Arlington Youth Foundation Grant

Arlington Youth Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Gene and Jerry Jones Family Arlington Youth Foundation
Last Updated: September 01, 2025

Summary

The Gene and Jerry Jones Family Arlington Youth Foundation is committed to enhancing the lives of Arlington youth through significant financial contributions. They provide grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that focus on youth programs in areas like athletics, health, education, and the arts. Recently, a $1 million donation supported the North Texas Youth Education Town, which offers educational and recreational services. This initiative aims to create a sustainable impact on the community and support local youth for years to come.

Overview

As part of their commitment to the City of Arlington, Texas - home of AT&T Stadium - the Jones family has pledged to donate $16.5 million to organizations supporting Arlington youth over 33 years through the Gene and Jerry Jones Family Arlington Youth Foundation. The foundation’s mission is to enhance the quality of life of youth of the City of Arlington by funding programs and facilities dedicated to football and athletics, health and wellness, education and the arts through matching grants. Also in one of its more recent contributions to the Arlington community, the Arlington Youth Foundation donated $1 million, in concurrence with a $1 million donation from the NFL, to support the build of what is now the Gene and Jerry Jones Family North Texas Youth Education Town ("the YET") at The Salvation Army in Arlington. The YET provides educational, athletic and arts programs, and many other services, including after-school and summer care, to Arlington youth and their families. The Gene and Jerry Jones Family Arlington Youth Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of youth of the City of Arlington by funding programs and facilities dedicated to football and athletics, health and wellness, education and the arts through matching grants. The Gene and Jerry Jones Family Arlington Youth Foundation awards project and general support grants to recognized IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that focus their efforts on youth of the City of Arlington. These nonprofit organizations must demonstrate the ability to secure current and future funds matching the awarded grant.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Gene and Jerry Jones Family Arlington Youth Foundation awards project and general support grants to recognized IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that focus their efforts on youth of the City of Arlington. These nonprofit organizations must demonstrate the ability to secure current and future funds matching the awarded grant.Ensure you answer "yes" to the following:Does your request fall within the categories of football and athletics, health and wellness, education or the arts?Does your request apply strictly to youth in the City of Arlington?Does the project or program for which you are requesting funds impact a significant number of Arlington youth or make a long-term, sustainable impact on the community?Have you secured a match in the amount of the grant you are requesting?