The Community Foundation’s ToolBox Grants provides nonprofits with the resources they need to improve their strength and stability.
Donor Name: North Texas Community Foundation
State: Texas
County: Tarrant County (TX)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/23/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
ToolBox grants provide Tarrant County-based nonprofits with capacity building support to address fundraising and strategic planning in order to improve their strength and stability for the long run and more effectively serve residents of the most vulnerable communities. These grants are intended to be one-time, transformative gifts that make a significant difference in the way the organization works. ToolBox does not fund programs or general operations.
Eligible Funding Requests
- Fundraising Strategy Consulting
- Assessment, planning, coaching and strategy development for staff and/or board
- $10,000
- Board Chair letter of endorsement
- to be uploaded with Letter of Intent
- Strategic Planning Consulting
- Strategic plan development or updates
- $10,000-15,000
- Board Chair letter of endorsement
- to be uploaded with Letter of Intent.
Nonprofit Eligibility
- 501(c)(3) organizations headquartered in Tarrant County
- Annual operating budget of at least $50,000 and not more than $5,000,000
- Demonstrated impact serving residents experiencing poverty
- Focus on education, employment, health (physical or mental) and/or housing
- Must have a representative attend one of two virtual orientation meetings.
Criteria for Selection
The following criteria will be used to assess proposals:
- Proposal identifies a clear, eligible capacity building project
- Organization clearly defines their definition of poverty, demonstrates that a significant number of their clients served meet that definition, and shows impact
- Organization makes a compelling case for how their project will enhance their capacity to effectively serve residents experiencing poverty and why it is timely
- Organization demonstrates a commitment to serving the community equitably
- Project can be accomplished by first quarter of 2025
- Organization presents a clear representation of its fiscal health (budget, balance sheet and 990)
- Board Chair endorsement letter included and board-level strategic plan committee established for strategic planning requests
- Consultant bid is included that outlines scope of work, timeframe, deliverables, and total cost. Bids for strategic planning should also note a six month follow-up.
For more information, visit NTCF.
