Port Houston’s Grants Program is designed to embrace the diversity of the communities.
Donor Name: Port Houston
State: Texas
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/01/2024
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Port Houston’s Community Grants Program serves as part of the strategic community outreach initiatives focused on investing resources into meaningful projects and programs that enhance the local communities and region. Since the program’s inception in 2020, Port Houston has proudly invested $1.25 million dollars into local community programs and projects.
Focus Initiatives
Port Houston’s Community Grants Program offers the opportunity for qualifying organizations to apply for funding through an open, and competitive application process. Port Houston is particularly interested in supporting programs or services that align with the current outreach priorities including:
- Community Outreach
- Revitalizing Communities, Parks, and Greenspaces with a focus on communities that are within three miles of the Ship Channel
- Economic & Workforce Development
- Programs focused on maritime and logistics-related fields, with key focus areas related to the trucking industry and maritime operations
- Programs focused on STEAM education and/or environmental sciences
- Programs that support career and professional development services
- Environmental Stewardship
- Educational programs and projects aimed at improving the waterways (bayous & bays)
- Pollution reduction and related education
- Health equity and health disparities.
Eligibility Requirements
While Port Houston has contributed to many nonprofit organizations in the communities, it is impossible to fund every request. In order to have the most meaningful impact, the Grants Program will focus on supporting projects and programs that closely tie to the outreach priorities.
In order to be considered for Grants Program support, Port Houston requires that an applicant:
- Document its status as a tax-exempt non-for-profit organization in good standing with the Internal Revenue Service
- Provide evidence of responsible management and an active board of directors or similar governing body, sound fiscal policies, long-range planning, and effective use of volunteers
- Propose a method of evaluating the results of the proposed project or program
- Demonstrate the organization’s capability to execute the proposed project or program
- Produce a budget and a plan for funding the proposed project or program beyond the grant period.
Limitations and Exclusions
Port Houston will not provide grants under circumstances that are not permitted by or conflict with applicable law, Port Houston policies, and/or budgetary considerations.
Port Houston will not provide grants to the following:
- Applicants that are not tax-exempt non-profit organizations in good standing with the Internal Revenue Service
- For-profit entities
- Labor, sectarian, fraternal, military, or professional associations
- Sports and athletic groups
- Charitable or endowment campaigns
- Political action committees, candidates, or lobbyists
- Individuals.
For more information, visit Port Houston.
