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The page lists 2026 submission deadlines with the next shown date of February 12, 2026. The foundation uses email submission; the program appears to run on a recurring cycle.
"Humanitarian Needs Grants" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Humanitarian Needs Grants is sponsored by The Houston Foundation. The Houston Foundation provides financial assistance to new and existing programs that serve the humanitarian needs of people in Houston.
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Trust and Funds Management > Finance Department > Divisions > Financial Reporting and Operations > Trust and Funds Management Trust and Funds Management - The Houston Foundation The Houston Foundation, founded in 1915, is a public trust providing financial assistance to new and existing programs which serve the humanitarian needs of the people of Houston.
Through the generosity of Houstonians, the Foundation is an endowment to serve future generations. The Foundation typically provides funding and support for the disadvantaged or small business - 501(c)(3) organizations. Such needs are in the following categories: Care of dependent and helpless children; Free bureau for securing employment; Humane treatment of children and animals; and Bureau for social service information.
Funding Request application maybe downloaded here . Any questions, please email Houstonfoundation@houstontx. gov .
*Submission deadlines for 2026: Applications MUST be received via email NO LATER THAN the submission deadline date. Click Guidelines for information regarding the application and the request process. Any additional questions should be emailed to Houstonfoundation@houstontx.
gov. Email completed applications to Houstonfoundation@houstontx. gov . After an application has been received, the Board will review the request and inform each organization of its decision.
Completed application with required documentation received by the deadline, the Board will review and determine the next action during a board meeting. The organization is then informed of the Board’s decision after the meeting via email.
If previously awarded, to be considered for future funding, the “Report on Funding Award” must be completed and submitted via email to the Houston Foundation one year from the date of receiving a funding award letter. For example: received funding award letter dated November 5, 2018, the Report on Funding Award is on due November 6, 2019..
Any organization that submitted a funding request and was not awarded, can reapply no earlier than one year from the date of the Board’s decision. For example: received a letter of non-award dated November 12, 2018, you can reapply or submit for funding no earlier than November 12, 2019. *Dates are subject to change without prior notice.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) organizations addressing humanitarian needs, particularly serving the disadvantaged or small business. Categories include care of dependent children, nursing the sick, and humane treatment of children and animals. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was February 12, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Humanitarian Needs Grants is funded by The Houston Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.