Seeds of Strength is a philanthropic women’s giving circle whose members connect with the Georgetown community, enrich lives through fellowship, and award grants to nonprofits as selected by our members.
Since 2010
About Our Grants
Each year Seeds of Strength pools the annual membership donations, accepts and evaluates grant applications received from local nonprofits, and then distributes grant awards based on a democratic selection of grantees by the membership.
To be considered for a Seeds of Strength grant, an organization must serve clients who reside in the Greater Georgetown area and be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code.
Seeds of Strength awards grants in four areas of interest: Health and Well-Being, Family, Education/Financial Security, and Arts and Culture. Grant requests will be considered for new and ongoing programs and projects, as well as for operational support. Grants range from $10,000 to $25,000. The total amount awarded each year is determined by the size of the membership.
We award grants in the spring of each year. Nonprofits wishing to apply for funds to be awarded in May 2027 must follow the process found at Apply for a Grant with steps that will begin in Fall 2026.
For more information contact grants@seedsofstrength.org.
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In 2024, we established our Founders Grant to be awarded from funds outside our pooled annual membership donations.
Our Grant Making Team
The Grants Committee uses a thorough and participative grantmaking process. This in-depth process is designed to help educate members to become more knowledgeable and skilled philanthropists. Grantmaking practices are conducted with integrity, fiscal responsibility, respect, and fairness to community organizations. We strive to be good stewards of our members’ investment.
Members of the Grants Committee follow a rigorous evaluations process, identify questions and concerns, and ultimately rank the proposals to submit to the Board, which will determine the finalists. All Seeds of Strength members then vote on the finalists in May to determine which requests are funded.
Our Volunteers
- Grants Standing Committee: Reads and evaluates the applicants’ grant proposals, conducts information sessions to help nonprofits better understand the Seeds of Strength’s grant application process, and oversees the annual grant cycle process.
- Grant Evaluation Subcommittee: Reads and scores grant proposals.
- Financial Subcommittee: Analyzes the financial statements of all agencies submitting grant proposals.
After grants are awarded in May, members of the Seeds of Strength Compliance Committee work with grant recipients to monitor progress throughout the year (July 1-June 30) to ensure agencies meet their goals and that grants have the intended impact.
In 2026, we awarded eight grants totaling $180,000.
| Awardee of Grant | Initiative | Amount Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| A Gift of Time | Dementia-related services | $20,000 |
| Annunciation Maternity Home | Technology upgrade to expand programs | $25,000 |
| Austin Sunshine Camps | Overnight camp experience for under-served children | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Georgetown | Support for children’s mental wellness | $17,500 |
| Capital IDEA | Support for low-income adults completing college/training for in-demand fields | $25,000 |
| Economic Growth Business Incubator | Workshops & coaching to help small business owners succeed | $17,500 |
| Foster Angels of Central Texas | Support for children in foster care, from basic needs to enrichment opportunities | $25,000 |
| The Georgetown Project | Support for the NEST and summer employment | $25,000 |