The Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity announced today the launch of the Open for Business Grant portal to distribute $20 million to Houston-area diverse non-profit organizations.
Donor Name: Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity
State: Texas
City: Houston
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/23/2022
Size of the Grant: $65,000
Grant Duration: 12 months
Details:
Grant Priorities
- Advance the charitable mission and four pillars of the Houston Equity Fund
- Support mission-aligned nonprofits that are historically underserved, including grassroots and community-led organizations founded by and/or led by someone who self-identifies as a person of color
- Special consideration for organizations with limited access to philanthropic capital.
Funding Information
- Grants will range from $10,000 – $65,000.
- The grant period is 12 months.
Who is Eligible?
To be eligible to apply for funding, nonprofits must meet ALL the following requirements:
- 501c3 status (or fiscal sponsorship) prior to December 31, 2021;
- Under 50 employees, including full-time and part-time employees and 1099 contractors engaged in an ongoing way to support your nonprofit; and
- Located within the City of Houston
- Nonprofit organizations must meet ONE of the following additional funding criteria to be considered:
- Be located in and primarily serving communities that score 0.5 or above on the Social Vulnerability Index (CDC SVI Map) -or2. Have a mission aligned program or focus area that supports the ecosystem for ongoing success of small businesses and develop a pipeline of future employees and entrepreneurs through such programs as incubators, internships and apprenticeships, mentorships, educational programs, small business grants and other investments, as well as training and technical assistance.
For more information, visit HFSJEE.