Grant Requirements.

We consider applications from various 501(c)(3) charities throughout the Coastal Bend. If your organization would like to apply, please read through our requirements, below, to determine whether you might qualify for consideration. We look forward to reviewing your application and appreciate all the work and love you are pouring into our community already! We are honored to be a small part of that journey with you.

  • The organization is not requesting funding for any of the following purposes:

    • Endowment funding

    • Debt reduction or operational deficits

    • Grants to individuals

    • Partisan, legislative, or political activity

    • Grants that benefit any causes that do not have human recipients such as pet rescues or shelters

    • Labor or fraternal organization, athletic or social club

    Funds must be used within one of the counties served by 100 Women of the Coastal Bend: Aransas, Bee, Jim Wells, Kleberg, Nueces, Refugio, and San Patricio..

    All funds must be in use, either partially or in full, within 3 months of the award receipt.

    The organization will not require belief or participation in activities of a particular faith, denomination, or religion to benefit from or receive services to benefit from the funds.

    The Board of 100 Women of the Coastal Bend reserves the right at any time to deny any application submitted.

  • If selected as our grant recipient at a quarterly meeting, the organization will be required to wait 24 months from the award date before re-applying for funds again.

    If given the opportunity to present at a quarterly meeting, but not chosen as the grant recipient, the organization will be required to wait 12 months before applying for funds again.

  • ANY solicitation of members outside of a quarterly meeting is strictly prohibited.

  • Presentation must be given by an organizational representative and must follow all guidelines listed on the Charity Presentation Guidelines.

Ready for Next Steps?

If you meet all the requirements above, we encourage you to apply. Please contact our Charity Liaison for more information on how to get started. Thank you!