Community Foundation of Abilene - Fall Community Grants

The Community Foundation of Abilene is accepting applications to improve the quality of life in the Abilene area. Donor Name: Community Foundation of Abilene State: Texas County: Taylor County (TX) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The Community Foundation was established with a permanent unrestricted endowment whose earnings benefit the local community through grants to charitable nonprofit organizations serving within Taylor County.  Focus Areas Animal Services Children and Youth Community Development Education Fine Arts and Culture Health and Mental Health Human and Social Services  Funding Information  Requests should range from $5,000 to $35,000. 1 year Eligible organizations can receive one community grant per 12-month period. Grant Period One year. Eligibility Criteria  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 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, community/junior colleges, colleges and universities, or faith-based organizations with programs or projects that benefit the community at large. Geographic Restriction Grant funds are restricted to nonprofits serving populations within Abilene and Taylor County, Texas.  Grantee Standing Eligible organizations can receive one community grant per 12-month period. Organizations who receive a fall community grant are not eligible to apply in the spring cycle immediately following, and vice versa. Organizations that do not submit community grant evaluations will be ineligible to apply for future grants. Ineligibility In regard to funding, the Foundation does not award grants for: Activities which do not benefit the citizens of Abilene, Texas, or Taylor County Medical or scholarly research Membership fees Tickets or sponsorship sales for charitable fundraising efforts Church-related activities unless they involve the community as a whole Travel for groups, such as school classes, clubs or sports teams Deficit budget expenses or retroactive funding for current projects, programs or equipment Capital debt reduction Individuals, except through the Foundation’s educational scholarships Political projects For more information, visit CFA.