Funding Amount

$25,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

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Eligible organizations

  • Individuals demonstrating commitment to service and dedication to local nonprofits

Other requirements

  • Outstanding leaders in the Hispanic community
  • Those making positive impact in Houston

Overview

Presented by: Modelo

The Houston Texans Campeón de la Comunidad Award honors an outstanding leader in the Hispanic community who is making a positive impact in the City of Houston through service and dedication to a local nonprofit.

Award Details:

  • Award Amount: $25,000 grant in the winner's honor to the nonprofit of their choice
  • Geographic Scope: Houston, Texas
  • Focus Areas: Hispanic community leadership, nonprofit service, community empowerment, inclusion

Eligibility:

  • Outstanding leaders in the Hispanic community
  • Individuals demonstrating commitment to service and dedication to local nonprofits
  • Those making positive impact in Houston

Recent Winners:

  • 2025: Gloria Suarez (Bee Abled) - adaptive sports and inclusive events for people with disabilities
  • 2024: Ivette Mayo (Power On Heels Fund, Inc.) - empowering Latinas through leadership and financial literacy
  • 2023: Claudia Ortega-Hogue (Global Communities Houston, LLC) - community advancement and volunteer leadership

Contact Information: Official rules and nomination information available on website

How to Apply

Application Process

  • Nomination-Based: Award is given through nominations (not direct applications)
  • Status: Nominations were previously open; check website for current nomination period status
  • Official Rules: Available on the Houston Texans Foundation website

How to Nominate

  • Click "MAKE A NOMINATION" button on award page
  • Follow nomination submission instructions

What Houston Texans Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
41
Total given
$1.56M
Median grant
$20K
Range
$5,871–$250K
  • By dollars: Texas 77%, District of Columbia 16%, New York 3%. Top recipient cities: Houston, TX; Dallas, TX; Washington, DC.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • World Central Kitchen Inc · Washington, DC

    Providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises

    $250K

  • Depelchin Children's Center · Houston, TX

    Strengthen the lives of children by enhancing their mental health and physical well-being

    $200K

  • The Methodist Hospital Foundation · Houston, TX

    Sports medicine fellowship fund, concussion telemedicine fund, concussion center…

    $150K

  • YMCA of Greater Houston · Houston, TX

    To put judeo-christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy…

    $70K

  • Restoring Justice · Houston, TX

    To fund programs, seed projects and create partnerships that unlock pathways to new…

    $55K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Hispanic
  • Community services

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