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Find similar grantsSouth Texas Grants is sponsored by Earl C. Sams Foundation, Inc.. Funds projects in educational, medical, social, religious and environmental fields across South Texas.
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View grants given in 2002 , 2003 , 2004 , 2005 , 2006 , 2007 , 2008 , 2009 , 2010 , 2011 , 2012 , 2013 , 2014 , 2015 , 2016 , 2017 , 2018 , 2019 , 2020 , 2021 , 2022 , 2023 , 2024&2025 . The Board of Directors meets three times a year, generally the first Monday of March, June and November. The application deadline for each meeting is generally thirty days before each meeting.
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered at the upcoming meeting, but will be considered at the following meeting. ### Currently scheduled meetings are: Application Deadline February 27, 2026 Application Deadline June 26, 2026 Application Deadline October 16, 2026 ©2026 Earl C. Sams Foundation.
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PURPOSE OF REQUEST (summary should not exceed provided space)
WHY IS THIS PROGRAM UNIQUE? WHY IS IT NEEDED?
SUMMARIZE THE ORGANIZATION'S HISTORY, MISSION AND GOALS.
LIST ANY OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN THE AREA WITH A PURPOSE SIMILAR TO YOUR ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIBE COLLABORATION, IF APPROPRIATE.
DESCRIBE WHAT CHANGES WILL OCCUR AS A RESULT OF YOUR PROGRAM.
HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE AND MEASURE THE SUCCESS OF YOUR PROGRAM?
HOW WILL THE PROJECTS' RESULTS BE USED AND/OR DISSEMINATED?
DESCRIBE YOUR PLANS FOR SUSTAINING THE PROGRAM (funding and other sources).
LIST OF ALL ENTITIES ASKED TO GIVE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO, OR WHO ARE SUPPORTING, THE PROPOSED PROJECT (include their responses to donate and $ amount committed).
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Public charities as defined under the Internal Revenue Code, primarily in the South Texas area. Does not grant to individuals. One application per calendar year; grantees receiving three consecutive grants must sit out the following year. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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