Community Impact Grants

Small organizations do big things and are incredibly valuable in our community. Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio recognizes this and provides Community Impact Grants of up to $12,000 to support smaller initiatives and organizations that have a large impact on community health.

 

Step 1: General Requirements and Grant Inquiry Form

It is important that potential applicants fully read, understand, and meet the Foundation’s General Requirements for Funding before requesting funds.

Additionally, first-time applicants are required to submit a Grant Inquiries Form.

 

Step 2: Specific Grant Requirements

  • The organization must have had less than $250,000 in actual revenue during the most recently completed fiscal year*;
  • The organization must have an annual operating budget of at least $15,000 (for the fiscal year that includes July 1, 2026);
  • The application amount must not exceed 20 percent of the organization’s total actual revenue in the most recently completed fiscal year;
  • The application amount must fall in the range of $3,000-$12,000; and
  • Organizations that received a Community Impact Grant in the most recent grant year may apply, but preference will be given to organizations that have not recently received funding from the Foundation.

* Churches are exempt from this requirement

 

If there is any uncertainty regarding requirements, please contact the Foundation before submitting the application.

 

Step 3: Letter of Inquiry (LOI)

Once the window for LOI submission opens (in accordance with the timeline below), a link will appear beneath the picture.

 

Step 4: After Submission

Once an LOI is submitted, a confirmation email will be sent. Foundation administrative staff will reach out within the next few weeks with more information. To access an application after submission, please click here.

 

Process Timeline

All dates below are tentative and subject to change. Please contact the Foundation for further details.

Beyond the Light, 2022 Grantee
Beyond the Light, 2022 Grantee

Not accepting Letters of Inquiry until June 15, 2026.

June 15-29, 2026

Letter of Inquiry

The Letter of Inquiry (LOI) introduces an organization and its request to the Foundation.

It is designed to help the Foundation determine whether the request is a good match for the Foundation’s present interests and funds.

An LOI may only be submitted online during the specified date range.

July 1-31, 2026

Application

The application allows invited organizations to provide greater detail regarding their requests for funding.

It builds on the information provided in the LOI and requires more robust data.

An application may only be submitted online during the specified date range.

October 2026

Site Visit

The site visit allows Foundation staff and trustees to better understand the request for funding, and usually takes the form of a brief in-person meeting at the location where the funding will be used.

Due to the high number of applicants and scheduling constraints, site visits are not possible for all organizations. Applicants selected for a site visit will be contacted in September.

Site visits are subject to several variables and may be waived at the Foundation’s discretion.

November 2026

Decision

Grantees will be notified following final approval by the trustees.

Notification of whether or not a grant is awarded will be sent to the email address of the individual who submitted the application.

Applicants should only inquire about the status of an application if notification has not been received by Nov. 20, 2026.

For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own,
they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.

2 Corinthians 8:3 (NIV)