CFWT: South Plains Foundation Grants

Overview

_NOTE: Please be aware that all grant applications must be submitted through the online portal._

About

Established in 1981, the Lubbock Area Foundation changed its name to the Community Foundation of West Texas in September 2015. The Foundation is one of more than 700 community foundations in the United States today. We serve the following counties that make up the Texas South Plains area, Bailey, Cochran, Crosby, Dickens, Floyd, Garza, Hale, Hockley, King, Lamb, Lubbock, Lynn, Motley, Terry, and Yoakum by offering people a variety of ways to touch their community through philanthropic giving.

Our staff has an in-depth understanding of the issues, opportunities and resources that shape our community. They monitor all areas of community need - including human services, education, the environment, healthcare, the arts and economic development. We can help you learn more about local agencies and programs that make a difference in areas you care about most.

South Plains Foundation Grants

The purpose of the South Plains Foundation program grants is to encourage the development of programs for charitable purposes in Lubbock County, Texas.

Grants are typically limited to a maximum of $10,000.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

* Grants are restricted to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations, units of local government (i.e. school district, county, city, etc.) and faith-based organizations that serve the general community.

* All grant recipients must report on the expenditure of grant funds and results of the supported project within one year of the award.

Ineligibility

* Applications will not be accepted via mail or email.
* The South Plains Foundation grants are generally small compared to those made by larger foundations. Therefore, a project budget cannot include “operating costs” or overhead costs.
* The Foundation Does Not Typically Fund:
* Annual appeals, endowment funds, membership contributions or fundraising events
* Existing obligations, loans or debt retirement
* Long-term operating support
* Medical, scientific or academic research
* Political campaigns or direct lobbying efforts
* Operating and construction costs at schools or universities unless there is significant opportunity for community use or collaboration
* Projects that focus on the promotion of specific religious beliefs or construction projects of churches and other religious institutions
* Out of region travel for individuals, bands, sports teams, classes and similar groups.
* Grants to individuals or for-profit businesses