Texas State Grants Portal

This funding is provided through the federal Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program, administered by the Texas Office of the Governor's Public Safety Office (OOG-PSO) and regionally by the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG). The funds are intended to support criminal justice initiatives, such as the Forensic Firearms Regional NIBIN Expansion Project, which aims to expand the use of the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) across multiple jurisdictions to...

This record details a specific project recommendation for Rockwall County to acquire a Solar Surveillance Trailer, funded through the FY25 Criminal Justice Program Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) administered by the Texas Office of the Governor's Public Safety Office. The JAG program supports a wide range of criminal justice initiatives, including law enforcement technology and equipment for local governments.

The Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, administered by the Texas Governor's Public Safety Office (PSO), provides federal pass-through funding to local units of government, non-profits, and other eligible organizations to promote public safety, reduce crime, and improve the criminal justice system. Funds can be used for additional personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, training, technical assistance, and information systems. Projects must start on or after October 1, 2025, and...

The Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program (TMIIIP) is designed to build the economy through the moving image industry and create jobs in Texas. TMIIIP provides qualifying film, television, commercial, animation, visual effects, video game, extended reality (XR), and other moving image productions the opportunity to receive a cash grant based on a percentage of a project’s eligible Texas expenditures, including eligible wages paid to Texas residents. Grants vary by budget levels and...

This funding is a specific project recommendation under the federal Justice Assistance Grant (CJ-JAG) Program, administered as a pass-through grant by the Texas Office of the Governor's Public Safety Office. The specific project is for Hunt County to acquire laptop computers for patrol officers to enhance public safety and law enforcement operations.

Funding is provided through the FY26 Criminal Justice Program - Justice Assistance Grant (CJ-JAG), administered by the Texas Governor's Public Safety Office. The program supports local criminal justice and public safety initiatives. The specific project, Focused Deterrence Program Manager for Dallas County, was recommended for funding to manage a program aimed at reducing violent crime.

The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, administered by the Texas Governor's Public Safety Office (PSO), provides funding to state and local governments, non-profits, and other eligible entities to support a wide range of criminal justice purposes. The goal is to promote public safety, reduce crime, and improve the criminal justice system through investments in personnel, equipment, training, and information systems. Applications are prioritized regionally by Councils...

The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, administered by the Texas Governor's Public Safety Office (PSO), provides federal funding to local units of government, ISDs, Native American tribes, and non-profits to enhance public safety, reduce crime, and improve the criminal justice system. Funds can be used for a wide range of criminal justice purposes, including personnel, equipment, training, and information systems, with a focus on state priority areas like...

Funding for the City of Seagoville's Safer City Program, likely through the federal Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program administered by the Texas Office of the Governor's Public Safety Office. The funds are intended for criminal justice initiatives to enhance public safety within the city.

The Violence Against Women Justice and Training Program (VAWJT) provides funding for projects that address violence against women, including human trafficking, through justice and training initiatives. The program is administered by the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) on behalf of the Texas Office of the Governor's Public Safety Office.

The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program, administered by the Texas Governor's Public Safety Office (PSO), provides federal and state funding to enhance public safety, reduce crime, and improve the criminal justice system across Texas. Funds can be used for a wide range of activities including law enforcement, prosecution and courts, crime prevention, and corrections/community corrections.

The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, administered by the Texas Office of the Governor Public Safety Office, provides federal funds to state agencies, local governments, and non-profits for projects that promote public safety, reduce crime, and improve the criminal justice system. Funds can be used for personnel, equipment, supplies, training, and information systems across various criminal justice areas.

The Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program, administered by the Texas Governor's Public Safety Office (PSO), provides funding to local governments and organizations like the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) to support a wide range of criminal justice initiatives. This specific project is a funding recommendation for a Police Training Coordinator position to enhance law enforcement training and coordination within the NCTCOG region.

The Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, funded by federal funds through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program and administered by the Texas Governor's Public Safety Office, supports projects that enhance public safety, reduce crime, and improve the criminal justice system across Texas.

