CenterPoint Energy Foundation Grants
Funding Type
Grant
Grantor Agency
CenterPoint Energy Foundation
Grant Range
# of Awards Available
Programmatic Area
Community Development
Programmatic Area
Education
Programmatic Area
Energy & Environment
Programmatic Area
Housing
Programmatic Area
People & Places
Programmatic Area
Workforce & Economic Development
Programmatic Area
Youth & Children
Deadline
2026-02-13
Match Required?
Eligible Entities
To be considered for grant funding, organizations must be a nonprofit organization and have obtained recognition of tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) as a public charity under Code 509(a) and in good standing. If an organization is exempt under Section 509(a)(3), it must be Type I or Type II. Applicants must also have their organization’s primary address located within CenterPoint Energy’s footprint. In Texas, this includes the following counties: Anderson, Angelina, Aransas, Atascosa, Austin, Bastrop, Bee, Bexar, Bowie, Brazoria, Caldwell, Calhoun, Camp, Cass, Chambers, Cherokee, Colorado, Comal, DeWitt, Duval, Fayette, Fort, Bend, Franklin, Galveston, Goliad, Gregg, Guadalupe, Hardin, Harris, Harrison, Hays, Hopkins, Houston, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Jim, Hogg, Jim, Wells, Karnes, Kleberg, Lavaca, Lee, Liberty, Madison, Marion, Matagorda, Medina, Montgomery, Morris, Nacogdoches, Nueces, Orange, Panola, Polk, Refugio, Rusk, San, Augustine, San, Jacinto, San, Patricio, Shelby, Smith, Titus, Trinity, Tyler, Upshur, Van, Zandt, Victoria, Walker, Waller, Webb, Wharton, Wilson, Wood.
Focus Area
The foundation's funding targets innovative, effective and measurable programs enhancing the quality of life within CenterPoint Energy's communities and support the following giving pillars: 1) Community Vitality, including affordable housing, the environment, and community outdoor spaces; and 2) Education, including literacy, STEM, and workforce development.
Contact
CNPGives@centerpointenergy.com
Link to Opportunity
https://www.centerpointenergy.com/en-us/corporate/community/centerpoint-energy-foundation/application-process
Application Platform
https://forms.benevity.org/4c9c2d4b-a306-4236-a527-63a6ac64e53a
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