"Since 2015, LISC Houston's Small Grants Program has supported hundreds of community projects and reached more than 52,000 people across Houston. These small grants are designed to put real resources directly into the hands of neighborhood-level organizations doing meaningful work."
LISC Houston's 2026 Small Grants Program offers grants of up to $5,000 to 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations in Houston. Funded projects must reinvigorate civic engagement, strengthen neighborhood leadership, or support grassroots solutions to community challenges. Applications are due March 2, 2026, by 12:00 PM. Grant awards will be announced in May, and projects must be completed by October 31, 2026. Contact Carolyn Andrews at candrews@lisc.org for more information.
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Community DevelopmentChoice NeighborhoodSmall GrantsLeadership DevelopmentNFL GrassrootsQuality of Life Agreements
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Leadership Development
NFL Grassroots
Quality of Life Agreements
Economic Development
Housing
Lending & Capital
Public Policy
Reports and Papers
LISC Houston is pleased to announce the launch of the 2026 Small Grants Program, an initiative designed to support community-driven projects that strengthen neighborhoods, enhance civic engagement, and support local leadership. Since its inception in 2015, the Small Grants Program has funded hundreds of community initiatives, engaging over 52,000 participants and leveraging millions of dollars toward neighborhood improvement efforts.
The 2026 Small Grants Program provides grants of up to $5,000 to 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations for initiatives that:
Reinvigorate civic engagement and participation
Strengthen neighborhood leadership and collaboration
Support grassroots solutions to community challenges
The application is now live online HERE and must be submitted by March 2, 2026, at 12:00 PM. Grant awards will be announced in May, and funded projects must be completed by October 31, 2026. For more information contact Carolyn Andrews, Program Officer, at candrews@lisc.org.
Q & A Workshop [virtual]: Wednesday, February 18, 2026. 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
View the workshop recording below!
- Visit the LISC Houston Small Grants page to read the full guidelines and open the application
- Confirm your organization holds 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) status before applying
- Watch the recorded Q&A workshop on the program page to get common questions answered
- Draft a clear description of your project and how it meets the program goals
- Submit your completed application by March 2, 2026, at 12:00 PM
- Email Carolyn Andrews at candrews@lisc.org if you have questions about eligibility or the process
