Impact100 Houston awards grants to nonprofits in our community in the focus areas of Arts & Culture, Education, Family, Health & Wellness, and Environment. Applicants may apply for grant funding of $100,000 in a focus area that supports their mission, programs, or services.
Applying for a grant starts with the Eligibility Questionnaire. We recommend reading our eligibility criteria before proceeding.
For more information about applying for a grant, view a recording of our 2023 Nonprofit Information Session held on March 3.
March 1: Eligibility Questionnaire opens
March 3: Non-profit Training Session
March 31: Pre-Application Form closes
April 30: Eligible organizations receive invitation to complete Grant Application
May 1: Grant Application opens
May 31: Grant Application closes
August: Semi-Finalists alerted of Site Visit request
August 30 – September 12: Site Visits conducted
September 20: Five Finalists alerted
September 27: Meet the Finalists event
November 8: Annual Awards Celebration
All stages of the grant review process are conducted entirely by current members of Impact100 Houston.
Arts & Culture
Cultural programs, participation in the arts, arts education, museums
Education
Educational opportunities for children and/or adults, especially those that address lingering educational disparities affecting our community
Family
Strengthening and enhancing the lives of children and families, including seniors
Health & Wellness
Improvement of people’s mental and/or physical well-being
Environment
Conservation and preservation of natural resources; environmental justice; parks and recreation; agricultural sustainability; environmental education and climate action
Each Focus Area Committee ultimately selects a single finalist to compete for a $100,000 grant at our Annual Meeting.
Impact100 Houston invites nonprofits serving Harris County to apply for general operating, capacity building or program grants in five focus areas: education, family, health & wellness, environment and arts & culture.
Organizations eligible to apply for an Impact100 Houston grant must be:
Priority will be given to organizations that:
Types of funding available:
Grants will not be provided for:
As we continue to grow and evolve, Impact100 Houston reserves the right to change its eligibility criteria without notice at any time.