General grantmaking by the CenterPoint Energy Foundation supporting nonprofit organizations within CenterPoint Energy's service footprint, with priorities in Community Vitality (affordable housing, environment, community outdoor spaces) and Education (literacy, STEM, workforce development).

Must be a nonprofit organization and have recognition of tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) as a public charity (Code 509(a)) | Have their organization's primary address located within CenterPoint Energy's footprint | Previous grantees who have not submitted required reporting are ineligible | No funding to individuals | No funding for school clubs/organizations (bands, athletic teams, PTO/PTA) or 509(a)(3) Type III supporting organizations

CenterPoint Energy Foundation Grants

Provides Bright Future Grants to organizations proposing projects that advance community impact initiatives (see listed initiatives). For FY2025-2026 SMCF will make $200,000 available; funded projects expected to be completed within one year.

Must be a 501(c)(3) public charity, 501(c)(4) social welfare organization, or 509(a)1 public entity | Project must provide direct benefit to residents of Adams, Fall Creek, Green and/or Stony Creek Townships of Madison County, Indiana | No single organization shall receive more than $10,000 in cumulative Bright Future Grants in Fiscal Year 2025-2026

Bright Future Grant

Training Program for Federal TRIO Programs

Resident-led grants awarded by the Resident Advancement Committee for neighborhood projects (gardens, pocket parks, mentoring, etc.); neighbors and small nonprofits within Saint Luke’s footprint can receive up to $6,000.

Applicant must be a resident of Buckeye–Shaker, Mt. Pleasant, or Woodland Hills | If applicant is not a 501(c)(3), must collaborate with a fiscal sponsor (501(c)(3)) | Available March–September annually

Community Grants

Translational Research in Maternal and Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)

Translational Research in Maternal and Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

Center for Inherited Disease Research (CIDR) High Throughput Sequencing and Genotyping Resource Access (X01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Invitation-only grantmaking for nonprofit organizations aligned with the Trust's giving areas (Helping People in Need; Protecting Animals and Nature; Enriching Community Life); applicants must contact a Trust program officer and, if invited, will submit an application via the Trust's online grants management system.

Nonprofit organizations located in and serving Marion County, Indiana or Maricopa County, Arizona | Applications are by invitation only (the Trust does not accept unsolicited applications) | Will not consider grants for international activities, academic research, sectarian purposes, programs that promote religious doctrine, or political campaigns | Will not consider grants for health programs except those related to the visually impaired | Will not consider requests for programs that target those currently incarcerated, exiting the criminal justice system, or recently released (programs for children of incarcerated individuals or youth in foster care will be considered)

CenterPoint Energy Foundation Grants

About this program

Eligibility

Geographic eligibility

Contact & website

[email protected]

www.centerpointenergy.com

Past recipients

2025

American Online Giving Foundation Inc

$2,923,797

Loftin Equipment Company

$783,751

United Way Of Greater Houston

$740,000

Clean Up Houston Inc

$500,000

Hope Foundation

$500,000

University Of Texas Foundation

$350,000

Junior Achievement Of Southeast Texas Inc

$315,000

Central Houston Civic Improvement Inc

$250,000

University Of Houston Foundation

$210,000

Rolling

~$15K (2,047 grants)

6 states

Similar Grants

Bright Future Grant

$2.0K–$10.0K

Training Program for Federal TRIO Programs

~$710K

Community Grants

Up to $6.0K

Translational Research in Maternal and Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)

~$820K

Translational Research in Maternal and Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

~$820K

Center for Inherited Disease Research (CIDR) High Throughput Sequencing and Genotyping Resource Access (X01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

~$820K