Scanlan Foundation General Grants

Scanlan Foundation General Grants

Funder: Scanlan Foundation (Houston, TX)

Mission: Furthering the Roman Catholic Church in the State of Texas by building a culture of vocations to the priesthood, religious life, and holy families.

Eligibility

• Organization must be Roman Catholic
• Organization must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
• Organization must be located in the State of Texas
• Does NOT make grants to individuals
• Each organization may submit one unsolicited application per calendar year
• (Arch)dioceses may submit two unsolicited applications per calendar year

Geographic Scope

• Serves all fifteen dioceses in the State of Texas

Funding Priorities (Four Main Pillars)

1. Marriage & Holy Families 2. Catholic Education 3. Evangelization & Discipleship 4. Life & Human Dignity

What They Fund

• Religious, charitable, and educational institutions and works aligned with Catholic mission and vocational culture

Grant Sessions

• Session 2026B: Open April 1 - Due May 15, 2026 (Decision by November 1, 2026)
• Session 2027A: Open November 1 - Due December 15, 2026 (Decision by June 1, 2027)
• Session 2027B: Open May 1 - Due June 15, 2027 (Decision by December 1, 2027)

Important Notes

• Late applications will NOT be accepted
• Approval or denial of previous applications does not guarantee future outcomes
• Organizations with outstanding reporting/receipts may not receive funding until current
• Does not make matching grants
• Amount requested is not a deciding factor in approval
• Board may grant requests in part or in full

Contact Information

Email: grants@scanlanfoundation.org Phone: 713-783-3169 Address: 4550 Post Oak Place Drive, Suite 241, Houston, Texas 77027