Funding has been awarded to local organizations. The amount given to Lubbock groups is nearly $300,000. This is part of a larger effort to support nonprofit groups across Texas.

The money will be used by groups such as Catholic Charities of Lubbock and Lubbock Impact. One organization plans to provide after-school programming at several campuses. For more information on the recipients and their plans, additional details are available from the source.

The total investment in nonprofits across the state is $8 million.