Texas Grants

Texas combines robust state grant programs with a growing foundation sector. The Texas Commission on the Arts, Texas Education Agency, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, and the Governor's Office distribute significant funding. The state's size means many grants target specific regions, from the Rio Grande Valley to the Panhandle.

15 grants in Texas
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Texas Governor's Office · August 31, 2026 State

ALERRT Travel Assistance, FY2026 Details - Agency: Texas Governor's Office - Available: 09/01/2025 - Due Date: 08/31/2026 - Eligible: Applications may be submitted by independent school districts,…

Varies by organization
TX Commission on the Arts · Rolling / Open State

Program to advance the creative economy of Texas by investing in the operations of arts organizations. Supports organizational sustainability and operations for nonprofits engaged in arts and…

Varies by project
TX Commission on the Arts · Rolling / Open State

Supports specific arts projects, initiatives, and programs that respond to community needs. Funds educational programs, performances, community engagement, and creative initiatives.

TCEQ Funding · Rolling / Open State

Partnership opportunity to expand and improve the Continuous Water Quality Monitoring Network (CWQMN) for collecting data to assess water quality, support TMDL development and implementation, and…

Texas Governor's Office · August 31, 2026 State

County Essential Services Grant Program, FY2026 Details - Agency: Texas Governor's Office - Available: 09/01/2025 - Due Date: 08/31/2026 - Eligible: Invitation Only. Applications may only be…

Varies by project
TX Commission on the Arts · Rolling / Open State

Supports projects within designated Texas cultural districts that enhance cultural infrastructure, exhibitions, performances, and community access to the arts.

Varies by performance
TX Commission on the Arts · Rolling / Open State

Provides artistic fee subsidies to support performances and presentations across Texas. Helps make live arts performances accessible to communities and students.

TX Dept of Agriculture · May 14, 2026 State

Grant program under the TAFA (Texas Agricultural Finance Authority) AgPro initiative. Specific eligibility and purpose details not provided in source material.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state grants are available in Texas?
Key Texas agencies include the Texas Commission on the Arts, Texas Education Agency, Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Workforce Commission, and the Governor's Office. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and Texas Parks & Wildlife also award grants. Many programs are administered through regional councils of government.
Are there grants for Texas nonprofits?
Yes. State agencies pass through federal funds to nonprofits for social services, education, and community development. Texas foundations including the Meadows Foundation, Moody Foundation, Houston Endowment, and Communities Foundation of Texas provide significant nonprofit funding. United Ways across the state are also major nonprofit funders.
How do I find grants for Texas small businesses?
The Governor's Office of Economic Development and Tourism, Texas Workforce Commission, and local economic development corporations offer business funding. The Texas Enterprise Fund provides incentives for relocating businesses. Many Texas cities run small business grant programs, particularly in Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio.

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