The Learn Award aims to support STEAM education programs for teens.
Donor Name: Texas Capital Foundation
State: Texas
City: Selected Cities
Type of Grant: Awards and Prizes
Deadline: 01/03/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: More than 10 Years
Details:
This grant awards a program that excels in delivering STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education to teens (grades 7 – 12) attending Title 1 and/or schools in underserved communities. Texas Capital Foundation is looking for innovative programs that not only teach technical skills but also inspire creativity and critical thinking. The ideal program should engage teens in hands-on interactive experiences, enhance problem-solving skills, and prepare them for future careers in STEAM fields.
Funding Information
$50,000 award.
Eligibility Criteria
- Organization must have a current tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Organization must provide direct services to low- and moderate-income communities within Texas Capital’s service areas: Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, Houston and San Antonio.
- Financial statements, board member list and organization chart must be provided with application.
- Nonprofit must be active in the IRS Publication 78.
- Texas Capital Honors Awards recognize existing programs doing great work in their community with a minimum of a three-year record of performance.
- All grantees must provide an Impact Statement at the conclusion of the grant year.
Not Eligible:
- Advocacy for political causes or controversial issues
- Individuals
- For-profit companies
- Municipalities
- Membership-based and fraternal organizations
- Ticketed events, including but not limited to, luncheons, golf tournaments, galas, etc.
- Organizations that do not primarily address the needs of low- to moderate income communities.
For more information, visit TCF.
