Texas Crab Festival Charities

It is the primary goal of Texas Crab Festival Charities (TCFC) to increase educational and career opportunities for Bolivar Peninsula residents and support local organizations that further the goal of improving the lives of the residents of Bolivar Peninsula. Funding is available to Bolivar Peninsula residents of all ages. There are no restrictions based on an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability.

Grants for Peninsula Residents of all ages to attend a university, community college, trade school or accredited courses for the purpose of career improvement or enhanced employment opportunity.

Financial assistance for teachers from Crenshaw School and High Island School to attend classes for career improvement.

Grants for Peninsula youth to attend educational camps. The youth of Bolivar Peninsula do not have the same educational opportunities afforded youth of more developed areas. Educational camps provide learning and character building programs to underserved youth.

Grants for local schools, charitable and faith based organizations offering programs consistent with the goals of Texas Crab Festival Charities.

One-time emergency disbursements to help Peninsula residents who have a temporary financial challenge.

TCFC recruits potential recipients of Grants through consultation with local business’, church leaders, school principals and counselors, presentations at public meetings, media articles, postings throughout the community and at the annual Mother’s Day Weekend Texas Crab Festival.

Applicant must submit the application completely and include all documents requested in order to be considered for a Financial assistance/Grant award. Applications are available online:

TCFC Grant Applicant will signify agreement and certify that all responses are true and factual on Application form as indicated. TCFC Committee will notify applicant once the review and scoring process is complete. If awarded a TCFC Grant, TCFC Treasurer will send a “Letter of Acceptance” identifying responsibility and accountability requirements.

The number of grants awarded annually will be determined by the total funding available resulting from all TCFC fundraising activities. Progress of recipients is monitored and regularly reviewed. If applicant does not complete commitments as agreed, the Selection Committee has the right to return the remainder of the Grant designated back to the Texas Crab Festival Charities reserve funds.