Empowering the communities we serve
Giving back has always been part of who we are — that’s why we’re proud to have the Texas Capital Foundation. By investing our time, attention and financial resources, we believe we can inspire hope and create lasting change. From philanthropy to volunteer service to financial wellness, we are committed to serving our communities and helping them thrive.
Live
Basic needs to support quality of life
Learn
Educational opportunities for lifetime success
Lift
Supportive services for individuals, small businesses & veterans
2025 Honors Awards Recipients
Live: The Art Station | Learn: CAST Schools
Lift: ScholarShot | STAR: Folds of Honor
2025 Honors Awards Recipients
Live: The Art Station
Learn: CAST Schools
Lift: ScholarShot
STAR: Folds of Honor
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Honors Awards
The Texas Capital Foundation Honors Awards is an annual, competitive grant application process, resulting in four grants. Live, Learn, and Lift grants will be $50,000 each, and the STAR grant will be $100,000. The foundation aims to fund small to mid-sized organizations that are creating and implementing innovative, sustainable solutions to serve the greatest needs of communities.
Texas Capital Foundation takes a place-based approach to grantmaking, focusing on nonprofit organizations that operate in under-resourced areas within our footprint.
The 2025 recipients have been selected. Please return later for information on the 2026 Honors Awards.
Live Award
Supporting mental health and chronic disease prevention programs for children
This grant awards a program dedicated to improving mental health and preventing chronic diseases impacting children in underserved communities. Texas Capital Foundation seeks to support an initiative that provides comprehensive resources, education, and early intervention strategies, focusing on the overall well-being of children and equipping them with the tools necessary to lead healthier lives.
- $50,000 award
- The submission portal will open November 1, 2024 and close January 3, 2025
View grant guidelines for more eligibility information.
Learn Award
Supporting STEAM education programs for teens
This grant awards a program that excels in delivering STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education to teens (grades 7 – 12) attending Title 1 and/or schools in underserved communities. Texas Capital Foundation is looking for innovative programs that not only teach technical skills but also inspire creativity and critical thinking. The ideal program should engage teens in hands-on interactive experiences, enhance problem-solving skills, and prepare them for future careers in STEAM fields.
- $50,000 award
- The submission portal will open November 1, 2024 and close January 3, 2025
View grant guidelines for more eligibility information.
Lift Award
Supporting prevention and mentorship programs for youth
This grant awards a program that provides effective prevention and mentorship services for at-risk youth. Texas Capital Foundation aims to support an initiative that offers strong mentorships and preventive programming to help youth navigate life’s challenges. The program should provide developmental tools necessary in making positive life choices to achieve personal, academic and/or career success.
- $50,000 award
- The submission portal will open November 1, 2024 and close January 3, 2025
View grant guidelines for more eligibility information.
STAR Award
Support for military and veteran families
This grant awards a program that provides direct services for military and veteran families. Texas Capital Foundation aims to support an organization dedicated to serving the unique needs of military and veteran families, ensuring they receive the resources needed to promote readiness, wellbeing and quality of life.
- $100,000 award
- The submission portal will open November 1, 2024 and close January 3, 2025
View grant guidelines for more eligibility information.
Live Award
Supporting mental health and chronic disease prevention programs for children
This grant awards a program dedicated to improving mental health and preventing chronic diseases impacting children in underserved communities. Texas Capital Foundation seeks to support an initiative that provides comprehensive resources, education, and early intervention strategies, focusing on the overall well-being of children and equipping them with the tools necessary to lead healthier lives.
The 2025 recipient has been selected. Please return later for information on the 2026 Honors Awards.
Learn Award
Supporting STEAM education programs for teens
This grant awards a program that excels in delivering STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education to teens (grades 7 – 12) attending Title 1 and/or schools in underserved communities. Texas Capital Foundation is looking for innovative programs that not only teach technical skills but also inspire creativity and critical thinking. The ideal program should engage teens in hands-on interactive experiences, enhance problem-solving skills, and prepare them for future careers in STEAM fields.
The 2025 recipient has been selected. Please return later for information on the 2026 Honors Awards.
Lift Award
Supporting prevention and mentorship programs for youth
This grant awards a program that provides effective prevention and mentorship services for at-risk youth. Texas Capital Foundation aims to support an initiative that offers strong mentorships and preventive programming to help youth navigate life’s challenges. The program should provide developmental tools necessary in making positive life choices to achieve personal, academic and/or career success.
The 2025 recipient has been selected. Please return later for information on the 2026 Honors Awards.
STAR Award
Support for military and veteran families
This grant awards a program that provides direct services for military and veteran families. Texas Capital Foundation aims to support an organization dedicated to serving the unique needs of military and veteran families, ensuring they receive the resources needed to promote readiness, wellbeing and quality of life.
The 2025 recipient has been selected. Please return later for information on the 2026 Honors Awards.
<center><h2>Community Impact Grants</h2></center>
The Texas Capital Foundation will continue to allocate its Community Impact Grants to nonprofits serving low-and-moderate income communities under the three pillars: Live, Learn, and Lift. These grants are by invitation only and adhere to the requirements of the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA).
Funding is allocated annually to 501 c3 nonprofit organizations in good standing, which serve primarily low-and-moderate income communities in Texas Capital’s markets. For further questions, contact [email protected]
Board of Directors
FAQs
How did you select the categories for the Texas Capital Foundation Honors Awards?
The Community Development Officers perform annual assessments and prioritize the greatest needs within Texas Capital markets.
How does a nonprofit organization submit for grant funding consideration?
The Texas Capital Foundation Honors Awards grant submission portal opens in November and accepts submissions through December annually. A URL link will be posted on Texas Capital’s website and on social media. All entries will be acknowledged.
The Community Impact Grant process is by invitation only. To be considered, we encourage all nonprofits to submit a proposal for your program to [email protected]
What is a qualified application?
To qualify for a grant, Texas-based nonprofit organizations must provide direct services to low-and- moderate-income communities in Austin, Dallas Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio. Programs must align under the foundation’s philanthropic pillars. While all qualified submissions are read and considered, not all can be funded due to limited resources, and decisions are made based on multiple factors.
Can an organization re-grant funds to other nonprofits?
No. Texas Capital Foundation requires that all grant funds be used by the recipient organization to provide direct services to individuals. Re-granting of funds to other nonprofits is not allowed.