Dallas Community Foundation Annual Grants

Through its annual grant distribution, the Dallas Community Foundation gives back to the community, investing in solutions to address local needs. The Foundation funds programs and projects that benefit residents of the Dallas area, with preference given to those that serve urgent needs and/or have a broad and meaningful impact on the community.

Award Amounts: Grant awards typically range from $1,000-$3,000, with a maximum award of $5,000. No match requirement, but larger grant requests should have more than one funding source.

2026 Grant Distribution: $46,000 total available

Geographic Scope

• Location: Dallas, Oregon area
• Eligibility Geographic Area: Projects or activities must primarily serve the residents of Dallas Oregon, or those residing within the boundaries of the Dallas School District

Funding Priorities (2026)

• Health and Wellbeing of Vulnerable Populations
• Opportunities for Youth and Seniors
• Community Livability

Funding Categories

Applicants may apply for projects or activities that fall in the following categories:

• Educational
• Charitable
• Civic
• Recreational
• Cultural
• Youth
• Seniors
• Health and safety
• General welfare

Eligibility Requirements

• Applicants must be a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, as determined by the Internal Revenue Service, or other qualified tax-exempt entity
• Projects or activities must primarily serve the residents of Dallas Oregon or those residing within the boundaries of the Dallas School District
• Applicants must not have any open DCF grants or outstanding grant reports
• Projects or activities must fall in one of the specified funding categories

Timeline

• Awards Made: March
• Funds Must Be Expended: By December 31 (unless otherwise negotiated)
• Interim Progress Reports Due: June 1, 2026 and October 1, 2026
• Final Grant Reports Due: At project completion, but no later than January 29, 2027

Contact Information

• Phone: (503) 798-7847
• Email: info@dallascommunityfoundation.com
• Address: Dallas Community Foundation, PO Box 1001, Dallas, OR 97338
• Website: dallascommunityfoundation.com

Additional Notes

• Applicants are encouraged to contact the DCF office to discuss their project prior to submitting an application
• The 2026 Grant Program Guidelines document provides complete program information

How to Apply

1. Pre-Application Discussion (Recommended)
   • Contact the DCF office to discuss your project prior to submitting an application
   • Phone: (503) 798-7847
   • Email: info@dallascommunityfoundation.com
2. Complete Online Application
   • Apply online at the DCF website
   • You can save your application and return to it at a later date
   • When saving, copy and save the link provided at the time you enter your email address
   • Note: The Foundation is unable to retrieve saved but not yet submitted applications
3. Required Application Materials
   • Organization information
   • Organization and project budget
   • Project need, summary, and outcomes
   • Copy of your IRS determination letter (501(c)(3) proof of tax-exempt status)
   • Exception: Not required if you have already submitted one to the Foundation that is still in effect
4. Application Form Sections
   1. Your Organization
   2. Your Mission
   3. Your Project
   4. Your Grant Request
   5. Your Impact
   6. Partial Funding
   7. Documentation
   8. Your Signature
5. Specific Application Questions
   • Organization Section: Organization name, contact person, address, phone, email, website, number of employees, number of volunteers, names of officers and directors, total annual budget
   • Mission Section: Summary of organization's mission, description of programs/activities
   • Project Section: Project title, total project budget, detailed list of projected expenses
   • Grant Request Section:
   • Grant request amount
   • Whether this grant serves as a match to another grant (if yes, provide grant program name and application deadline)
   • Time period grant covers (start and finish dates)
   • Impact Section:
   • Project Need: Describe the need for this project. What problem are you seeking to address?
   • Project Summary: Describe your project. How will the grant funds be used to address the problem?
   • Project Impact: Describe the anticipated impact of this project. How will this benefit the people you serve and/or the Dallas community?
   • Partial Funding Section: If the DCF is unable to fully fund your request, should it be considered for partial funding? (Yes/No) If yes, explain how partial funding would impact your project
   • Documentation Section: Attach 501(c)(3) determination letter or other proof of tax exempt status
   • Signature Section: Date, applicant name, title
6. Submission
   • When you have completed the application, click the submit button at the bottom of the page
   • Deadline: January 30, 2026 at 5:00pm