitable Fund provides grants to improve the Henderson County community and the lives of its people.

Requests for support in the areas of education, health, human services, environment, and the arts are welcome Greater Houston Area Grants Opening on May 1, The Brown Foundation provides grants to a broad range of organizations seeking program, general operating, and capital support primarily in the Greater Houston area. Anna W. & Alexander P.

Thornton Charitable Trust Grants for nonprofits that provide children’s and women’s services in Tarrant County. Anna W. & Alexander P.

Thornton Charitable Trust Grants for nonprofits that provide children’s and women’s services in Tarrant County. Children with Disabilities & Cancer Research Grants Joe & Jess Crump Foundation Grants for nonprofits that aid children with disabilities and support cancer medical research in Texas.

Upcoming Events for Nonprofits Grant Readiness: Moving Beyond Eligibility to Capacity Texas DSHS Grant Development Center April 22, 2026, 10:00 – 11:00 am Are you constantly pursuing grant opportunities but not seeing results? Set your organization up for lasting success with a smart, funder-focused grants approach. This workshop welcomes government agencies and nonprofits who are new or looking to sharpen their grant skills.

2026 Collaborative Community Summit UT Austin – LBJ Auditorium & Thompson Conference Center The Collaborative Community Summit is a dynamic, day-long convening designed to ignite collaboration in the social sector. The Summit features community-building activities, inspirational speakers, interactive workshops, and robust peer-learning.

Year-Round Funding Resources Explore ongoing/rolling grant opportunities along with evergreen grants platforms . Ongoing/Rolling Grants List: View or download document here Texas Health and Human Services Since the Candid Foundation Directory mainly lists grants for nonprofits, we are limited on scholarship resources. If you are looking for scholarships, the best place to start is your school’s scholarship resources.

For example, UT Austin students can use UT Pivot to find scholarships. You can also explore Candid’s full list of funders that have awarded scholarships, as well as their article on finding financial aid. Instead, we can look into grants that support individual projects such as the arts or research.

Here are some field-specific grants for individuals: Creative Arts, Media, & Film Grants City of Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment Grants Creative Capital for Artists Film / TV / Screenwriting Grants Ford Foundation JustFilms Harry Ransom Center Research Fellowship Texas State Historical Association Awards & Fellowship Research Fellowship in Texas History Another option for individuals seeking grants is a fiscal sponsorship , where a nonprofit provide s legal and financial oversight for a charitable activity or project that doesn’t have its own tax-exempt status.

Y ou can reach out to a nonprofit whose mission aligns with your work to see if they are interested in sponsoring your project. S ome nonprofits openly offer fiscal sponsorships on their websites (e.g. Austin Creative Alliance ).

Here are additional links to learn more: All You Need to Know About Fiscal Sponsorship How to Find A Fiscal Sponsor 10 Questions Potential Projects Should Ask a Fiscal Sponsor Eight Steps to Get Started with Fiscal Sponsorship