Provides assistance to communities impacted by state-declared disaster events that are not eligible for federal disaster assistance. Eligible projects include infrastructure repair, replacement, and improvement, with priority given to drinking water systems and debris removal.

The Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) Community Development Fund is the largest fund category in the TxCDBG program, administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture. It funds public facilities (water/wastewater infrastructure, street and drainage improvements) and housing activities for non-entitlement cities and counties on a biennial, regional competition basis (CAPCOG is one of 24 state planning regions).

The Rural Nursing Recruitment & Retention Program (RNRR) supports qualified rural health care facilities in Texas by providing funds to incentivize nurses to work or continue working in these facilities through a stipend assistance program.

The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a continuous federal program administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) that provides reimbursement for part of the cost associated with serving nutritious meals and snacks to eligible children and adults enrolled in child care centers, day care homes, adult day care centers, and afterschool at-risk programs. The goal is to improve the health and nutritional status of participants and make day care more affordable.

The Food Distribution Program (FDP) for Child Nutrition Programs is administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) to provide nutritious, USDA-purchased food to nutrition programs in public schools, charter and private schools, and residential child care institutions. The program helps stabilize the agricultural market and provides wholesome foods to children participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP).

The Rural Nursing Recruitment & Retention Program (RNRR) supports qualified rural health care facilities in Texas by providing funds to incentivize nurses to work in these facilities. Eligible facilities can receive stipend assistance for nurses who agree to work full-time for a minimum of 36 consecutive months.

The Texas Department of Agriculture administers the Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) program for non-entitlement cities and counties. Its fund categories are the Community Development Fund, competed in each of the 24 state planning regions with a maximum award of $750,000 and a November 19, 2026 application deadline for 2027-2028; the Downtown Revitalization Program, with awards up to $1,000,000 and a 2027 cycle; Colonia Funds for eligible counties within 150 miles of the...

Provides grant funds for public infrastructure to eliminate deteriorated conditions and foster economic development in historic main street areas and rural downtown areas.

The largest fund category in the TxCDBG Program, available through competition in each of the 24 state planning regions. Most funds are used for public facilities (water/wastewater infrastructure, street and drainage improvements, housing activities), though other eligible activities exist.

Eligible cities and counties within the CAPCOG region may submit applications for TxCDBG Community Development Funds, competing against other communities within the CAPCOG region. Scoring combines statewide TDA and Unified Scoring Committee factors with CAPCOG regional priorities (25% of score).

Federal CDBG funds are provided by HUD to the State of Texas, which distributes them via the TxCDBG program to non-entitlement cities (population under 50,000) and counties (non-metro population under 200,000) not eligible for direct HUD funding. The program is administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture and supports community development activities including housing, public facilities, and economic development.

The State of Texas Agricultural Relief Agriculture (STAR) program is currently open for applications. It provides financial assistance to various entities involved in agriculture.

The Boll Weevil Eradication Grant Program is administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) to support ongoing efforts to eliminate and control the cotton boll weevil, which causes significant economic harm to Texas cotton producers. The program is implemented by the Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation (TBWEF) and is funded through a combination of grower assessments, state General Revenue funds, and federal sources.

This is a direct grant program, as directed by the General Appropriations Act, where the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) allocates $1 million each fiscal year to the Harris County Leadership Academy. The funding supports the operation of a residential intensive cognitive-based program designed to redirect the thinking and behavior patterns of male juveniles, reduce delinquency, and facilitate their successful transition back to their families and communities through a four-level...

TJJD sets aside $1 million per year, providing Harris and El Paso Counties each $500,000 to establish a front-end Multisystemic Therapy (MST) team focused on preventing youth and adolescents from entering the juvenile justice and child welfare systems.

TJJD is required by rider in the General Appropriations Act to allocate $250,000 per year to establish pilot programs in Harris, Hidalgo, and Cameron counties. These programs are administered by non-profits and must provide trauma-informed counseling, life-skills training, and hands-on vocational training for youth who were previously committed to state correctional custody.

