About Us
A Glimmer of Hope in Austin is committed to improving the lives of young people (up to age 25 years old) and seniors (aged 60 and above) who suffer from exclusion, social injustices, neglect, abandonment and educational disadvantages.
Grants are generally awarded for one year. These grants are social seed capital for new and innovative projects and funded organizations are encouraged to seek additional funds from other sources.
Additional information:
Sustainability: A Glimmer of Hope Austin only considers projects that will continue to benefit the community after the foundation's initial investment.
Focus Area: The foundation funds projects that provide services to young people and seniors residing primarily in East and South Austin.
Cycle: A Glimmer of Hope - Austin accepts project proposals twice per year. Upcoming deadlines for submitting proposals are:
- January 16, 2009
- August 14, 2009
Proposals received after 5pm on those deadlines (regardless of postmark) will not be considered until the following funding period. Proposals can be delivered to A Glimmer of Hope's offices. First installments will be made approximately four to six weeks after the respective deadline.
Grant Submission: Please mail two complete copies of your proposal and e-mail one electronic copy (i.e. total of three copies) to:
A Glimmer of Hope Foundation
3600 North Capital Texas Highway
Bldg. B, Suite 330
Austin, TX 78746
Phone: (512) 328-9944
E-mail: austinprojects@aglimmerofhope.org
Grant and Expenditure Responsibility Agreement: Grantees are requested to sign a Grant and Expenditure Responsibility Agreement prior to receipt of first quarter funding. The agreement details reporting, record keeping and financial accountability issues and assures unused funds will be returned to A Glimmer of Hope Foundation.
Size of Grants:
Youth: Annual grants of up to $20,000.
Seniors: Annual grants of up to $20,000.
Not all grants will be funded at the amount requested.
Funding Policy: Grants are made only to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations. Funds are disbursed on a quarterly basis with continuing funding contingent upon availability of funds and the recipient’s ability to successfully meet the objectives outlined in their original proposal.
Periodically during the year, A Glimmer of Hope staff will schedule four site visits with each new project in order to view progress and offer any assistance that may be needed to assure the success of that project.
NOTE: A Glimmer of Hope Foundation does not fund or support:
- Grants to individuals.
- Political causes.
- Cultural exchange programs.
- Travel or scholarship assistance.
- General operating funds.
- Construction projects; hardware upgrades or labs.
- Fundraising events; mass mailings; advertising projects.
- Attendance of professional conferences and symposia.
- Out-of-state performances or competition expenses.
- Academic or scientific research.