WTAMU Upperclassman Scholarship Fund
Amarillo Area Foundation
Corporate
Potter County, Texas, Randall County, Texas
Unspecified amount
The WTAMU Upperclassman Scholarship Fund, managed by the Amarillo Area Foundation, offers financial support to Thrive students who have completed at least 60 credit hours at Amarillo College and are transferring to WTAMU. This scholarship aims to assist students in their academic journey while promoting educational advancement and community development in the Texas Panhandle. The Foundation has a long-standing commitment to enhancing the lives of local residents through various philanthropic efforts.
Education - Higher Education
Career / College Preparation
Brinker International Charitable Giving Program
Brinker International
Corporate
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Ada County, Idaho +620 more
Unspecified amount
The Brinker International Charitable Giving Program focuses on giving back to communities through support for kids, hunger, and education. Organizations eligible for funding must be 501c(3) non-profits and submit requests at least six weeks prior to events. The program does not support individuals, political or religious organizations, or explicit discrimination policies. Funding is provided through monetary donations or in-kind contributions like dining certificates.
Food Access & Hunger
Youth Services
Children’s Health & Pediatrics
+5 more
International Paper Grants
International Paper Company Foundation
Private
Adams County, Pennsylvania, Alameda County, California +215 more
US $2,500 - US $10,000
International Paper Grants focus on community engagement, emphasizing education, hunger relief, health & wellness, and disaster relief. They support nonprofit organizations that demonstrate good financial standing and effective management. Eligible organizations must operate in areas where International Paper has facilities. The foundation prioritizes local needs, particularly critical and environmental issues, while encouraging employee involvement. Ineligible entities include private foundations and those without a local presence. Applications are accepted through mid-September in the U.S. and Canada.
Forestry
Water Resource Management
Air Quality
+9 more
Building Foundation Grants
Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
The Building Foundation Grants by Catholic Extension aim to support essential pastoral and administrative functions in under-resourced communities. These grants provide salary subsidies and operational funding to ordained, religious, and lay ministers, ensuring access to Catholic services. Prioritizing areas with significant financial need, this initiative seeks to sustain the church's presence where it is most critical, enabling continued ministry and outreach for those who may otherwise be underserved.
Catholicism
Zachary Weir Memorial Scholarship Fund
Amarillo Area Foundation
Corporate
Potter County, Texas, Randall County, Texas
Unspecified amount
The Zachary Weir Memorial Scholarship Fund, established by the Amarillo Area Foundation, supports graduating seniors from Amarillo, Caprock, Palo Duro, and Tascosa High Schools pursuing a Liberal Arts degree. Eligible majors include English, History, Government, and Political Science. Recipients may attend any college or university, provided they maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 during their studies. This initiative aims to foster educational advancement and community development in the Texas Panhandle.
Education - Higher Education
Career / College Preparation
Lawrence “Larry” Cole Memorial Scholarship
Communities Foundation of Texas
Private
Archer County, Texas, Armstrong County, Texas +99 more
Up to US $6,000
The Lawrence "Larry" Cole Memorial Scholarship, established in partnership with Communities Foundation of Texas, offers annual scholarships up to $6,000 for Texas students pursuing degrees in machining or manufacturing fields. Eligible candidates include graduating high school seniors, current college students, and adult learners who maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0. This scholarship aims to support individuals committed to advancing their education in these essential technology sectors.
Academic Scholarship Programs
Harrington Cancer and Health Foundation: Cancer Grant
Harrington Cancer And Health Foundation
Private
Armstrong County, Texas, Briscoe County, Texas +24 more
Unspecified amount
The Harrington Cancer and Health Foundation Cancer Grant aims to enhance the health and welfare of the Texas Panhandle's communities. Established in 2013, the foundation prioritizes funding programs addressing critical health concerns such as access to care, behavioral health, and chronic disease management. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations and governmental entities, focusing on initiatives that promise successful implementation to improve community well-being.
