GenHTX is a funded initiative under Collective Action for Youth that includes 33 BIPOC organizations working collaboratively to increase voter engagement efforts amongst young people 35 and under.
2024 Funded Partner Organizations:
Surmont Youth Center
Edward Jackson
GenHTX Grant Funding Opportunity
This funding opportunity is designed to support partner organizations in implementing civic engagement activities for Harris County residents ages 18 to 35.
In 2026, GenHTX will strengthen collective impact by investing in partners who are committed to continuous quality improvement, data-informed strategies, and collaborative approaches to civic participation. Together, we will integrate data to identify high-opportunity voter communities and develop meaningful, relationship-centered engagement strategies.
This opportunity is intended for organizations that prioritize:
Data-driven decision making
Cross-sector collaboration
Continuous learning and quality improvement
GenHTX welcomes a wide range of project approaches and recognizes that effectively engaging high-opportunity voters requires multiple, layered strategies.
Collective Action for Youth (GenHTX) is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization and is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing political activity. GenHTX does not support or oppose any political candidates or parties.
The IRS affirms that 501(c)(3) organizations may conduct nonpartisan voter engagement activities, including encouraging voter participation, providing voter education, and engaging candidates on issues.
GenHTX funding may not be used for voter registration or issue-based organizing.
Partners will be notified if their proposals will advance by Monday, February 16, 2026.
We believe that when we center and share power with youth to organize, vote, and build power, we can better the lives of young people and all Houstonians. We can do this together!
Let’s keep up the momentum GenHTX!
2026 Meeting Dates
All meetings are from 11 AM to 1 PM
March 24, 2026 - 5th Ward MSC
April 28, 2026 - TBD
May 26, 2026 - TBD
June 30, 2026 - United Way
July 28, 2026 - TBD
August 25, 2026 - TBD
September 29, 2026 - United Way
October 27, 2026 - TBD
2026 Important Dates
Application Period Closes - Friday, January 30, 2026
Presentations & Funding Decisions - February 25 & 26, 2026
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