CenterPoint Foundation Charitable Giving Grant

CenterPoint Foundation Charitable Giving Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Centerpoint Energy Foundation Inc.
Last Updated: January 02, 2026

Summary

The CenterPoint Energy Foundation aims to enhance community vitality through grants supporting affordable housing, environmental education, and workforce development. Focusing on low- to moderate-income populations, the Foundation prioritizes innovative programs that foster community connections and educational opportunities. By investing in both community vitality and education, they strive to create vibrant neighborhoods and empower individuals with the skills needed for success in today's workforce. Their commitment extends across Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio, and Texas.

Overview

Who We Are The CenterPoint Energy Foundation (“Foundation”) strives to be a catalyst in our communities by leveraging everyday opportunities and resources to achieve extraordinary outcomes. That’s why we invest in initiatives that not only improve our stakeholders’ lives today, but also build a strong foundation for tomorrow. Our corporate giving focuses on fostering a high quality of life in the communities we serve. CenterPoint Energy recognizes that our success – and the success of our neighbors – is inextricably linked to the vibrancy of our communities. We seek to improve the communities we serve by supporting programs encouraging community connections, improving the quality of life and promoting inclusion to help communities thrive. We recognize an educated and engaged community is critical to the future of our business and our communities. We are committed to ensuring all students have the opportunities and tools they need to succeed academically, explore potential careers and be equipped to enter the workforce. Funding Priorities Our funding targets innovative, effective and measurable programs enhancing the quality of life within our communities and support the following giving pillars: Community Vitality and Education. Priority consideration is given to programs serving low- to moderate income populations. Key focus areas within the giving pillars include: Community Vitality Affordable Housing:Initiatives leading to increased access to quality, affordable and energy efficient housingEnvironment:Energy Efficiency and conservation efforts as well as environmental education programsThriving Communities:Quality of Place and resident-led initiatives leading to vibrant neighborhoods Education Literacy:Literacy and tutoring programs focused on early childhood through adult learnersSTEM Programs:STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) education programs targeted to under resourced areas; Digital device accessWorkforce Development:Programs addressing needs of our communities; credentialing programs providing skills for living wage jobs

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Foundation awards grants annually to eligible organizations in Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio, and Texas, where our company has a business presence.