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CFT Awards $550,000 Grant To Dallas Black Dance Theatre
Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT) today announced it has received a $550,000 grant from Communities Foundation of Texas to support general operations and the leadership transition as they seek to hire the company’s next Executive Director.
The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute announces new leadership and executive board of the Caruth Police Institute
The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute announced today that it would begin operating the Caruth Police Institute (CPI) and named a new director and members of the executive board. CFT awarded a grant to allow the Meadows Institute to operate CPI, which will continue to serve Dallas and North Texas while expanding its impact across Texas and the rest of the country.
Nominate Now: D CEO’s Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship Awards 2026
D CEO and Communities Foundation of Texas proudly honor nonprofit professionals and organizations making a meaningful, efficient impact on the community, while also celebrating the corporations and business leaders who support and collaborate with them.
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CFT in the Media
Educate Texas: Teacher Residency programs work and deserve more state funding
- Rio Grande Guardian
60+ Leaders Embark on SMU, Communities Foundation Social Entrepreneurship Certificate Program
- Dallas Innovates
Kaleidoscope Park launches Founder’s Circle ahead of summer 2024 opening
- Frisco Enterprise
Why better preparation, more experience is critical for teacher retention
- The Dallas Morning News
North Texas college presidents seek diversity without affirmative action
- The Dallas Morning News
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