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"CenterPoint Energy Foundation Grant Cycle 2" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
CenterPoint Energy Foundation Grant Cycle 2 is sponsored by CenterPoint Energy Foundation. Provides grants for Community Vitality proposals, including environmental stewardship, outdoor recreation, and affordable housing, to eligible organizations in Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio, and Texas.
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Community: CenterPoint Energy Foundation CenterPoint Energy Foundation CenterPoint Energy Foundation Key Facts to Understand Before You Apply The Foundation awards grants annually to eligible organizations in Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio, and Texas, where our company has a business presence. A list of counties CenterPoint Energy serves is located in Appendix A of our 2026 Guidelines and FAQs document.
We will review proposals from 501(c )(3) organizations where our company has a business presence during the grant cycles below. We encourage organizations to submit requests during the cycle that works best for their budget as funds are available in each cycle . Applications must be submitted by the deadline to be considered for funding.
Cycle 1 : January 12 – February 13, 2026 (cycle closes at 11:59 p. m. CST) This cycle is open for Education proposals only (including literacy, STEM, and workforce development) Grant decisions will be communicated by end of April 2026 Cycle 2 : June 15 – July 17, 2026 (cycle closes at 11:59 p.
m. CST) This cycle is open for Community Vitality proposals only (including environmental stewardship & outdoor recreation, and affordable housing) Grant decisions will be communicated by end of September 2026 Submitting Grant Applications All grants must be submitted via our online grants application system.
Due to the volume of grant applications we receive, each application is evaluated on a competitive basis as we strive to fund programs with strong impact and measurable outcomes within our funding priorities.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) organizations in Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio, and Texas. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was July 17, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
CenterPoint Energy Foundation Grant Cycle 2 is funded by CenterPoint Energy Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Minnesota, Indiana, Texas, and Ohio. Check the official notice for exact location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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