Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

June 15, 2026

68 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Grants to Children's Charities

Overview: The Charity Guild of Catholic Women provides grants to local children's charities serving the greater Houston area. The organization has distributed over $10 million to more than 200 children's charities since 1996.

Award Information:

  • Most recent award year (2025-2026): $789,800 total distributed

  • Award checks presented February 10, 2026
    • Geographic Scope

    • Service Area: Greater Houston area (TX, US)

      Focus Areas

      Grants support charities serving children in:
    • Arts
    • Education
    • Health & Well Being
    • Hunger Relief
    • Social Services

      Eligibility

      Who Can Apply:
    • Agencies in the greater Houston area that serve children from conception to age 18
    • Organizational goals must be consistent with teachings of the Catholic Church
    • Requirement: Each applying charity must have an active Charity Guild member as a sponsor
    • - The sponsor verifies that the organization serves challenged children who need additional support to thrive - The sponsor verifies that Charity Guild funding will make a significant difference in a child's life - Sponsor must complete and submit a signed Verification of Sponsor Form
    • Grants provided without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, or creed

      Application Period

    • Annual Application Window: March 15 - June 15
    • Committee Review Timeline: Mid-June through mid-September (site visits scheduled)

      Contact Information

    • Phone: (713) 529-0995
    • Address: 1203 Lovett Boulevard, Houston, TX 77006
    • Hours: Wed - Sat: 10am-3pm

    How to Apply

    Grant Application Process

    1. Review Materials:
    - Download and open the Grant Instruction file (required - all details are important)
    - Download the Grant Application form
    - Review the Video Guide for Applicants

    2. Complete Application:
    - Fill out the Grant Application form
    - You may complete the form digitally and print it, OR download and print, then complete by hand
    - Ensure legibility if completing by hand

    3. Submission:
    - Submit two (2) hard copies by the deadline
    - Submission required to be eligible for consideration

    4. Post-Award Requirement:
    - Submit a Use of Funds Report by September 15 of the grant award year
    - Report must detail how grant funds were used relative to the specific request on the application

      Required Materials

    • Grant Application (completed and legible)
    • Verification of Sponsor Form (signed by active Charity Guild member sponsor)
    • Two hard copies of all submission materials

      Contact for Questions

    • Phone: (713) 529-0995
    • Address: 1203 Lovett Boulevard, Houston, TX 77006

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsartseducationhealth-disparitieshungersocial-serviceschild-welfare

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