CFWT: Sybil Harrington Endowment for the Arts Grant

CFWT: Sybil Harrington Endowment for the Arts Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of West Texas
Last Updated: December 04, 2025

Summary

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.

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. Sybil Harrington Endowment for the Arts Grant The Sybil B. 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. Arts and Culture: Enriching lives through a diverse array of opportunities for the enjoyment and growth of appreciation of the arts.Community eventsPerforming artsVisual artsMuseums

Eligibility

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