TEXAS PRESERVATION FUND
Historic Preservation | Culture | Tourism

The TPTF awards funding for preservation projects that support acquisition, survey, restoration, preservation, planning, and heritage education activities of and for historic sites or districts. These projects reflect the dynamic diversity of people who have called Texas home, and preserve them for future generations to enjoy and learn from. Historic preservation can be used as a community building tool through heritage education, which promotes a sense of place and belonging in time. Eligible education opportunities include curriculum development, workshops, heritage events, and publications.

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Housing | Affordable Housing | Community Development

The Qualified Action Plans (QAPs) for housing tax credits incentivizes housing developers to incorporate quantifiable community participation into their projects and provide supportive services to future residents. For both the Competitive and Non-Competitive tax credits, the QAP allocates a minimum of 11 points to these two ends: 9 to community support, and 2 to services. This is not insignificant. While the current procedures outline written forms of support as the minimum for community engagement, any additional opportunities to earn points would be marked on the development community’s radar.

TEXAS STATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION
Housing | Affordable Housing | Supportive Services

The Texas Foundation Fund provides financial support to non profit organizations that serve low-income, disabled households by assisting with home repairs, accessibility modifications, and supportive services (case management, mental health counseling, job training). Home improvement projects must be allocated to owner-occupied structures. Supportive services also include reducing the risk of homelessness for these populations, so creating spaces where recently housed individuals feel a sense of ownership and home is important.

TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Health | Mental Health | Community Health

Awards for the Community Mental Health Grant Program fund community mental health groups to improve the quality of life for people with mental illness. The program is designed to support these groups and help them collaboratively build their capacities to provide more robust continuity of care in treatment and transition services. In these instances, creative placemaking can be used as a way to build community support networks for people with mental illness.