Fast Track Grants Program

The Byrne Family Foundation Trust (BFFT) launched the Fast Track Grants Program to address urgent community needs in Dallas, Texas, and Park City, Utah. Initiated in 2022, this program enables organizations to apply for quick funding without reporting requirements, ensuring funds are distributed within the same month. BFFT focuses on educational and animal welfare projects, prioritizing initiatives that enhance educational opportunities and support domestic animals, thereby promoting equity and community wellbeing.

The Fast Track grant program was created to respond to emergent and time sensitive community needs.
Who is the Byrne Family Foundation Trust?
Our board of trustees is composed of two generations of family members who are committed to the responsible stewardship of BFFT’s funds.
What kinds of projects and organizations does the BFFT fund?
The BFFT is primarily focused on educational funding, with a blend of early childhood, K-12, leadership/teacher development, and post secondary/higher learning opportunities. We fund projects and organizations that provide holistic, quality educational experiences, because they have the power to open doors for children and youth in our communities.
The Foundation allocates a portion of our giving to domestic animal welfare initiatives, which include animal rescue services, spay/neuter services, animal-assisted therapy programs, and service animal training.
Why does the BFFT support organizations in Dallas and Park City?
The BFFT supports organizations in the cities and regions our trustees call home. As a result, we fund projects that serve our communities of Dallas County, Texas or Summit County, Utah. The Foundation is not considering projects outside of these geographic regions at this time.
In 2023, the average Fast Track grant award was $4,000. Awards rarely exceed $10,000. We encourage you to think critically about your funding request, and be prepared to justify the dollar amount in your application.

Eligibility

The organization is a registered 501c3 or is a fiscally sponsored project.The organization serves Dallas County, Texas or Park City, Utah.The funding need is time sensitive (ie: closing a funding gap on a program, responding to an emergency, fulfilling a time-limited matching grant.)The organization has not received a Fast Track grant in the current calendar year.The organization increases equity in the community it serves (ie: job training, college prep, support services for marginalized communities, or other resources that seek to ensure equal access to equal opportunities.)The organization is mission-aligned (ie: improves or increases educational opportunities for children and/or improves animal welfare.)Education projects should fit into one of the following categories:Early childhood educationK-12 educationPost-secondary educationTeacher training or other administrative capacity buildingPublic policyAfterschool or summer campBasic needs (including food banks, school supply donations, etc.)Mentoring or youth empowermentAnimal welfare projects should be in support of domestic animals only — household pets, domestic animals, and service animals are all eligible, but wildlife projects will not be funded at this time. Projects should fit into one of the following categories: Animal rescueSpay/neuter servicesAnimal-assisted therapyService animal training