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Grant Application
The Funds
We offer two funding opportunities to help direct applications to the most appropriate area of our grantmaking. Please review the descriptions below and select the fund that best aligns with your organization’s work.
Environmental & Animal Welfare Fund
Supports direct, on-the-ground environmental conservation, marine protection, animal welfare, and applied research with clear, tangible outcomes. Organizations primarily focused on education, advocacy, or awareness should apply to the Community Impact Fund.

Organizations focused primarily on policy advocacy, public education, awareness campaigns, or field-building are welcome to apply, though priority is typically given to work with clear, measurable outcomes. Advocacy or education components are most competitive when they complement direct impact.
Community Impact Fund
Supports organizations across Human Services, Education, Arts & Culture, and other community-based work. This fund encompasses all work outside direct environmental and animal welfare impact.
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Our Funding Philosophy
The Frost Foundation encourages organizations to apply no more than once every 18 months for our Mid-Year and End-of-Year Cycles. This approach allows us to maintain a dynamic and diverse portfolio while supporting organizational planning and financial resilience. Also, we may recommend that organizations take a break from applying for several cycles after receiving multiple grants. These pauses allow for both new voices and innovations to be heard as well as encourage sustainability among our existing partners.
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Grant Cycle Information
We exclusively fund organizations that qualify as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, organizations fiscally sponsored by a qualified 501(c)(3), or government and tribal entities. If your organization does not meet one of these criteria, you are not eligible for funding.
Grant Application Timeline
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Application Due: June 1
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Board Meeting: September
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Award Notifications Sent: by mid September
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Funds Distributed: by mid September
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Grant Application Timeline
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Application Due: December 1
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Board Meeting: March
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Award Notifications Sent: by mid March
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Funds Distributed: by mid March
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Application
Our semiannual grant cycles fund organizations serving Louisiana and/or New Mexico.
We exclusively fund organizations that qualify as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, organizations fiscally sponsored by a qualified 501(c)(3), or government and tribal entities. If your organization does not meet one of these criteria, you are not eligible for funding.
Before submitting an application, review our Grant Guidelines to determine if you are a fit for funding.
The Frost Foundation offers 2 funding opportunities. Please see our funding opportunities described below.
Next Deadline: December 1, 2026
Applications open Tuesday, October 20, 2026
We have two annual deadlines for Applications: June 1 and December 1.
Please refer to the Grant Cycle Information below for the full schedule of application deadlines and review periods.
