2024 DYNAMO AND DASH CHARITIES
COMMUNITY GRANTS
About
Dynamo and Dash Charities is pleased to support other local non-profit organizations with missions that align with ours. We believe in using the sport of soccer to support communities in the greater Houston area. We are committed to leveraging the passion of our players, our staff, and our fans to provide resources and education that positively impact lives in our community by focusing on our five pillars of activation:
1. Youth Development through education and soccer
2. Food insecurity
3. Military and veteran support
4. Cancer support and awareness
5. Sustainability powered by Shell Energy
We are pleased to offer local Houston non-profits the opportunity to apply for Dynamo and Dash Charities’ community grants. This year we are excited to announce that each pillar will now have a $25,000 grant pool attached to it. We will evaluate each submission and award the winner(s) from each pillar a grant between $5,000-$25,000. This means there can be multiple winners from each pillar.
Requirements
Provide resources or opportunities for underserved individuals or groups
Serve those located in Houston and the greater Houston community
Primary focus on one of our five core pillars (each, a “Pillar”):
- Youth Development through education and Soccer - Food insecurity
- Military and veteran support
- Cancer support and awareness
- Sustainability powered by Shell Energy
Timeline
August 1, 2024: Application released
September 4, 2024: Final day to submit applications (11:59pm CT)
September 2024: Applications reviewed by Board and committee members
October 1, 2024: Grantees announced, and funds distributed
October 10, 2024: Grantees recognized at Boots and Suits Celebration
April 4, 2025: Grantee documentation due
GRANT APPLICATION
Please complete the following questions and submit the information in Word or PDF format, along with the applicable supporting documentation via email to Charities@houstondynamo.com. The subject line of the email should read as follows: “2024 Dynamo and Dash Charities Grant Application”.
- Organization information - All information must match IRS determination letter
- Contact name
- Contact title
- Mailing address
- Phone number
- Email address
- Organizational website and social media handles
- Organization’s mission statement
- Which Dynamo and Dash Charities’ pillar does your organization serve?
- Description and goals of the program/project for which the funds will be used
- Evaluation process of the program/project
- Demographics of the population served
- Organization’s operational budget
- Program budget (if applicable)
Please include the following items with your submission:
- IRS Determination Letter
- List of Board of Directors and company affiliation
- Number of staff members
- Copy of last annual report (if applicable)
- Three (3) to five (5) images of the program/project that the funds will support
GRANTEE DOUMENTAION
Each organization awarded a grant will be required to submit the following documentation no later than April 4, 2025. If an organization fails to submit such information, it will not be considered for future grant opportunities. All information must be submitted via email to Charities@houstondynamo.com.
- What is the progress of the program/project as of March 14, 2025?
- What are the plans to further the program/project after the current date?
- What are the accomplishments of the funds?
- Please send photos, other media content (if applicable) and any stories along with your documentation.
Contact
Valerie Holland
Executive Director of Dynamo and Dash Charities
Email: vholland@houstondynamo.com \\Email is the preferred method of contact\\
Phone: 720-934-6995