Grants
The McKenna Foundation Board and staff have considered key funding areas and projects that can inspire growth and continue McKenna’s role as an advocate for those in need. Above all, the McKenna Foundation will always listen, learn, and love on the community with whom their journey began 70 years ago. After careful consideration, we have released our 2024 grant opportunities. As always, keep dreaming and envisioning what is next for your organization and our community.
In 2024 we are accepting applications from previously funded grantees only and the amount requested cannot be more than the most recent grant award.
2024 Grant Opportunities
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Strategic Grants
purpose statement
Provide course-changing funding to unmet needs in the community.
LOI required and accepted at any timeFunding Areas
- Capacity Building
- Housing
- Mental Health and Behavioral Health
- Services for Adults with IDD
- Early-Childhood and Youth Enrichment
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Basic Living Needs
purpose statement
Assist individuals and families in crisis situations with prevention, intervention, and services that lead to decreased dependence.
Application opens 3/25/2024-
Application due 4/22/2024
Funding Areas
- Financial Assistance
- Workforce/Employability
- Food Assistance
- Housing Instability/Assistance
- Transportation
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Health
purpose statement
Provide accessible care that leads to healthy bodies and minds.
Application opens 6/10/2024-
Application due 7/8/2024
Funding Areas
- Physical Health
- Mental Health
- Health Care Support Services
- Access to Care
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Education
purpose statement
Improve quality of life through quality education and social supports.
Application opens 6/10/2024-
Application due 7/8/2024
Funding Areas
- School Readiness
- Education Access and Support
- After School Programs
- Literacy Programs
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Family Relationships
purpose statement
Empower every generation with skills and support that strengthen the family bond.
Application opens 8/12/2024-
Application due 9/9/2024
Funding Areas
- Child and Youth Development
- Parenting Support
- Abuse/Neglect Prevention & Recovery
- Senior Services
The McKenna Foundation accepts applications from verified 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations that serve residents of New Braunfels and Comal County. In addition, the foundation has a geographic limitation that requires grant funds to be used in Comal County. In 2024 we are accepting applications from previously funded grantees only.