Best Fort Bend County Grants for Nonprofits in Texas

Adams County, Colorado, Alamance County, North Carolina +300 more

US $20,000

The PLTW Gateway program, in partnership with Burns and McDonnell, aims to enhance STEM education by supporting schools in eligible counties to implement PLTW Gateway units. With a total grant of $20,000, schools are encouraged to offer at least one unit per academic year, fostering real-world skills and engagement in STEM fields. This initiative seeks to increase access and participation in high-quality STEM learning experiences, ultimately preparing students for future careers.

STEM / STEAM Education

PLTW Gateway - Program Expansion (Burns and McDonnell)

Adams County, Colorado, Alamance County, North Carolina +300 more

US $10,000

The PLTW Gateway program, in collaboration with Burns & McDonnell, aims to enhance STEM education by expanding access to Project Lead The Way initiatives in eligible communities. By providing grants for program expansion, the initiative encourages schools to implement new PLTW units and train teachers, empowering students with essential skills for future careers. This partnership seeks to inspire a new generation of learners through hands-on, real-world challenges, thereby fostering greater participation in STEM fields across various regions.

STEM / STEAM Education

PLTW Computer Science - Program Expansion (Burns and McDonnell)

Adams County, Colorado, Alamance County, North Carolina +300 more

US $10,000

Burns and McDonnell, a 100% employee-owned firm, partners with Project Lead The Way (PLTW) to enhance access to STEM education. By expanding PLTW Computer Science programs in local schools, they aim to engage students in real-world challenges and equip them with essential skills. Eligible schools must be located in specific counties and serve a majority of students from low-income backgrounds. This initiative supports the growth of STEM education, fostering a brighter future for communities through enhanced learning opportunities.

Computer Science & Engineering STEM / STEAM Education

PLTW Computer Science - New Program (Burns and McDonnell)

Adams County, Colorado, Alamance County, North Carolina +300 more

US $20,000

The PLTW Computer Science program, supported by Burns and McDonnell, aims to enhance STEM education in various communities by funding schools to implement PLTW courses. This partnership promotes student engagement with real-world challenges, preparing them for future careers in technology. With a total grant of $20,000, schools must offer multiple PLTW courses over two years, ensuring access to quality education for underserved populations.

Computer Science & Engineering STEM / STEAM Education

PLTW Engineering - New Program (Burns and McDonnell)

Adams County, Colorado, Alamance County, North Carolina +300 more

US $40,000

The PLTW Engineering program, in partnership with Burns and McDonnell, aims to enhance STEM education by providing grants to public and charter schools in specific counties. This initiative empowers students to engage with real-world challenges through hands-on learning experiences. Eligible schools must offer PLTW Engineering courses, ensuring access to quality education for students from diverse backgrounds. With a total grant of $40,000 over two years, this program seeks to inspire the next generation of engineers and innovators.

STEM / STEAM Education Engineering

BOK Charitable Contributions

BOKF Foundation

Austin County, Texas, Benton County, Arkansas +37 more

BOK Charitable Contributions aims to enhance community life and economic wellbeing across several states, focusing on four key pillars: United Way, economic development, education, and basic needs. The foundation supports organizations that address poverty, education, and community health. Their strategic approach ensures impactful contributions, and they welcome grant applications year-round. BOK Financial's commitment is evident in its partnerships with local nonprofits, fostering sustainable growth and development in the regions they serve.

Education Basic Human Needs Poverty Alleviation & Services +3 more

PLTW Engineering - Program Expansion (Burns and McDonnell)

Adams County, Colorado, Alamance County, North Carolina +300 more

US $10,000

The PLTW Engineering Program Expansion by Burns and McDonnell aims to enhance STEM education in eligible communities. This initiative supports schools in expanding their existing PLTW Engineering programs, providing students with hands-on experiences and essential skills. The program focuses on empowering students through new courses and teacher training, ensuring access for underrepresented populations. By fostering excitement around STEM, Burns and McDonnell is committed to shaping the future workforce and enhancing educational opportunities in critical areas.

Engineering STEM / STEAM Education

BASF Corporation Charitable Contributions

BASF Corporation

Corporate

Ascension Parish, Louisiana, Beaver County, Pennsylvania +39 more

BASF Corporation, a leading chemical company based in Florham Park, New Jersey, is committed to charitable giving that aligns with its corporate social responsibility goals. The focus areas include science education, environmental sustainability, and health and safety. Donations are only made to eligible non-profit organizations under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, ensuring that contributions support initiatives that enhance the quality of life in BASF communities and promote a sustainable future.

