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Find similar grantsFoundation operates on four annual cycles: Cycle 1 May 1–31, Cycle 2 July 1–31, Cycle 3 Oct 1–31, Cycle 4 Jan 1–31. Stored deadline of 2026-05-31 matches the Cycle 1 closing date.
The Brown Foundation is sponsored by The Brown Foundation. Provides grants to a broad range of organizations seeking program, general operating, and capital support primarily in the Greater Houston area, Texas.
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Grant Seekers – The Brown Foundation, Inc. To be eligible for a grant from The Brown Foundation, Inc., your organization must be a tax-exempt charitable organization, as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. We do not support 509(a)(3) organizations, Type III, or Private Operating Foundations. The Foundation primarily makes grants in the Greater Houston area.
The Foundation considers submissions from a broad range of organizations seeking program, general operating, and capital support. New grant seekers have the ability to self-select a program area in our application system. Please select the one you feel best represents your organization’s mission and work.
Learn More About Who We Fund From start to finish, our application process will take, at minimum, three months. Thank you for planning in advance and for your patience. The first step in our process is a brief pre-application form.
The pre-application helps our team evaluate your organization’s eligibility as well as fit with our mission, geographic focus, and priorities. All new applicants must complete the pre-application. We accept and review pre-applications in four annual cycles, listed below If you submit your pre-application outside of these cycles, your application will be reviewed during the next open cycle window.
Expect to receive an update on the status of your request two to four weeks after the close of that application cycle. After review, our staff will notify you of the status of your pre-application. Please note that if your pre-application has been declined, we cannot offer individual feedback due to the volume of applications received.
Organizations whose pre-applications have been declined may only apply once during the Foundation’s fiscal year: July 1 – June 30. If you have been invited to submit a full proposal, you will receive instructions about how to access our online Grantee Community. Invited applicants will be notified of the final deadline for the full proposal and will have approximately one month to submit a proposal.
Once we receive your full proposal, we begin our review process. During review, our team may request follow-up conversations, site visits, or supplemental data to learn more about your organization, its mission, and its impact. If you have been awarded a grant, you will receive a grant agreement via DocuSign for review and signature.
Once the signed agreement is received, we will process payment of the grant, typically within 30 days. Still Have Questions? Visit our FAQs.
We accept and review pre-applications in four annual cycles, listed below. May 1, 2026 – May 31, 2026 July 1, 2026 – July 31, 2026 Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 Jan 1, 2027 – Jan 31, 2027 If you submit your pre-application outside of these cycles, your application will be reviewed but remain pending until the next cycle is opened.
While best to reach out to your organization’s grants officer with any questions, below are our most frequently asked questions. Do you support organizations outside of Houston? Outside of Texas?
The Brown Foundation Inc., focuses primarily on the greater Houston area. Unsolicited requests from beyond greater Houston are rarely approved. For more information, please refer to the ‘Guidelines’ section of our website.
What kinds of grant requests are considered? The Brown Foundation Inc., will consider most types of funding requests (general operating support; program support; and capital projects and campaigns). We do not accept requests for endowments, endowment campaigns, or debt retirement.
We do not accept requests for any type of event sponsorships, galas, or similar. For more information about the types of requests we will or will not consider, please refer to the Who We Support section of our website. What is an appropriate request amount?
Many factors influence the size of grant awards, including the scale of the organization and its budget; the age and maturity of the organization; prior relationship with the organization; program area; and more. To identify an appropriate request level, we recommend that you review our past grants for information. Foundation staff will share feedback on the rare occasion that a request amount needs to be revised.
Do you accept meetings with prospective grantees? Occasionally. For new organizations, we recommend that you begin by submitting your pre-application.
After reviewing your pre-application, we will determine if we would like to arrange a meeting to learn more. Can I download and/or print the pre-application and application? Yes.
You may choose to download a Word document to draft your responses, and then copy into the online form when ready to submit. After you submit, the system will send you a PDF version of your responses which you may save or print as desired. How long after I submit the pre-application will I get a decision?
If you apply during the specified cycle times, you should receive an update approximately 30 days after the close date for the pre-application window. For example, if you apply by July 31, you should expect an update by the end of August. This update will indicate whether your pre-application has been approved, declined, or is still under consideration.
Can I upload a video, brochure, or weblink as part of my application? In the pre-application, you have the option to upload one link. However, this is optional, and organizations that choose not to will still receive the same consideration.
Do you accept meetings with consultants? The Brown Foundation strongly prefers to communicate directly with senior leadership from the nonprofit organizations seeking funding. We typically intend to decline meetings led by fundraising consultants, including requests to participate in feasibility studies, consultant-led interviews, or similar, and we discourage organizations from making inquiries through consultants.
Do I have to create a login? A login is NOT required to complete a pre-application. If you are invited to submit a full application, you will need to create a login and password.
Can I edit my pre-application after it has been submitted? No; once a pre-application has been submitted, it cannot be edited. Which browsers work best for the pre-application and application?
We recommend using Chrome, Safari, Microsoft Edge, or Firefox. Internet Explorer is not recommended. If my organization has been declined, may I reapply?
Yes, although you can only apply once during the Foundation’s fiscal year: July 1 – June 30. Will we receive feedback if our proposal is declined? Most proposals are declined simply due to lack of alignment with our priorities or core geography.
Due to the volume of applications received, we cannot offer individual feedback. If we have specific feedback to offer that might help your organization in the future, we commit to sharing that with you proactively. If you read through our guidelines and your organization meets our requirements, you may apply for a grant from The Brown Foundation Inc.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations primarily in the Greater Houston area, Texas. Does not support 509(a)(3) organizations, Type III foundations, or Private Operating Foundations. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Unspecified Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is May 31, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.