Grant Selection Process
Grant Funding
The Charity Ball Association makes a positive difference by providing direct financial support to agencies serving children in need. The charities who apply go through a rigorous and thorough grant selection process that includes financial, leadership and program review, site visits and evaluative follow-up after the money is distributed to assure compliance with all grant requirements.
We offer two distinct funding programs. The majority of our funds are distributed through our Annual Grant Funding Process. The second funding program is the Children’s Opportunity Fund which is essentially an emergency fund used to meet immediate and critical needs.
For general questions, please email Ashley at admin@cbaofsa.org.
For grant follow up questions and grant completion reports, please contact Lissa at grantcompliance@cbaofsa.org.
Annual Grant Funding Process
The Charity Ball Association funds well-defined and specific projects designed to support and enhance the quality of life for the children of Bexar County. The funding cycle begins each October with the Charities Workshop. All Bexar County children’s charities are invited to attend.
The Charity Ball Association strictly adheres to our Funding Policies, as well as the established deadlines. Late or nonconforming applications will be disqualified.
The process and timeframe of our Grant Funding Cycle are generally the same year to year. Updates for the year are posted every September. Charities seeking funds should:
- 2026/2027 GRANT FUNDING CYCLE TIMELINE
- Attend mandatory workshop (October 23, 2026)
- Submit Letter of Interest (November 11, 2026)
- If selected, submit Application (January 13, 2027)
- Prepare for a visit by, or presentation to, the Charities Committee (Spring)
- Look for notification of awarded grants (April)
- Distribution of Funds (May)
The Charity Ball Association 2026-2027 Grant Funding Cycle
The Charity Ball Association will hold a mandatory workshop for all agencies interest in applying for funding. We will review the grant funding policies, the application process and answer questions. Please click below to register for the workshop.
CBA Grant Funding Workshop
Friday, October 23rd
9:30 am
First Presbyterian Church
404 N. Alamo
Children's Opportunity Fund
Open All Year for Emergency Funding Needs
The purpose of the Children’s Opportunity Fund (COF) is to meet critical, time sensitive needs of charities that serve children. The application is available to children’s charities that have previously participated in the annual grant submission process.
An interested agency must give notice of intent to apply for funds by emailing admin@cbaofsa.org or charities@cbaofsa.org.