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CenterPoint Foundation Charitable Giving is sponsored by CenterPoint Energy Foundation Inc.. The CenterPoint Energy Foundation aims to enhance community vitality through grants supporting affordable housing, environmental education, and workforce development.
The Foundation focuses on low- to moderate-income populations and prioritizes innovative programs that foster community connections and educational opportunities across 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.
While CenterPoint Energy values our business relationships and takes tremendous pride in serving our communities, the Internal Revenue Service stipulates that the Foundation may not consider business relationships when making grant-award decisions in order to avoid self-dealing practices. Any changes to the application process will be posted on this website.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations targeting low- to moderate-income populations in CenterPoint Energy's service areas, including Ohio. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows US $2,500 - US $20,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for CenterPoint Foundation Charitable Giving are due July 18, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
CenterPoint Foundation Charitable Giving is funded by CenterPoint Energy Foundation Inc.. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Ohio. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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