How To Apply

How to Apply

The Kate Marmion Charitable Foundation supports charities and community initiatives that strengthen  South Texas. 


Applicants must be located in or directly serve communities within the Foundation's designated South Texas geographic area.


Our Funding Priorities

  • Children's interests and education
  • Agriculture and FFA Programs
  • Southwestern American History, Culture and Art
  • Health care and Community Well-Being

Applying to EduKate?


Please apply through our portal here


Questions?


Please review the Grant Application Guide before submitting your inquiry. For additional assistance, contact grants@kbmfoundation.com.





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Grant Application Guide

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Grant Process

Step 1--LOI

Step 2-Invitation to Appy

Step 2-Invitation to Appy

Submit a Letter of Intent of no more than two pages. Include a brief description of your organization, the proposed project, its alignment with the Foundation's priorities, anticipated outcomes, and estimated budget.

Include a copy of your current IRS determination letter.

Step 2-Invitation to Appy

Step 2-Invitation to Appy

Step 2-Invitation to Appy

If your LOI advances, the Foundation will invite you to submit a full application and supporting financial documents.

Step 3-Funding Decision

Step 2-Invitation to Appy

Step 3-Funding Decision

Applicants selected for funding receive formal written notification. 

Our Geographic Area

The Kate Marmion Charitable Foundation considers grant requests from charitable organizations operating in South Texas, as shown in our geographic area







Timeline for Grant Consideration

The Kate Marmion Charitable Foundation considers grant requests throughout the year in the Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. All grant materials must be received by the following dates for consideration at these meetings:

Spring-- January 15

Summer-- April 15

Fall--August 15

Winter-- November 15

Only one LOI per organization may be submitted within a twelve-month perio

Where to Apply

Letters of Inquiry should submitted Electronically to: 


 grants@kbmfoundation.com