The CenterPoint Energy Foundation offers annual grants to eligible organizations located in Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio, and Texas, where the company operates. The Foundation reviews proposals from 501(c)(3) organizations during two grant cycles each year. The funding is competitive, and proposals are evaluated based on their impact and measurable outcomes within the Foundation’s funding priorities.

The 2025 grant cycles are as follows:

Cycle 1: January 13 – February 14, 2025 (applications due by 11:59 p.m. CST)
Cycle 2: June 16 – July 18, 2025 (applications due by 11:59 p.m. CST)
Grant applications must be submitted via CenterPoint Energy's online application system. Due to the volume of submissions, all applications are reviewed competitively. It is important to note that the Foundation’s decisions are made in compliance with IRS regulations, which prohibit considering business relationships in the decision-making process to avoid self-dealing practices.

For complete details, including the guidelines, FAQs, and a list of eligible counties, applicants are encouraged to review the CenterPoint Energy Foundation’s 2025 Guidelines and FAQs document available on their website.