Health Care Access & Delivery
Healthy Habits & Behaviors
Chronic Illnesses
Harrington Cancer and Health Foundation Community Health Grant
Harrington Cancer And Health Foundation
Private
Armstrong County, Texas, Briscoe County, Texas +24 more
Unspecified amount
The Harrington Cancer and Health Foundation Community Health Grant supports initiatives focused on cancer care, prevention, detection, supportive services, and survivorship. Established in 2013 with $40 million from the sale of the BSA Health System, the foundation aims to enhance health outcomes in the Texas Panhandle. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations or governmental entities serving the region's 26 northernmost counties, while individuals are not eligible for funding.
Cancer / Oncology
The T. Mike Boyett Memorial Scholarship
Amarillo Area Foundation
Corporate
Potter County, Texas, Randall County, Texas
Unspecified amount
The T. Mike Boyett Memorial Scholarship, offered by the Amarillo Area Foundation, supports graduating seniors from Amarillo or Canyon Independent School Districts intending to study architecture. With a minimum GPA of 2.5 required, this scholarship aims to empower local students pursuing higher education in design and building, fostering future leaders in the field. The Amarillo Area Foundation, established in 1957, is dedicated to enhancing community welfare through various philanthropic initiatives.
Education - Higher Education
Career / College Preparation
Grants to Help Build & Finance Churches: Major & Minor Funding Requests
Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Up to US $100,000
Catholic Extension provides essential funding to support the construction, expansion, or renovation of churches and community facilities. This initiative aims to meet the facility needs of under-resourced Catholic dioceses across the U.S. By focusing on active projects, Catholic Extension ensures that communities can enhance their worship spaces and support local ministries, ultimately fostering a stronger church community. Funding is available for both minor and major requests, with an emphasis on urgent needs and robust funding strategies.
Catholicism
Senator Teel Bivins Scholarship
Amarillo Area Foundation
Corporate
Dallam County, Texas, Deaf Smith County, Texas +13 more
Unspecified amount
The Senator Teel Bivins Scholarship, offered by the Amarillo Area Foundation, supports graduating seniors from Senate District 31 pursuing education degrees or teacher certification. Applicants must maintain a minimum GPA of 85 and have completed or be enrolled in Honors/Advanced Placement or dual credit courses. This scholarship aims to enhance educational opportunities within the Texas Panhandle, fostering a new generation of educators committed to serving their communities.
Education - Higher Education
Career / College Preparation
Teacher Development & Training
Jerry M. Speed Memorial Scholarship
Amarillo Area Foundation
Corporate
Potter County, Texas, Randall County, Texas
More than US $2,000
The Jerry M. Speed Memorial Scholarship, offered by the Amarillo Area Foundation, supports graduating high school seniors from specific Amarillo schools pursuing studies in the service industry, particularly in mortuary science and health. Eligible students must complete the Foundation’s General Scholarship Application and reside within its service area. This initiative aims to enhance the quality of life for Texas Panhandle residents by fostering educational opportunities for future professionals.
Education - Higher Education
Academic Scholarship Programs
Robert and Mable Lipscomb Foundation Grant
Robert and Mable Lipscomb Foundation
Private
Andrews County, Texas, Bailey County, Texas +88 more
Unspecified amount
The Robert and Mable Lipscomb Foundation Grant supports charitable organizations that provide essential medical devices such as eyeglasses and hearing aids to the visually and hearing impaired in West Texas and Southern New Mexico. This foundation primarily funds nonprofit organizations recognized under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS tax code. Applications from individuals are not accepted, ensuring that support is directed to established charitable entities.
Vision Impairment Care & Services
Hearing Impairment Care & Services
Stable Housing and Empowering Communities
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Private
Abbeville County, South Carolina, Ada County, Idaho +198 more
Unspecified amount
The Bank of America Charitable Foundation focuses on supporting organizations that empower communities through basic needs, income creation, and stable housing. By investing in health and job opportunities, they aim to enhance economic mobility for low- and moderate-income families. Their partnerships target vulnerable populations, ensuring equitable access to resources that foster community vitality and resilience. This initiative emphasizes the importance of stable housing as a foundation for personal and communal growth.
