Living Grant Application – Social Services

2021 Living RFP – Social Services 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.

Our grantmaking supports programs that address needs across the North Texas region, with a focus on those which:  

• Use data, best practices or proof-points of success to create measurable impact
• Support under-resourced communities by building on the assets of community members
• Improve access and outcomes for communities who have been marginalized or experienced discrimination
• Promote collaboration across other organizations 

Funding Priorities:

Communities Foundation of Texas is interested in supporting nonprofit programs that assist the community in securing basic needs so that individuals and families can thrive. To this end, CFT is seeking applications from organizations in one of the following funding priority areas: 
 

• Community outreach to engage and inform residents of rental relief and options 
• ​Homeless diversion programs and efforts 
• Innovative programs that provide access to healthy, fresh foods, such as through community gardens, urban farms, pop-up produce markets and food delivery 
• Supportive services for workers, such as childcare and transportation

Organizations can request a one-year grant for up to $50,000. An average grant from this cycle will be between $25,000 - $30,000.