LISC Houston is pleased to announce the launch of the 2025 Small Grants Program, an initiative designed to support community-driven projects that strengthen neighborhoods, enhance civic engagement, and support local leadership.
Donor Name: LISC Houston
State: Virginia
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/01/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing neighborhood transitions, many community organizations have experienced decreased participation, weakened local networks, and difficulty mobilizing residents.
By supporting grassroots-led, community initiatives, they aim to:
- Reinvigorate civic engagement.
- Rebuild trust among neighbors.
- Strengthen the capacity of communities to lead their own transformation.
Community initiatives serve as a powerful tool to reactivate grassroots communities, bringing neighbors together to build connections, solve shared challenges, and support local leadership. These initiatives may include:
- Reactivating Civic Associations and Super Neighborhoods to strengthen local advocacy and leadership.
- Engaging residents in community decision-making through events and other participatory activities.
- Beautification and placemaking community initiatives that create pride and a sense of belonging in the neighborhood.
- Neighborhood-based initiatives that strengthen connections among residents and encourage sustained engagement.
Funding Information
LISC Houston offers grants up to $5,000 to 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations.
Target Geography
Funding is targeted for the below 16 neighborhoods:
- Acres Homes
- Alief
- Denver Harbor/Port Houston
- Fifth Ward
- Greater Third Ward
- Gulfton
- Independence Heights
- Kashmere/Trinity/Houston Gardens
- Magnolia Park
- Near Northside
- Northline
- OST/South Union
- Sunnyside
- Sharpstown
- East End
- Spring Branch.
For more information, visit LISC.
