Primary Grant Program – Grants to qualifying organizations in the greater Galveston area in the arts and historic preservation, community development, education, health, and human services.
Preferences: Programs/projects that benefit the greater Galveston community
seed money, operating funds, small capital needs, special projects
partnering with other funding sources
Not considered or funded:
fund-raising benefits
direct mail solicitations
grants to individuals
grants to non-USA based organizations
Deadlines for receipt of proposals: March 15, and October 15.
Notification of director decision: May, and December.
Program Related Investments – Recommended by Fund directors for Galveston projects
Matching Gifts Program – Restricted to Kempner family members and directors of the Kempner Fund
Harris & Eliza
Kempner Fund 2201 Market Street Suite 601 Galveston, Texas
77550-1529
