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Application Deadline
April 13, 2023
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Youth Development in Arts & Sports Grant
This grant opportunity is aimed to support nonprofit organizations who supported the enrichment and well-being of North Texas youth through arts-based or sports-based programs.
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March 23, 2023
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Health Grant Opportunity
Through this grant opportunity, Communities Foundation of Texas aimed to support nonprofits who focus on health and wellness through hearing, vision, and dental care in North Texas.
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February 24, 2023
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Animals Grant Opportunity
Through this grant opportunity, Communities Foundation of Texas aimed to support nonprofits who focus on animal services and programming across North Texas.
Application Deadline
November 11, 2022
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Capacity-Building Grant Opportunity
Through this grant opportunity, Communities Foundation of Texas aimed to help nonprofit organizations build competencies and skills so that they can continue to make forward progress.
Application Deadline
October 07, 2022
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Social Services Grant Opportunity
Through this grant opportunity, Communities Foundation of Texas aimed to support nonprofits who provide emergency financial assistance for North Texas residents through established financial assistance programs.
Application Deadline
April 28, 2022
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Grant Cycle: Health
Through this grant opportunity, Communities Foundation of Texas aimed to support North Texan youth and young adults to live long and healthy lives by addressing unmet mental health needs.
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January 14, 2022
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December 17, 2021
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November 19, 2021
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September 14, 2021
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June 30, 2021
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Summer Cycle: Learning
Application Deadline
May 28, 2021
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Winter Storm URI Nonprofit Deductible RFP
In response to the winter storm and extreme cold that hit Texas in late February 2021, Communities Foundation of Texas, Hoblitzelle Foundation, Lyda Hill Philanthropies, the Wood Foundation and the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas came together to provide support for 501c3 nonprofits in North Texas who experienced damage as a result of the prolonged cold and ice.
Application Deadline
April 01, 2021
Application Deadline
August 21, 2020
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The Emma Lazarus Resilience Fund
The City of Dallas Office of Welcoming Communities and Immigrant Affairs (WCIA) partnered with the Open Society Foundations (OSF) and Communities Foundation of Texas to establish the Emma Lazarus Resilience Fund, a public-private effort that will distribute $500,000 to nonprofits that provide direct financial assistance to immigrant/refugee individuals and families who are otherwise ineligible for federal COVID-19 relief programs.
Application Deadline
August 29, 2019
5pm
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Fall Letter of Inquiry (LOI)
The Fall LOI was targeted towards programming in the following sector areas:
- Community Services (Social Services, Veterans, Youth)
- Environment
- Health
Application Deadline
August 29, 2019
5 p.m.
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19th Amendment Centennial Letter of Inquiry
CFT, in conjunction with other funders, opened a special funding opportunity to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment.
The 19th Amendment Centennial LOI partnered with organizations to create a yearlong series of events to recognize the 100th anniversary of women's right to vote. Funding supports effective, inspirational and authentic ways to create conversation, drive positive change and build strategies to advance gender equity.
Application Deadline
April 01, 2019
5pm
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2019 Spring Letter of Inquiry (LOI)
At CFT, we believe that a thriving community is one in which all people feel cared for, invested in, nourished and valued, and have an equitable opportunity to contribute to the well-being and growth of themselves, their families, and their communities.
Spring 2019 priority included:
1. Arts and Culture
2.Human-Animal Connection
3.Older Adults
4.Special Interests: education and training of student nurses; fundamental theology schools; medical research related to cancer or heart disease; scholarships for blind individuals; STEM education for girls; programs that use technology to serve people with barriers to reading due to low vision or learning differences; Collin County Fund (to be considered, at least 75% of program participants must be Collin County residents).
Application Deadline
March 01, 2018
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Collin County Letter of Inquiry
In 2017, CFT announced the creation of a dedicated Collin County Impact Fund to provide support for nonprofit organizations addressing the most pressing needs and promising opportunities for Collin County residents.
Application Deadline
December 05, 2018
5:00 PM
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Racial Equity Letter of Inquiry
CFT supports racial equity programs that include at least one of the following criteria: facilitate storytelling to help give voice and understanding to marginalized experiences; engage others in looking at racial inequalities locally; contribute to racial healing activities within and across sectors in Dallas; contribute to a culture of connectedness between different racial and ethnic groups, and/or create and/or implement practical solutions to race-related challenges in Dallas.
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Older Adults Letter of Inquiry
CFT supports programs that work to maximize and support the knowledge, skills, resources, engagement and contributions of older adults within the community.
Application Deadline
March 01, 2018
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Human-Animal Connection Letter of Inquiry
CFT supports programs that recognize that our relationship with pets and animals can enhance the health and quality of life of individuals, families and communities.
Application Deadline
March 01, 2018
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Special Interest Funds
CFT provides special interest funding for: education and training of student nurses, financial education for widows, medical research related to cancer or heart disease, scholarships for blind individuals, STEM education for girls, as well as nonprofits with 75% of program participants that are Collin County residents.
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April 20, 2018
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Community Services Letter of Inquiry
CFT supports programs that increase access to resources, particularly for underserved populations, build on the assets of community members, collect data to help improve programs and engage individuals in building stronger networks.
Application Deadline
June 01, 2018
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Health Letter of Inquiry
CFT supports programs that expand and improve access to health care services and/or provide awareness, prevention and treatment for specific populations with gaps in service.
Application Deadline
June 01, 2018
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Environment Letter of Inquiry
CFT supports environmental programs that incorporate or impact one of the following areas: Arts, Education, Equity, Health or Preservation.
Application Deadline
December 05, 2018
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W. W. Caruth, Jr. Fund
The W.W. Caruth, Jr. Fund aims to build thriving communities for all by supporting innovative organizations working in and across the fields of public safety, health and education. Organizations that need support to investigate, accelerate, or replicate a social change initiative that serves the North Texas region are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Deadline
December 31, 2017
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Working Families Success Network Cohort
CFT is supporting selected nonprofits with knowledge and information to become established Working Family Success Centers—a family-friendly venue that provides bundled services leading to increased economic well-being.
Application Deadline
December 31, 2016
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Data Driven Decision-Making (D3) Institute for Education
In 2016, Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT), the Commit! Partnership, and United Way of Metropolitan Dallas organized and supported a fourth Data Driven Decision-Making (D3) Institute for 2016-2017. This D3 Institute was designed to provide education-focused nonprofits that serve the needs of youth (ages 0-18), their educators, and/or their families the power to accelerate development of enduring service solutions that have greatest impact on students’ academic and social-emotional well-being.
Application Deadline
December 31, 2016
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Data Driven Decision-Making (D3) Institute
The D3 Institute was designed as a strategy bootcamp for nonprofits serving low-income working families. Selected agencies participated in monthly classroom-style workshops, received one-on-one coaching and built relationships with each other to enhance services. Since its inception in 2012 until its conclusion in 2015, 46 nonprofits participated in the three cohorts of D3.
Application Deadline
December 31, 2013
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At-Risk Middle School Youth
With the goal of improving outcomes for at-risk middle school youth and improving high school graduation and retention rates in the Dallas area, CFT funded nonprofits focused on increasing the quantity and quality of teachers and school leaders coming into the profession, as well as those currently working in local high-need urban middle schools.