CGCW Children’s Charities Grant

The CGCW Children’s Charities Grant aims to support charitable organizations in the greater Houston area that provide essential services to children from conception to 18 years of age. Sponsored by the Charity Guild of Catholic Women, the grant seeks to uplift vulnerable populations, ensuring that funds are directed towards impactful programs that align with Catholic teachings. Applications must meet specific eligibility criteria and demonstrate a commitment to charitable purposes.

Thank you for applying for a grant from the Charity Guild of Catholic Women.

Eligibility

Applying charities must:
Secure your Charity Guild sponsor before beginning your application. Do not assume last year’s sponsor is still available. Sponsor must submit Verification of Sponsorship Form and checklist to the Charity Guild Shop (2nd floor mailbox) by June 16, 2025.Use funds solely for services that benefit children from conception up to the 18th birthday.Be a charity based in the greater Houston area (as defined by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget).Have a purpose and mission not in conflict with the teachings of the CatholicChurch.Not use the grant for bricks and mortar, sponsor tables, general management of fund-raising salaries.Use 75% or more of total income from all sources for programs and activities directly related to the charitable purposes for which the organization exists as recorded in the organization’s Form 990.Any agency previously funded must submit a Use of Funds report from the last year funded (2023-2024 or earlier) with the current year application

Ineligibility

An agency funded for 5 years in a 7-year period will not be eligible to apply again for 2 consecutive years after the 5th year of funding