Harold Simmons Foundation Grant

Harold Simmons Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Harold Simmons Foundation
Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000
Last Updated: February 22, 2026

Summary

The Harold Simmons Foundation, established in 1988 in Dallas, Texas, aims to enhance community quality of life through strategic investments. The Foundation focuses on education, healthcare, civic improvement, and arts, offering grants between $5,000 to $20,000 for first-time applicants. Proposals addressing current community needs are welcomed year-round, with a preference for collaborative efforts among nonprofits. In 2024, the Foundation distributed approximately $7.3 million to support impactful projects.

Overview

The Harold Simmons Foundation, established in 1988, is based in Dallas Texas and is funded primarily by Contran Corporation, a company controlled by Harold Clark Simmons. The Harold Simmons Foundation seeks to improve the quality of life of all members of our community and to ensure they have the resources and opportunities to live with dignity and meaning. The Foundation strives to invest strategically in programs that support systems change and scalability of impact. We support organizations that promote early health and development, safe and enriching environments, and comprehensive support systems for individuals, children, and families. We believe advocacy and research are key elements in this work. Grants are made by the Harold Simmons Foundation with the goal of improving lives and enriching the community. Areas of interest include: education; health care, social welfare, including human rights; civic improvement; and culture & the arts. We make grants for operating expenses, capital needs or special projects, generally in amounts ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 for first time applicants.  In 2024 the Foundation distributed approximately $7.3 million dollars. We seek well-researched grant proposals for projects that address current community needs only in the Dallas, Texas area. Projects that complement other public and private efforts and/or agency collaboration is encouraged. Proposals are welcomed year round and we have no application deadlines.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. We DO fund: operating expenses, capital needs and special projects.Support is for Dallas area nonprofit organizations.Tax determination letter of 501(c)(3) status

Ineligibility

We  do not  fund:individualsendowmentsdeficit financingorganizations that discriminate on the basis of race, religion or genderWe request that grant applicants wait one year from the date of their last request before re-applying.