Frequently Asked Questions

To be eligible, your organization must be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit operating primarily within the Greater Houston metropolitan area. You must have current tax-exempt certification and demonstrate measurable community impact through your programs and services.

The Alison Bainbridge Grace Fund exclusively supports 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. We do not provide grants to individuals, for-profit entities, or organizations without current tax-exempt status.

It varies as we want to provide ample time for submissions. The grant application stays open for 2 months. Once closed, we select the recipients.

Your application should include your organization's mission, current programs, specific funding needs, measurable impact metrics, and how the grant will advance your community work. We also require current 501(c)(3) documentation and basic organizational information.

Organizations may only receive one grant per funding stage. However, you may reapply if your application is not selected, and we encourage applying for higher-level grants as they become available if your organizational capacity has grown.

Grant funds must be used for nonprofit operations, programs, or services that directly advance your mission and serve your community. Funds cannot be used for political activities, lobbying, or personal expenses.

Recipients provide a simple impact report within 6 months showing how funds were used and the community outcomes achieved. This helps us share success stories and continually improve our grant program effectiveness.