What is Houston Improvement Project (HIP)?

HIP supports the Houston inner city by renovating community spaces, classrooms, performance spaces, gardens and more that give kids, adults and seniors a place to thrive, grow and learn. HIP selects one community partner a year in an open application process. The winning applicant will get the opportunity to have a space of their choosing renovated in a project valued up to $50,000. 

When does the application open?

Our 2020 application opens May 1 and will be due by 5/30/2020.

Who is qualified to apply?

You must be a nonprofit organization that owns a space within the Houston city limits.

What type of space can be renovated or improved?

This space is not limited to: classrooms, gardens, playgrounds, multi-use space, computer labs, libraries, and theaters.

Span of project could include: Painting walls, installing new floors, installing lighting fixtures, ceiling tiles, mural or art installation, new theater space, creative aging art space, installation of new books/computers/smart boards/desks and chairs/furniture, building gardens, improving playgrounds of all ages. Think it, we can try to do it! We love creative ideas!

At this time, we do projects that are considered cosmetic, i.e. - we do not do jobs that need to pull permits with the City of Houston. 

During the renovation process, if major damage is found in the space (water/termite/mold/fire/wear and tear, etc.), it is the responsibility of the nonprofit to investigate and repair these areas.