Tommy Tranchin Award Grant

Tommy Tranchin Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Dallas Foundation A Tx Nonprofit Corporation
Amount: Up to US $2,500
Last Updated: September 22, 2025

Summary

The Tommy Tranchin Award, established by The Dallas Foundation, aims to support North Texas students in grades 8-12 with physical, emotional, or intellectual disabilities. This award encourages creative projects, performances, and skill-building activities, rather than funding college expenses. By honoring Tommy’s adventurous spirit, the award seeks to empower young individuals to explore their talents and pursue new opportunities. Applicants may also seek funding for travel and related expenses, fostering personal growth and exploration.

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. Tommy Tranchin Award The Tommy Tranchin Award was established at The Dallas Foundation to support students with physical, emotional, or intellectual disabilities who have shown promise or passion in a chosen field of interest. Tommy’s family wants to recognize his creativity and adventurous spirit by helping other young people with disabilities develop their own talents and explore new opportunities. Please note that the Tommy Tranchin Award is NOT intended to offset costs associated with obtaining a college or university degree. Instead, the award is intended to support creative projects, performances, training activities, and participation in workshops, seminars, and competitions. Creative proposals for new work are especially encouraged. In cases in which the applicant proposes to attend an institution or program, confirmation of the student’s enrollment will be required. Applicants may also request funds for travel, equipment, and other related expenses. Geographic limitations: Resident of North Texas

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. You are a student in North Texas in grade level 8 – 12 and you have a physical, emotional, or intellectual disability. You want to participate in an activity/program/project that will help strengthen your skills in your particular area of interest.