April 15, 2024

Applications open for generational learning grant

This year, Texas Mutual will be investing $8 million in grant funding to support nonprofits throughout Texas. This marks the fourth consecutive year we’re investing in nonprofit organizations dedicated to supporting working families and fortifying businesses through generational learning, workforce development and safety training. Texas Mutual has invested over $60 million into communities across the state since 2016, and we’re continuing to commit resources to ensure meaningful change for current and future Texans.

We will award grants through two Request for Proposal (RFP) cycles, starting today. In the first grant cycle, we’re seeking to invest in initiatives that support generational impact and will be awarding grants to organizations that demonstrate:

• Improving the health and wellness of Texas workers and their families by providing access to quality care and health education
• Strengthening the early childhood education system by ensuring child care providers have the resources needed to deliver access to affordable, quality education for Texas families
• Providing holistic wraparound support for clients in addition to case management to ensure families have the resources they need to seize opportunities

Applications for the first grant cycle opened today, April 15 at 8 a.m. CDT and will close at 11:59 p.m. CDT on Friday, May 24. Organizations interested in applying should use our online application portal.

The Texas Mutual community affairs team will host an informational webinar on Wednesday, April 24 at 11 a.m. CDT for the first grant cycle to answer questions about the RFP. Interested organizations can register for the event.

The second grant cycle will bolster workforce development and safety training. Texas Mutual seeks to invest in organizations and initiatives focused on:

• Training the current and future skilled workforce in safe work practices, especially in industries or occupations at higher risk for workplace accidents
• Creating strong pathways for in-demand middle-skill jobs
• Upskilling and reskilling adult learners using earn-and-learn initiatives

Applications for the second grant cycle will open at 8 a.m. CDT on Monday, August 19 and will close at 11:59 p.m. CDT on Friday, September 27.

Grant amounts will vary by market and organization size. Applicants are recommended to request funding between $25,000 and $100,000 unless otherwise advised. To be eligible for grant funding, organizations are required to be based in Texas, be a 501(c)(3) designated organization, and demonstrate they are actively delivering assistance and services to Texas communities.

More information can be found at texasmutual.com/communityfunding. See the full press release (PDF 68KB).