​Matching Grant’s Purpose
To support the South Houston Concerned Citizens Coalition’s (SHCCC) community in a neighborhood improvement and/or beautification project. Our goal is to provide One Matching Grant from $750 up to $1,000 dollars to one affiliate (civic club or homeowners association). The objective is to partner with and support the community and contribute to improving its appearance and beautification.
 

How it Works
The grant money represents a partnership between SHCCC and the Civic Club or HOA that is awarded the grant. SHCCC will cover up to 50% of an approved projects total budget, with a maximum reimbursement of $1,000. Each competing organization will submit a planned project with an attached budget as outlined in the following
paragraphs. The winner of the grant will be given the green light to proceed with the project.

The actual grant money will be awarded to the winner of the grant only if the project meets the set guidelines, work is completed by the deadline and project is paid in full.

Original receipts, invoices, and cancelled checks/credit card receipts must be submitted after project completion to receive your matching grant reimbursement on expenses incurred. Note: Cash money, food, volunteers, or equipment cannot be reimbursed.

Application Process
Applications are accepted by email only. Applicants must submit an email to South Houston Concerns Citizens Coalition at SHCCC.community@yahoo.com with details regarding the project. This should include project name, project details, itemized cost and/or budget for the project, and how this project will benefit your neighborhood and community. All applications must be received on/or before October 31, 2026 (no exceptions). All applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only one winner will be named. 

The SHCCC Matching Grant Application will only be accepted when submitted by the president of the civic club/HOA. If there is no acting president, the vice president may submit the application.
 

Eligible Participants 

• Must be a South Houston Concerned Citizens Coalition Civic Club/HOA Members

• Must be a neighborhood-based SHCCC member organization.

• Must represent the specific SHCCC geographical area located within District K.

• Must specify how the organization will fund and support the project.​

 

Eligible Projects
The program helps pay for visible improvements or projects that are accessible and beneficial to the community. The program does not cover ongoing operational or maintenance expenses, including routine mowing, mechanical services, or IT maintenance. The program will not fund a plan that is already in progress. Funds
received through this program may not be used to lobby or participate in political campaigns and/or elections. Incomplete projects are not eligible for reimbursement.

 

• Examples of approved projects include, but are not limited to entryway signage, entryway columns, esplanade landscaping and irrigation, electrical signage, and walkways with pavers, etc.

Matching Grant Timeline

Six Month Timeline.

The project must be finalized by August 31, 2027. SHCCC will contact the winner of the Matching Grant by December 31, 2026. We recommend starting your project by March 1, 2027, at the latest.

The winner of the Matching Grant Program will be announced at the SHCCC Awards Banquet on January 23, 2027.

Winner Selection Method 

 

Applications will be reviewed by three (3) impartial judges, who will select the winner based on the details provided. Note: The judges will not be SHCCC Board Members.

 

If there is no winner for the Matching Grant award, SHCCC reserves the right to forfeit the grant for that year.
 

SHCCC will not be held responsible for any loss or damage whatsoever associated with the project.

Winner
The Winner must provide SHCCC before and after pictures of the project.

The Winner must adhere to all guidelines and deadlines stipulated by SHCCC.

The Winner is required to permit SHCCC to photograph and present the award check at the project site upon completion.

Disclosure: The SHCCC Board reserves the right to void or terminate the grant at its discretion. If said grant is voided, terminated or canceled, said grant resubmission opportunities will be available in 2028.