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Grant Guidelines

Helpful Information

The Greehey Family Foundation supports a broad range of community needs with a shared goal of improving the lives of Bexar County residents and beyond. To help ensure funding aligns with our mission and is used effectively, please review the following guidelines and requirements before submitting an application.

Eligibility

The Foundation may request a tour of your agency to better understand the project or program, observe who will be served, and assess the organization’s capacity to fulfill its objectives.

Please confirm that your organization meets the following requirements:

  • Grants are awarded only to organizations that are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
  • The Foundation does not award grants to individuals or for-profit organizations.
  • In alignment with the Foundation’s mission, funding is primarily awarded to agencies providing programs and services in Bexar County. The Foundation may also consider requests from outside Bexar County when programs serve individuals from the greater San Antonio area.
  • Funding must directly support specific needs or programs within the community. The Foundation does not typically fund event sponsorships or fundraising activities.

Application Requirements

Each grant application must include the following information:
  • The organization’s purpose and history
  • Proof of 501(c)(3) status
  • Whether the organization is supported by United Way
  • Description of the problem or need the program addresses
  • Explanation of how the proposed effort supports the Foundation’s goals
  • Program objectives and a timeline of proposed activities
  • A detailed project and overall operations budget
  • A list of current funders and funding amounts
  • A list of the Board of Directors (if applicable)
  • The amount requested from the Foundation
  • Percentage of the amount requested relative to the program’s total and the organization’s overall budget
  • A brief report on how the most recent grant from the Foundation was used (if applicable)

Funding Deadlines

The Foundation’s Board of Directors meets biannually to review applications and the review process may take up to three months following the submission deadline. Applicants are asked to abide by the grant cycle schedule listed below. Requests for immediate or emergency funding are considered at the discretion of the Board.

  • Spring Funding Cycle
    • Applicant Portal is open between January 15 and April 1
    • Deadline is April 1
    • Grants are considered at the Spring Board Meeting
  • Fall Funding Cycle
    • Applicant Portal is open between July 15 and September 30
    • Deadline is September 30
    • Grants are considered at the Fall Board Meeting
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Grant Awards & Reporting

The Foundation typically awards each agency one grant per year, and recipients must reapply annually to be considered for additional funding. Grant recipients may not publicly announce awards without prior approval from the Greehey Family Foundation. As part of the application process, agencies are required to submit a brief report detailing how the grant funds from the previous year were used and the outcomes achieved, when applicable. For multi-year pledges, other reporting may be required.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Foundation reviews applications twice a year. Deadlines are April 1 for the Spring Funding Cycle and September 30 for the Fall Funding Cycle.
We recommend submitting your application several weeks before the deadline to ensure all required documents are included and to allow time for review.
The review/selection process may take up to three months following the submission deadline. Applicants will be notified once the Foundation's Board of Directors has made its funding decisions.
Requests outside of the designated deadlines are generally not accepted. However, urgent or emergency funding requests may be considered at the discretion of the Board. While the initial request can be emailed to admin@GreeheyFoundation.org, the Board may also require the agency to submit a formal application.
No. The Foundation typically awards each agency one grant per year. Organizations must reapply annually to be considered for additional funding.
Incomplete applications may not be considered. Please review the Application Requirements section before submitting to ensure all requested materials are included.