CFWT: Community Funds Grant

The Community Foundation of West Texas offers the Community Funds Grant, designed to support a variety of community needs through targeted funding. Grants range from $1,000 to $10,000, focusing on areas such as Civic Development, Education, and Basic Needs. Organizations within the 15-county South Plains region that are 501(c)(3) or equivalent can apply, with the goal of alleviating poverty and creating pathways for individuals and families in need.

What is the Community Fund?
Many donors have broad interests and are interested in supporting a wide variety of community needs. They think broadly and depend on the Community Foundation of West Texas to target funding where it can be most effective through competitive grants. The income generated from unrestricted endowments created by these donors is pooled to support our most flexible grantmaking vehicle - the Community Fund.
Grants may be made for programs and projects in the areas of Civic, Social and Economic Development; Education and Youth; Basic Needs and Self Sufficiency.
All grant recipients must report on the expenditure of grant funds and results of the supported project within one year of the award. Typical grant awards range from $1,000 to $5,000, with $10,000 as the maximum generally awarded from the Community Fund.

Eligibility

Grantmaking policy and grant award decisions are made by the Board of Directors. The Foundation restricts its support to organizations in the 15-county South Plains region which are 501(c)(3) or the government equivalent.Our primary focus at this time is creating pathways out of poverty and alleviating the impact of poverty on individuals and families.

Ineligibility

The Foundation does not make grants to individuals, for political purposes, to retire indebtedness, or for payment of interest or taxes.