Houston Endowment (Texas)

 
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    Funder Type

    Corporate Foundation

    IT Classification

    B - Readily funds technology as part of an award

    Authority

    Houston Endowment

    Summary

    The Houston Endowment Fund supports nonprofit organizations and educational institutions that improve life for the people of the greater Houston, TX area. The group funds projects in the following categories:

    • Strong Civic Assets - Greater Houston is home to a wide array of dynamic arts and cultural institutions that provide opportunities for personal enrichment; bring communities together to celebrate, reflect and learn; and contribute to civic pride and our region's economic well-being. However, many arts organizations face challenges to operational sustainability as they pursue their missions. Houston Endowment invests in strategic initiatives to expand access to arts and culture for all residents, including -
      • Build the capacity of arts organizations and strengthen greater Houston's arts ecosystem
      • Create opportunities for all to engage in diverse and meaningful arts and culture experiences
      • Seed and transform parks and greenspaces to increase park equity
    • Thriving Residents - Living in a community with access to safe and stable housing, healthy food, green spaces, high-quality education, support services and opportunities for civic engagement is necessary for personal well-being and resilience. Houston Endowment invests in strategic initiatives to Cultivate conditions in which residents can thrive, including
      • Increase access to comprehensive primary and preventive healthcare
      • Align systems of support to provide efficient and effective services for under-resourced populations
      • Foster resilient communities
    • Post-Secondary Success - To effectively educate all students and develop the next generation of leaders, the region must have high-quality school systems. These school systems must work in partnership with youth, parents, educators and the community to meet the needs of all students. Houston Endowment supports initiatives that promote high-quality school systems across greater Houston, including -
      • Promote school systems that effectively educate all students
      • Increase the number of highly effective teachers and school leaders
      • Strengthen the systems that increase college completion
    • Stronger Region - As one of the fastest growing and most diverse metropolitan areas of the country, greater Houston faces a number of complex challenges related to rapid growth, geographic spread and a multiplicity of public entities. Houston Endowment supports public and private sector initiatives to strengthen the region's ability to meet the needs of residents today and help its leaders more effectively plan for the future, including -
      • Protect the air, land and water resources that benefit the region's residents
      • Ensure sustainable development patterns, efficient transportation and safe neighborhoods
      • Increase the region's capacity to plan for future needs
     

    History of Funding

    Previously funded projects may be viewed at: https://www.houstonendowment.org/about/history/

    Additional Information

    Houston Endowment does not fund: (1) Student scholarships; (2) Endowment funds; (3) Fundraising events or galas; (4) Individual memorials; (5) Lobbying efforts, as defined by the Internal Revenue Service; or (6) Religious activities.

    Contacts

    Endowment Fund Staff

    Endowment Fund Staff
    600 Travis, Ste. 6400
    Houston, TX 77002
    (713) 238-8100
     

  • Eligibility Details

    Eligible applicants are 501(c)3 public charities and governmental agencies serving the people and communities of greater Houston, including Harris County and its contiguous counties (Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Liberty, Montgomery and Waller counties). 

    Deadline Details

    Preapplications may be submitted at any time. For details on information required for the pre-application, visit https://www.houstonendowment.org/grantmaking/applicants/

    Award Details

    Award amounts vary based on proposal.

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    • Funding Classroom Technology to Empower Students and Teachers - Sponsored by Panasonic - Playback Available
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