Elkins Grant

The Elkins Grant, offered by The Elkins Foundation, aims to enhance the quality of life in Houston and the Greater Gulf Coast through support for diverse educational, healthcare, cultural, community, and religious organizations. Applications are accepted from January to June, with funding decisions made by October 31. The foundation prioritizes specific capital projects and does not typically fund the same organizations annually, ensuring a broad impact across the region.

NOTE: Applications for funding may be submitted from January through June 30 of each year using the Foundation’s online system. As described earlier on this site, completed applications are reviewed by the Board of Trustees and the Associate Board. The review process takes place during the summer and ends in early October. Final funding decisions will be made by October 31.
The trustees primarily focus on organizations serving Houston and the Greater Gulf Coast. To further the goal of funding a wide variety of organizations and projects, the trustees typically do not give to the same organizations year after year. The Foundation’s annual report is available for review by appointment.
Please understand that because we always receive far more applications than we can fund, we are unable to provide individual feedback on why an application was declined. As long as an application meets our guidelines, it will be given every consideration during the review process.

Eligibility

Organizations serving Houston and the Greater Gulf Coast are eligible to apply.

Ineligibility

In addition, with the exception of a limited number of appeals, the trustees have a policy of declining grants to annual giving campaigns, endowment funds, operating budgets, and special events. The Foundation is unable to make grants to individuals.