Real Estate & Housing
Equitable & Affordable Housing
Community Development & Revitalization
Betenbough Homes Marketing Sponsorship
Betenbough Homes
Corporate
Ector County, Texas, Lubbock County, Texas +3 more
Up to US $2,500
Betenbough Homes offers a marketing sponsorship to organizations that align with their mission and help engage potential home buyers. As a leading home builder in West Texas, they aim to support events, organizations, or sports teams in Amarillo, Lubbock, Midland, and Odessa. Sponsorship requests should not exceed $2,500, and applicants must provide demographic details and marketing benefits. Applications should be submitted at least five weeks ahead of the funding deadline for consideration.
Homeownership
Equitable & Affordable Housing
Real Estate & Housing
Betenbough Homes Community Grant
Betenbough Homes
Corporate
Ector County, Texas, Lubbock County, Texas +3 more
Up to US $20,000
The Betenbough Homes Community Grant is designed to support 501(c)(3) organizations that serve communities in West Texas, particularly Amarillo, Lubbock, Midland, and Odessa. The grant aims to enhance organizational efforts rather than cover operating costs. Non-evangelical organizations can apply for up to $7,500, while evangelical organizations may receive up to $20,000. Applications should be submitted at least eight weeks before the funding deadline.
Community Services
Economic Services & Development
Catalyst Grants
Amarillo Area Foundation
Corporate
Armstrong County, Texas, Briscoe County, Texas +24 more
US $2,500 - US $20,000
The Catalyst Grant Program, managed by the Amarillo Area Foundation, supports small grants ranging from $2,500 to $20,000 for nonprofit organizations with limited grant experience. This program simplifies the application process, ensuring accessibility for all-volunteer groups. A committee of local residents reviews applications, providing valuable feedback regardless of funding outcomes. Eligible applicants must serve the northernmost counties of the Texas Panhandle and hold a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Proposals are limited to one per year per organization.
Education
Health & Medicine
Human & Social Services
+2 more
Nora Neal Wolfram Nursing Scholarship Fund
Amarillo Area Foundation
Corporate
Potter County, Texas, Randall County, Texas
Unspecified amount
The Nora Neal Wolfram Nursing Scholarship Fund, administered by the Amarillo Area Foundation, supports college students pursuing nursing degrees at Amarillo College or West Texas A&M University. Applicants must have been accepted into the nursing program and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.50. This scholarship aims to address healthcare needs in the Texas Panhandle, contributing to the region's nursing workforce and enhancing community health services.
Education - Higher Education
Nursing
Career / College Preparation
Marsh Minority Scholarship
Amarillo Area Foundation
Corporate
Potter County, Texas, Randall County, Texas
Unspecified amount
The Marsh Minority Scholarship, offered by the Amarillo Area Foundation, supports Hispanic and African American students enrolled at West Texas A&M University. This scholarship targets junior and senior college-level students, as well as candidates in master's and doctoral programs, who are pursuing careers in teaching, nursing, sociology, allied health, or general studies. Applicants must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher to qualify for this valuable financial support.
Education - Higher Education
Nursing
Teacher Development & Training
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) - Downtown Revitalization and Main Street Programs (TX)
Texas Department of Agriculture
State/Local Government
Anderson County, Texas, Andrews County, Texas +214 more
US $1,000,000
The Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) in Texas aims to revitalize downtown areas by funding infrastructure improvements that promote economic activity. This program prioritizes projects that benefit low-to-moderate income individuals while addressing issues of slum and blight. With a funding limit of $1,000,000 and a minimum matching requirement of $20,000, it seeks to enhance public facilities and housing conditions, ultimately fostering viable communities and supporting workforce development.
