The Community Foundation of Abilene is now accepting applications for its Future Fund Grants.
Donor Name: Community Foundation of Abilene
State: Texas
County: Taylor County (TX)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/15/2023
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
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. Future Fund is a membership organization of the Foundation, made up of donors committed to focusing on the needs of the youngest community members. Membership donations support the Future Fund endowment fund, which provides grants through the Future Fund grant cycle.
Funding Guidelines
Requests should range from $1,000 to $5,000. The Foundation will consider funding for the following: programs, special projects, or equipment serving children and/or youth. The Foundation maintains full discretion over all grantmaking decisions.
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
- Promotes grants that enhance and encourage sustainability
Consideration is also given to the capability of the organization and its staff and volunteers to achieve expected results, past stewardship of the organization, the adequacy and professionalism of the budget, and the support and cooperation of organizations involved in similar projects.
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 serve children or youth. 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, or faith-based organizations with programs or projects that benefit the children or youth of the community at large.
- Geographic Restriction
- Grant funds are restricted to nonprofits serving populations of children or youth within Abilene and Taylor County, Texas.
- Grantee Standing
- Eligible organizations can receive one Future Fund grant per 12-month period. Organizations that do not submit past Future Fund grant evaluations will be ineligible to apply for new Future Fund grants.
Ineligible Requests
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 children and/or youth in the entire community
- 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.
