Funding Amount

Minimum request $50,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Chi Omega Christmas Market Grant Program

Funder: Chi Omega Education and Charity Fund of Dallas (Chi Omega Christmas Market), a 501(c)(3) charitable organization

Geographic Scope: Dallas County, Texas only

Background: Established in 1978 by Dallas-area Chi Omega alumnae, the Chi Omega Christmas Market has become a beloved holiday tradition. Since inception 46 years ago (as of 2024), the organization has donated over $10.4 million to more than 146 worthy Dallas-area beneficiaries.

Focus Areas: Organizations must address needs in one or more of the following areas:

  • Arts

  • Civic

  • Education

  • Health

  • Welfare
  • Eligibility Requirements

    To be considered for Chi Omega Christmas Market grant funding, organizations MUST:

  • Have a minimum request of $50,000

  • Be tax-exempt for a minimum of three (3) years under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code

  • Be headquartered and provide services within Dallas County

  • Not have received funds from COCM in 2023, 2024, or 2025 (eligible to apply 3 years after receiving previous funds)

  • Consideration will be given for endowment requests
  • What Chi Omega Does NOT Fund

    • Organizations not operating within Dallas County
    • Community services delivered outside of Dallas County
    • Chapters of national organizations receiving financial support from their national office
    • For-profit organizations
    • Major building/capital campaigns (although program-specific capital requests may receive grants)
    • Conferences or benefits
    • Individuals, for any purpose
    • Projects that promote religious or political doctrine
    • Research (medical or otherwise)
    • Operating deficits/retirement of existing debt

    Contact Information

    Email: cocmbeneficiaryfiles@gmail.com

    Phone: 214-890-1999

    Address: 12700 Hillcrest Rd # 125, Dallas, TX 75230

    Event Location: Dallas Market Hall, 2200 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75207

    How to Apply

    Chi Omega Christmas Market Grant Application Process

    Important Note: Chi Omega Christmas Market accepts Full Grant Applications BY INVITATION ONLY.

    Application Steps

    1. Submit Letter of Inquiry (LOI)
    - Submit a Letter of Inquiry to be evaluated by Chi Omega Christmas Market membership
    - LOI evaluates whether the organization's mission and proposed project fit within eligibility guidelines
    - Factors evaluated include: proposed project's feasibility and sustainability, and the organization's ability to plan, implement, evaluate and sustain the project
    - Contact cocmbeneficiaryfiles@gmail.com with questions about the LOI process

    2. Await LOI Evaluation Results
    - Chi Omega Christmas Market membership reviews the LOI
    - Organization will be notified if invited to submit a full proposal

    3. Submit Full Grant Application (By Invitation Only)
    - Only organizations invited after successful LOI evaluation may submit full proposals
    - Grants are awarded based on a vote of the Chi Omega Christmas Market membership after prospective grant recipients have successfully completed each step of the grant process

    Required Materials

    • Minimum Request: $50,000
    • Letter of Inquiry (initial submission)
    • Full Grant Application (by invitation only)

    Contact for Questions

    Email: cocmbeneficiaryfiles@gmail.com

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsartseducationhealthcarehuman-services

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