Community Development & Revitalization
Valero Energy Foundation Grants
Valero Energy Foundation
Corporate
Bexar County, Texas, Boone County, Nebraska +26 more
Unspecified amount
The Valero Energy Foundation Grants support nonprofit organizations that align with their mission to improve the quality of life in communities where Valero operates. With a focus on basic needs, health care, education, and civic initiatives, the foundation prioritizes funding requests from 501(c)(3) organizations. In 2019, it provided approximately $40 million to support disadvantaged children and families, emphasizing a commitment to corporate citizenship and community well-being.
Basic Human Needs
Education
Civic Affairs
+6 more
John McGuire Memorial Scholarship
Amarillo Area Foundation
Corporate
Potter County, Texas, Randall County, Texas
More than US $2,000
The John McGuire Memorial Scholarship, offered by the Amarillo Area Foundation, supports students nominated by school coaches from four AISD schools. Each school may nominate one boy and one girl. Eligible applicants must complete a general scholarship application and reside within the specified service area. The scholarship aims to enhance the quality of life for Texas Panhandle residents, ensuring ongoing educational support for deserving students.
Education - Higher Education
Academic Scholarship Programs
Mary E. Bivins Foundation: Healthy Seniors Grant
Mary E Bivins Foundation
Private
Armstrong County, Texas, Briscoe County, Texas +24 more
US $2,500 - US $25,000
The Mary E. Bivins Foundation Healthy Seniors Grant supports nonprofit organizations in the Texas Panhandle that enhance the quality of life for older adults. The 2024 grant program focuses on vital issues such as hunger, nutrition, transportation, and social connection for seniors. With a simplified application process, this initiative aims to address critical needs and empower organizations dedicated to improving senior welfare in the community.
Senior Services
Aging / Gerontology
Mary E. Bivins Foundation: Community Grants
Mary E Bivins Foundation
Private
Armstrong County, Texas, Briscoe County, Texas +24 more
More than US $5,000
The Mary E. Bivins Foundation Community Grant offers financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Texas Panhandle, focusing on basic human needs, education, human services, and youth development. Since 1949, the foundation has distributed over $30 million for charitable purposes. Organizations can apply for grants starting at $5,000 to address specific community needs. The foundation prioritizes proposals that align with its mission to enrich the quality of life in the region.
Education
Basic Human Needs
Human & Social Services
+1 more
Neighborhood Builders Program
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Private
Ada County, Idaho, Aiken County, South Carolina +219 more
Unspecified amount
The Neighborhood Builders Program, supported by Bank of America, empowers 501(c)(3) nonprofits through a two-year leadership development initiative. Participants receive funding, training, and networking opportunities to enhance their impact in communities. Since its inception, the program has invested over $346 million, training more than 4,000 leaders. The initiative focuses on advancing social mobility and economic opportunities, ensuring affordable housing, and fostering resilient communities. This program is vital for nonprofits aiming to strengthen their leadership and community engagement.
Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness
Job Creation
Entrepreneurship
+12 more
Garrison Family Foundation Grants
Garrison Family Foundation
Private
Armstrong County, Texas, Briscoe County, Texas +25 more
Unspecified amount
The Garrison Family Foundation, established in 2006 by Shirley and Mildred Garrison, is dedicated to philanthropy in the Texas panhandle and South Plains. The Foundation supports 501(c)(3) charities in education, religion, and health, emphasizing the importance of giving and community. The Garrison's legacy promotes a culture of generosity, allowing future generations to learn the value of philanthropy while making a positive impact in their communities.
Education
Health & Medicine
Religion & Spirituality
Engaging Young Catholics Grants
Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
The Engaging Young Catholics Grants aim to support ministries that provide faith formation to children, teens, young adults, and families. By focusing on the pastoral needs of young Catholics, the program enhances community vibrancy and fosters new leadership within the church. Catholic Extension prioritizes operational support and seed funding for initiatives that develop youth and young adult ministries, ensuring that dioceses can effectively reach and engage younger generations in their faith.
Catholicism