The Community Foundation of Texas is seeking applications for the 2023 Social Services Community Grant.
Donor Name: Community Foundation of Texas
State: Texas
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/05/2023
Size of the Grant: $20,000 – $30,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
The Social Services grant opportunity is open to nonprofits deeply rooted in under-resourced neighborhoods, have a clear understanding of their community’s needs, and provide a comprehensive range of services to enhance the quality of life for residents.
Funding Information
Funding for 20 to 30 nonprofits with one-year grants ranging from $20,000 – $30,000 is anticipated.
Geographical Areas
At least 50% of the population served must reside in one of the following counties:
- Collin, Cooke, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Erath, Fannin, Grayson, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Montague, Navarro, Palo Pinto, Parker, Rockwall, Somervell, Tarrant, Wise.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for a CFT grant, your organization must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Have a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt designation from the Internal Revenue Service that has been active for at least two years as of September 1, 2023.
- Program Diversity: Nonprofits must offer a wide range of social services that meet their community’s comprehensive needs. This includes, but is not limited to, food distribution, workforce assistance, senior citizen programs, healthcare, youth programs, housing/home repair, and/or financial assistance. Nonprofits focused on a single issue or offer a single-focus program will not qualify.
- Geographical Focus: The nonprofit’s efforts must be focused on a specific geographic area, such as a particular zip code, community, or neighborhood. Organizations operating in multiple communities may apply but should focus the application to highlight their impact in a specific community/geographic area.
- Physical Presence: Applying nonprofits must have a dedicated physical location within the community they serve, reinforcing their commitment and accessibility to residents.
- Community Engagement: Applicants must be able to demonstrate their understanding of the unique assets and challenges of the community, as well as demonstrate how they actively involve residents, clients and local stakeholders in the planning and execution of programs and services.
- Data Driven: Applicants should have a system for tracking participant uptake of services and a regular practice of looking at program data to improve service delivery.
Ineligibility
- Individuals
- For-Profit Businesses
- Non-U.S. based organizations
- Church and religious organizations’ programs that are focused on evangelism
- Organizations who are providing a single service/program.
For more information, visit CFT.
