CenterPoint Foundation Charitable Giving

The CenterPoint Energy Foundation aims to be a key contributor in its communities by using available opportunities and resources to create significant outcomes. It focuses on improving the quality of life in the communities it serves, fostering community connections, and promoting inclusion to ensure vibrant communities. The foundation commits to making education accessible to all students, ensuring they have the opportunities and tools needed for academic success and workforce readiness.

Type of Support

Overview

The grant program supports initiatives that lead to community vitality and educational opportunities. Through its giving pillars, it backs efforts in affordable housing, focusing on access to quality, affordable, and energy-efficient living spaces. In environmental conservation, it promotes energy efficiency and educational programs on environmental stewardship. The program also supports community-driven projects that enhance neighborhood vitality. Educationally, it invests in literacy and tutoring programs spanning early childhood to adult education, STEM education targeted at underserved areas, and workforce development programs that provide essential skills for sustainable employment.

Eligibility

Organization's Location
USA
Program Location
IN (Bartholomew County, Blackford County, Boone County, Clark County, Clay County, Clinton County, Daviess County, Decatur County, Delaware County, Floyd County, Fountain County, Gibson County, Grant County, Hamilton County, Hancock County, Hendricks County, Henry County, Huntington County, Jay County, Jefferson County, Johnson County, Knox County, Lawrence County, Madison County, Martin County, Monroe County, Montgomery County, Morgan County, Parke County, Pike County, Posey County, Putnam County, Randolph County, Rush County, Shelby County, Spencer County, Tippecanoe County, Tipton County, Vanderburgh County, Vermillion County, Vigo County, Wabash County, Warren County, Warrick County, Wayne County), LA (Acadia Parish, Allen Parish, Avoyelles Parish, Beauregard Parish, Bienville Parish, Bossier Parish, Caddo Parish, Calcasieu Parish, Cameron Parish, Claiborne Parish, Evangeline Parish, Iberia Parish, Jefferson Davis Parish, LaSalle Parish, Lafayette Parish, Lincoln Parish, Madison Parish, Ouachita Parish, Rapides Parish, Richland Parish, St. Landry Parish, St. Martin Parish, St. Mary Parish, St. Tammany Parish, Tangipahoa Parish, Union Parish, Vermilion Parish, Vernon Parish, Washington Parish, Webster Parish), MN (Anoka County, Blue Earth County, Brown County, Carver County, Crow Wing County, Dakota County, Douglas County, Faribault County, Hennepin County, Isanti County, Kandiyohi County, Le Sueur County, McLeod County, Meeker County, Mille Lacs County, Morrison County, Nicollet County, Pipestone County, Pope County, Ramsey County, Renville County, Rice County, Rock County, Scott County, Sherburne County, Sibley County, Stearns County, Steele County, Stevens County, Swift County, Todd County, Waseca County, Washington County, Watonwan County, Wright County), MS (Bolivar County, Chickasaw County, Clarke County, Copiah County, Covington County, DeSoto County, Forrest County, George County, Greene County, Hancock County, Harrison County, Hinds County, Jackson County, Jasper County, Jefferson Davis County, Jones County, Lafayette County, Lamar County, Lawrence County, Leake County, Lincoln County, Madison County, Marion County, Neshoba County, Newton County, Panola County, Pearl River County, Perry County, Pike County, Quitman County, Rankin County, Scott County, Simpson County, Smith County, Stone County, Sunflower County, Tallahatchie County, Warren County, Yalobusha County), OH (Auglaize County, Champaign County, Clark County, Clinton County, Darke County, Fayette County, Greene County, Highland County, Logan County, Madison County, Miami County, Montgomery County, Pickaway County, Preble County, Shelby County, Warren County), TX (Anderson County, Angelina County, Aransas County, Atascosa County, Austin County, Bastrop County, Bee County, Bexar County, Bowie County, Brazoria County, Caldwell County, Calhoun County, Camp County, Cass County, Chambers County, Cherokee County, Colorado County, Comal County, DeWitt County, Duval County, Fayette County, Fort Bend County, Franklin County, Galveston County, Goliad County, Gregg County, Guadalupe County, Hardin County, Harris County, Harrison County, Hays County, Hopkins County, Houston County, Jackson County, Jasper County, Jefferson County, Jim Hogg County, Jim Wells County, Karnes County, Kleberg County, Lavaca County, Lee County, Liberty County, Madison County, Marion County, Matagorda County, Medina County, Montgomery County, Morris County, Nacogdoches County, Nueces County, Orange County, Panola County, Polk County, Refugio County, Rusk County, San Augustine County, San Jacinto County, San Patricio County, Shelby County, Smith County, Titus County, Trinity County, Tyler County, Upshur County, Van Zandt County, Victoria County, Walker County, Waller County, Webb County, Wharton County, Wilson County, Wood County.
Organization Type
Other
  • Located in Indiana
  • Located in Louisiana
  • Located in Minnesota
  • Located in Mississippi
  • Located in Ohio
  • Located in Texas

Ineligibility

School clubs/organizations, including bands, athletic/academic teams, booster clubs, PTO/PTA
Organizations that discriminate based on race, culture, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion
Meals, tickets, dues, memberships, fees, travel, tuition, subscriptions, other tangible benefits
Political, labor, military, international, fraternal organizations
Childcare fees/subsidies or K-12 tuition
Programs by religious organizations for religious purposes
Sponsorships, fundraisers, races, telethons, marathons, benefits, banquets, galas, golf tournaments, festivals, other events
Debt retirement or funding of completed activities
Individuals
Contests, competitions, athletics, pageants, talent contests
Scholarly or medical research
A 509(a)(3) Type III supporting organization charity
Endowments or scholarships
Previous grantees who haven't submitted required reporting
not specified

Submission

Review Criteria

In evaluating proposals, priority is extended to projects and initiatives that:

  • Align closely with the Foundation’s specific areas of interest.
  • Tackle community challenges pertinent to our funding objectives.
  • Garner financial support from diverse contributors.
  • Implement a targeted evaluation strategy for the proposed project or initiative.
  • Showcase goals and results that are both quantifiable and sustainable.

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