Application
Grant Proposal Application Information
2026 Grant Season Timeline
- Application portal opened: April 1
- Application portal closed: June 1
- Review of applications: July through October
- Grant decisions sent to applicants: By November 30
- Grant funds disbursed: By mid-December
Eligibility
The Ippolito Charitable Foundation of Galveston will only consider grant applications from qualifying 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organizations within the City of Galveston, Texas. Grant applications for programs operating within the City of Galveston, Texas, even if operated by an organization based elsewhere within the State of Texas, will also be considered.
Please Note
- Fundraising benefits such as galas, benefit dinners, auctions and golf tournaments will not be considered.
- Only one proposal per organization per year will be considered.
- Grants up to $20,000 will be considered.
Application Requirements
Please provide the following information as completely and concisely as possible. All applicants must complete the Organization Information section and the applicable funding section below. For questions or clarification, contact grants@ippolitofoundation.org.
Organization Information
- Organization name, address, phone number, and website
- Tax Identification Number (EIN)
- Primary contact name and email address
- Brief organizational history and mission statement
- Annual operating budget (attach)
- Amount of funding requested
Project/Program Funding
For requests supporting a specific project or program, please provide:
- Project Overview: Title and brief description of the proposed project or program
- Collaborators: Identify any collaborating organizations and describe their respective roles
- Distinctive Features: Explain how the project or program differs from similar services or initiatives, if applicable
- Timeline: Proposed project or program schedule
- Budget: Detailed project budget, including anticipated income and expenses
- Funding Plan: Describe fundraising efforts, identify other funding organizations, and specify amounts requested, received, or pledged
- Fundraising History: If no funding has been secured, briefly describe the organization's past fundraising successes
- Contingency Plan: Explain how the project or program would proceed if the full funding goal is not achieved
- Evaluation and Impact: Identify expected outcomes, how results will be measured and monitored, and the anticipated impact of the project or program
General Operating Support
For requests supporting general operations, please provide:
- Annual Goals: The organization's primary goals for the year
- Funding Sources: Organizations currently providing funding or that have provided funding in prior years
- Current Fundraising: Summary of fundraising activities, including amounts requested, received, or pledged
- Fundraising History: Brief description of the organization's fundraising successes in prior years
