Capital & Naming Rights Grants

The San Antonio Area Foundation offers the Capital & Naming Rights Grants to support nonprofit organizations working on infrastructure development projects. As a prominent philanthropic institution in San Antonio, the foundation is committed to fostering livable and resilient communities across the region. The grant aims to catalyze critical phases of capital development projects by offering financial resources at strategic moments in the project lifecycle. This funding opportunity is available to qualified nonprofit organizations operating within Texas, with a probable geographic emphasis on the San Antonio area or Bexar County. It categorizes applicants into Early Stage (less than 25% of funds raised) and Late Stage (at least 25% of funds raised) to ensure support is allocated based on financial progress and urgency. The foundation also places special emphasis on projects that incorporate accessibility improvements. Applications for the 2025 cycle will open on June 2 and close on September 1. While the specific award amounts are not disclosed, the program offers recurring annual funding. The foundation does not require matching funds, and the number of awards has not been specified. There are no rolling deadlines, and all applications must be submitted through the foundation’s Grants Center within the open window. Eligible applicants are strictly nonprofit organizations. Each applicant must demonstrate their nonprofit status and present a clearly defined capital infrastructure project. Emphasis is placed on projects with accessible design components, though all types of capital improvements are considered. For questions or further assistance, applicants can contact Jesus Garcia-Gonzalez, Senior Program Officer for Livable and Resilient Communities, at info@saafdn.org or call 210.225.2243. Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with closures from 12–1 p.m. each weekday.