Communities Foundation of Texas is seeking grant applications from nonprofit organizations that support the enrichment and well-being of North Texas youth through arts-based or sports-based programs
Donor Name: Communities Foundation of Texas
State: Texas
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/14/2023
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $50,000
Details:
CFT’s 2023 Youth Development in Arts & Sports Grant will prioritize organizations that:
- Expand access to arts or sports programming for youth up to age 18, regardless of athletic or artistic ability, and who reside in under-resourced and under-served communities.
- Leverage sports or arts programming to connect youth up to age 18 to other beneficial programs and experiences beyond sports or arts.
- Clearly define how success and impact of programming is measured.
Funding Levels
CFT will award grants ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 to nonprofit organizations who support youth development through arts-based or sports-based programs.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the Youth Development in Arts/Sports Grant, your organization must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- have a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt designation in good standing from the Internal Revenue Service that has been active for at least two years as of March 1, 2023
- At least 50% of the population served must reside in North Texas, which includes the following counties: Collin, Cooke, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Erath, Fannin, Grayson, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Montague, Navarro, Palo Pinto, Parker, Rockwall, Somervell, Tarrant, Wise
- Operate Arts-based and/or sports-based development programs for youth up to the age of 18
- Arts-based youth development: age-appropriate creative expression including visual, performing, or literary art to impart social and emotional learning and/or life experiences leading to positive character development
- Sports-based youth development: age-appropriate physical activity teaching fair play, integrity, teamwork, and exhibiting healthy leadership
NOT Eligible to Apply
- Organizations that do not directly provide arts-based or sports-based youth development programs
- Individuals
- For-profit businesses
- Non-US based organizations
- Church and religious organizations’ programs that are focused on evangelism
- School Districts
For more information, visit Youth Development in Arts & Sports Grant.