STEM / STEAM Education Environment Occupational Health & Safety

Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program - Texas

Friends of NRA

Association/Society

Anderson County, Texas, Andrews County, Texas +252 more

US $3,000 - US $5,000

Friends of NRA

Friends of NRA is the National Rifle Association’s premier fundraising program, supporting the future of shooting sports. Since day one, Friends of NRA has been a 100% grassroots effort fueled by a united front to secure the Second Amendment and raise money for the shooting sports.

Committee volunteers are appointed to State Fund Committees to make recommendations for local grant funding in areas such as youth education, women-focused clinics, law enforcement training, hunter safety, range improvement, firearms and marksmanship training and safety. Recognizing the impact American youth has on the future of the shooting sports, State Fund Committees frequently recommend grants for youth programs, allocating the most significant portion of monies to this vital area.

Grant awards fund activities and support programs in the United States to promote firearms and hunting safety, to enhance marksmanship skills of those in the shooting sports, and to educate the public about firearms in their historic, technological and artistic context.

Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program - Texas

The Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program provides supplies, equipment, and financial support to a variety of qualified groups and programs at the local level; geared towards youth, women, law enforcement, veterans, the disabled, and the general public, including:

General shooting programs
Competitive shooting
Education, training and safety
Hunting and conservation
Community outreach
Historical education

Grant funding must be used to further a charitable purpose as defined by the Internal Revenue Code under section 501(c)(3) and accompanying rules, regulations, and other IRS law and materials.

Crisis Intervention Sport Shooting Gun Violence Prevention

Brown Foundation Grant

Brown Foundation Inc

Fort Bend County, Texas, Harris County, Texas +1 more

The Brown Foundation Grant aims to empower organizations that strengthen the Houston community through selective grantmaking. With a history of distributing over $1.7 billion, the foundation focuses on supporting general operating funds, program initiatives, and capital projects. To qualify, organizations must be tax-exempt under 501(c)(3) and primarily serve the Houston area. The foundation values visionary leadership and maintains a low profile, emphasizing the impact of its grantees.

Art & Culture Education Human & Social Services

Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation Grant

Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation

Alamosa County, Colorado, Archuleta County, Colorado +17 more

The Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation provides grants focused on environmental justice, reproductive rights, and community parks in Texas and southwestern Colorado. They accept letters of inquiry year-round, with cycles in Spring and Fall. Their funding supports diverse initiatives including project grants, operating grants, and capital grants, emphasizing investments that enhance the well-being of both people and nature, particularly in underserved communities.

Land / Habitat Conservation Freshwater Conservation Parks & Public Spaces +6 more

Mental Health Care Access Grant

The Methodist Hospital

Austin County, Texas, Brazoria County, Texas +7 more

US $30,000 - US $250,000

Houston Methodist

Our Mission: To provide high quality, cost-effective health care that delivers the best value to the people we serve in a spiritual environment of caring in association with internationally recognized teaching and research.

Mental Health Care Access Grant

One in five people in the United States are estimated to experience mental illness every year. Due to the growing need for mental health services, Houston Methodist offers the Mental Health Care Access Grant to local nonprofits working to reduce barriers to accessing mental health care services for indigent members of the Greater Houston community.

Before submitting a letter of intent, please read the "Things to Know" document.

Mental Health & Psychiatric Diseases Health Disparities & Social Determinants of Health Patient Care & Services

Sparklight/Cable One Charitable Giving Fund

Sparklight

Corporate

Ada County, Idaho, Adair County, Missouri +291 more

The Sparklight/Cable One Charitable Giving Fund supports local nonprofits and organizations focused on education, food insecurity, and community development. They prioritize impactful partnerships that strengthen communities. The fund welcomes various funding requests, including special projects and capital campaigns, while adhering to specific eligibility requirements such as tax-exempt status. However, they do not fund basic operating expenses, loans, or religious organizations for general support, ensuring that their contributions foster meaningful community growth.

