Future Fund Grants
This grant provides financial support to organizations in Abilene and Taylor County that create impactful programs and projects for children and youth.
The Community Foundation of Abilene administers the Future Fund grant, which is dedicated to supporting organizations that serve children and youth in Abilene and Taylor County, Texas. The Future Fund is a membership organization within the Foundation composed of donors committed to addressing the needs of the community's youngest residents. Funds for these grants come from contributions to the Future Fund endowment, and are distributed annually through a structured grant cycle. The purpose of the Future Fund grant is to support practical, impactful solutions to local issues affecting children and youth. Grant funds can be used for programs, special projects, or equipment, provided they directly benefit this demographic. Projects that promote collaboration among agencies, prevent as well as assist with identified problems, generate additional resources, and encourage volunteer involvement are especially encouraged. The Foundation evaluates applications based on organizational capacity, budget soundness, historical stewardship, and collaboration with similar efforts. Grants typically range between $1,000 and $5,000. Only one grant may be awarded to an organization per 12-month period, and organizations must be in good standing with the Foundation, meaning they have submitted all required evaluation reports from prior grants. Applications that do not demonstrate a benefit to children or youth in the specified region will not be considered. Eligible applicants include organizations with a current 501(c)(3) status, public entities requesting funds for charitable purposes, K-12 schools, and faith-based organizations with programs serving the community’s youth. All proposals must be submitted through the Foundation’s online grants management system, Foundant GLM. Required documents include a program budget, organizational budget, balance sheet, board list, and IRS tax status letter. First-time applicants must provide additional documentation as listed on the Foundation’s website. Applications open on November 1 and are due by December 15 each year. Grant review occurs through January, with awards announced in mid-February. Evaluations are mandatory and must be completed online. The Foundation requires submission of outcome-focused evaluation forms, including financial documentation of how funds were used. Failure to submit these forms disqualifies applicants from future cycles.
Award Range
$1,000 - $5,000
Total Program Funding
Not specified
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
No
Additional Details
Requests should range from $1,000 to $5,000. The Foundation will consider funding for the following: programs, special projects, or equipment serving children and/or youth. The Foundation maintains full discretion over all grantmaking decisions. The likelihood of your organization’s proposal being funded are increased if the project or program: 1 of 3 Proposes practical solutions to community problems Responds to changing or emerging community needs Addresses prevention as well as assistance for a problem Promotes cooperation among nonprofit agencies without duplicating efforts Leverages or generates other funding or resources Promotes volunteer participation and citizen involvement in the community Promotes grants that enhance and encourage sustainability Consideration is also given to the capability of the organization and its staff and volunteers to achieve expected results, past stewardship of the organization, the adequacy and professionalism of the budget, and the support and cooperation of organizations involved in similar projects.
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
To be eligible, your organization must qualify under the nonprofit status and geographic restrictions listed below. If you are unsure of your organization’s status, please inquire with staff prior to applying for funding. Nonprofit Status Eligible organizations must serve children or youth. Organizations must hold a current tax-exemption status under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code. This includes traditional nonprofit agencies with current 501(c)(3) status, recognized government entities requesting funds for public charitable purposes, K-12 schools, or faith-based organizations with programs or projects that benefit the children or youth of the community at large. Geographic Restriction Grant funds are restricted to nonprofits serving populations of children or youth within Abilene and Taylor County, Texas. Grantee Standing Eligible organizations can receive one Future Fund grant per 12-month period. Organizations that do not submit past Future Fund grant evaluations will be ineligible to apply for new Future Fund grants.
Geographic Eligibility
Taylor County (TX)
Application Opens
November 1, 2025
Application Closes
December 15, 2025
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