Pantex Cooperative Grant Program

The CNS Pantex Community Investment Grant Program, administered by the Amarillo Area Foundation, invites nonprofit organizations in the northern Texas Panhandle to apply for funding. This program prioritizes basic needs, education, health, and community development. Eligible applicants must possess 501(c)(3) status and serve local communities. The focus is on projects that address pressing community needs, fostering support for families, youth, and essential services. Proposals from outside the designated counties will not be accepted.

The employee‑directed fund is funded by PanTeXas Deterrence, LLC, and administered through the Amarillo Area Foundation. All qualifying non‑profit organizations and educational institutions in the Panhandle top 26 counties service area are eligible. A 14‑member Pantex employee committee will review the applications and recommend grants that support one or more of the committee’s focus areas:

• Basic Needs (Food, Clothing, and Shelter)
• Children, Youth, and Family
• Community Development
• EducationFinancial LiteracyHealth and Wellness

Eligibility

The Advisory Committee for the CNS Pantex Community Investment Fund, a
component fund of the Amarillo Area Foundation, will entertain proposals from nonprofit and charitable institutions throughout the twenty-six northernmost counties in the Texas Panhandle.Only one application per organization will be accepted.Applicant must hold a current tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code. This includes: traditional agencies that have current 501(c)(3) status; a recognized government entity requesting funds for public charitable purposes; K-12 public schools; community colleges or universities; or churches/faith-based organizations for projects benefitting the community at large.Applicant must use grant funds within and for the benefit of the residents and communities of the 26 northernmost counties of the Texas Panhandle.The Amarillo Area Foundation (including each of its programs and related organizations) does not discriminate – nor limit participation in any of its programs – on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, political affiliation, military service, physical or mental ability, or any other improper criteria. All organizations or entities receiving assistance of any kind from Amarillo Area Foundation must also agree to follow these rules regarding any program supported by AAF.

Ineligibility

Individuals and non-charitable organizations are not eligible.General operating support is a low
priority.Proposals will not be accepted from organizations that have not fulfilled the reporting requirements of any previous grants.AAF will not accept any proposals for projects that serve communities or residents located outside the northernmost 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle. The board also does not grant funds to the following projects:Religious activities or programs that serve specific religious groups or denominations
Parochial or private schools primarily funded through student tuition
Direct political lobbying or legislative activities (except if lobbying aligns with the core purpose of the foundation)