Supports innovative research projects that will significantly advance the knowledge of the etiology, prevention, cancer biology, and treatment of early-onset cancers. Award: Up to $900,000 Eligibility: Eligible applicant types on the ESBD posting: Higher Education - Private; Higher Education - Public. How to apply: Direct application: as described in the agency's posting on ESBD Grant Opportunities (542-AR_FY27_IIRAEOC) and its complete posting on the agency's site. Equity: None

This award mechanism seeks to fund programs that facilitate the sharing and uptake of successful CPRIT Prevention Program-supported projects, results, and products through their dissemination and implementation across Texas. CPRIT supports applications surrounding the dissemination of successful projects, as well as the dissemination of products, specific tangible deliverables, or outputs created within a successful project. To be eligible, the applicant should be in a position to develop 1 or...

This award mechanism seeks to support the delivery of evidence-based clinical services to screen for cancer and precancer in priority populations who do not have adequate access to screening and early detection interventions and health care, bringing together networks of public health and community partners to carry out programs tailored for their communities. Screening for cancer recurrence or a new primary cancer in the cancer survivor population is also supported. Projects should identify...

TWC grants funding for statewide Registered Apprenticeship (RA) projects in the healthcare industry to increase career pathway opportunities for registered nurses (RN) and other healthcare professionals in Texas. The funding is designed to offer employers an innovative approach to hiring and training future staff by expanding opportunities for employees to pursue career pathways to RN certification and other healthcare fields.

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) grants money, appropriated by the Texas Legislature, to support the costs of classroom instruction in Registered Apprenticeship (RA) programs. The funds are managed by apprenticeship programs working with a local education agency (LEA) or their own apprenticeship committee, which serves as the link between the program and TWC. To receive funds, the apprenticeship training programs and apprentices must be registered with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)...

Applications and supporting materials due for the Cultural Districts Designation Program.

Full application and attachments due for the Arts Create grant program for FY28; deadline determined by organization type (March 1 or 15, 2027).

Letters of Intent due as the first step in the Cultural Districts Designation program.

Reports due from Cultural District managers summarizing district activities.

HOME-ARP funding to support nonprofit capacity building and operating costs. First application acceptance period closed June 6, 2025; additional acceptance periods may be announced. Available to nonprofit organizations.

HOME Investment Partnerships Program funding for developers of affordable single family housing.

Funding for eligible AYBR Program Administrators to help remove architectural barriers for persons with disabilities and elderly homeowners in Texas.

The Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) program, administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA), provides rental subsidies for up to 24 months, extendable to 60 months, for renters earning up to 80% of the Area Median Family Income (AMFI). The program is administered by organizational recipients, including units of local government, nonprofit organizations, and Public Housing Authorities, who manage the project setup, household eligibility, and subsidy...

RFA seeking organizations to administer the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Weatherization Assistance Program in Texas. Open to private nonprofit organizations with 501(c) status and units of general local government/regional councils of governments with current or past DOE weatherization experience and required DOE certifications (Energy Auditor and Quality Control Inspector).

Funding for eligible Bootstrap Loan Program Administrators to support self-help housing construction loans in Texas.

Required document for NOAA-funded 306A projects and GOMESA-funded construction/land acquisition projects that receive a conditional Intent to Fund notification for Cycle 32, certifying the project is consistent with Texas Coastal Management Program goals and policies. Due November 11, 2026.

The GLO Disaster Recovery Housing Program provides Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds for the long-term recovery of housing stock lost due to a disaster. It supports rehabilitation, reconstruction, and new construction of single-family and multifamily housing, as well as buyouts/acquisitions for subrecipients/local entities.

The Texas General Land Office solicits applications for projects that address environmental concerns and promote economic development within the Texas coastal zone. CMP Cycle 32 is a competitive application process for NOAA-funded or GOMESA-funded projects; by invitation only, with all required supporting documentation due January 6, 2027 at 5 pm. The application portal for Cycle 32 is now closed; Cycle 33 applications open spring 2027.

The Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office solicits applications for projects addressing environmental concerns and promoting economic development within the Texas coastal zone. CMP Grant Cycle 32 is a competitive process for applicants seeking either NOAA-funded or GOMESA-funded projects. By invitation only, required supporting documentation for NOAA-funded and GOMESA-funded projects is due January 6, 2027 at 5pm; the Cycle 32 application portals are now closed. CMP will begin accepting...

Texas General Land Office's Mitigation Reallocation Program (MRP) is a CDBG-MIT funded call for projects allowing eligible entities to submit up to three projects for mitigation activities. Minimum award is $2.5 million and maximum award is $10 million per project; funded activities can include construction, engineering, acquisition, and project delivery (excluding general government facilities like emergency operations centers, city halls, and courthouses). Award notifications are anticipated...

The Mitigation Reallocation Program (MRP) utilizes deobligated and unutilized CDBG-MIT program funds to provide communities with mitigation needs the opportunity to access remaining funding. Eligible project activities include flood and drainage improvements, water system improvements, wastewater improvements, street improvements, and permanently affixed emergency communications equipment. The program uses a two-phased process: Step 1 is a Call for Project Submissions where eligible entities...

Required document for NOAA-funded 306A projects and GOMESA-funded construction/land acquisition projects that receive a conditional Intent to Fund notification for Cycle 32. The attorney title opinion must be provided by November 11, 2026, signed within a year of submission to GLO.

The Texas Temporary Bridge Program provides a lease-to-own avenue for temporary bridge use during logging operations. This program is designed to reduce disturbance to streambeds and low-lying ground, ensuring minimal impact to local water sources. Recipients are responsible for lease payments equivalent to 25% of the full purchase price, after which Texas A&M Forest Service transfers ownership of the bridges.

The DOD Firefighter Property Program, administered by the Texas A&M Forest Service, provides excess military property to emergency service providers. The program includes a specific grant component that offers up to $30,000 in reimbursement for the cost of a slip-on unit to convert a newly acquired FFP truck into a fire apparatus. This grant component is available to volunteer and combination fire departments with 20 or fewer paid members.

The Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program (VFA) provides cost-share funding to recognized, non-profit volunteer fire departments (VFDs) in Texas, particularly those serving rural areas with a population of 10,000 or less. The funds, which are federal financial assistance passed through the Texas A&M Forest Service, are used to acquire essential firefighting vehicles, fire and rescue equipment, protective clothing, support firefighter training, install dry hydrants, and assist with...

The Rural VFD Insurance Program is a grant program designed to reimburse eligible fire departments for firefighter insurance from private insurance companies. Eligible coverage includes any combination of compensation insurance (workers’ compensation, AD&D, group term life, etc.). The program currently reimburses 100% of the actual cost of eligible insurance coverage, up to a maximum of $220 per insured firefighter.

The Texas Oak Wilt Suppression Program (TOWSP) is a federal cost-share program administered by the Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS) since 1988. Its goal is to minimize the spread of oak wilt (Bretziella fagacearum) in Central Texas by assisting landowners with trenching, roguing, and red oak removals.

Federal-aid program administered by TxDOT to fund the repair, replacement, and systematic preventive maintenance of highway bridges to enhance safety nationwide. The program operates on continuous four-year cycles, with projects selected based on bridge inspection and sufficiency ratings.

TxDOT can provide a Letter of Support for applicants pursuing federal discretionary grants (SS4A, PIDP, Railroad Crossing Elimination, CRISI). Not itself a grant; internal deadlines for requesting letters are earlier than federal application deadlines: SS4A - May 12, PIDP - May 18, Railroad Crossing Elimination - May 25, CRISI - June 10. Contact [email protected].

A competitive grant program managed by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) under the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. The program's objective is to strategically deploy a network of electric vehicle charging infrastructure along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors and in rural areas across Texas to ensure statewide EV connectivity.

The Participation-Waived/Equivalent-Match Project Program is a sub-program of the federal Highway Bridge Program (HBP) administered by TxDOT. It allows local governments to waive their standard 10% cost participation requirement for a federal HBP off-system bridge project. In exchange, the local government must agree to use an equivalent dollar amount to improve other deficient structures in its jurisdiction, such as main-lane cross-drainage structures, low-water crossings, or weight-restricted...

