Eligibility & Guidelines

Who May Apply

  • Individuals seeking support in areas such as:
    • Higher education and trade school
    • Career assessment and counseling
    • Life coaching and personal growth
    • Financial education
    • Spiritual development
    • Physical fitness and wellness
  • Non-profit organizations offering programs that align with our mission to promote ediucation, independence, personal growth, and community impact.

Application Guidelines

  • Only one application per individual or organization may be submitted per calendar year.
  • Previous recipients who were awarded funds in two consecutive years must wait one calendar year before reapplying.
  • Individuals or organizations who have received funding must be open to providing updates and informal feedback upon request. This may include a brief follow-up conversation, written reflection, or simple check-in on how the funds were used and what impact they had.
  • All applications must be completed online and submitted by the stated program deadline.
    • Additional deadlines may be posted as new opportunities become available.
  • Supporting documents and optional video submissions are encouraged.

Mission Areas We Support

  • We consider funding requests that fall within the following focus areas:

    • Independence & Self-Sufficiency
      Supporting individuals on their path toward personal responsibility and long-term stability
    • Personal Growth
      Encouraging emotional, intellectual, and character development
    • Higher Education & Career Training
      Assistance with tuition or program costs for trade schools, career certificates, community college, or university studies
    • Community & Continuing Education
      Programs that promote learning for youth and adults through non-traditional or local community education
    • Financial Security
      Programs like Financial Peace University that help individuals and families build healthy financial habits
    • Career Exploration & Counseling
      Career assessment testing, coaching, and guidance for youth and adults
    • Spiritual Development
      Opportunities such as church camp, discipleship classes, and men’s or women’s retreats and conferences
    • Life Coaching & Counseling
      Support for structured coaching, counseling, or course-based curriculum designed to equip individuals with life skills
    • Health & Physical Fitness
      Access to sports teams, equipment, or wellness programs that promote a healthy lifestyle

Grant Amounts & Types

  • Grant amounts vary based on the type of request, demonstrated need, and available funding
  • We consider support for both individuals and organizations across our mission areas
  • Funding decisions are guided by alignment with our priorities and the potential impact of the request

WE DON’T TYPICALLY FUND

  • Arts and culture
  • Debt reductions or loans
  • Healthcare or behavioral health
  • Political causes, candidates or campaigns
  • Public policy, advocacy or research
  • Start up organizations
  • Programs outside of Texas
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