The Dorothy Gaines Foundation recently announced grant awards for 2025 totaling $68,500 to 11 non-profit organizations. Mrs. Gaines was a native of Hill County who lived the majority of her life in Fort Worth but always considered Hill County her home. The foundation was originally established in 2003 with the primary purpose of promoting quality … Continue reading Gaines Foundation awards grants to 11 organizations
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Fire departments receive state grants
The Texas A&M Forest Service approved $164 million in funding to award 558 fire trucks and 321 slip-on units to Texas volunteer fire departments through the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program last week. The following Hill County departments were awarded: Whitney Fire and Rescue - $345,000 to be used for a water tender and … Continue reading Fire departments receive state grants
Smith Foundation taking annual grant applications
The board of directors of the George G. and Alva Hudson Smith Foundation has announced the opening of the 2025 grant application process. Applications for grants to be awarded this year must be received on or before September 1. Grant awards will be announced in October. Applicants can access grant information and required supporting documents … Continue reading Smith Foundation taking annual grant applications
VFDs receive Texas Forest Service grants
Area volunteer fire departments received funding from the Texas A&M Forest Service when the latest round of Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program grants were announced Wednesday, March 5. Whitney VFD received $25,000 for fire and rescue equipment purchases. Peoria, Hubbard and Lakeside Village volunteer fire departments each received $25,000 for the purchase of personal … Continue reading VFDs receive Texas Forest Service grants
Dorothy Gaines Foundation awards grant funding to 13 area nonprofits
The Dorothy Gaines Foundation has announced 2024 grant awards totaling $73,800 to 13 nonprofit organizations. Grants up to $10,000 are awarded annually for specific projects, building and capital-improvement campaigns or for general purposes where organizations are working to combat social problems, elevate the family and contribute to the social, economic and cultural wellbeing of Hill … Continue reading Dorothy Gaines Foundation awards grant funding to 13 area nonprofits
Smith Foundation awards grants
The George G. and Alva Hudson Smith Foundation has announced its grant awards for 2024 and is committing $105,066 to six organizations across Hill County. In the 30 years of its existence, the foundation has awarded over $3 million to area organizations that serve Hill County communities. This year’s grants were awarded to a variety … Continue reading Smith Foundation awards grants
Application deadline nears for Smith Foundation grants
The Board of Directors of the George G. and Alva Hudson Smith Foundation will accept applications for grants to be awarded this year through Sunday, September 1. Grant awards will be announced in October. Applicants can access grant information and required supporting documents at the Smith Foundation website (www.smithfoundationhillcounty.org) under the “Application Documents” tab on … Continue reading Application deadline nears for Smith Foundation grants
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