Port Houston Community Grants Program
Port Houston is accepting applications for its new Community Grants Program. The program is focused on investing resources to "enhance the local communities and create greater value for the Houston region." Organizations are encouraged to provide Letters of Interest and apply for the program by July 17, 2020.
Port Houston is particularly interested in supporting programs or services that align with our current outreach priorities. These priorities include:
- Environmental Stewardship
- Community Improvements and Beautification
- Economic & Workforce Development
- Maritime Commerce
A second online workshop is scheduled to introduce the program, review the application process, and provide participants an opportunity for questions and answers:
Wednesday, July 8th, from 3:00 pm ? 4:00 pm
Meeting number (access code): 146 464 4994
Meeting password: kNdj2UuM52c
More details concerning the Community Grants Program and the online workshop are available at https://porthouston.com/community-outreach/grantsprogram/ or contact Community Relations Manager, Garret Berg at [email protected]; phone: 713-670-2428.
About Port Houston
For more than 100 years, Port Houston has owned and operated the public wharves and terminals of the Port of Houston ? the nation's largest port for foreign waterborne tonnage and an essential economic engine for the Houston region, the state of Texas and the nation. It supports the creation of nearly 1.175 million jobs in Texas and 2.7 million jobs nationwide, and economic activity totaling almost $265 billion in Texas ? 16 percent of Texas' total gross domestic product ? and more than $617 billion in economic impact across the nation. For more information, visit the port's website at PortHouston.com.
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