Texas History Program
The next opportunity to apply will be our Winter 2027 grant cycle. Contact Jessica Hamlin at jhamlin@summerlee.org between September 7 and October 12, 2026 to request an interview to discuss your project.
TEXAS HISTORY PROGRAM
How to Apply
The Summerlee Foundation no longer accepts Letters of Interest (LOI) or grant applications by mail or email. We use an online application and grants management system, called Foundant, designed to assist you in submitting both an LOI and a full proposal.
Contact the Program Director
- Review the Grant Guidelines before beginning the application process.
- Prior to submitting a proposal, grant seekers must contact Texas History Program Director, Jessica Hamlin, at jhamlin@summerlee.org to schedule a discussion of the proposed project. This discussion must take place at least 20 days before the LOI deadline.
If invited, complete the online Letter of Inquiry and Application
- After discussing your proposal with the Program Director, and receiving approval to proceed, click here to be taken to the Summerlee Foundation On-Line Grant Portal at Foundant.
- Log in and/or create a new account.
- Follow instructions for completing the LOI form and when completed, click “submit.”
- Please be aware of the deadline for submission, as the process will automatically close at the deadline.
- You will receive an email advising you that we have received your LOI. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact us.
- You will be notified in a few weeks as to the status of your LOI. If accepted, you will then be invited by email to return to the Grant Application Portal to complete a full application.
Final reports are required one year after the grant is made. Without a final report, a grantee may not receive future funding.
To learn more about using Foundant, visit their Tutorial Page and watch the video.
QUESTIONS?
We’re happy to help—please contact us for more information.