Grants in Texas: 15+ Funding Opportunities

Organizations in Texas can access federal grants open to all states, Texas-specific state agency funding, regional foundation awards, and corporate giving programs. GrantAQ tracks every active grant available to Texas nonprofits, schools, municipalities, and small businesses — and uses AI to match your organization to the funding you actually qualify for.

15+

Grants Available

$1.6M

Total Funding Tracked

$330K

Average Award

TX

State

Top Funding Categories in Texas

TexasCommunity FdnHoustonDallasSan Antonio

Active Grants in Texas

Meadows Foundation
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Meadows Foundation

Texas

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Moody Foundation
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Moody Foundation

Texas

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Houston Endowment
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Houston Endowment

Houston

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Communities Foundation of Texas
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Communities Foundation of Texas

Dallas

Up to $100KRolling deadline
San Antonio Area Foundation
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San Antonio Area Foundation

San Antonio

Up to $50KRolling deadline
Grants
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Humanities Texas

Humanities

Amount variesRolling deadline
Skills Development Fund
state

TX Workforce Commission

Workforce

Amount variesRolling deadline
Tech programs
state

GFTP

Innovation

Amount variesRolling deadline
Dallas Foundation
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Dallas Foundation

The Dallas Foundation is a community foundation that awards grants through several key channels, aligning with strategic priorities to create meaningful impact across the Dallas community. The foundation offers various funding opportunities including donor-advised funds, scholarships, and collaborative initiatives.

Amount variesRolling deadline
Greater Houston Community Foundation
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Greater Houston Community Foundation

Greater Houston Community Foundation is a community foundation that provides philanthropic services and vehicles to help donors maximize their charitable impact in the Houston area. The organization offers donor advised funds, foundation services, family philanthropy programs, and consulting to facilitate meaningful charitable giving.

Amount variesRolling deadline
Texas limited state SBIR - use GFTP for tech
state

Texas limited state SBIR - use GFTP for tech

Texas has limited state-specific SBIR programs and directs technology companies to utilize the Governor's University Research Initiative (GFTP) for technology funding. Companies are encouraged to pursue federal SBIR programs with available state resources for support.

Amount variesRolling deadline
Austin Community Foundation
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Austin Community Foundation

Austin area

Amount variesRolling deadline
North Texas Community Foundation
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North Texas Community Foundation

N Texas

Amount variesRolling deadline
Enterprise Fund, EDGE
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Gov Office of Econ Dev

Business

Amount variesRolling deadline
Grants
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TX Commission on the Arts

Arts

Amount variesRolling deadline

Frequently Asked Questions: Texas Grants

What types of grants are available in Texas?

Texas organizations can access federal grants (open to all states), Texas-specific state agency grants, regional foundation grants, and local community foundation awards. Federal programs represent the largest pool; state agency grants often have shorter application cycles and local preference.

Do I need to be incorporated in Texas to apply for state grants?

For most Texas state agency grants, yes — organizations must be registered to do business in Texas and often must demonstrate primary service delivery within the state. Federal grants are open regardless of incorporation state, provided your program serves eligible populations.

How do I find Texas state grant opportunities?

Texas state agency grants are published through the state grants portal, individual agency websites (health department, arts commission, housing finance agency, etc.), and GrantAQ's aggregated database. GrantAQ pulls all active state grants alongside federal and foundation opportunities so you see everything in one place.

What is the deadline cycle for Texas grants?

Texas state grant deadlines vary widely by agency. Many education and health grants align with the state fiscal year (often July 1). Community development grants may have spring deadlines. Federal grants follow agency-specific cycles. GrantAQ tracks all deadlines and sends alerts before they close.

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