How much funding does CFWT: Sybil Harrington Endowment for the Arts Grant provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for CFWT: Sybil Harrington Endowment for the Arts Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for CFWT: Sybil Harrington Endowment for the Arts Grant?

Not funded: Annual appeals; Political efforts; Grants to individuals; Ensuring support for impactful community projects.

CFWT: Sybil Harrington Endowment for the Arts Grant

Community Foundation of West Texas

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits Grants for Arts Grants for Performing Arts

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Other requirements

Grants may be made for start-up funding, general operating support, program support and demonstration programs.
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 $500 – $2,500.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Annual appeals
Not eligible: Political efforts
Not eligible: Grants to individuals
Not eligible: Ensuring support for impactful community projects
Not eligible: The Foundation Does Not Typically Fund:Annual appeals, endowment funds, membership contributions or fundraising events Existing obligations, loans or debt retirementLong-term operating supportPolitical/lobbying efforts.
Not eligible: Out of region travel for individuals, bands, choirs, etc.
Not eligible: Applications will not be accepted via mail or email.

Overview

The Sybil Harrington Endowment for the Arts, established by the Community Foundation of West Texas, supports diverse artistic and cultural initiatives in Lubbock and Hale counties. Grants range from $500 to $2,500, aimed at start-up funding, operational support, and program initiatives. All recipients must report on fund expenditures within a year. The foundation does not fund annual appeals, political efforts, or grants to individuals, ensuring support for impactful community projects.

NOTE: Please be aware that all grant applications must be submitted through the online portal.
Harrington Endowment for the Arts supports the ongoing artistic and cultural efforts of organizations, both large and small, as well as new and unique arts initiatives in Lubbock and Hale counties.

Eligibility

Grants may be made for start-up funding, general operating support, program support and demonstration programs.
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 $500 – $2,500.

Ineligibility

The Foundation Does Not Typically Fund:Annual appeals, endowment funds, membership contributions or fundraising events Existing obligations, loans or debt retirementLong-term operating supportPolitical/lobbying effortsOut of region travel for individuals, bands, choirs, etc.Grants to individuals
Applications will not be accepted via mail or email.

What Community Foundation of West Texas actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 94
Total given: $2.36M
Median grant: $15K
Range: $5,098–$248K

By dollars: Texas 90%, New York 6%, Wisconsin 1%. Top recipient cities: Lubbock, TX; Plainview, TX; Slaton, TX.
38% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
17% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Crossview Christian Camp · Dickens, TX

Teen camp, general support

$97K
Lubbock Arts Alliance · Lubbock, TX

Lubbock cultural district, 50th annual arts festival

$70K
Women's Protective Services of Lubbock · Lubbock, TX

Domestic violence shelter rescue, courier vehicle update, general support

$53K
Lubbock Experience Incorporated · Lubbock, TX

Buffalo grass fest

$35K
Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts · Lubbock, TX

Lhuca exhibitions staff support, healing arts, door project, warehouse, general support

$34K