Education Food Access & Hunger Community Development & Revitalization +2 more

Nonmedical Drivers of Health Grant Program- Healthy Neighborhoods

The Methodist Hospital

Austin County, Texas, Brazoria County, Texas +7 more

US $30,000 - US $250,000

Houston Methodist

Nonmedical Drivers of Health Grant

Through the Nonmedical Drivers of Health Grant, nonprofit organizations can apply for support focused on one of two grant priority pillars: Healthy Neighborhoods or Education & Economic Empowerment. This funding is programmatic support for services provided to the Greater Houston area. Applicants must clearly describe how the funding will impact the community and must be able to track unique individuals served and program outcomes.

Healthy Neighborhoods Grants

Houston Methodist defines healthy neighborhoods grants as initiatives designed to address the most urgent nonmedical drivers of health within our communities. These drivers of health are identified through the Houston Methodist Community Health Needs Assessment as the areas that are creating barriers to positive health outcomes, but also have significant resource gaps within the greater Houston community. They include food insecurity and access to healthy food, utilities, housing, social connectivity, and transportation.

Qualifying Program Activities

Program addressing food insecurity
Programs providing access to healthy foods
Transportation services
Utility assistance
Housing programs including long term/short term housing and shelter
Rental assistance
Home repair programs
Programs addressing social connectivity and social isolation
Case management to support any of the above nonmedical drivers

Health Disparities & Social Determinants of Health Food Security Nutrition & Healthy Eating +3 more

Nonmedical Drivers of Health Grant Program - Education & Economic Empowerment

The Methodist Hospital

Austin County, Texas, Brazoria County, Texas +7 more

US $30,000 - US $250,000

Houston Methodist

Nonmedical Drivers of Health Grant

Education & Economic Empowerment Grants

Houston Methodist’s Education and Economic Empowerment grants include direct services programs that are designed to increase economic mobility. Poverty is one of the biggest upstream nonmedical drivers of health outcomes, and an individual’s ability to reach economic goals and secure livable wage jobs increases the chances that their family will have access to healthcare and positive health outcomes. Under this priority pillar, ideal programs for funding include programs that empower community members to achieve education and employment goals that will lead to better paying jobs, long term career pathways, and greater economic mobility.

Qualifying Programs

Job certification programs
Job readiness
Asset building programs
Upskilling programs
Financial education and financial literacy
Small Business Programs
Adult Education (ESL, Literacy, GED)
Other Education programs that increase socio-economic mobility

Entrepreneurship Business Education Health Disparities & Social Determinants of Health +6 more

Support for Organizations Grant

Houston Arts Alliance

Fort Bend County, Texas, Harris County, Texas +1 more

Up to US $1,000,000

The Support for Organizations Grant by Houston Arts Alliance (HAA) aims to empower 501(c)(3) nonprofit and fiscally sponsored arts and cultural organizations. This program supports public arts activities, with funding dependent on Hotel Occupancy Tax projections. Eligible applicants include arts and history organizations or museums as defined by the International Council of Museums. HAA's mission is to enhance the vibrancy of Houston's arts community through strategic investments and support.

Arts / Culture Access & Participation Museums & Cultural Institutions

Community-Built Playspace Grants

KaBOOM!

Arapahoe County, Colorado, Collin County, Texas +27 more

Unspecified amount in in-kind support

The Community-Built Playspace Grants, funded by KaBOOM!, aim to empower communities to create kid-designed playspaces that foster health and well-being. These grants address inequities in access to safe play areas, particularly in communities of color, ensuring that all children can benefit from spaces that promote social, emotional, and physical development. By supporting the construction of these playspaces, KaBOOM! works to enhance resilience and learning opportunities for children, transforming neighborhoods into vibrant, engaging environments.

Playgrounds

Houston Endowment Grant

Houston Endowment

Brazoria County, Texas, Chambers County, Texas +6 more

The Houston Endowment Grant aims to enhance community vibrancy and equity in Greater Houston. Focused on public education, civic engagement, and the arts, it seeks to empower residents through access to resources and information. The grant prioritizes initiatives that foster community connectivity and support diverse cultural organizations, ensuring that all residents can thrive. By addressing emerging opportunities and challenges, the Houston Endowment is dedicated to fostering a robust and inclusive community for all.

Art & Culture Museums & Cultural Institutions Parks & Public Spaces +35 more

Houston Food Bank: Summer Meal Program

Houston Food Bank