Here for Good- Summer Grant Cycle

Overview

The Dallas Foundation

The Dallas Foundation has long been a trusted community partner and responsible steward of our donors’ generous contributions. We have established a proven track record of investing in transformational solutions. Since the turn of the 21st century, The Dallas Foundation has cumulatively awarded more than $1 billion in grants. Concern for the community, respect for donors, thoughtful giving and careful investing – these core values have guided The Dallas Foundation since 1929. We’ve grown and changed just as Dallas has. But we remain, as always, here for good.

Here for Good

The Dallas Foundation awards grants through several key channels, including donor-advised endowed funds tailored to support specific causes, our Community Impact Fund, and a select number of Field of Interest Funds that align with our strategic priorities. These funds, entrusted to the Foundation, enable us to make grants that honor donor intent while creating meaningful impact across our community.

Summer Grant Cycle

The Dallas Foundation’s Summer 2025 Grant Cycle focuses on strengthening the well-being of our community by investing in programs that prioritize children and families—particularly those who are most vulnerable. We believe a healthy community begins by supporting its most fragile members. This grant cycle is made possible by endowed funds established by donors who have entrusted The Dallas Foundation to steward their charitable giving for generations to come.

Funding Priorities

Grants will be awarded to nonprofit organizations serving Dallas County and working in one of the following areas:

Family and Economic Stability

Endowed Funds: Hodges, McQuillan, Ratliff-Critical Needs, Robinson, Schrader, Stevens, Tatum, and Wilson Funds

* Critical Needs – Support for basic necessities such as food, clothing, and emergency or transitional shelter, including assistance for low-income older adults.
* Prison Re-entry and Veterans Services – Programs that support successful re-entry and services for veterans.
* Parks & Recreation – Initiatives focused on enhancing and beautifying public green spaces.

Health

Endowed Funds: Jalonick, Hartley-Morgan, Ratliff, Tatum, McQuillan, and Wilson Funds

* Healthcare Access – Medical and supportive care for low-income, indigent, homeless, or ill children, seniors, and families.
* Breast Cancer Support – Programs providing medical and supportive care for low-income individuals with breast cancer.
* Pediatric Supportive Care – Services for low-income children facing debilitating diseases.

Intellectual and Physical Disabilities

Endowed Funds: Jalonick – Special Education, Speck, and Stevens Funds

* Developmental Disabilities – Programs that empower children with intellectual or developmental disabilities to lead fulfilling lives.
* Visual and Hearing Impairments – Support for children with visual or hearing impairments.

Eligibility

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

* Grants will be awarded to nonprofit organizations serving Dallas County and working in one of our funding priority areas.
* Please note: A limited number of grants are available for organizations serving residents of Collin County.
* Applicants may not have received funding from the Foundation during the Spring 2025 cycle.
* Only one application per organization will be accepted.

Ineligibility

* Programs or services that do not serve Dallas County residents
* Annual Fund campaigns, underwriting of fundraising events, and marketing campaigns
* Religious purposes (although we do support educational and social service programs offered by faith-based organizations)
* Endowments
* Individuals