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Texas Bar Foundation General Grants Program

Texas Bar Foundation

Foundation Semi-annual Grants for Nonprofits Human Rights Grants

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

July 15, 2026

98 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Texas Bar Foundation General Grants Program

Mission: The Texas Bar Foundation solicits charitable contributions and provides funding to enhance the rule of law and the system of justice in Texas, especially for programs that relate to legal assistance for the underserved, the administration of justice, ethics in the legal profession, the encouragement of legal research, publications and forums, and education of the third branch of government.

Geographic Scope: Texas

Focus Areas:

Legal assistance for the underserved

Administration of justice

Ethics in the legal profession

Legal research, publications and forums

Education of the third branch of government

Funding Amount: More than $1,800,000 annually across both grant cycles. Fall 2025 cycle awarded $966,275 to 90 organizations.

Eligibility:

501(c)(3) non-profit organizations designated by the Internal Revenue Service

Government entities

Local bar affiliates

Does NOT make grants to individuals

Grant Cycles: Semi-annual (Spring and Fall)

Contact Information:

Amy Weir: aweir@txbf.org

Phone: (512) 480-8000

Texas Bar Foundation

515 Congress Ave., Ste. 1755

Austin, TX 78701

Email: info@txbf.org

Fax: (512) 480-8005

Additional Notes:

The Board of Trustees makes all grant decisions and reserves the right to defer any application to a later grant cycle

Since its inception, more than $30 million in grants has been awarded to charitable organizations across Texas

The Foundation is the largest charitably funded bar foundation in the nation

How to Apply

Application Process

Online Application Portal:

You must create an online account in the grants portal in order to apply

Applications are submitted through the online portal only

Access to online applications will close at 5:00 p.m. central time on the deadline date, even if the deadline is a weekend or holiday

Any online application not submitted by the deadline will be removed from the system upon close

Deadlines:

Spring Cycle: January 15, 5:00 p.m. central time (notification of awards in late April)

Fall Cycle: July 15, 5:00 p.m. central time (notification of awards in late October)

How to Get Started:
1. Visit the grants portal to preview the application and review qualifications before creating an account
2. Click the preview button at the bottom left corner of the screen to view the application
3. Create your online account if your organization meets eligibility requirements
4. Submit your application before 5:00 p.m. central time on the deadline date

Contact for Questions:

Amy Weir: aweir@txbf.org

Phone: (512) 480-8000

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