Empowering Houston neighborhoods through targeted financial support that builds stronger, more resilient communities across International District Houston.Community Grants
Eligibility
What Makes Your Organization Eligible
Subject to availability of funds and District priorities, the International Management District (the “District”) offers limited financial support to community groups and nonprofit organizations for projects that improve the Alief area. The District’s goal is to use existing resources to improve the well-being, safety, and overall quality of life in the community. By providing such assistance, the District aspires to increase community participation and foster a renewed sense of community identity and vision.
Applicants can only apply for funding once a fiscal year.
Funding the Future of Our Community
Discover the innovative programs that are already transforming our communities in meaningful and lasting ways, creating positive impact across neighborhoods and improving the lives of residents who benefit from these groundbreaking initiatives. From education and job training to healthcare access and environmental sustainability, these forward-thinking solutions address the most pressing challenges facing our society today. By investing in community-driven programs and supporting local organizations, we can build stronger, more resilient neighborhoods where every resident has the opportunity to thrive and contribute to a brighter future for generations to come.
Texans Together Education Fund for Its Alief Apartments as Community Project
Through Texans Together’s Apartments as Community Program (AAC), the Alief community has built a large, modern and safe community playground at the Mint Apartments
Texans Together has recruited 180 youth to participate in community projects. As part of this youth leadership development project, the youth will be participating, among other projects, in building the playground and seeking to improve Alief ISD after school programs in partnership with local businesses.
Communities in Schools Houston – Boone Elementary
Communities in Schools (CIS) plans to take at-risk students on field trips during the summer to provide a positive and educational experience. The goal is to motivate our students to set goals and become productive citizens. During the school year, these students receive on-going services in the areas of academic support, social services, cultural enrichment, supportive guidance and parental involvement activities.
Alief Family YMCA of Greater Houston
Purpose of Project: To continue to fund our Girl Power Teen Program that was 100% subsidized by the IMD gift last year. Our goal for this year would be to expand the program to support more teen girls and add components that would be beneficial based on our learnings this first year of delivery.
Girl Power is a project aimed at empowering teenage girls through mentoring and structured group sessions. The overall project objective is to use positive youth development to improve participants’ commitment to education, and reduce delinquent behaviors such as teen pregnancy.
Alief Education Fund
Alief Golf Tournament
Foundation remains dedicated to serving the students of the Alief School District. This year, our tournament partners made it possible for us to award approximately $35,000 in teacher mini-grants, which ultimately reached out to several thousand students. In addition, we were able to award eight scholarships to outstanding high school seniors.
Process
From Application to Funding in Four Steps
The path forward is straightforward. We’ve designed our process to be clear and accessible, removing barriers so your organization can focus on what matters most.
Submit
Complete the application with your project details, budget, and community impact goals.
Team Review
We evaluate proposals against district priorities and community benefit criteria.
Committee Review
We’ll contact you within thirty days with our decision and any questions we have.
Board Review
Selected projects receive funding and begin implementation with our ongoing support.
Policies & Procedures
Program Guidelines for Grants
The program guidelines will help you understand how everything works.
- Request for sponsorship or grant must be submitted at least two (2) months prior to the event.
- Event must be held within the District.
- Grants / Sponsorships are limited to $2,500.
- Funding may not cover the cost of the entire budget.
- Applicant must include specific details regarding how the event benefits the District.
- Event must be intended to accomplish a public purpose that specifically benefits the District.
- If grant / sponsorship is approved, the grantee must:
- Sign an agreement with the District that will provide the District with enough control over the funds to ensure the public purpose is achieved, including the right to withdraw funding should misuse of the funds occur; and
- Provide a post-report detailing the outcome of the event, pictures of the event generally, and showing the District’s specific contribution.
- District encourages grantees to participate in future IMD events as volunteers.
Policies & Procedures
Program Agreement for Grants
Should we receive support funding from the International Management District (the “District”), we:
- Certify that the attached proposal has been discussed and approved by the decision-making body of the applying group and that all information contained herein is accurate;
- Understand and agree to the requirements of this Agreement, as set forth in the guidelines provided herein;
- Understand that intentional deception or misuse of support funding for financial gain is fraud and will be reported to the appropriate authorities;
- Understand that if we are awarded support funding from the District, any default of this Agreement will result in the District’s withdrawal of support funding;
- Agree to repay all support funding that District has disbursed to us within thirty (30) days of receipt of District’s written demand therefor, as remedy for such event of default;
- Understand that failure to timely repay District such support funding shall constitute a breach of this Agreement, and District may pursue all remedies available at law or in equity; and
- Agree to provide any required reports and complete projects on a timely basis.
FAQs
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