The SPRY program provides grants to upgrade or replace older drayage trucks and container/cargo handling equipment operating in eligible Texas seaports and rail yards. Grants cover up to 80% of eligible costs for the replacement or repower of vehicles and equipment, which must emit at least 25% less NOX than the equipment being replaced. This is a first-come, first-served program.

Cooperative agreements provided by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to eligible local air pollution programs (select cities). The purpose of this funding is to enable local programs to respond to air-related complaints and conduct investigations, as authorized under the Texas Health and Safety Code, Section 382.0622.

The Continuous Water Quality Monitoring Network (CWQMN) is a partnership program by the TCEQ to expand and improve the network for collecting high-frequency water quality data needed to assess water quality, support TMDL development and implementation, and manage water resources. Interested partners are encouraged to submit a Pre-Proposal outlining the data need and their available in-kind resources (labor, supplies, maintenance) to support the project. The TCEQ evaluates proposals and may...

The Opioid Abatement Fund Council (OAFC) will offer Community-based Opioid Recovery Effort (CORE) grants in Fall 2026, aimed at expanding access to medications for opioid use disorder and prioritizing the needs of pregnant and postpartum women.

Upcoming Fall 2026 grant opportunity under the Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council's 2026 Grant Issuance Plan supporting community-based opioid recovery efforts. Open to all OAFC-designated categories with preference for proposals expanding access to medications for opioid use disorder and/or prioritizing pregnant and postpartum women.

Upcoming Spring 2026 targeted grant strategy under the Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council's 2026 Grant Issuance Plan, focused on opioid abatement within the criminal justice system. Open to all OAFC-designated categories with preference for proposals expanding access to medications for opioid use disorder and/or prioritizing pregnant and postpartum women.

2025 awarded grant from the Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council supporting recovery housing for individuals recovering from opioid use disorder.

This program provides $100,000 in annual funding via contract to six public law schools in Texas to operate innocence projects. The funding is primarily used to defray the costs of supervising attorneys who direct law students in reviewing and investigating actual innocence claims for incarcerated individuals.

RFA from DSHS Zoonosis Control for the Animal Friendly Grant Program providing spay and neuter services for cats and dogs.

The ECAT Funding Program provides financial support to governmental entities and non-governmental organizations in rural or underserved areas of Texas to facilitate the initial training of Emergency Care Attendants (ECA). The goal is to prevent the degradation or cessation of emergency medical care in these areas by increasing the number of certified ECAs. Funding covers tuition, textbooks, and instructor/coordinator fees.

Grant to administer the emergency medical dispatch resource centers program, providing pre-arrival instructions to persons awaiting emergency medical personnel. The program is authorized by Texas Health and Safety Code Section 771.102(a) and is awarded annually to a single entity to serve as a regional emergency medical dispatch resource center.

Supports eligible organizations providing services and assistance to Texas veterans and their families.

Grants awarded to six designated regional poison control centers (healthcare facilities) to provide 24-hour toll-free poison control referral and information services, as authorized by Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 777. The program is administered by the Commission on State Emergency Communications (CSEC).

This program supports state and regional efforts to improve or sustain interoperable emergency radio infrastructure across the State of Texas. The funding is intended to assist Texas jurisdictions in building, sustaining, and delivering core capabilities to further the National Preparedness Goal, with a focus on increasing voice communications interoperability.

The Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) program provides federal funds, administered by the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), to state, local, tribal, and territorial emergency management agencies. The purpose is to enhance capabilities and preparedness across prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery mission areas, supporting the National Preparedness System.

The Blended Learning Grant Program supports Texas school districts and open-enrollment charter schools in implementing high-quality blended learning models. The primary goal is to help schools leverage blended learning to make strategic operational shifts in scheduling, staffing, and/or budgets to optimize campus staffing models for teachers while maximizing academic impact for students, particularly in K-8 math and K-5 reading. The program includes distinct cohorts for planning and strategic...

RFA from HHSC Behavioral Health, Disability and Aging Services for the Family Based Alternatives program.