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CFT and Lyda Hill Philanthropies Grant $1M to 34 Small Local Nonprofits
Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) has partnered with Lyda Hill Philanthropies (LHP) on the 2025 Nonprofit Empowerment Fund, providing $30,000 grants to 34 local nonprofits.
CFT Awards $250,000 Grant to African American Museum, Dallas, to Support Conservation Initiatives
Communities Foundation of Texas has awarded a $250,000 grant to the African American Museum, Dallas, to launch Phase I of a three-year conservation project to secure the museum’s archival, fine art and folk art collections, including historic documents, photographs, rare books and recordings.
CFT’s Emerging Leaders in Philanthropy Expands through Philanthropy Southwest
After six successful Emerging Leaders in Philanthropy (ELP) cohorts, a total of 400 graduates, and a strong alumni network, ELP is expanding in a big way. The program is formally transitioning to being part of Philanthropy Southwest.
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CFT Awards $250,000 Grant to African American Museum, Dallas, to Support Conservation Initiatives
Partner Spotlight: Cotton Bowl Foundation Issues $365,000 in Grants to Eight North Texas Organizations
CFT in the Media
Communities Foundation of Texas launches $50M housing initiative to tackle affordability issues
- Dallas Business Journal
Kaleidoscope Park Celebrates One Year Of Art, Community And Connection In Frisco
- Local Profile
North Texas Giving Day Sets Records for Giving With $74.2M for 3,500 Nonprofits
- Dallas Innovates
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