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Pilot project centers grantee voice through oral reporting and AI
Connecting data with action: Researchers, civic leaders highlight opportunities for long-term impact
How funders can embrace more trust-based, flexible grantmaking
Data diaries: Two grantees share journeys that began with a logic model
Houston Endowment seeks learning and evaluation partner to assess the impact of flexible funding initiative
An open call for Letters of Interest (LOI) will close on July 8 and be followed by an invite-only call for proposals.
Our grantee partners are vital to the strength and well-being of Greater Houston and play a central role in advancing HEI’s mission. Nonprofits are currently navigating a challenging landscape marked by uncertain and unstable funding streams, rising demand for services, leadership transitions, limited resources, and growing pressure to adapt and innovate.
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In response, Houston Endowment has increased the amount of flexible funding opportunities for grantees and is seeking a learning and evaluation partner to assess the roll-out and impact of the initiative across all funding areas: Arts & Culture, Education, Civic Engagement and Greenspaces.
Houston Endowment is holding an open call for Letters of Interest (LOI), followed by an invite-only call for proposals. The open call for LOIs will close on July 8, 2025, at 5:00 PM CT. Following review, selected individuals or organizations will be invited by July 21, 2025, to submit a full proposal, which will be due August 15, 2025, at 5:00 PM CT.
Brita Blesi
Robiel Abraha
