The Community Foundation of Abilene has launched the Community Grant.
Donor Name: Community Foundation of Abilene
State: Texas
County: Taylor County (TX)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/01/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Community Foundation of Abilene (or “Foundation”) is a public foundation committed to improving the quality of life in the Abilene area. In 1985, the Foundation was established with a permanent unrestricted endowment whose earnings benefit the local community through grants to charitable nonprofit organizations serving within Taylor County. These funds give the Foundation the flexibility to support the changing needs in the community through competitive community grant cycles, offered yearly each fall and spring.
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. Occasional capital requests of up to $50,000 may be considered. Grants exceeding $20,000 are awarded infrequently.
Eligible Projects
The likelihood of your organization’s proposal being funded are increased if the project or program:
- 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
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.
For more information, visit Community Foundation of Abilene.
