How We Support
The foundation generates its funding from individual and corporate donations as well as fund-raising activities throughout the year.  The Grant Committee follows stringent policies and procedures to ensure that all funds are disbursed based on accomplishing the Mission of Fort Bend Cares.  We impact thousands of children through grants to charitable 501(c)(3) organizations that provide:

Health
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Emotional

Educational
  • Life skills
  • Programs
  • Training

Serving Fort Bend County Youth with Integrity, Compassion and Dignity

Social Services
  • Mentoring
  • Child Protection
  • Physical Needs

Capital Projects
  • Recreational
  • Social Needs
  • Equipment
Grant Committee Chairs:
  • Jill Curtis - Chairman
  • Juliette Breeze
  • Jim Brown
  • Robert Coffman
  • Walt White
Grant Information

Fort Bend Cares will be accepting Grant Applications from December 1, 2009 through February 28, 2010.  Grant Application Evaluations are in March/April.

The Board of Trustees reviews and approves the Grant Committee recommendations at the May Board of Trustees Meeting.

Grants will be awarded June, 2010

For more information, please contact us. 
2005 Total Grants:  $15,0002008 Total Grants:  $138,000
2006 Total Grants:  $40,0002009 Total Grants:  $181,000
2007 Total Grants:  $75,000

Who We Support
  • Breath of Life Children's Clinic
  • Big Brothers-Big Sisters-Fort Bend
  • Brazos Bend Guardianship Services
  • Casa de Esperanza de los Niños
  • Child Advocates of Fort Bend Co.
  • Communities in Schools
  • Cornerstones of Life
  • DePelchin Children’s Center
  • East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry
  • Fort Bend Community Partners Rainbow Room
  • Fort Bend Family Health Center
  • Fort Bend Regional Council on Substance Abuse
  • Fort Bend Young Life
  • Fort Bend Family Promise
  • Fort Bend Women’s Center
  • Lifeway International
  • Monarch School
  • Parks Youth Ranch
  • PLEX
  • Pooh's Panda Special Needs Academy
  • S.I.R.E.
  • Sam Houston Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
  • Second Mile Mission
  • Soaring Eagles
  • StraightWay, Inc.
  • Y.M.C.A.