The Texas Methodist Foundation (TMF) seeks proposals that offer creative, sustainable solutions that celebrate the abundance of gifts within and among a community.
Donor Name: Texas Methodist Foundation
State: New Mexico, Texas
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/30/2024
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
TMF grantees are advocates of hope, health, and belonging committed to measuring impact.
Grantees’ innovation and commitment facilitate a brighter future for those they serve. TMF supports their strategic and imaginative efforts to foster a better quality of life for those in need.
TMF’s competitive grant cycle focuses on two core areas:
- Evangelism with social impact
- Community programs and services improving the conditions of those living in poverty.
Grant Period
July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
- Be a 501(c)(3) organization
- Provide services in Texas and New Mexico
- Provide services that align with the focus areas.
Key Criteria for Successful Applications
- Highlights the potential that may be seen if resources were available
- Outlines well-planned and efficient use of funds
- Identifies adequate local and extended support to sustain the project beyond the grant period
- Utilizes relevant collaborative partners and resource networks
- Includes sufficient volunteer leadership and staffing, where appropriate.
Additional Organizational Criteria
- In addition to determining basic eligibility, TMF considers the following as part of the due diligence process:
- Robust and stable leadership and governance
- Sound financial management
- Ability to achieve impact and help drive the vision and mission
- Recognition of the interconnected nature of challenges facing churches and communities
- Deep engagement with those whom the organization serves
- Demonstrate commitment to partner and collaborate to achieve impact
- Evidence that the proposed approach is likely to be effective and provide a significant opportunity to advance the field
- Commitment to defining clear goals and tracking results, learning and adapting, and sharing learnings with others
- Grant funding is generally not available for:
- Individuals
- Organizations that do not have a current 501(c)(3)
- Capital expenditures
- Endowment funds
- Annual fund campaigns
- Debt retirement
- Research
- Programs or services that do not serve communities in Texas or New Mexico
- Lobbying efforts, as defined by the Internal Revenue Service.
For more information, visit Texas Methodist Foundation.
