Now Open: 2025 Community Grants Cycle

Dear Ron,

May 23, 2025

Texas Pride Community Foundation is thrilled to open the 2025 Community Grants cycle this Friday, May 23—our first under our new name and in celebration of our 10th Anniversary. This year, we’ve launched a new grants portal designed to improve transparency, access, and efficiency as we continue funding bold, grassroots LGBTQ+ leadership across Texas, with a focus on rural, BIPOC, and trans-led efforts. Please note that all applicants will need to create a new profile in our grants portal. We encourage all who are building power in under-resourced communities to apply. Learn more and register for an infosession.

With sustained support from ViiV's Positive Action Grant, we’re excited to share that our Texas Health Impact Cohort will return for a second cycle spanning 2026 through 2028! This multi-year initiative supports grassroots organizations advancing care engagement and advocacy for people impacted by HIV—especially Black and Latinx trans individuals and gay men. Stay tuned for more details and the opening of the application portal towards the end of this year.

Progress Amongst Challenge

A Moment to Celebrate

This year’s legislative session has been one of the most difficult on record, with over 200 anti-LGBTQIA+ bills introduced—more than any previous session in Texas history. Yet even in the face of this overwhelming volume of harmful legislation, leaders from our LGBTQ+ Caucus and our partners at Equality Texas have remained steadfast in their advocacy for dignity, equity, and public health. From the Texas House’s historic vote to repeal the unconstitutional ban on same-sex conduct to advancing smarter HIV prevention, their work has brought hope and real progress to our communities. Follow here to keep up with Equality Texas' updates as they track the movement of this year's legislative efforts.

As we near the end of the 2025 legislative session and look ahead to Pride Month, we invite you—our grantees, donors, and supporters—to raise your voice in celebration. Share a message of encouragement, gratitude, or solidarity on social media, and tag @texaspridecf, @txlgbtqcaucus, and @equalitytexas. Together, let’s honor the resilience of our advocates and the strength of our community.

Welcome Helen Li & Marie Alonzo

We’re proud to welcome Helen Li and Marie Alonzo to the Texas Pride Community Foundation Board. With deep expertise in finance, public health, and community advocacy, they bring both heart and strategy to our mission—strengthening our work across Texas.

Helen Li

Helen brings a wealth of professional and nonprofit experience to TPCF’s Asset Development Committee. A longtime former resident of Washington, D.C., she now lives in Lubbock with her husband and their energetic preschooler. Her public health background includes HIV testing, client screening, and risk-reduction counseling—experience that adds valuable perspective as we expand support for LGBTQ+ communities across Texas.

Marie Alonzo

A native Texan with a successful career in the banking sector, Marie brings deep financial expertise to TPCF, serving on both our Finance and Investment Committees. Based in San Antonio, she combines professional insight with a strong commitment to community—helping to guide our foundation’s growth with integrity and impact.